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New guy here needs some advice
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Posted 08-16-2015 09:14 AM
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Posted 08-16-2015 01:32 PM
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My guess is you have the means...pointless to build IMO. Buy a good 1.6 and see how it goes...if you have fun driving the car and if In fact you can generate a little income and exposure to your business. then move to the next step. Then again, if you have the means and want to spend $15k and have the time...usually a fun experience! You will be buying a used car for less than the sum of its parts...really a no brainier if you want to try something. If it doesnt work out likely you'll get most of your investment back less consumables.
Welcome and have fun!
Ron
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Posted 08-16-2015 01:59 PM
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Posted 08-17-2015 09:43 AM
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That's kind of where I'm headed. I'm just having trouble finding something that is not a complete hack job. Thanks.
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Posted 08-17-2015 10:50 AM
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Same answer I give everyone;
READ READ AND READ some more
read this website, ignore the crap, but lots of good info
read the GCR, so you know what you buying/building is legal (which equals resale value)
read my book, available below
Then read them all over again.
dave
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