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68style 09-15-2023 03:31 PM

His MCS was being thrown around in a couple of the local racing chats haha

snowfarmer 09-15-2023 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvoFire (Post 9109313)
What does cheap mean for MCS? I'm intrigued.

I should probably know this but what is an MCS?

EvoFire 09-15-2023 05:59 PM

Mini Cooper S

rps13 09-15-2023 08:44 PM

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...c-54f6a7e54f7b

1993 Volkswagen corrado VR6
$6,000

https://scontent.fyvr4-1.fna.fbcdn.n...VQ&oe=650A4DDC

donk. 09-15-2023 10:18 PM

Holy fuck, a Corrado?!?!?!??????!??!!!!!!!

Man, these were rare AF when I was in highschool, but today, that's hella rare. 6K?!?¿??? MANUAL?!?!?!?!

Someone please buy this, and let me sit passenger. Always wanted one :( no garage, no parking space :(

Traum 09-15-2023 10:40 PM

This one looks like it'll need quite a bit of TLC though...

Badhobz 09-16-2023 07:28 AM

dont go chasing corradofalls....:alonehappy:

radeonboy 09-16-2023 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badhobz (Post 9109404)
dont go chasing corradofalls....:alonehappy:

Please stick to the Civics and Corollas that you're used to

westopher 09-16-2023 10:35 AM

Buy the producers for 10k more and avoid putting 15k into a 6k one.

donk. 09-16-2023 06:01 PM

If I'm buying a shitbox, I want it to be a shitbox <3
The dents, falling off front bumper, etc are perfect
Just missing a 2" drop, and some XXRs

JDMDreams 09-16-2023 06:28 PM

The mini would be a better buy than the coradddo. I'm still trying to figure out if minis are good. Never driven one. The sc ones seem pretty cool but everything sounds like it's an engine out?

donk. 09-16-2023 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMDreams (Post 9109449)
The mini would be a better buy than the coradddo. I'm still trying to figure out if minis are good. Never driven one. The sc ones seem pretty cool but everything sounds like it's an engine out?

I had an 06 S, the car was a riot to drive. Would highly recommend. Especially at 2500$.....

Traum 09-16-2023 08:12 PM

2016 Porsche (981) Cayman
74k km
$59k

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/pml...658756491.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00z0z_...2_1200x900.jpg

This one is not as good a deal as the Grandma 981 Boxster I posted earlier, but it is showing prices for these cars are dropping a bit now. It seems like Kia West (in Coquitlam) is the dealership selling the car, and it was initially listed for $64k. After sitting for 3 weeks though, perhaps the dealership is more eager to move it out of their inventory.

From what I can tell, the car has:

- 2.7L NA flat 6 engine
- PDK
- Sports Design steering wheel
- Sport Chrono
- 2-way manual / powered seat
- 20" Carrera S wheels

roastpuff 09-16-2023 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMDreams (Post 9109449)
The mini would be a better buy than the coradddo. I'm still trying to figure out if minis are good. Never driven one. The sc ones seem pretty cool but everything sounds like it's an engine out?

Quote:

Originally Posted by donk. (Post 9109455)
I had an 06 S, the car was a riot to drive. Would highly recommend. Especially at 2500$.....

Maintenance issues abound...

bcrdukes 09-16-2023 08:47 PM

:troll: My 04 MCS has 325,000KM......what maintenance issues? :troll:

1. Leaking hydraulic steering system - factory feature. Pending class action lawsuit
2. Blown shocks - replaced
3. Burns a quart of oil every 1000km - just age, right?
4. Alternator and starter went out the very same day - old car problems
5. Front wheel bearings went - they were original. No big deal, right?
6. Original exhaust broke/rusted - replaced
7. New battery - Interstate
8. New pulleys, accessory belt, water pump, radiator, all sorts of BMW related features
9. New oxygen sensors - wear and tear?
10. New header

List is so long

But fun to drive. Someone please get the MCS posted.

roastpuff 09-16-2023 09:05 PM

You guys think he'd let the MCS go for $2500...? He's asking $6000.

westopher 09-16-2023 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMDreams (Post 9109449)
The mini would be a better buy than the coradddo. I'm still trying to figure out if minis are good. Never driven one. The sc ones seem pretty cool but everything sounds like it's an engine out?

Better driving car yes, but if you have eyes that you use, the corrado is one of the best cars out there for the price.

trollface 09-17-2023 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roastpuff (Post 9109459)
You guys think he'd let the MCS go for $2500...? He's asking $6000.

A 60% discount? Oh yeah for sure man.

twitchyzero 09-17-2023 03:06 PM

does it use the same steering rack as r57 non-s?

steering was so heavy and slow i was expecting it to be an autox monster

Traum 09-17-2023 04:14 PM

The R53 (first gen) had better handling than the R56 (2nd gen).

Dbone 09-18-2023 08:06 AM

Regarding the Mini:

If you want a first gen, get a 2005. They sorted out a ton of issues (QOL as much as anything else) for that year.

I wouldn't touch the second gen unless is was a JCW.. and even then...

The third is engineered and built to a higher standard.

EvoFire 09-18-2023 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dbone (Post 9109571)
Regarding the Mini:

If you want a first gen, get a 2005. They sorted out a ton of issues (QOL as much as anything else) for that year.

I wouldn't touch the second gen unless is was a JCW.. and even then...

The third is engineered and built to a higher standard.

Read my Mini experience in donk's review thread lol :ilied:

built to a better standard maybe because it was no longer co-engineered with Renault, but damn they built mine on a Friday OT shift or something.

S1 S2 09-18-2023 11:19 AM

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...ibextid=IouU6C

2009 328xi Touring in Alpine White

165,xxx km
Factory M-Sport package / Black Sensatec

This is as good as it gets for E91 Wagons. Full of regret since I had just picked one up without the ultra rare M sport package lol.

Dbone 09-18-2023 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvoFire (Post 9109584)
Read my Mini experience in donk's review thread lol :ilied:

built to a better standard maybe because it was no longer co-engineered with Renault, but damn they built mine on a Friday OT shift or something.

Yeah, the Renault engine was a real turd.

I'm sorry you ended up with a lemon. I only had mine for a year but I ragged on it quite a bit and had zero issues. I haven't heard too many stories about the F55 etc. but I do admit I haven't gone looking lately.

I'd never buy one new though. That depreciation is savage.

tegra7 09-18-2023 07:30 PM

93 Ford Tempo 55k
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...ibextid=6ojiHh


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