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"Are the[y] moderatly fast stock w/ the 907?"
Top speed is maybe 120 mph which is not that fast. But sheer speed isn't what the car is for. A JH weighs less than 2200 pounds and its forte is the ability to change direction rapidly and precisely without any loss of control, at any speed the car can reach.
"Good gas mileage?"
Depends on what you call good. You can expect 20 to 28 miles per US gallon, which is actually very good for a car of the era.
"Easy to work on?"
Most things are pretty obvious and intuitive for the attentive home mechanic. However, the engine is the culmination of many years of British racing experience, and its design is rarely compromised by a need for serviceability. Nonetheless, you can still do a lot to it at home. And by sports car standards, parts are not very expensive.
"Fun to Drive?"
Oh, yes. Once you've become familiar with the car, you think, the car does.
"And about how much should I expect to pay for a good runnung one I could use as a daily driver?"
Probably about US $4k, depending on what's available when you're ready to buy. Prices are currently rising fairly rapidly. Were I looking for one, I'd budget US $6k in case one of the really good ones was on the market, or in case I found one in generally superior condition that needed a few expensive repairs. Yes, you could probably pick up an older Miata for less money, but Miatas, while nice cars, still lack the ambiance of a rare and exotic sports car.
"Im very interested in the cool cars and really want to own one!"
Buying a car just takes money. Owning one, and making it indisputably yours, a part of your life, will take time, and interest, and sweat, and blood. It's a commitment of sorts, and like most worthwhile things takes a long time to start paying off, but once it does, can pay off forever.
Last edited on 11-21-2005 06:23 pm by Mark Rosenbaum