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Yes, always cheaper just to maintain than to replace. Plus, you will always regret getting rid of the car. Bare in mind, that used car for $5k is probably at the point where it needs replacement parts too. Plus, the previous owner could have beat on the car. Buyer beware!
Doug
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Former owner of a 2000 SVT Contour
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Originally posted by JVT:
Is there such a thing?
SVT is starting to be a PITA. CV joints, wheel bearings, etc....
Thoughts?
-J
1st gen miata? 
early-90's 4wd jeep cherokee - go offroading w/ simon?
blake
--former CSVT owner--
MINE: 2002 jeep grand cherokee limited 4x4 - stone white/taupe
HERS: 2005 acura TL 5AT non-navi - satin silver/quartz
GARAGE ORNAMENT: 1962 chevy C10 fleetside pickup - tan/rust
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Originally posted by blake:
Originally posted by JVT:
Is there such a thing?
SVT is starting to be a PITA. CV joints, wheel bearings, etc....
Thoughts?
-J
1st gen miata?
early-90's 4wd jeep cherokee - go offroading w/ simon?
How about a platform you haven't owned???? 
todras is right, much cheaper to maintain than to buy. Unless you're looking for an excuse to get something else... BTW hows the Triumph? Snazzy as new again?
-- 1999 SVT #220 --
In retrospect, it was all downhill from here. RIP, CEG.
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Originally posted by bigMoneyRacing:
Originally posted by blake:
Originally posted by JVT:
Is there such a thing?
SVT is starting to be a PITA. CV joints, wheel bearings, etc....
Thoughts?
-J
1st gen miata?
early-90's 4wd jeep cherokee - go offroading w/ simon?
How about a platform you haven't owned????
 
blake
--former CSVT owner--
MINE: 2002 jeep grand cherokee limited 4x4 - stone white/taupe
HERS: 2005 acura TL 5AT non-navi - satin silver/quartz
GARAGE ORNAMENT: 1962 chevy C10 fleetside pickup - tan/rust
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Originally posted by todras:
Way cheaper to maintain than to buy another. CV's about $80 a piece. Wheel bearings are about $30. Stop being a beeoatch it's called maintenance. You of all ppl!
You're absolutely right, but on the other hand....
I don't have the time to fug with it anymore. I have Monday afternoons off and Friday afternoon off, don't want to spend those two half-days taking care of the car, which lately is all I'd be doing.
-J
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Originally posted by bigMoneyRacing:
todras is right, much cheaper to maintain than to buy. Unless you're looking for an excuse to get something else... BTW hows the Triumph? Snazzy as new again?
A platform Blake hasn't owned? Impossible to find, unless I fly to Russia to pick up a Lada Niva.
Triumph? Looks good from the right side. lol. Still have the scratched up left fairing, but it's good. It's British, so it has its quirks.
-J
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Originally posted by JVT:
Originally posted by bigMoneyRacing:
todras is right, much cheaper to maintain than to buy. Unless you're looking for an excuse to get something else... BTW hows the Triumph? Snazzy as new again?
A platform Blake hasn't owned? Impossible to find, unless I fly to Russia to pick up a Lada Niva.
Triumph? Looks good from the right side. lol. Still have the scratched up left fairing, but it's good. It's British, so it has its quirks.
-J
I owned a Lada Niva! 
Trust me you don't want one of those. 
Fix your fuggen car John you lazy POS! Drive shafts would take you 2 hours tops to do and the wheel bearings you could get done at NAPA!
$5k into your SVT would make her good as new. 
2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi
#1 for Bendix Brakes Kits!
Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55
AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70
Gutted pre-cats $80/set
A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!
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Quote:
A platform Blake hasn't owned? Impossible to find, unless I fly to Russia to pick up a Lada Niva.
Stazi is right, you don't want that one. Besides, it's still a FIAT engine from 60ies w/ minor changes, so it's not that unique... 132 km/h top speed, carburator, mmmm goodies. 
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I have Monday afternoons off and Friday afternoon off, don't want to spend those two half-days taking care of the car, which lately is all I'd be doing.
I work more than you which is why I haven't bought a dead SVT and not doing 3L swap yet.
fix the damn car already
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im possibly (probably) picking up a 1990 Lexus ES250 from my boss next week for $2,000.  
Regards, Cole.
Relegating to troll status sometime this week.
New Whip: 1990 Lexus ES250.
Old Hotness: 1995 GL MTX Zetec *IN TRIAGE*
"I had a little friend once, but it dont move no more...  "
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Originally posted by Stazi:
$5k into your SVT would make her good as new.
I would disagree. There's always other stuff that can break.
The Spickle
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Former Car: Black '98 CSVT, #3137/6535 "The Unluckiest car.. ever"
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