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February 7, 2008
Buy New or Custom Built?
By Mike
AKA Mr. Angry
I was having a discussion with my friend Larry, who just happens to be the owner of the New York Motor Club, about possible choices for a new car purchase. He wants something cool, fast and outrageously fun–not for a daily driver, but a semi-daily cool-as-nuts ride. We talked about cars ranging from the BMW M5 to the Lamborghini Gallardo, but he couldn’t really think of anything that got him too excited. Then I suggested, "What if you had something built?"
This opened up a whole new world of possibilities–and questions. "Will it be reliable, can it be made to go, stop and handle like a modern car, will be fast?" "Well, yes, yes, yes and yes," was my response. I mean think about it–for the price of a high end strudel wagon or pasta rocket you could build a car to your specifications, with all the bells and whistles you want, that will go like hell and look better than any of the new offerings. Plus, not only will it have modern-day reliability, but you’ll feel like a rock star driving it, and in the end isn’t that what it’s all about?
Larry hasn’t made any decisions yet, but it definitely got him thinking. So what do you guys think: would you buy or build? You already know where I stand.
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Ted
Feb 8, 2008 at 4:42 am
Look better than a Gallardo? I beg your pardon?
CoolPacer
Feb 8, 2008 at 1:50 am
Pansy bodied Camaro?
Come on man. The 70.5 Camaro is a classic. Maybe not as classic as the 67-69, but I think there’s more character to the 70.5 than any other.
That thing’s a hot car.
Build a 70.5 Camaro. With all the aftermarket out there for it, and the budget your friend has, you could make one so much better than a new car.
let’s see…LS7, T56, DSE front subframe, nice aftermarket 4 link, nice big Baer brakes,
Killer…unique, and even fuel efficient.
No contest
CoolPacer
Feb 8, 2008 at 1:50 am
Pansy bodied Camaro?
Come on man. The 70.5 Camaro is a classic. Maybe not as classic as the 67-69, but I think there’s more character to the 70.5 than any other.
That thing’s a hot car.
Build a 70.5 Camaro. With all the aftermarket out there for it, and the budget your friend has, you could make one so much better than a new car.
let’s see…LS7, T56, DSE front subframe, nice aftermarket 4 link, nice big Baer brakes,
Killer…unique, and even fuel efficient.
No contest
Anonymous
Feb 7, 2008 at 11:00 pm
of course it is a build it versus just brand new. ridiculous to ask. I would keep that pansy bodied camaro a 305 in the photo however. Better off putting a big v8 in a honda civic.
cknarf
Feb 7, 2008 at 9:46 pm
i’d build if i had the bank and the equipment.
Doug and Dill
Feb 7, 2008 at 9:40 pm
BUILD!
Already have, kinda!!!
haley
Feb 7, 2008 at 8:26 pm
BUILD
Josh
Feb 7, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Build it.
Dale
Feb 7, 2008 at 6:51 pm
I’d go custom, because by the time you have bought a new car and all of the options which are hella expensive youd probably have enough to make a wicked custom car.
eric
Feb 7, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Buy the NEW BMW M5 And then tune it from there, Im sure he will find that he now owns the best car ever.
Highspeedhijinks
Feb 7, 2008 at 1:38 pm
New gives you gas milage, old custom gives you personality. I couldnt make this decision so I got both.