Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Tom's Car Quest

[LtWacko (LtWacko]

In a message dated 11/25/2006 5:20:20 A.M. Central Standard Time,  
ferrari-request [at] ferrarilist.com writes:

Yeah,  I'm thinking right now of the E30 M3 and maybe
(another) Miata.  I  think the operative word here (although there may be
more than one keyword  in this mess) is "fun." 


Are you NUTS Tom?  I may be wacko but an E30 M3 is not cheap to  own.  I am a 
big BMW fan but this is not a budget sportster to own.  I  am sure you have 
heard but in case you haven't, S50/52 (US M3 inline 6) swaps  into the E30 M3 
are also popular for more power.  It's also cheaper to do  that than an engine 
rebuild on the S14 in the car!  If you do find a clean  chassis, consider the 
swap as also making it reliable.  BTW, have a friend  that builds the stage 
two twin screw on the S50/52 motors.  500  hp!!!  You can build this monster 
for 
about $25,000 complete (yes, price of  car and other upgrades included) and 
it's relatively reliable.  It's  nice running side by side with crotch rockets 
at 150 and accelerating on the  highway...
 
Now competitive Miata's have been built for less than $3,000.  One  that you 
would want to be seen in for a couple of thousand more.  Fun  factor on both 
are high.  Will you make up your mind already!!!!  You  are driving me nuts.  
You searching for cars is making me want to buy  another project!
 
Rodney