The Insanity of BAT Finally Broke Me

Like most automotive journalists — and car enthusiasts in general — I have three ways of goofing off online that involve the cars. One is reading sites like this one. Two is building and pricing cars from mild to wild — from affordable to only if I win the lotto — on manufacturer’s consumer configurators. The third is browsing the auction site Bring a Trailer (BAT) to see what’s for sale that day. Someday, the just-right Fox-body Mustang will be available and within my budget. Someday.

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  • Lorenzo I'd say most cars built before 2000, if in good shape, and not known money pits, would be a good bet. Just be prepared to do a lot of routine maintenance - everything is rebuildable at moderate prices, and give up the the living room entertainment center, which doesn't belong in a vehicle anyway.
  • Lorenzo The saddest part is that Chrysler used to own the Lancer nameplate, and gave it to Mitsubishi. Not even the stretched K-car of the '80s could ruin the name, but Mitsubishi did.
  • MaintenanceCosts An LA house is a much better investment.
  • FreedMike That's a crudload of fast for that kind of money. I wonder if you can shut off the one pedal driving system.
  • Tassos Elon’s father was my favourite boss. It’s a shame the wokes in South Africa took away his very-happy workforce. They were always free to leave, we just couldn’t guarantee their safety once they left.