as long as the car is built correctly i think all kit cars are nice. some are very beautifully crafted even if they are "cheesy" or whatever. i like all kit cars cuz usually a **** load of work was put into them and i respect that.

 

I've considered a Caterham as a track car (and occasional play time on the streets), so I would say yes. As long as you don't expect new-car refinement, and don't intend to sell it quickly, they're not too bad.

 

I'm helping a buddy build a Factory Five Cobra replica. It's not finished yet but even in its current mild state of tune (just a basic $150 used 351 with a Holley 4-barrel and hot cam) the thing is stupid-fast. Almost scary.

No way you can hop up ANY production car to the same level of performance for the same money.

Not even close.

Nor would you have something as unique looking.

I've driven a Birkin and a Dutton (Lotus/Caterham 7 knockoffs) at an autocross which was more fun than anyone should be allowed to have clothed.

Someday I aspire to build some sort of 7 replica, maybe a Westfield (which uses IRS) for autocross, track days and occassional jaunts around the lakes on a Sunday evening.

Hopping up street cars and watching them depreciate like a rock falling from the sky is for the birds.

 

sorry but that car looks nice, i'd never buy a kit car instead of a normal one, i'd want a real car, not a poser!

 

What the ****? So by your definition, the Evo 2-7 are all kit cars?

 

I plan on buying a kit car as soon as I get out of school. I love working on my evo now, but building a car from scratch would be so much more fun the modding an already existing car. Sounds like a fun way to pass the time to me.

 

haha .. kit cars = one huge body kit