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Heading back from Iraq, looking for a unique beater.. (El Paso, TX)

Discussion in 'Texas' started by cletusberontwood, Nov 10, 2007.

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  1. cletusberontwood

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    #1 cletusberontwood, Nov 10, 2007
    Hey guys..
    I'm heading back from Iraq here soon for some leave and wanted to see if someone had a running beater for around $1,000. I know it's probably a stretch, but just wanted to check.

    Thanks
     
  2. TexasF355F1

    TexasF355F1 Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 TexasF355F1, Nov 10, 2007
    Can't help you, but I'm assuming you're serving our country.

    Want to say Thank You!

    What exactly are you looking for? Truck, car, something to rebuild yourself?
     
  3. cletusberontwood

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    #3 cletusberontwood, Nov 10, 2007
    Yep, I'm in the Army.. Just looking for a cool car that I can drive around while I'm on leave - and then when I get home next year, start wrenching on. Something like a Fiat X1/9 would be too cool.
     
  4. TX907

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    #4 TX907, Nov 10, 2007
  5. twinsnails

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    #5 twinsnails, Nov 10, 2007
    If you weren't looking for a beater car there is a DOT EPA legal R33 GTR in El Paso right now. White with bronze wheels. Low mileage very clean. Unfortunately, it is definately not in the "beater" car price range. $52K last I checked. I'll snag some pictures just for grins.....



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    Well clearly I can't post pictures yet but I can post all sorts of links..... :(
     
  6. cletusberontwood

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    #6 cletusberontwood, Nov 11, 2007
    Thanks for the help! I found Wiley via Mira Fiori and just sent him an email. Hopefully there is something in the area..
     
  7. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 texasmr2, Nov 11, 2007
    You may want to consider a first gen MR2 although I dont consider them beater's. You get the mid-engine experience along with a reliable engine, just a thought and good luck.

    Gregg
     
  8. 3604u

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    #8 3604u, Nov 11, 2007
    wherabout are you in Iraq and do share if you seen any nice exotics running around, or any wrecked exotics.

    all the best in your search for your new toy
     
  9. cletusberontwood

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    #9 cletusberontwood, Nov 12, 2007
    I haven't seen anything exotic over here.
     
  10. LightGuy

    LightGuy Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #10 LightGuy, Nov 12, 2007
    Bring a Hummer back in your duffle bag.
    Or get a Baja bug. Reliable and fun.
     
  11. Brangeta

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    #11 Brangeta, Nov 15, 2007
    This Alfa Romeo GTV6 is still for sale. http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=170613

    The guy has some other unique "junk" too. I haven't gotten a good look at any of it since it's dark by the time I leave work. It's been sitting there for about a month, so I'm sure you could haggle him down to less than $1000.
     
  12. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #12 texasmr2, Nov 15, 2007
    That Alfa is a money pit! I stick by my MR2 suggestion.
     

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