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Post by JB2wheeler Thu May 20, 2010 6:49 pm

What kind of new performance car can you buy for 50 Gs or less? http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1440/fastest-cars-under-50000/
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Post by dragons_lair59 Thu May 20, 2010 9:19 pm

new 74 malibu with lsx motor 5spd and a supercharger and still have money leftover cheers Beer
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Post by coreys73chevelle Thu May 20, 2010 11:10 pm

70 malibu convertible with a lsx and 6 speed Very Happy
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Post by bigredlaguna Thu May 20, 2010 11:21 pm

The article rated the boosted 5.4 in the Mustang at 305 hp- isn't that what the V-6 is rated at?
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Post by coreys73chevelle Thu May 20, 2010 11:28 pm

im sorry but id never want any new muscle cars, i might take a G8 or a new Vette but id rather have an old school for a few reasons. No emmsions testing so any mods you do it wont matter, they always look better than the new cars, they Gain value instead of lose value, you can modify them yourself and have no computer BS to deal with, you can put the newer motors and drivetrains in them like LSX and newer Hemi 6.1s and all that, more room in trunk, more seating room, no ABS and traction control whoa nelly for the people who like to drive, collector plates never need replacing every 8 years, i can go on forever
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Post by The Dude Thu May 20, 2010 11:31 pm

coreys73chevelle wrote:70 malibu convertible with a lsx and 6 speed Very Happy

Good luck....... Neutral

The car alone will set you back $35,000 if you find one in good shape. A parts/project car will run at least $10,000 plus the time & money to get it up to spec. If you mean an actual LSx motor, that's gonna run you $12-14,000 depending on your options & then add the price of all of the swap parts & the 6 speed. You might pull it off for $50,00. You definitely could if it was a 71-72 Chevelle convertible, a 70 hardtop, or a BOP. 1970 ragtops demand a premium..... Sad
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Post by coreys73chevelle Thu May 20, 2010 11:39 pm

Rago wrote:
coreys73chevelle wrote:70 malibu convertible with a lsx and 6 speed Very Happy

Good luck....... Neutral

The car alone will set you back $35,000 if you find one in good shape. A parts/project car will run at least $10,000 plus the time & money to get it up to spec. If you mean an actual LSx motor, that's gonna run you $12-14,000 depending on your options & then add the price of all of the swap parts & the 6 speed. You might pull it off for $50,00. You definitely could if it was a 71-72 Chevelle convertible, a 70 hardtop, or a BOP. 1970 ragtops demand a premium..... Sad

actually i can get a 6spped and ls1 or ls2 with ECU and all the wiring harnesses for less than 2k. and it wouldnt have to be a 70 for me id like a 71 or 72 and ive been looking you can get a daily driver malibu on ebay for like 12k and while you wait for more money its driveable but yea its a 30-40k build without the engine and trans. ive priced out a few differnt build on one and its between about $38,000 and $72,000 for what i want. hahaha 72k is a SS70vert with a LSX454 and strange custom 12bolt and TCI6x trans. without labor of course
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Post by The Dude Thu May 20, 2010 11:48 pm

Yeah, I'd like a 70 rag one day, but I doubt I ever get the money the way the prices are on them. I actually thought you meant the GM LSx crate motor. Just a Gen 3/4 motor from a wrecked newer vehicle could be swapped in for cheap. Still I'd rather find a mostly finished car to do the swap. Ever priced a convertible top? I had to replace the frame & everything on my old Eclipse & it wasn't very cheap at all. Leg Hump I can only imagine the price for a Chevelle top.
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Post by coreys73chevelle Thu May 20, 2010 11:49 pm

yea about the same as a paint job. haha
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Post by IndyG3 Fri May 21, 2010 4:45 am

You can pick up fairly new Corvettes for dirt cheap right now. The market for them right now is godawful for sellers, but awesome for buyers.
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Post by 74MonteCarlo Fri May 21, 2010 9:15 am

Got a 70 Chevelle TRUE SS 396 in the garage. Too bad it ain't for sale.

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Post by The Dude Fri May 21, 2010 10:12 am

74MonteCarlo wrote:Got a 70 Chevelle TRUE SS 396 in the garage. Too bad it ain't for sale.

So does Dan.........

I had a 70 Malibu, my old neighbor had a TRUE 1970 SS 396...... Shadow Grey, Muncie 4 speed, L78, no stripes. The guy that I got those Keystone wheels from had a 70 SS convertible needing restoration. They are out there, it's not like they are more rare or anything, just more demand for that specific year raises the prices.
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Post by The Dude Fri May 21, 2010 10:18 am

Back on track..... if I could have any new car under $50,000, it would definitely be the GT500 or the 370Z. OK you guys can hammer me now. Blow Up
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Post by 74MonteCarlo Fri May 21, 2010 10:38 am

$hit, I forgot to put convertible. True 70 SS 396 convertible.

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Post by 74MonteCarlo Fri May 21, 2010 10:41 am

Rago wrote:Back on track..... if I could have any new car under $50,000, it would definitely be the...

I'd have a 2010 Challenger R/T in Plum Crazy, with white R/T stripes, white leather interior with purple piping on the seats. I don't care if they're slow. I'm not a speed demon...all the time. I like to just cruise. Cool

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Post by The Dude Fri May 21, 2010 12:33 pm

The Challenger is a nice car. I guess I wouldn't mind having an R/T in black or Gunmetal Grey with the black striping & black everything out (think new version of Project Streetfighter).
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Post by ant7377 Fri May 21, 2010 2:32 pm

I go with a Challenger too.SRT in white.
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Post by JB2wheeler Fri May 21, 2010 3:49 pm

I wouldn't mind having a Camaro V6, but rather have the Pontiac G8. JB
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Post by coreys73chevelle Fri May 21, 2010 5:18 pm

74MonteCarlo wrote:
Rago wrote:Back on track..... if I could have any new car under $50,000, it would definitely be the...

I'd have a 2010 Challenger R/T in Plum Crazy, with white R/T stripes, white leather interior with purple piping on the seats. I don't care if they're slow. I'm not a speed demon...all the time. I like to just cruise. Cool

me too, i know i said above that new cars are crap BUT i think the challanger is the BEST remake of any vehicle ever. i saw one when they were just coming out parked next to a old challanger and they are very similar, unlike the camaro
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Post by McCauley5983 Sat May 22, 2010 10:58 am

id just put the money into my car new motor new paint go through the suspension and use whatever money thats leftover for gas money
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