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Originally Posted by MclarenF1
Hey everyone.
Not sure if anyone remembers me, as I haven't posted on here in quite a while. Seems like I hardly ever get to sit down and use the computer for anything other than work nowadays. Anyway, I just wanted to get a few opinions on something that I might do.
I recently purchased another car: a 1998 Mercedes C43 AMG, red on black, with staggered SL500 wheels. An automatic 4 door sedan might seem like an odd choice after driving a Z, but my soon to be wife can't drive a manual yet (although I'm going to try and teach her), and I really needed a car with some extra space. The power and fun to drive qualities of the C43 just made it seem like the best "compromise car." In case you are wondering, I am telling you all of this because my new purchase has prompted me to consider selling my Z. I really want another sports car, though, so I'm wondering what you guys think is the best route to follow:
1. My car is in really good shape (a 1996 2 seater T-top NA with tan leather and 67,000 miles), so should I consider converting it? I know this a ALOT of work, but I'm a good mechanic, and it might prove to be a very fulfilling project.
2. Sell my car and go find a nice turbo Z.
3. Sell my car, buy a gas saver (and keep the extra cash), and be satisfied with having the C43 available as a weekend car. (I know this might make me sound like a big pushover, but I plan on letting my wife drive the Merc. during the week.)
4. Keep my NA and drive it until it just won't go anymore. I am hesitant to do this, though, because then the car will be more or less worthless. I would like to sell it while it is still able to bring me enough money to put a substantial down payment on my next car.
If anyone can think of a better option, feel free to provide your input. Also, if you believe I should sell the Z, what do you think is the the least I should take for it?
Sorry for the long post, but I am having trouble making up my mind. I really appreciate any guidance.
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