What's the coolest car you can buy for $5k?

[@ThrasherDBS]

"You should get a Maserati BiTurbo." Oh you mean, LITERALLY THE WORST MASERATI?

[@mexicanspec]

There is no danger of anybody finding one of those. They rusted out so bad, Maserati had to buy most of them back.

[@wyrazowfkp]

@@mexicanspec Those which didn't rust have broken the timing belt and ruined the engine (common fault on them).

[@hawkeye454]

Agreed. My old boss had two, both rusted into the earth. Utter trash.

[@dilligaf0220]

Everybody that says to buy a BiTurbo have one thing in common. They've never actually OWNED a BiTurbo.

[@JaredEveryDay]

Sometimes you just have to accept the worst cars are in fact the best ones

[@StudiousAsp7200]

Ficarra always has the quirkiest responses I love it😂😂😂😂

[@isaac-shapiro]

Randy gets the Pagani Huayra BC suspension engineers to dial in his Volvo wagon

[@megasupergoat]

Cannot like ruin the legendary 69 thumbs up but agreed

[@niklasbergvall9656]

@@user-cs8ei3eh8i Naturally.

[@omega1575]

His manual rear wheel drive Volvo wagon*

[@Duelmotions]

Quarantine is doing a number on John haha

[@johnficarra9500]

I do need a haircut!

[@dotlaj]

No you need to call the guys in the white coats 😆🤣😆🤔

[@tabryis]

Bruh i was thinking the exact same thing watching his take on things; im like this guy is losing it lmfao

[@brentchristine2804]

Watched his whole skit before I realized it was his Gollum impression 😂

[@samsonian]

His jacket can has be red. Oh, wait.

[@Stevespov]

thanks for letting me participate in these Ed!! they are fun!!

[@theoneandonlybosable]

why you got an IJA flag Steve?

[@alexm2934]

I absolutely love this series. For future episodes can you do: -what JDM car would you buy for $15K -what 80's car would you buys for $10K -what two car garage would you have for $50K

[@i4gotda0intment]

Love the two car garage question

[@anthonymusil9832]

2 car garage one sounds like a lot of fun

[@majornerd]

Love the second and third question. I think 80’s cars are often missed.

[@tommynobaka]

JZX100 easy choice for 15k JDM car

[@adamgronvold8608]

2 cars for 50k? A Tesla 3 and a geo metro for a backup. Lol

[@EdBolian]

Who have you enjoyed most from our survey panel?

[@Bliggity]

Alex from Legit, and Uncle Rich

[@CharlieBrownGaming]

Can’t wait to hear you in the smoking tire podcast señor Ed, maybe Matt can come on vinwiki and tell some car stories!!

[@brandonpanozzo86]

randy for sure we think alot alike just because the price changes does not mean you need to lol love his modest demeanor

[@arhanshah]

HOOVIEEEEE!

[@Uathankicks]

Mr. Ficarra. But Randy wins. Volvo wagons rule the world.

[@heathj7794]

Eccentric Jaguar xjr guy seems pretty interesting

[@Louis-ff5bg]

I swear he gets weirder Everytime we see him

[@fild-wp9qs]

Love Ficarra

[@TheBeelzboss]

He was right about the MX5 LOL

[@noonespecial6277]

Crown Vic. Can't beat it for the price and replacement parts are as common as those for Civics.

[@Nathan_Jay]

You can get a Town Car for $5K tho

[@andrewerickson6690]

5 k and a crown vic would lead you into a really sick ride im totally on board

[@joeb6137]

My favorite

[@Nathan_Jay]

@@andrewerickson6690 $5K gets you a Crown Vic and a twin turbo kit with a tuner 😂

[@aizazrehman5153]

Dude if I bought one I will drop in a coyote into it within a week 😂

[@nothinghere7391]

All people who recommended the Jags want the viewers to go bankrupt lmao

[@Its-Just-Gizmo]

Let's say Jag and then next week post a video about horror stories of Jag ownership lol.

[@Jmansummers]

My Stype R was fricking awesome for $.

[@karlkukk7080]

You can walk in someone’s house and take the money you need and it’s ok because you “drive a jag.”

[@wyrazowfkp]

Or to go mechanicaly inclined .... why would you buy another boring fwd Toyota ?

[@rafiulhaque8064]

you aint gonna go bankrupt if you permanently borrow a van goh painting and sliver cos you drive a jagggg

[@itstroydh]

Someone show me where these $5,000 240z are i need one

[@AdamIsUrqed]

I wanted one as a project car to teach my son, plus he bloody loves the thing. The cheapest I found was $4200. No transmission, rust, half the engine gone, but, as the seller stated on his listing, "ALL ORIGINAL GLASS" A driving example that needs minor work and in dire need of paint goes for around 7500-10k around here.

[@arvins.7064]

@@AdamIsUrqed drift tax*

[@doubleutubefan5]

There's a mint maroon one for sale here in PA, King of Prussia area. Private sale not online

[@Shakshuka69]

Or a fully sorted track prepped miata. A fully sorted miata is 5k. The suspension, coolant reroute, brakes, and tires are another 3k minimum.

[@karlkukk7080]

The cheapest one I could find in Europe is 29k€.

[@abwjr426]

Ficcara’s response was phenomenal 🤣 Loving this series! (especially the low price-point ones)

[@Afterlord2]

The best xjr commercial I've ever seen

[@StancedVacuum]

I heard Clarkson's voice "a Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag"

[@dr.lyleevans6915]

What about the last gen Toyota Celica GT-S? Reliable, good fuel mileage, look good. They are very light, with good handling that doesn’t understeer like most FF cars. Also, the 1.8 VVT-i w/ lift is a mean engine. Very similar to Honda’s V-tech. Redline is well above 8k. Getting the GT-S is a must; the GT only has 130 horsepower; the GT-S has 180. The entire 50 horsepower gain comes on at once, at around 6,000 rpm, when the “V-tech” valve program kicks in. Tremendously fun, and reasonably quick. Just make sure to get a 6-speed version; the automatic is a 4-speed with tall gearing that really hurts the performance. The manual shift mode takes a good 1-1.5 seconds to react as well. Don’t get the auto if you can help it.

[@aaronfine6430]

John is absolutely killing it. He's the highlight of these videos

[@mikesapp3241]

Hearing his racetrack stories, and basically anything he wants to talk about is entertaining and educational.

[@zachcrockett6037]

"it was designed by Ford" "that's not helping you at all" XD

[@drawingpat]

Something like a budget build at a set price point would be interesting.

[@nihitchavan8375]

love that you mentioned the 350z/g35! I own a 04 manual g35 coupe that I bought for just under 5 grand and the combination of speed, luxury, and reliability are really unmatched at this price range

[@terlaluanjay]

matt farah's pick is probably my pick also, you can buy that thing for a grand and mod it maybe put a turbo or a b18

[@drdanbui]

Agreed. I owned a 92 civic si that lasted over 500k miles with bolt ons.

[@JustcallmeGnarly22]

They are a bit difficult to find though. Most are either beat to hell modified.

[@markyb3575]

I'm surprised he didn't pick Mini r53 JCW, considering he owned one and it kills the civic in corners and straight line performance

[@maddogmattis4713]

Like I told Rabbit yesterday, I appreciate all your daily content especially today. My wife and I celebrated our 4th anniversary yesterday only for me to find out shes pregnant with another guys baby. We dont have kids so itll be a much easier split relatively speaking but I'm heartbroken. Obviously we're done but thank you for the brief distractions.

[@ericworthington7299]

Sorry to hear that, once y'all split, now should be the time to enjoy your life to the fullest...

[@derekhamling8894]

Joao Guerreiro thats what I’m saying. There’s a lot of questions

[@maddogmattis4713]

@@jowarrior obviously they weren't practicing social distancing

[@maddogmattis4713]

@@derekhamling8894 I'm in Pennsylvania. We're not on full lockdown in my area.

[@dr.lyleevans6915]

Keep your head up man. Look at it as a blessing; you found out her true nature early on. Had she not been put in a position where she was forced to admit her infidelity, you would have been with this awful person for years, wasting precious time, money, and energy, only to have her likely leave you for another dude and take all of your money in the divorce. Luckily you don’t have children; that would be a huge complication, she’s likely get custody as the mother (and you’d have other dudes raising your child, and it probably wouldn’t have the best of childhoods) would leave you tied to her forever. Your probably still young enough to start over. Your in much better shape than a lot of guys out here, I promise. It’s gonna hurt real bad for a while and be tough to trust people, but go out have some fun, stay busy, meet some new people. Have a few not-so-serious relationships (don’t jump straight into another one), then find a good long-termer. You’ll be alright, it just takes time.

[@winstonzhang3111]

"in a miata nobody likes you" I feel personally attacked lol

[@bigblockcutlass]

As a technician in a Euro specialty shop, I can say without hesitation that anyone recommending ANY Jag, Mercedes, or Audi for 5k has absolutely lost their mind. Best case scenario: spend a fortune on parts and turn your own wrenches. More likely scenario: spend a bigger fortune on parts and labor at a competent indy shop. These cheap car challenges are fun, but totally unrealistic for most people.

[@wickedirocz2071]

Miata and 350z/g35 were mentioned but where’s the LS camaro? I like how half the cars mentioned will cost more to maintain than the purchase price...

[@bruhbruhbruh978]

exactly bruh like you can't go wrong with a civic or manual accord

[@theoneandonlybosable]

@@bruhbruhbruh978 whole point was fun cars tho

[@bruhbruhbruh978]

@@theoneandonlybosable civics can be fun

[@izayoiaifuyu]

I will *always* recommend one of four (tbh nearly two) cars at this point: Want a coupe? Lexus SC400. Want a Sedan? Lexus GS400/430 or Volvo S60R. Want a wagon? Volvo V70R.

[@yungbananaclip2822]

honestly good luck finding a v70r for 5k, at least around me. You could find a t5 one and it has pleanty of power!

[@ashravenpb]

S60R doesn't get enough love

[@johnschauder]

I’m really glad someone mentioned the B5 S4. That would be my choice.

[@sccarguy8242]

Jag vs Miata made me laugh so hard, just awesome.

[@bensbuilds4732]

Yay the price bracket I suggested became real!

[@rob33699]

Thanks boss

[@Daytonaman675]

It’s above lemons money but still fun track car bucks.

[@bruhbruhbruh978]

11:34 the transition from the first jaguar guy to this jaguar guy could not be more different

[@tjclt250r]

2006 Pontiac GTO....i stole one last fall for $3200 6.0 6speed...sellers first words upon arrival were I HAVE to SELL the car TODAY.... gave up the negotiation in the first sentence haha

[@TheRamRanch]

Second gen dodge Dakota RT. Rear wheel drive. Big V8, easy to work on. Has a truck bed for weekend activities

[@Guitarpiper]

This video should be titled "What's the coolest car can you buy for 5k that will immediately require 15k in maintenance".

[@williamtemplin1349]

I'm glad to see the Lincoln mark VIII one has to remember they hold a land speed record at around 181 mph. I've found them to be reliable the last one I purchased I paid $100.00 for and that was back in 2007 and yes I'm still driving it today. It has over 370,000 miles now and I wouldn't be afraid to go from coast to coast tomorrow with it.

[@brandonhightower5666]

road trip crew. Randy driving the Volvo wagon and John F in the back spouting out greatness.

[@shanehb]

I liked Mr. Pink's choice with the Maserati Bi Turbo Spider. I always wanted one growing up. I never thought I could afford one until now. Awesome vlog Ed!

[@jimfisher9680]

OMG!!!! John Ficarra I always liked, but that was another level!!!

[@MakeUh8bro]

I truly enjoy these videos. Its interesting to see everyone's choices, but getting into the lower price points 5-60k and really seeing what kind of options are available is amazing.

[@philly7558]

I think he is right about the fox body and with Ken B bout to build one... I bet they will go up in price overnight. Damn I wish I had kept mine, massive regret in my life.

[@ebouret5517]

Me too!!! Still hoping to find mine one day... and that I'll be able to afford buying it back!

[@tmanepic]

Yessss!! I've been looking for cars in this price point for weeks now, perfect timing for a video

[@thomasbrasse3145]

XJR versus Miata !!! :-) You know what you are getting into and do it anyway.

[@AdamHarrisonEros]

In February, I bought a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. A Pininfarina designed Italian sports car, with no rust and runs great, all for $4500. I drive it every sunny weekend and every time I’ve driven it I’ve gotten compliments from people on the street.

[@chasefamily1957]

"There is onee thing that a lot of people hate .... the C4 Corvette" RABBIT HAS LEFT THE CHAT

[@OctaneStreet]

Great video guys! Always love seeing multiple auto titans come together on a single video! Great job!

[@MaxSpeedMike]

There are so many good options for $5,000. I love these cheaper price points because so many more people can look at these cars for sale, and actually buy them. This may be my favorite car series on youtube, next to Car Trek.

[@shannoncrawford7212]

My son got an 08 328i for $3,500, with the 6 spd manual. 180k miles, but Super clean inside and out, black on black with window tint. Great service records (all common failure points done) and well maintained. Got an OBD2 scanner w/BMW software that has come in handy. So far have done the battery and starter; transmission and diff fluid changes. Had bolts come loose on the power steering pulley which caused the serpentine belt to rub/tear and proceeded to rip the wiring on the radiator fan, he caught it before it completely shredded the belt though (that can cause the crank shaft to suck it into the engine). DIY so about $600 (thanks FCP Euro), instead of several thousand $ at a shop. He also put on angel eye headlamp units and blacked out grill and side markers, which makes it look even sharper. Power isn’t crazy but it’s fine for having fun on the backroads. Handles great for spirited driving (compared to domestic/Japanese sedans in that price range). It’s not N54/55 power/fun/modability, but the N52 seems to be a very solid/reliable engine for fun daily driving and not nearly as much maintenance needed as the turbo engines. A lot of car for the money, as long as you’re willing to DIY most maintenance and repairs. Bilstein B8’s and lowering springs might be the next project.

[@mckrissla]

Someone cast Ficarra on a Better call Saul style-car themed series ASAP

[@leonardr6704]

my 5k option is a well-used 2007 BMW 335i sedan. Easily one of the fastest choices, especially if you throw a $150 flash tune at it. That was my first car. It didn't exactly give me peace of mind, but nobody in high school could touch me in a race or a back road. So much fun.

[@arjunapartha]

Well, John just went Next-level in this video series! 😂 because true is funny!

[@Jmoritz97]

Luxury that you won't have to invest more than the car is worth: private Town Car (not the limos). Also any panther series ford/lincoln/mercury. Cheap and easy to run, bulletproof reliability. How about next time do reliable cars? Those that after your spend the $5K, you don't empty your savings to get them on the road and keep them on the road. Then do the performance ones that will acquire for $5K and the "Hoovie" them to reliability. Thanks guys! Great Vid!

[@AyyItsJk]

I bought my ‘06 Grand Cherokee for $4800. It’s awesome offroad for how much it cost. V8 power and 4wd can beat it for the price

[@AyyItsJk]

Update: DON’T BUY THIS JEEP

[@Moparornocar74]

Have to agree with the XJR suggestions. I own one and it's epic, fast, reliable, and actually really cheap to keep on the road, I think in the last 8 years I've owned it I've put maybe $1000 into it

[@rhull3939]

Thank you Emile for saying fox body mustang. How did no one else choose that car?

[@olivergooding8512]

Just imagine if the cars like the jags were built reliably. Everbody would have so much fun

[@jimjimhuerta]

Thank you John F for making me smile this early in the morning good sir.

[@johnficarra9500]

You're welcome!

[@MercedesE63S-AMG]

I got my daily driver 05' CL55 for $6k. I also bought a completely restored 86' Fiero GT with an 3800 SC motor swap with the Getrag 5 speed trans for $6k as well. The AMG, I had to replace 1 hydraulic strut, valve cover gaskets & just a lil TLC but now it's a great sleeper car with 500HP that I drive daily. I race both oh them at local events. In the past 3 years of owning the AMG & 7 years of the Fiero, neither have never let me down. I love them both. Fiero has never needed anything other than a new LIM (typical 3800) & just oil changes & etc. I do all the work myself on both so not too expensive to maintain the both of them.

[@gixxerrob452]

Last time I was this early, Arne and Doug still had the Cannonball record!

[@nathansimpson7493]

2006 Ford Econoline 5.4 150 xlt converted camper van... Bought it in late 2020 for 2400$ still running strong and haven't paid rent since

[@MilitantGrunt]

Hey Ed, you might as well use candles to light the road in front of you in those S classes, restore those lights!

[@evankahrs6435]

Plus 1 on the w210 gen e55. I bought an 01 last year for 3500 with 78k miles, designo package, all the options, no warning lights. Has a little bit of rust but for under 5 grand there's not much better

[@benhogervorst]

Ayyyee! We finally got Tyler Hoover and and Matt Farah! It kind of annoys me when people come up with niche, "I just bought it," not really in the budget, project or 2nd/3rd/4th cars, but Matt nailed it with the Civic which serves as a great single daily and fun tunable car. Also love the Crown Vic, Genesis and G35/350Z suggestions too.

[@nathanskinner423]

And miata.

[@benhogervorst]

@@nathanskinner423 the answer is always Miata...except if you're tall like me 😔

[@nathanskinner423]

@@benhogervorst If you aren't 7ft there are mods you can do to fit. Removing seat pading allows 6'3" people to seat comfortably and a proper bucket seat I was even able to get my 6'8" buddy in the thing and he could drive without hitting the wheel with his knees. I am 6' and I fit fine.

[@irmjbhh]

The episode I've been waiting for

[@Parsean666]

Love looking at these and then remember i live in ireland and a 350z costs 1800euro a year in tax.....

[@andrewfletcher5584]

Gotta love when John breaks out Gollum!! Very nice. And after having 13 1g DSM's, to.csn find them for that price but good luck keeping it running for a decent budget. And many factory parts are now NLA, especially the transmission parts. Love them though! Lol

[@henryatkinson1479]

If you can get a cayman for 5k youre a geniusly shrewd negotiater.

[@adriangarza3541]

You should do 150k budget next , it is the perfect entry level used super car budget and I would love to see it

[@VINwiki]

We did $100k. Many answers would be similar.

[@bretthatfield2516]

God bless John Ficarra, that poor, poor, crazed man.

[@ErikHobart]

THANK YOU JOHN FICARA. FINALLY SOMEONE BRINGS UP THE JAG XJ. IT IS RELIABLE ITS PERFECT

[@Timmy_Tuner]

16:10 "NB-Miata" *shows a picture of a NA-Miata*

[@ddcok21]

08’ Audi TT for me... right on the 5k mark and awesome daily driver! Love it!

[@jordanharrisonautomotive9909]

The best option here in Australia is a 90’s Ford Falcon xr8

[@kingcountrytowing]

Damn right it is!!!!

[@kingcountrytowing]

@Anthony Glenn base model BA are in no way more fun than an XR8 you can probably get an AU XR8 for 5k, a rough turbo is not a lot of fun and repairing the suspension bushes (which will be shot) will blow the budget. I am in NZ though so i guess its cheaper in oz.

[@HazeyAuto]

E Series FTW. They’re on the turnaround on pricing though and will start appreciating in the next few years. B series at that price point will either have a cactus turbo or wrecked timing chain guides if it’s a V8. Pre-LS Commodore V8s if you’re a Holden fan- admittedly not as fast but definitely more charm and character.

[@1672JAKE]

I’m surprised no one said the good old Impreza sti ! So much fun for the money . The driving experience you get in these 90’s cars you just don’t get in more modern cars .

[@skrt3821]

My friend bought a 05 ctsv stick shift for 5 grand the previous owner had no idea what he had

[@USDM_Jesus]

The 2,40,60,80 z is my dream car soo seeing it on this list makes soo happy

[@Gearbhall]

Gollum needs to just accept his miata and be done with it.

[@thomasflory1878]

Ficarra knocks it out of the park again, more please.

[@nokioner]

johns segment was great!

[@laynebrisky4575]

+1 for the LS400. Bought mine for $1,300 and it's been nearly flawless over the last year and a half

[@selaudinagolli4638]

Pfff i don't get out of my bed for 5k, give me some 5m cars that I can buy😂😂 To those who don't understand sarcasm... this is a proper video where everyone can relate on buying!

[@cameronsmith1149]

I love this series. It would be cool if y’all like break it down into like best fwd car you can buy for $10000 ect.

[@zzygyy]

$5k car also needs $5k savings for future repairs over 5 years

[@ricksays7133]

In some cases $5k for the first two years. Then $1-2k annually depending on the car and the owner’s potential to be mechanically inclined.

[@zzygyy]

@@ricksays7133 especially with modern cars. Let's not mention the price for foreign car parts in the US

[@justanotherday1205]

triple 5!

[@guskipper1194]

These videos are the best thing about Friday.

[@danielgarrett1155]

$2000 - most reliable daily ? Someone needs this list

[@BustaShenanigans]

Bump it up to $2500 and I'd recommend the SECOND generation ford focus. Crazy reliable, don't listen to the shit ppl give abt fords, this model is unquestionable.

[@jbrenofficial]

Finally some love for the Mk1 TT

[@VINwiki]

What would you buy for $5k?

[@RChero1010]

Good question, since I'm going to sell my legacy GT once I get the new engine in. I'll stay tuned to this comment section haha

[@calebhopkins7354]

I would get Any running rwd manual bmw.

[@brockclouser1500]

99-04 mustang gt with low miles and beat tf outta it

[@_boosted_photos_]

C5 corvette JR Garage got one on copart for $2200 and they last forever!

[@austinweightman9225]

mazda mazdaspeed6

[@Etnlug]

The b5 s4 I picked up for $5000 was a k04 car that was gone through and wasn’t completely clapped out. It has been a great car for me.

[@VINwiki]

Awesome find!

[@Briceh700]

SN95 Mustang!!! Or a 3V 4.6 Mustang!

[@joshg4312]

I bought a c32 AMG for 4k didn't need anything immediately, had to change the intercooler after a few months but been super reliable and cheap to mod/maintain

[@EmetYAHU]

A future $5K “Reserve Dealer Placement” for a 2022 C8 Z06 ‘Vette...

[@William-Morey-Baker]

Be prepared to wait like 2 decades. Z06s aren't 5k unless they're old as dirt, and ratty as well...

[@EmetYAHU]

William Morey-Baker $5K “Dealer Reservation” pre-sale reserve...

[@jagtem]

Hey! I just bought a 2005 Jaguar S Type R for $2,500 today! Happy to see it mentioned in the video! I expect to spend another $2,000 or so getting it up to snuff, but it's pretty hard to beat a supercharged V8 for under $5k!

[@MrMrMayday]

2010 Ford Taurus SHO

[@splashpit]

MrMayday the V8 model , l was thinking the same thing or a Chevy banged GM v8

[@sambernier4997]

Where can you find one for 5k? Hell they are around 10k and up in New England area

[@Tomfissh]

Im so glad he mentioned the 10AE MX-5. Its the one I have, and the difference it makes having such a special interior and beautiful paint job is big. Its not much more expensive than any other NB out there either. Grabbed mine for $7500 AUD with 100k miles (150,000kms) from a dealer at sticker price. Thats just under 5k American. And cars cost more in Australia too.

[@706akshay]

CL500 ALL DAY EVERYDAY, ED'S CHOICE FOR THE CANNONBALL, CAN IT GET ANY MORE CONVINCING ?

[@kaleyfantastic]

volvo 740 se hands down from those choices...but i bought a MG midget for less than $5k and LOVE it.

[@jjlegend3922]

Jaguar xjrs are fucking fantastic, lol

[@41KyleSmith]

R53 mini cooper. Super charged, 6 speed, nimble as can be, basically a street legal go kart. You can find them all day for under 5k, and then still have money left over for upgrades

[@noobasdfjkl]

Literally never seen a 928 for five gs...

[@youriardon8006]

I did…. about 10 years ago, were Always advertised as "doesnt start due to minor computer issues" actually, as i come to think of it, they were in almost the same price range as the BMW 840's with the same problem.

[@intellectualwino8696]

This is brilliant. So glad to see that my first car made the list - sort of. I bought a 1987 Maserati Biturbo SI for $4,100 in 2002 and it served as my very unreliable daily driver for 9 months until I had enough... Sold it for a tidy profit...

[@scottbailey5741]

Jaguar XKR

[@Foorman1239]

Hey y'all. Just thought I'd weigh in and give my 2 cents. I live in Central PA and winters here are pretty tough on cars. Old cars in good shape are hard to come by, but you will eventually find one in good shape for the right price. My advice to you is to just take the risk and buy it. When I was 16 I came across a orange 240Z for $5K. It was just like the one in the video and in perfect shape. I passed on it. He also had an unpainted 240 of the same year for $2500 with a roll cage. Passed on that too. Looking back it would have been a good idea to buy them, but it wouldn't place me where I am now. When I was 17 I bought an 84 VW GTi for $2500. Horrible shape. Here, in PA you need to pass state inspection to drive your car on the road. This thing was so far from it and costs thousands of dollars to get it into drive-able shape. It is in the shop right now getting final touches plus an inspection sticker. I've now owned it for 7 years and I have only driven it a handful of times. More recently, I took a huge risk and bought an 86 Toyota MR2 for the right price. It's in WONDERFUL shape and I really got an amazing price for it. It's already inspected and looks clean underneath along with a rebuilt engine. Even though it has cost some money and frustration, I am thrilled to have two collector cars. Anyways, my advice is to take risks and trust God. The right car will show up for the right price, and if you buy it, you will be very happy and never regret it :)

[@steveg4232]

The dufus that said Bi-turbo should be banned.

[@tatortotgarage583]

1997-2002 F-body camaros and firebirds, 5.7 ls1 v8, rwd. Ive been finding them for 5k left and right around me. Higher milage manuals, and very good looking automatics. Im surprised no one mentioned those.