Does anyone know how reliable these turbo engines are? This isn't too much of a stretch from a regular NB or NA, but reliability is a big concern for me. Also heard that from the factory, the turbo doesn't kick in until higher RPM's. Not sure if front frame rail rust is a big issue for west coast cars.

2001 Honda S2000 Spa Yellow - $16000 (Vancouver)

https://images.craigslist.org/00d0d_...o_1200x900.jpg

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van...968934820.html

Has anyone seen this car? This is probably the least expensive S2000 out there that's sub-200k kms. The valve retainers have been done which is a plus. Seems like its a little rough around the edges though.

Has this cobra rep already been posted? 25k

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van...972460708.html

If i was not leaving the country, it would probably be in my garage

If the mazdaspeed engine is still a BP engine, they are tough as hell. Stemming back to the 323GTX days.

Considering it’s not complete, not registered and everything looks to be not quite new I wouldn’t say it’s a good deal by any means but man oh man would it be fun!

it's an in-house turbo unlike the ms protege that uses an off-the-shelf unit that is known to have a lot of variability when it comes to performance

i would guess there's no concerns daily'ing a well-kept msmiata

do note that turbo kicks in like 4k and redline is a limiting 6.5k

it looks amazing though and has a nice chassis upgrade over a standard NB

for several thousands more s2000 makes way more sense (more collectible desirability too)...but realize yellow AP1 may take longer to sell/get a lower price

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/pml...970678134.html

2003 Honda Accord - Manual - $5500 - May just be the best commuter car deal I’ve seen in a while.

Having driven a manual transmission my entire driving life of 20 years and having never had to replace a clutch once, I’m thinking that a clutch replacement at 100k is probably not a good sign.

I thought 100k km of mostly city use was fairly common. Probably up to about 125k

I don’t think 100k is absurd... that said, I only ever replaced a clutch on a Taurus SHO but it had an absolute shit factory clutch haha

for something that's considered a consumable...why isn't a clutch more accessible/servicable like a brake job/valve adjustment?

you'd think for it being around for decades and decades they would make it easier to replace (more part sales to diy folks)

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds...974316175.html

07 BMW 328xi 6 speed for $6500

Seems reasonable?

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/pml...957360565.html

Potential winter beater?

High mileage auto 06 325xi wagon

^ incredible how cheap used BMW's can be.

Agreed, it's like the car version of a scrappy junk yard dog. Doesn't look like much but look out!

That's because you have to set aside roughly the same amount as the purchase price as a maintenance fund!

Thought this was false until I bought my e36 m3.

"Oh this needs to be replaced. Oh I have to remove the radiator why not do the belts. Oh with the belts off I can do the power steering system. Oh while everything is off might as well redo the vacuum lines. Oh i took off the oem rad, why not pop in an aluminum one.."

And the list goes on :pokerface:

^ me: oh i need to replace the guibo.. oh might as well do the driveshaft bearing bushings too, oh i need to take off the exhaust hmm maybe i should do smt with the exhaust, oh im gonna need to refresh diff bushings and subframe bushings at one point and i'll need to take the driveshaft down.. maybe i should reinforce the subframe.



And that's how i did engine/trans mounts, guibo, driveshaft bearings and u joints, RTABs and RTAB shim limiters, all in one go LOL

What's the market on one of these Ferrari 360 Spyders? Looks cool, it'll only cost you a pretty penny to the tune of $99,900 + doc fee. A much newer (2015) 911 Carrera and (2017) 718 Cayman costs about the same.


https://www.weissach.com/listings/20...-vancouver-bc/


https://www.weissach.com/wp-content/...0132225_32.jpg

What kind of description.....

F1 transmission and that Tubi exhaust will get you a vi immediately:sweetjesus:

any BMW eventually becomes an expensive BMW regardless of vintage.

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van...958653516.html

sick ROI in 20 years if it checks out

F1 transmission & spyder = less desireable car. It would be a great deal if it was manual, berlinetta hence the price. There is probably a non-enthusiast buyer out there looking to show off in a Ferrari that will think that is the ideal spec.

I'd get a f430 as they aren't that much more and the F1 tranny is much better built in those than the earlier ones. If you just want a Ferrari engine just get a used mazzy for like 1/2 it's price. Same engine, roughly the same performance, but I guess less brand cachet than the F car. Maz sounds better too. Stock for stock.

Also these things are actually quite reliable. The engines are at least. That F1 tranny is a bit of a disaster but if you get the Maz, you can just get the normal ZF 6 speed which is ultra reliable.

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rch...946445948.html


found a pretty sweet maserati GT :ifyouknow: ; )