VW Vortex: Impala SS or Marauder?

[Bob]

I am kind of in a similar situation with the Elise, except that the decision to keep it is confounded by the fact that it is worth a lot money and slowly increasing in value. I have had it over 9 years now, which is "forever" for me. I could make a rational argument that it's better to cash out my $30k and put it towards a nicer daily driver (that and the proceeds from the Rondo would get me within spitting distance of a CTS-V, C63 AMG, M3 and others), or better yet something that actually makes financial sense other than a car. It is hard to argue with the sentimental value though.

[Adam]

$9k and still needs TLC? TLC is cool when you pay $1300 for a Fleetwood with 71k on it...but I do wonder if I should start looking semi-seriously for affordable, rust-free options to replace my Caprice. Although the thought of getting rid of it makes me pretty sad. Probably not sad enough to do a body off resto...

That's why the current bid is only $5k. I don't think the Impala is the way to go for affordability. Too much....SS?
This is more like what you want http://m.ebay.com/itm/261925884572?cmd=VIDESC

[Bob]

It wouldn't be a B-body ad without at least one reference to the "Corvette" engine.

[kevm14]

And it wouldn't be eBay without at least one factual error (93 was the L05).

But man, Ed would be so jealous. Portland, Oregon, eh? Now that would be a road trip.

It would be kind of fun to think about the different B-body options, like a civilian LTZ, RMS or Fleetwood. Or real Impala $$. Or 90-92 Brougham. No airbags though. Yet ABS (at least standard on the 91-92). Trivia: can anyone think of another car that had standard ABS but no airbags?

The sad thing is, all I really want is my Caprice with a modern powertrain under it.

[Fast_Ed]

That is a very nice looking RMS. Too nice. I know where there's an L05 RMS in black with red pinstripes that's practically abandoned. Should be a less than $1000 car by a good margin. I want to save it, but don't have the space, time, or money.

One flat tire. Four impala SS wheels and some clean up would do it wonders.

[kevm14]

The white on blue reminds me of my Fleetwood, though this blue is darker. I would rock this. But I also miss my FWB.