Comments on: Steve Saleen http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog/2009/10/09/steve-saleen/ Adam, Ganz, and the Weez Talk Cars Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:09:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Tom http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog/2009/10/09/steve-saleen/comment-page-1/#comment-2673 Tom Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:24:55 +0000 http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog/?p=1220#comment-2673 My wife downloads the Podcast each day to listen while walking and relays all the good points back to me. I love the photos posted in the Galleries, as it brings back many good memories. The 308 GT/4 was one of the more practical and comfortable Ferrari's of that 70's Era. Had a lot of fun driving them. The Ultima, M6's, Orginal Saleen Mustangs, etc. I was lucky to have dealt with or driven many of these cars that flew under the Radar. With so many underrated cars that have come to the Market, it is nice to see a Gallery that still remembers them. Keep up the good Work.. Tom My wife downloads the Podcast each day to listen while walking and relays all the good points back to me. I love the photos posted in the Galleries, as it brings back many good memories. The 308 GT/4 was one of the more practical and comfortable Ferrari’s of that 70’s Era. Had a lot of fun driving them. The Ultima, M6’s, Orginal Saleen Mustangs, etc. I was lucky to have dealt with or driven many of these cars that flew under the Radar. With so many underrated cars that have come to the Market, it is nice to see a Gallery that still remembers them. Keep up the good Work..
Tom

]]> By: CarCast http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog/2009/10/09/steve-saleen/comment-page-1/#comment-1296 CarCast Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:41:59 +0000 http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog/?p=1220#comment-1296 Been talked about a bit, don't remember if it was an official Investment car, I'll have to start putting the list to see what we actually have hit. And yes both Adam and I (or is that me and Adam) like those, especially the M6's due to the mechanical delight and sound they have. Thanks Sandy Been talked about a bit, don’t remember if it was an official Investment car, I’ll have to start putting the list to see what we actually have hit. And yes both Adam and I (or is that me and Adam) like those, especially the M6’s due to the mechanical delight and sound they have.

Thanks

Sandy

]]> By: Nathan http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog/2009/10/09/steve-saleen/comment-page-1/#comment-1286 Nathan Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:39:35 +0000 http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog/?p=1220#comment-1286 Suggestion for investment cars--the BMW E24 six series, particularly the M6 but any E24 would be a great buy. Probably not much potential for big appreciation, but they hold their value and in 10 years will go up. Plus they're relatively bulletproof cars. The M versions are a little finicky but not too bad, and the non-M versions are super reliable and not too costly to maintain. And of course the best part is the looks, as sexy as a 1980s German car gets. Suggestion for investment cars–the BMW E24 six series, particularly the M6 but any E24 would be a great buy. Probably not much potential for big appreciation, but they hold their value and in 10 years will go up. Plus they’re relatively bulletproof cars. The M versions are a little finicky but not too bad, and the non-M versions are super reliable and not too costly to maintain. And of course the best part is the looks, as sexy as a 1980s German car gets.

]]> By: Colin Principe http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog/2009/10/09/steve-saleen/comment-page-1/#comment-1263 Colin Principe Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:00:11 +0000 http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog/?p=1220#comment-1263 Looks like Molly Pop's got some mods of her own..... Looks like Molly Pop’s got some mods of her own…..

]]> By: CarCast http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog/2009/10/09/steve-saleen/comment-page-1/#comment-1251 CarCast Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:33:50 +0000 http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog/?p=1220#comment-1251 Spot on. And I do like the 289 FIA better then the 427 Cobra, but who know at the time I got mine, a Cobra was a Cobra :) Sandy Spot on. And I do like the 289 FIA better then the 427 Cobra, but who know at the time I got mine, a Cobra was a Cobra :)

Sandy

]]> By: Russ D. http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog/2009/10/09/steve-saleen/comment-page-1/#comment-1244 Russ D. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:13:18 +0000 http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog/?p=1220#comment-1244 Enjoyed the CarCast as always, and thought your responses to the caller regarding the Factory Five replicas was dead on. As a fellow replica owner (289 FIA Cobra), I can attest to the fact that replicas are a BAD investment. Even if you buy one of the high dollar Kirkhams or Shelby CSX cars - if you are the first owner, it's doubtful that you'll ever be able to even get your initial investment back. And as far as the "econo Cobras" like Factory Five - there is pretty much no chance. And I've seen some really, really nice Factory Fives - but few that would ever bring more than $40k (and I know they had way more invested in the construction). One thing that the caller said was that he like the fact that replicas allow you to make whatever customizations and modifications you want to the car. That's great - you can totally build the car any way you want - it's your car. But you shouldn't even mention that if you are thinking about "investment value". If you truly want to get the most re-sale out of your Cobra replica, you had better A) buy the most authentic replica you can afford, and B) build it to be as period correct as possible. Just check Ebay or cobracountry.com to see what the cars bring that have non-original colors, modern interiors, oversized wheels, crazy powerplants, etc. Most of the time, owners of those cars REALLY lose their asses. Again, you build the car however you want and enjoy the shit out of it once it's done - but a replica Cobra as an investment is probably only one step above a putting your money into a ponzi scheme. Enjoyed the CarCast as always, and thought your responses to the caller regarding the Factory Five replicas was dead on. As a fellow replica owner (289 FIA Cobra), I can attest to the fact that replicas are a BAD investment. Even if you buy one of the high dollar Kirkhams or Shelby CSX cars – if you are the first owner, it’s doubtful that you’ll ever be able to even get your initial investment back. And as far as the “econo Cobras” like Factory Five – there is pretty much no chance. And I’ve seen some really, really nice Factory Fives – but few that would ever bring more than $40k (and I know they had way more invested in the construction).

One thing that the caller said was that he like the fact that replicas allow you to make whatever customizations and modifications you want to the car. That’s great – you can totally build the car any way you want – it’s your car. But you shouldn’t even mention that if you are thinking about “investment value”. If you truly want to get the most re-sale out of your Cobra replica, you had better A) buy the most authentic replica you can afford, and B) build it to be as period correct as possible.

Just check Ebay or cobracountry.com to see what the cars bring that have non-original colors, modern interiors, oversized wheels, crazy powerplants, etc. Most of the time, owners of those cars REALLY lose their asses. Again, you build the car however you want and enjoy the shit out of it once it’s done – but a replica Cobra as an investment is probably only one step above a putting your money into a ponzi scheme.

]]> By: CarCast http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog/2009/10/09/steve-saleen/comment-page-1/#comment-1238 CarCast Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:03:59 +0000 http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog/?p=1220#comment-1238 That is my Pinarello road bike. It's on the trainer now but no F'n time to ride and my ass shows for it. It is old school with Mavic SSC and non-index shifting. Good stuff. I have another Pinarello that is an Arco Games as well (really old). Good stuff even without an engine! Sandy That is my Pinarello road bike. It’s on the trainer now but no F’n time to ride and my ass shows for it. It is old school with Mavic SSC and non-index shifting. Good stuff. I have another Pinarello that is an Arco Games as well (really old). Good stuff even without an engine!

Sandy

]]> By: CarCast http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog/2009/10/09/steve-saleen/comment-page-1/#comment-1237 CarCast Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:00:11 +0000 http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog/?p=1220#comment-1237 Just because it's a cheap Ferrari doesn't mean it's cheap to fix ;) Not sure but I'll bet it's a bit more reasonable as you can get to a lot of the engine more so then you would think. Don't think your going to the local AutoZone for much of anyting on the car but you might check around for parts at some of the online places. I would say this don't make this your daily drive if you get what I'm saying :) Sandy Just because it’s a cheap Ferrari doesn’t mean it’s cheap to fix ;) Not sure but I’ll bet it’s a bit more reasonable as you can get to a lot of the engine more so then you would think. Don’t think your going to the local AutoZone for much of anyting on the car but you might check around for parts at some of the online places. I would say this don’t make this your daily drive if you get what I’m saying :)

Sandy

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