Thinking of getting a new ride....rkuchinsky edition

I’d go used. You drive so little, it shouldn’t be an issue, but maybe newer used? Damn that Chrysler is the hotness! Look at the rake of the wind sheild, that grille, the tail, so nice.

I’d say Volvo 220 Bertone edition. They are like 220 hotrods!

some good thoughts. I would go newer than all the suggestions I posted, but can’t really think of anything I like that isn’t too expensive. TT coupe is the only thing that actually comes to mind.

Also I kinda like going from old to new and vice versa. It makes the new car feel newer and the old car feel older :slight_smile: I remember I was just so happy to have power steering when i went from the benz to the bimmer.

The old MB I had was pretty reliable, so not too worried about going old. That’s also where the 450SL comes in as they still look classic even up to 1986 vintage so have the looks and chrome of old school, but most the modern conveniences.

…yes I will miss heated seats.

R

9-3 Viggen? Rare…but sweeeet.

I could definitely see R going SAAB, bit more like one of these babies:
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I also have a feeling the 80’s Iroc Camarro is set to make a comeback al la the 70’s Firebird a few years ago. That car was predated by a Corvette concept car done by Bertone and you can see that they pulled a bit from it.
I’m not saying it is R, but it would stand out in the right color!
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Would give my non drawing arm for a mint 2002…

Because you live in Canada and don’t have indoor parking, please be considerate of the next owner and don’t get anything so special as the Imperial or the T-bird. It takes a heavy toll on my heart to imagine such treasures crusted over with ice.
Why no AWD options?

Plus I keep reading about all of the unusual, relatively exotic cars you core77 guys seem to favor and, while I applaud your exceptional taste, I have my doubts that you realize what a PITA some of those cars can be to keep running.
Do you have skills or deep pockets? I think many of the cars you’re posting would require both.

Hell, I’m probably just jealous! Good luck.

If you’re thinking of going OG, you probably know about bringatrailer already?

There’s a GTV, S600, TR4 and Benz’s on the first page! Corvette Coupe looks pretty sweet too.

I hear you, and I have mixed feeling about this. On one hand I think cars are made to be used, and were made to be in winter, cold, outside, etc. Also, if I enjoy it, why should I care about the next guy. It’s my own loss if it goes rusty (though also hate throwing away money/value). On the other hand, I do feel bad about ruining a nice car.

Hence the dilemma trying to find a good compromise. :slight_smile:

Saabs never done anything for me, except the old brown one Yo posted.

AWD not so much of an issue. There’s really not that much snow here in Toronto, and working from home and living downtown I’ll just stay in or take public transit if it’s really bad. The old Benz I had was fine in the winter.

R

http://ads.seriouswheels.com/viewlisting.php?view=9813

Yes. A 190/230/250sl is certainly on my list of cars to have one day. Perfect. Not so practical for everyday and Canadian winter however which is why I’m now pretty set on a w107 350/450/560 sl/slc.

Though I did see the T-bird today and it was awesome. Will post some pics later. Also got a handle on a 67 230 mint in TO and a another 190d all the way across the continent in Vancouver.

Hell ya. Worth the flight?

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/nvn/cto/1996074212.html

R

Your problem is not finding the right car. It is finding the garage space right beside
your studio. Best you’d park it in your studio.

These old R107 SL Benzes were not made to live winter outside in the cold.

But most of them don’t have to, as the limousines do. That’s why some nice
examples are still left. Why would you want to ruin one deliberately?

yours mo-i

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What is more about Canadian Winter than an old school AWD station car?

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That is a beauty. I could definetly see you in a vintage MB sedan. The CEO of Converse has the same model.

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/2000649876.html

Well I had one vintage Benz before, so following it up with another make sense to me :slight_smile:

Really though, I don’t know what all you guys think it’s like here. Yo was looking for a new car in Boston people were suggesting a Lotus, here people are suggesting a AWD wagon …

The SLs may not be the perfect winter car, but they do have a hardtop, and I can’t really believe they are that much less apt for winter than a sedan. German winters are probably worse than a Toronto winter.

R

It’s worse in Minneapolis, and every single vehicle you’ve listed (except the Chrysler) I’ve seen on the roads here. Toronto is way south of Minneapolis with substantially warmer temps and much less snow.

My advice: Buy what you like, who cares about the next owner and if you don’t mind taking public trans. in the winter (when it actually does snow…) then who cares!

I’d go vintage Benz. So classy. (Although, I do have a soft spot for a good Trans Am)

  1. Yo: I think the move out west did something to you. Our taste is dangerously synchronizing.

  2. Richard: ugh, I can’t suggest any classics. I almost cry when I see rusty Miatas here in Montreal. I would have to de-friend you for letting a clean Merc rust. Oh the humanity!

Maybe a more modern classic? Porsche Boxter?

http://www.canadiandriver.com/2006/01/23/winter-test-2005-porsche-boxster.htm

Turbo new bug? Mini (any)? +1 '82-'92 Camaro? BTW, I prefer the '92. I think a '92 Camaro RS with the new Camaro’s V6 would be super hot.


I think you might like this body style… it’s a 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb coupe.

You can find similar around … here is a 1971 220: Buy, Sell and Save on New, Used Cars & Trucks | Kijiji Classifieds

I was thinking R seemed a bit like a Mini guy as well…
classy, fun, and modern.

Whether you can get on in N America, I don’t know, but I
pass a Figaro like this every day on the walk to work and think
it might fit the bill too