What would you do with a $20k budget?

[DrkZide]

So the general consensus is to update/"restore" the SL and find a different platform? This is all play money. I could dump the rest into the investments I already have I suppose, but it's not "needed". I already have a DD so the SL might just get some TLC and sit. I'll never sell that car.

[BigTyla]

So the general consensus is to update/"restore" the SL...

Absolutely. If it has such sentimental value to you I think you'll end up being highly disappointed in the results of dropping $20k into it. It's just not a very smart or cost-effective investment.

[IPD]

We could do all of that, and quite a bit more for $20k.

note that i said that piece of the project would run over 10 grand: not over 20 grand. i'm doing a 3.5L build: i'm well versed in the costs. 3.8L is even MORE expensive/time consuming/both.

[Emilie@GZP]

Meh, I guess.

[Turbo Beast]

I would not put it towards my fun car.

For once i agree with Jeremy

EDIT: i would buy lots of beer

[arm0red1]

With 20 grand.......I'd build the Worlds.........First.......Ever.........Bastardize d 3000gt SL/BMW M5 rear ended car. Or why stop there? make swappable frames for all your bastardizing needs!!!! *AS SEEN ON CRAIGS LIST!*

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"Awww darn, I like the vette end, its pretty snazzy and reminded me of that guy on craigs list. At first I thought it was ridiculous, but after seeing it in person and after a few beers and a line of coke, I thought 'Hey, not too shabby' "

"Yeah, gotta give that guy some credit, kustom rear end swaps on the daily is pretty snazzy, def 20G's well spent there!"

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[MR2]

if you already have a DD then I'm sorry, but get rid of the SL and get a VR4 if you want anything other than FWD, 20K will not cover a 3.8L swap assuming you go turbo, and why do a 3.8 AWD without turbo

assuming you do things properly, the engine prepped and ready will be 10k right there, modded brackets and everything another 2K, turbo kit probably 5-6k...you can see where 20k is long gone and you have not even braced the driveline...

clutch 2k+ (for one that LASTS)
center/rear maybe front Diff's
beef up plates
rear axles
then you have your fuel system...I'd say 1-2K
then your ECU and stuff like injectors...air flow sensors...upgraded rad...20k won't come NEAR covering it.

so it's simple, want to keep the shape and go a lot faster...go a VR4, want RWD, get something else.

[Ange]

Yeah I just wanna +1 everyone that say sell your SL and go for a VR4!

You will get a VR4 in really nice shape for that kind of money. Or why not go for a Spyder. Nice in the summer or if you live in warm year round climate.

[DrkZide]

I'm pretty sure I've stated multiple times that the car isn't going anywhere.

This car was the last thing my father and I worked on as a "father/son" project.
I met my wife in this car.
I conceived a child in this car.
I've acted stupid in this car (including getting shot at).
This car has been at two family member funerals.
This car was with me on my 21st B-Day in Vegas.
This car has seen the entire Southwestern U.S.
This car has survived two military transports.
This car was the first thing to drive into the first house I bought.
This car taught my sister, brother, wife and multiple friends how to drive stick.
When I got out of the military this car was the ONLY thing I owned, my entire life fit into the back of this car.

I AM NOT SELLING THIS CAR...

[MR2]

maybe you should have put all that in the first.