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Nope. Dead. Done. Gone. Let's assume a few of these pop up as salvage. Great get an adapter kit and mount an Eco Tech? What 200+ HP? Custom frame, bits, yada yada. What is the cost to now build a mini buggy? $40k assuming little / no labor costs? Or 20k base. Turbo at 5k, mods at 5 -10k and still have something that can be insured, repaired with production parts, etc. There is no way that folks will be buying mini buggies. None. Guys such as yourself that build them for the fun of the build will always be around to some extent. Trouble is shop is not taught in school anymore. Most 20 somethings understand $299.00 a month. They do not understand caster, camber, travel, etc. Dead. Done. Demand for the small mini buggy cars is not there. Watch the used prices. Guys can't give them away. Dollars will be the death of the big cars. Funco is what $150k now? "Starter LS1 x Mendeola - NEW" is what 70k?
Let's assume a few of these pop up as salvage. Great get an adapter kit and mount an Eco Tech? What 200+ HP? Custom frame, bits, yada yada. What is the cost to now build a mini buggy? $40k assuming little / no labor costs?
Yes,I agree ,a lot of toy for 20K. As far as the asking price for that trans unit,I'd bet 5K or so at the beginning. Ouch,I agree ,but possibly well worth it considering that the POS jeffco is in that range. LOL!!! HP/torque capability? I'd guess it is quite stout. It is in a 1500#'s or so vehicle targeting an abusive as all get out buyers group. I'm betting it would be capable of a LOT more than the factory abuse testing.