Saleen Interest
06-30-2003, 04:27 PM
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I will be in the market for a car within the next few months, and I wondered how hard it is to find a Saleen replica on the market. I saw a gorgeous replica for sale just recently, but I am not ready right now. </P>
I am looking for a replica cuz I really cannot spend the 25K+ for a used Saleen, but I love the styling of them.</P>
06-30-2003, 04:40 PM
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In my opinion, if I couldn't have the real thing, I wouldn't have something that merely "looks" like a Saleen. Just go with the GT or a used cobra or something. And you can find an older model saleen (1994-1998) for much cheaper than 25k. Yes, the Saleens do look awesome, but I would hate telling everybody that it's not a real saleen. Just my $.02.
06-30-2003, 06:27 PM
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Ya, I know, but it really does not bother me either way. Most (99.9%) would never know the difference anyhow between an authentic or replica. </P>
But if I do finda real one for around 15-17K, I will get it.</P>
07-10-2003, 09:49 PM
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Ya but its for that .01% that u do get a saleen, people like us that will know
... i mean i actually dont like people that just stick things like gt emblems if they dont have s**t under the hood to back it up... its like ricers w/ their vtec emblems... but if you plan on eventually supercharging the engine and stuff then i guess it would be chill but still.... id go for a gt or cobra</P>
07-12-2003, 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Zcpeanut
Ya but its for that .01% that u do get a saleen, people like us that will know
... i mean i actually dont like people that just stick things like gt emblems if they dont have s**t under the hood to back it up... its like ricers w/ their vtec emblems... but if you plan on eventually supercharging the engine and stuff then i guess it would be chill but still.... id go for a gt or cobra</P></P>
hey dont forget about the ppl who like to put type R on everything i saw one guy driving a piece of s**t Maxima and had type r emblems alllll over it</P>
07-12-2003, 02:21 AM
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You think that is bad, I seen one on a mustang.I also seen TRD stickers all over a cavalier. When I pulled up next to him and asked " what on your car is from Toyota Racing Developement".His reply " what is Toyota Racing Developement"? I just laughed and drove off.
08-10-2003, 06:12 PM
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on www.cars-on-line.com has a Saleen Mustang for sale for 10,000 dollars, since some of you are interested in one.
08-12-2003, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 03SVTcobraa
In my opinion, if I couldn't have the real thing, I wouldn't have something that merely "looks" like a Saleen. Just go with the GT or a used cobra or something. And you can find an older model saleen (1994-1998) for much cheaper than 25k. Yes, the Saleens do look awesome, but I would hate telling everybody that it's not a real saleen. Just my $.02.
Good point. I've considered a simple Saleen body kit but I have no problem telling people that my Saleen 03 Cobra is a replica especially when it smokes most "real" Saleens anyway even without the body kit. Nevertheless, I like the look...real or replica. Afterall, the kit is real. "Real" simply states that it was put together at the Saleen factory which isn't saying much. I've heard many first hand accounts that Saleen customer service absolutely sucks.</P>