Wanted: Factory Five/under 23k

Jim Werth · #3 (**permalink**) 07-02-2003, 10:57 PM

What happened to your Idea of buying a B+B. They had 2 on ebay this week that went for around $5000 each. They were the basic frame,body,headers and side pipes. Thought my wife was going to bid on one but she chickened out. Jim

Flat-Tyler · #4 (**permalink**) 07-03-2003, 03:52 PM

Hey Jim, you remembered.

Several reasons, but the first being finance. Couldn't get a backer for a unassembled kit.

I still could go either way. I wish there was a B&B near me to look at. It took me for ever to find a person close to me to show me a FFR. Tom from "World of Wheels" in Alcoa Tennessee answered my prayers, and I got to see his Coupe and Roadster! Thanks Tom!

Then throw in the wife equation, see says "Why don't you just buy a finnished car?" Some wife, eh? I have heart murmers now after she said that. Being I have only inspected a FFR, I lean that way. I like that aluminum on them.

I wish one of the two Im considering would finance me a car. That would solve it. Hint Hint.

I have your car on my desktop, LOL.

Thanks, Frank.

427Aggie · #5 (**permalink**) 07-03-2003, 07:02 PM

If you want a car financed go to JJ Best company...they will finance a car. Then you can get what you want if you can afford the payments...

They require 15% down and 5 year term..thats the only way they used to do it...don't know if they changed the rules.

Matt

Flat-Tyler · #6 (**permalink**) 07-03-2003, 08:36 PM

I have contacted JJ Best and will probably use them. They were super nice on the phone, and were quick to respond. Peoplefirst.com was not so compliant. I have excellent credit just no equity in my home due to taking in some bills and a refinance.

JJ Best requires a appraisal and will only loan 70% on a completed kit car. I believe it was around 6% for 60 months. Which beats the heck out of any unsecured loan I could find, 9% or higher.

When I said "under 23k" I would need a appraisal for 33k or so. I do have some cash to make up a small difference, shipping etc.

Thanks guys, keep the input comming.

Frank.

Jim Werth · #7 (**permalink**) 07-03-2003, 10:38 PM

B+B used to offer financing on there cars. Don't know if they still do. Jim

RACERAL · #8 (**permalink**) 07-11-2003, 06:02 PM

This car was built by me... everything is new except motor and trans.. only 60 k on motor.. runs like stink.. but this car will cost 30k firm.....I works perfectly.. no surprises....