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Topic: Are kit cars reliable?

Anonymous A started this discussion 14 years ago #24,114

I want to build my car, as it seems like cutting out the assemblers and the dealers may save me quite a bundle. My question is: are they reliable?

Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 46 seconds later[^] [v] #374,505

Yeah they done it on Top Gear and it was good.

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 6 minutes later, 6 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #374,508

@previous (B)
They reviewed the Caterham, but I want a Factory Five kit car (either the Type 65 coupe or the GTM).

Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 36 minutes later, 43 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #374,516

Yes, they're reliable. If you're a fucking qualified mechanic.

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 3 minutes later, 46 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #374,518

@previous (C)
They can't be much worse than British Motor Works.

TheSheep !kJ.A4PF7.k joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 8 minutes later, 54 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #374,521

@previous (A)
Even if you buy a full type 65 kit for example... you're still missing the engine, rear end and wheels... so I assume it'll be as reliable as the engine you put in it. You sure you have the skills to put it together?

Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 26 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #374,541

I could really go for a Kit Kat right now.

Anonymous C replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #374,544

@374,521 (TheSheep !kJ.A4PF7.k)
OP doesn't have the skills to assemble a fucking paper plane.

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #374,547

@previous (C)
You don't have the skills to maintain a luxury sedan, yet you make assumptions about MY skills.
Besides, I don't really have the time to build ALL of the car, or the skill.

Anonymous C replied with this 14 years ago, 43 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #374,561

@previous (A)
And you don't have the skills to maintain a paper plate.

Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 1 hour later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #374,576

@previous (C)
Why maintain a paper plate when a ceramic plate is much easier and much more durable?

squeegee joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 16 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #374,580

@previous (A)
If you paint a ceramic plate be sure to use the right kind of paint and to fire it in a proper kiln. Otherwise the paint will flake off at high speeds and may cause a wreck.
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