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  1. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #1 WILLIAM H, May 21, 2006
    I'm looking for some nice wheels to stash in Buenos Aires

    Not too flashy, not too Pricey, Not too exotic .

    So I found a 1989 M6 for $25k US, nice car. But I've heard the straight 6 is rather exotic. How expensive are parts and how difficult to find ?

    Thanks

    Most every imported car down there costs about 2x as much as here

    I also found a 1990 Corvette for "only" $20k

    the there was a nice ZR1 for $37k that seems almost reasonable but may be too flashy although I'd love to wave the US flag down there :)
     
  2. hplug

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    #2 hplug, May 21, 2006
    What a great car this is. The balance is supurb, the handling is great expecially with newer updated wheels and tires but for not go above 17". I had a 60K miles 1988 M6 and I should have never sold it, my father has a 1987 M6 and both of us love these things. Parts are very reasonable and there is a ton of info out there. First try www.roadfly.com and go the the forums. My call sign is Hplug as it is here, my dad is Sooner. PM and I can load you up with more info than you will know what to do with.
     
  3. WILLIAM H

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    #3 WILLIAM H, May 21, 2006
    Cool thanks, I always thought it was a great looking car. Much nicer than that new Bangle atrocity
     
  4. ryalex

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    #4 ryalex, May 21, 2006
    How about an 840?
     
  5. WILLIAM H

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    #5 WILLIAM H, May 21, 2006
    840/850 is nice & Ive seen a few down there but none for sale right now

    Thats a very nice GT, I think the M6 is more sports
     
  6. b-mak

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    #6 b-mak, May 22, 2006
    William, what's the scoop with importing cars to Argentina? Not permissible? Import duties?
     

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  7. WILLIAM H

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    #7 WILLIAM H, May 23, 2006
    importing cars is a pain & lots of $$.

    Much easier to just buy a car thats already there although cool stuff is rare & pricey.

    1 law is that a car must either be brand new or pre 1974 to be allowed in & get ready for some serious tax. Also it would help to just order from a dealer down there who can import anything for you, for a fee
     
  8. AnotherDunneDeal

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    #8 AnotherDunneDeal, May 23, 2006
    Stay away from the 840/850 if you are looking at the M6. The I-6 engine produces great torque and the individual injector throttle plates open for a great sound. I especially like the ball bearing throttle linkage. The M6 should do you well. Just routine maintenance should keep you going. Just be a little careful with the clutch. If there is a weaker spot, that is it........
     
  9. b-mak

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    #9 b-mak, May 24, 2006
    Thanks, William. I'm looking forward to travelling through Argentina, I keep hearing good things about the country.
     
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