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Joeee
05-03-2010, 10:33 PM
Okay so as the title states, If you had a stock BA V6, which is a little worse for wear engine wise, and $10 000...

Show me your shopping list! :D

marcs_sp20
05-03-2010, 10:39 PM
http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15107

Have a read of that ;)

outbakoz
05-03-2010, 10:46 PM
KL-ZE 2.5Lt motor for a start
LSD
Extractors & full exhaust
CAI
Some sort of Aftermarket Tunable ECU
Suspension: Coil overs, Sway bars, etc
Brakes: Slotted Discs and better pads

DavoAust
06-03-2010, 04:01 AM
if i had 10k and a BA astina i'd sell it and upgrade, most logical choice. a s13/14 is easily obtainable for that as well as R32's and many others.

if i kept the BA it'd be a 2.5L KL-ZE (with cams, pulleys and lightened/balanced crank.. rev happy much?), ECU & suspension (D2's might just make it in budget.. just).

chicaboo
06-03-2010, 10:34 AM
Sell BA, and then have $15,000. :D

Sorry, I couldn't help myself. :p
Gav.

Dogo
06-03-2010, 11:26 AM
The BA is becoming a fairly old car, I would leave it alone because one day you will want to sell it to get something newer and the modifications make old cars soo much harder to sell.

Gavs got a point tho - you're increasing the cost of the car dramatically with no real return in value.

chicaboo
06-03-2010, 11:36 AM
Yeah, money spent on cars that doesn't lend itself to restoring it to pristine original condition won't add any value to the car. Even restoring it will only get your top market value in most cases.

$15k would get you a nice car and even some change left over for insurance and rego. I guess you could even get yourself a nice Mazda3 with that sort of money these days.

Gav.

Joeee
06-03-2010, 02:48 PM
Wow, thanks to all for your advice, and thanks marc for that thread, was interesting.

Im still not sure what route to take with my car, Gav and Dogo you both raise a valid point, However I was thinking if i put the whole 10 into the 'stina, it would hopefully make a nice reliable car for a few years to come? Particulary as i love my car and really dont intend on selling it until i have to.. :p

Rupewrecht
06-03-2010, 03:10 PM
I'd do what Outbakoz said.

It's not overcapitalising if you don't intend to see it in 3 years. I alwayy built mine with the justification that it was cheaper to build what i wanted than buying a WRX.

bourbon
06-03-2010, 04:00 PM
I alwayy built mine with the justification that it was cheaper to build what i wanted than buying a WRX.

HHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH are you serious dan? i dont wanna know how much youve spent on it

Rupewrecht
06-03-2010, 04:23 PM
It's true though - the car + mods was less than the $45k+ for a new WRX.

Joeee
06-03-2010, 04:41 PM
Keeping in mind that 10 000 is money now, there maybe more to put towards it later, especially if rupe keeps talking about how cheap it is comapred to a WRX :D

bourbon
06-03-2010, 04:57 PM
ohh brand new wrx...hahhaha

pr1mo
06-03-2010, 05:27 PM
rupe was of course referring to an official WRC rally car WRX incase anyone was confused.

marcs_sp20
06-03-2010, 05:34 PM
I dont see him spending a couple hundred thou :p

So when you reach $45k, will you completely stop??

Rupewrecht
06-03-2010, 05:42 PM
Hah, no idea. i stopped counting long ago.

Cosmo Dude
06-03-2010, 05:55 PM
I dont see him spending a couple hundred thou :p

So when you reach $45k, will you completely stop??

There is a point where it's all about the car and it becomes distasteful to talk about money.

Brisbane_boy
06-03-2010, 05:58 PM
Hah, no idea. i stopped counting long ago.

if u try and count how much u have spent on ur car it starts to get depressing.

outbakoz
06-03-2010, 06:07 PM
if u try and count how much u have spent on ur car it starts to get depressing.

no it doesn't. i love my astina, only thing that would tempt me away is an mx5

mussing
07-03-2010, 11:07 AM
I'd keep the BA and maintain it as problems arise, and put the ten grand in a high interest savings account or share portfolio. Compound interest is your friend!

Brisbane_boy
07-03-2010, 12:20 PM
I'd keep the BA and maintain it as problems arise, and put the ten grand in a high interest savings account or share portfolio. Compound interest is your friend!

would have to agree 100% with that.
if it aint broken dont fix it.

rodhog
07-03-2010, 08:46 PM
I'd say sell the car but all of the above is right.

mcwilly
07-03-2010, 09:22 PM
Slap it on the pokies......nah if u love the car that much keep it and mod it. Mines a 93 bg and it has a fair bit of work done but it is wat I want. I had an option of a brand new standard gti golf or the Astina modded. I chose the astina

Joeee
08-03-2010, 07:51 AM
Ahhhh, Brain hurting, wayy to many descisions :rolleyes:

-dc-
08-03-2010, 10:19 AM
i'd probably save the cash or sell the car and use the extra cash to upgrade, although I should have probably taken my own advice a few yrs ago!! :(

miah87
08-03-2010, 11:19 AM
If I have a BA astina and 10000.

Sell the car...
Buy a better car...

Clean_Cookie
08-03-2010, 04:37 PM
id spend 10000 on suspension, TYRES - not necessarially wheels, and a bpt stock...


then id go and show people how to play corners :)

Dogo
08-03-2010, 07:11 PM
How about spending it on a track license, some classes and track day fees.
Maybe a few minor mods and suspension setup with whatever is left over.

A car is far more fun on the track than on the street.

Flyblown
08-03-2010, 07:28 PM
Id sell the BA search for a MAZDA Familia GT-Ae stock they go and handle like a cut cat. only made 300 so they are a worldwide collectable. So stock you will always get back close to what the dollars you put into it. drive it till you need more adrenalin then mod up to GRP A as and if you can afford it. :)

spenaroo
08-03-2010, 09:07 PM
How about spending it on a track license, some classes and track day fees.
Maybe a few minor mods and suspension setup with whatever is left over.

A car is far more fun on the track than on the street.

in that case y not just buy an formula vee set up, (about 10k first year, including car tires etc... so only a grand or two next year)