As we all know, there are many UT models that have easily surpassed the $100, $200 and sometimes $300 mark these days.
So, in light of the ever growing prices, state, list, or just post a pic of your favorite budget UT models can still be had at a mere pittance relative to quality.
My top four picks are (YES, I do favor P-cars and Bimmers):
1.) UT Porsche 911 (993) RS in blue: Why this model is still readily available at less than $20-30, is beyond me. Perhaps, it's due to the fact that most of the pictures I have ever seen, have the completely wrong shade of blue. The quality is incredible for a UT, and fit and finish is brilliant (also for a UT). For the last of the air-cooled Porsches, I would have thought the sub-$30 market would be left to the cotton-candy, turquiose Carrera and perhaps a few purple metallic and gold versions as well.
2.) UT BMW M3 Convertible in blue: Dollar-for-dollar (or Euro for Euro), this has to be the best e36 M3 out there. The brilliant Estoril Blue paint with proper clearcoat, correct headlights and indicators, two-tone interior, and carpeting. This seems to be easily recognizable as one of the later, and better editions of the UT e36 M3. Looking back at the Dakar yellow versions (the yellow vert isn't half bad) and the Techno-Violet (the hard-top was a home run, in my humble opinion... however the prices of the hardtops do seem to draw a premium) and the hard-top Estoril blue (with the tacky headlights and the "what-the-heck-was-UT-thinking-by-not-applying-clearcoat-to-the-paint" paint job), the blue vert seems like a relative steal.
3.) UT Porsche GT2 "STP" Champion Motorsports: I could be biased here, due to the fact I have a great deal of respect for Champion's motorsport division. Is it true? An actual UT Porsche GT2 racer that can still be had for $35!?!? You betchya! With the same boldly styled lines as the highly sought after GT2 Evo Street version in white, why the heck not!! And let's not forget that one of the pilots of the original was none other than the great, Hans Stuck! This, coupled with the fact that the actual race started it's life as the infamous "Wonder Bread" 964 based 911... well, I think it's a must-have for any P-Car racing enthusiast!
4.) UT BMW M3 GTR in black: Now bear with me on this one. This model, generally cannot be had for less than $70-80 these days, HOWEVER when you take into account that the white and red versions often times go for double that of the black, it seems like a relative bargain. The fit and finish is flawless, the rims don't seem to suffer from the UT "melting" or "flaking" issues, the paint is... dare I say... a miracle of sorts. Even the thought that UT could actually pull it off doesn't seem natural! in my humble opinion, this car is STUNNING.... easily THE HOTTEST E36 TO DATE!
:cheers
So, in light of the ever growing prices, state, list, or just post a pic of your favorite budget UT models can still be had at a mere pittance relative to quality.
My top four picks are (YES, I do favor P-cars and Bimmers):
1.) UT Porsche 911 (993) RS in blue: Why this model is still readily available at less than $20-30, is beyond me. Perhaps, it's due to the fact that most of the pictures I have ever seen, have the completely wrong shade of blue. The quality is incredible for a UT, and fit and finish is brilliant (also for a UT). For the last of the air-cooled Porsches, I would have thought the sub-$30 market would be left to the cotton-candy, turquiose Carrera and perhaps a few purple metallic and gold versions as well.
2.) UT BMW M3 Convertible in blue: Dollar-for-dollar (or Euro for Euro), this has to be the best e36 M3 out there. The brilliant Estoril Blue paint with proper clearcoat, correct headlights and indicators, two-tone interior, and carpeting. This seems to be easily recognizable as one of the later, and better editions of the UT e36 M3. Looking back at the Dakar yellow versions (the yellow vert isn't half bad) and the Techno-Violet (the hard-top was a home run, in my humble opinion... however the prices of the hardtops do seem to draw a premium) and the hard-top Estoril blue (with the tacky headlights and the "what-the-heck-was-UT-thinking-by-not-applying-clearcoat-to-the-paint" paint job), the blue vert seems like a relative steal.
3.) UT Porsche GT2 "STP" Champion Motorsports: I could be biased here, due to the fact I have a great deal of respect for Champion's motorsport division. Is it true? An actual UT Porsche GT2 racer that can still be had for $35!?!? You betchya! With the same boldly styled lines as the highly sought after GT2 Evo Street version in white, why the heck not!! And let's not forget that one of the pilots of the original was none other than the great, Hans Stuck! This, coupled with the fact that the actual race started it's life as the infamous "Wonder Bread" 964 based 911... well, I think it's a must-have for any P-Car racing enthusiast!
4.) UT BMW M3 GTR in black: Now bear with me on this one. This model, generally cannot be had for less than $70-80 these days, HOWEVER when you take into account that the white and red versions often times go for double that of the black, it seems like a relative bargain. The fit and finish is flawless, the rims don't seem to suffer from the UT "melting" or "flaking" issues, the paint is... dare I say... a miracle of sorts. Even the thought that UT could actually pull it off doesn't seem natural! in my humble opinion, this car is STUNNING.... easily THE HOTTEST E36 TO DATE!
:cheers