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Old Aug 16, 2024 | 09:17 PM
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Yep, I'd do that (if I won the lottery).
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Old Aug 17, 2024 | 08:20 PM
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Yep, I'd do that (if I won the lottery).
come on man, that thing weighs more than the EV Amazon delivery cars, and is slower than the outgoing model. What you and I should have gotten was a G31 Alpina B5…
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Old Aug 18, 2024 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by PhilB81
come on man, that thing weighs more than the EV Amazon delivery cars, and is slower than the outgoing model. What you and I should have gotten was a G31 Alpina B5…
True, but winning the lottery means I can have plenty of cars. The first one on the list is this:



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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 10:40 PM
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Really nice! I like the windshield curve by the base of the A pillar. Nice color choice as well.
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Old Aug 22, 2024 | 08:38 AM
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https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-e46-m3-wagon/
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Old Aug 22, 2024 | 09:43 AM
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when I see things like that, after someone poured so much effort into it and is now selling it. I just assume something is terribly wrong with it. Or maybe it’s just the way I am with not wanting to part ways with things, so it’s an incorrect assumption, maybe he’s just bored with it…
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Old Aug 22, 2024 | 10:07 AM
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when I see things like that, after someone poured so much effort into it and is now selling it. I just assume something is terribly wrong with it. Or maybe it’s just the way I am with not wanting to part ways with things, so it’s an incorrect assumption, maybe he’s just bored with it…

The description says it is registered to the seller's Montana LLC in Montana, maybe he just likes to build cool things, enjoy them for a while & then sell.

There is a guy on Tundras, put 70+k (plus the 60k the truck cost) into a turbo Tundra & sold it for 70k. Makes no sense to me but who knows.
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Old Aug 23, 2024 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by PhilB81
when I see things like that, after someone poured so much effort into it and is now selling it. I just assume something is terribly wrong with it. Or maybe it’s just the way I am with not wanting to part ways with things, so it’s an incorrect assumption, maybe he’s just bored with it…
This.

As cool as that car is, I don't want to take on someone else's project. With the amount of time, effort, money, blood, sweat, and tears that would go into doing a proper M3 swap into a wagon body, it would be a keep it forever type of car.
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Old Aug 24, 2024 | 01:51 PM
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Not shabby.

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rNQ...utm_campaign=n


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Old Aug 24, 2024 | 04:53 PM
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JDM example of a 1999 Subaru Legacy GT (4 spd AT, 2.0 L TT flat-4 EJ206, factory rated at 265 hp).


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Old Aug 26, 2024 | 09:47 AM
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Always liked that gen Legacy wagon
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Old Aug 30, 2024 | 12:04 PM
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I'm partial to these:



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Old Aug 30, 2024 | 12:58 PM
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Me too, but both look good IMO
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Old Aug 30, 2024 | 08:41 PM
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With any luck, this will be my next ride:

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Old Aug 31, 2024 | 09:03 AM
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Old Aug 31, 2024 | 09:36 AM
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Old Aug 31, 2024 | 03:04 PM
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Friend of mine had one of those jags.

also nice share on the Stagea
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Old Sep 2, 2024 | 09:34 AM
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The model that never got much love: 2012 Legacy GT wagon. 2.5L WRX motor (and in Japan with a 6MT):




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Old Sep 2, 2024 | 01:04 PM
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On C&B,1999 Mitsubishi Legnum VR-4 Type-V (JDM,AWD, TT-V6 making the so-called "gentleman's agreement" 276 hp).

Wonder how much power it actually made on a dyno?





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Old Sep 2, 2024 | 04:15 PM
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It’s painful seeing that Mitsubishi compared to what they are making now…
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Old Sep 2, 2024 | 06:04 PM
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It’s painful seeing that Mitsubishi compared to what they are making now…
Anyone want a Mirage or an Outlander?
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Old Sep 2, 2024 | 06:06 PM
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Don't forget the Eclipse
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Old Sep 17, 2024 | 05:29 PM
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2JZ-GTE-Powered 1993 Volvo 240 Wagon 5-Speed





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Old Sep 17, 2024 | 10:15 PM
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Very cool, but I would have done a 5cyl t5 / 850R motor. Granted that was more of a FF setup, so going to RWD would be more of a pain…
My parents had a T5 when I was in highschool and I thought that thing was amazing, so I have a bit of a soft spot for that engine.
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Old Sep 18, 2024 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilB81
Very cool, but I would have done a 5cyl t5 / 850R motor. Granted that was more of a FF setup, so going to RWD would be more of a pain…
My parents had a T5 when I was in highschool and I thought that thing was amazing, so I have a bit of a soft spot for that engine.
With the 240 as an older body, the T5R engine would still be a whole engine harness change out, I would think. Now, find a pedestrian V70 and throw in the V70R motor....
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Old Sep 18, 2024 | 06:33 PM
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With the 240 as an older body, the T5R engine would still be a whole engine harness change out, I would think. Now, find a pedestrian V70 and throw in the V70R motor....
yeah, I assume the work would be significant with either engine transplants, but at least it’s all in the family (engine and body)

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Old Sep 19, 2024 | 10:40 PM
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A 1961 Studebaker with a retractable roof.....




Cool story too: Ebay Car Story
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Old Sep 25, 2024 | 11:07 AM
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I just got back from a vacation trip in Portugal. The first thing I noticed was that they love wagon and hatchbacks there.

Here's a random shot of my RS6. It sits a little lower now, but I haven't gotten a chance to snap photos yet.


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Old Sep 27, 2024 | 10:44 AM
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From C&B: hadn't seen one of these before.

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3yy...a-caldina-gt-t




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Old Oct 6, 2024 | 07:37 AM
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Old Oct 6, 2024 | 08:36 AM
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This was up on C&B, but didn't sell at $30K. I guess they wanted a lot more.

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Old Oct 8, 2024 | 04:58 AM
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My lord, another one--asking only $14k ....

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Old Oct 13, 2024 | 07:52 AM
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Old Oct 14, 2024 | 09:20 AM
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I'm ashamed to admit that I liked those when they came out.
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Old Oct 14, 2024 | 09:22 AM
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I worked with a guy that had one, he was adamant it was effectively a Dodge badged E-Class Mercedes.
Never cared for them myself
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Old Oct 14, 2024 | 10:26 AM
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Sorta reminds me of the (original) Chevy Nomad (c. 1955-1957)



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Old Oct 14, 2024 | 10:31 AM
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Saw a 2 door [not sure if Nomad] tri-5 wagon over the weekend in Austin.
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Old Oct 17, 2024 | 03:58 PM
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A Merc wagon on BaT that's only interesting because of its provenance.
Mono-wiper and self-leveling rear suspension, plus the flag!!

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TIL: Shirley Temple was a Ambassador.
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