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LOL. Fair enough. After 5 hours on the road picking up the Typhoon, taking pics wasn't a priority. I'll pull it out of the garage this weekend and post a few pics.
I still remember the Car and Driver issue where they raced a Syclone vs a Ferrari 348 and the Syclone won.
They also recorded a 4.7 0-60 during their testing, though most mags/tests had it at 5.3 sec. The Typhoon was just a tick or two slower. You had to really launch them hard to get an ideal launch with the AWD, and most tests did not do that.
Horsepower was on point at 280hp, but that's not the story here, they had 360 lbft of torque, that's what made them so explosive off the line back then. It's still a healthy number today.
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Mopar guys really have nothing in the modern era that's "ultra rare" even Vipers are buckets of bolts that are shat upon on the regular by StangTards and TunerBois.
Leave us be, for we are but dust in the wind in the grand universe of prized automobiles.
Yeah , all those guys like to brag how much faster they are than a stock viper after they modify the crap out of their ricer or mustang. Do similar mods to the viper and they get real quiet.
That's an above-average repaint, I would say you bought it well. Would still recommend you resist the urge to mod it. But it's your truck, do what you want.
So... i have two comments. Do with them what y'all wish.
1. Back in 2008 when the iPhone became "affordable" some entrepreneurial mind decided to write/publish an app whose name was "I am rich" and all it did was display a glowing red light on the phone's screen. Cost, 1000 USD.
2. My daily driver is a 2007 police Expedition with 55K miles. Bough it for 4k with 47k miles. I'd say that year/mileage/configuration/price is damn rare. Better yet, it's all black but the roof is white. I'm willing to bet that is an ever rarer color combination. And to make it even rarer, in the absolute unique range, I painted the body myself, with a roller and Valspar Tractor Paint. HA!
Now that out of the way...
I do want a truly rare car someday. 1966 AMC Marlin. No hangups on color combo.
So... i have two comments. Do with them what y'all wish.
1. Back in 2008 when the iPhone became "affordable" some entrepreneurial mind decided to write/publish an app whose name was "I am rich" and all it did was display a glowing red light on the phone's screen. Cost, 1000 USD.
2. My daily driver is a 2007 police Expedition with 55K miles. Bough it for 4k with 47k miles. I'd say that year/mileage/configuration/price is damn rare. Better yet, it's all black but the roof is white. I'm willing to bet that is an ever rarer color combination. And to make it even rarer, in the absolute unique range, I painted the body myself, with a roller and Valspar Tractor Paint. HA!
Now that out of the way...
I do want a truly rare car someday. 1966 AMC Marlin. No hangups on color combo.
You're obviously not an enthusiast. There are many low production collectible cars that I'm not particularly enamored of, but I still recognize their significance. The fact that you equate an Expedition to a Typhoon speaks volumes about your understanding, or lack thereof, of historically noteworthy cars. Even the Marlin, which, unlike your Expedition, is actually something special, was produced in significantly higher quantities than the Typhoon. Yet, somehow you consider the Marlin to be "truly rare" but equate the Typhoon to a common-as-dirt Expedition. Let me guess, you also think a Buick GNX is no more special than a Camry because it's based on a Regal? The final Typhoon to roll off the production line sold at Barrett-Jackson for $51,800. I'd like to offer a bone stock Expedition auction sale price for comparison, but, well, nobody cares
I'm particularly amused by non-enthusiasts who mock color combo production figures. Go to ANY collectible car enthusiast forum and color combos production numbers are a common topic. It's not a "hang up", it's something owners of rare vehicles like to talk about.
I'm not sure why you even posted to this thread. Frankly, your post is nonsensical in the context of the topic at hand.
Seriously, an Expedition? Even funnier is that you went out of you way to mention that it's the bottom-of-the-barrel version, probably with rubber flooring and plastics seats.
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That's an above-average repaint, I would say you bought it well. Would still recommend you resist the urge to mod it. But it's your truck, do what you want.
The urge to mod is strong, but I think I'll focus on refreshing the suspension/steering and getting everything working like new again before doing any modding. There's some stuff missing: the owner's manual, spare tire/mount/cover, the "Typhoon" embroidered driver's side floor mat, etc., which is going to take some time to track down. If I do mod, it will be minor - maybe a boost controller and exhaust - easily removable when I decide to sell it.
You're obviously not an enthusiast. There are many low production collectible cars that I'm not particularly enamored of, but I still recognize their significance. The fact that you equate an Expedition to a Typhoon speaks volumes about your understanding, or lack thereof, of historically noteworthy cars. Even the Marlin, which, unlike your Expedition, is actually something special, was produced in significantly higher quantities than the Typhoon. Yet, somehow you consider the Marlin to be "truly rare" but equate the Typhoon to a common-as-dirt Expedition. Let me guess, you also think a Buick GNX is no more special than a Camry because it's based on a Regal? The final Typhoon to roll off the production line sold at Barrett-Jackson for $51,800. I'd like to offer a bone stock Expedition auction sale price for comparison, but, well, nobody cares
I'm particularly amused by non-enthusiasts who mock color combo production figures. Go to ANY collectible car enthusiast forum and color combos production numbers are a common topic. It's not a "hang up", it's something owners of rare vehicles like to talk about.
I'm not sure why you even posted to this thread. Frankly, your post is nonsensical in the context of the topic at hand.
Seriously, an Expedition?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. As are many other things too. So, as long as you like it, it's worth whatever you paid for it, and then some.
Not every comment needs to come with an explanation. Nor do all deserve a reply. You feel the need to flaunt a little, and that's OK. Personally I wouldn't... my wife would though, a little, with her Beemer and several handbags worth several thousands each, but she deserves each and every one of them, at least in my eyes she does.
And personally, I like the Expy. Drives great, handles great for a giant beast, the fact that it was a police car has it equipped with the 9k lbs towing package and bulletproof doors (not that I need them but nice to have) and also the fact that it was a police car, gets people in front of me in the fast lane to think I might be a cop so they get out of the way. The white top and the bull bar might have something to do with it too
The Marlin is an attainable dream car for me. As in, I would spend the money, and a fully restored one can go up to 15-20k. I wouldn't spend that money on a new car. No matter the car. For myself, at least. Wife, different story. And I find the Marlin to be quite ugly, but ugly to the point that it becomes attractive. Hence my desire.
Now, unattainable, 1949-52 Mercedes 170v Convertible. At absolute mint, 200k+ easy. I think I'll just admire it from afar...
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Even funnier is that you went out of you way to mention that it's the bottom-of-the-barrel version, probably with rubber flooring and plastics seats.
