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Suppose for a minute that you have managed to finagle your personal finances through a series of questionable actions to the point that you have somewhere in the neighborhood of $20K available in liquid funds. Now suppose further that you are cunning enough to convince whomever else in your household that has a say in how your money gets spent that you are car savvy enough to take that $20K and turn it into at least 25% more over the next 1-3 years. We’re not talking penny stocks going up 100X in value, but is there not some appeal to our automotive selves in the ability to buy and enjoy a car that we find interesting and end-up selling it on at a net gain? Continue reading
10 Comments | tags: 1993 LE, 560SL, Alfa Romeo Spider, Azzura, BMW E24 M6, BMW E28 M5, BRG, Buick Skylark, C4, Chevrolet Chevelle, Corvette ZR1, GM A-Body, Investment Cars, Investment Potential, Jaguar XJS, Jaguar XK8, Jaguar XKR, Jensen-Healey, Mazda MX5 Miata, Mercedes 300CD, Mercedes 500E, Mercedes W123, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Pininfarina, Pontiac LeMans, Porsche 911, R107, Sunburst Yellow, Turbodiesel, W124 | posted in Totally That Stupid
So you might have noticed, my partner and I are all about big, stupid sedans lately. After yesterday’s post, I couldn’t help but wonder how many of you ran out and bought Quattroportes..? Then I wondered how many of those Quattroportes will start when you go to turn the key today. Then I had a better idea: you want angular 1970s styling in a car that won’t break the bank in either the repair shop or at the gas pump? What you need is a Peugeot 604 Turbo Diesel like this one for sale in Sandpoint, Idaho for a paltry $1,500.
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4 Comments | tags: 504, 505, 604, 7-series, BMW, Fiat 132, French Cars, Jaguar XJ6, Lancia Gamma, Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Pininfarina, S-Class, Turbodiesel | posted in Totally That Stupid
Sometimes I find that if I post cars that are interesting (to me…) here, it keeps me from doing something stupid like buying them. This car is an excellent example of me trying to do that. I want this car. I’ve been a fan of the Mercedes 123-series cars since I was a kid, and have owned more than a few of them, including 240s, 280s, and 300s, diesel and gas. My favorites, though, are the 3.0 turbodiesel variants. That motor and the distinctive sounds and smells it makes are among my favorite automotive sensory experiences. I also like the way they look and drive. Find this steal of a coupe here on the PeachParts Mercedes Forum for $4,100.
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