Jim McKenzie
1972 850 Spider
Hi guys, think this is my first post on Xweb 2.0
I've owned 5 X1/9's and am currently drive a Mazda 3 hatch. I am interested in buying a very-near-daily-driver 850. I have bid on Chris Obert's yellow 850 on eBay, mainly based upon Chris's reputation with me. (I have bought a few things from him for my 79 X). I am afraid I may not be able to afford this car though.
I am also looking at the other 2 850's on eBay and see both good and bad on each.
I did have a question though...especially if you are the rare individual that has BOTH an 850 and an X. I was wondering if you could write here and compare the cars somewhat, personality wise, ease of repair, driveability. I think in the end, again if $$$$ works, I'd like to buy a 6th X after I buy an 850. (The Mazda will likely be traded in in March fora new 2010 Camaro btw...used to own a '69)
Anyone have any suggestions, comments at all on purchasing an 850 for a weekedn car, 850 vs X, or on Chris Obert's car or the others? (including their real value) I would gladly welcome any comments at all.
I've owned 5 X1/9's and am currently drive a Mazda 3 hatch. I am interested in buying a very-near-daily-driver 850. I have bid on Chris Obert's yellow 850 on eBay, mainly based upon Chris's reputation with me. (I have bought a few things from him for my 79 X). I am afraid I may not be able to afford this car though.
I am also looking at the other 2 850's on eBay and see both good and bad on each.
I did have a question though...especially if you are the rare individual that has BOTH an 850 and an X. I was wondering if you could write here and compare the cars somewhat, personality wise, ease of repair, driveability. I think in the end, again if $$$$ works, I'd like to buy a 6th X after I buy an 850. (The Mazda will likely be traded in in March fora new 2010 Camaro btw...used to own a '69)
Anyone have any suggestions, comments at all on purchasing an 850 for a weekedn car, 850 vs X, or on Chris Obert's car or the others? (including their real value) I would gladly welcome any comments at all.