Planning department want me to take down a carport !!!

[dhutch]

Porsche guy said:

Pericoloso said:

.. the Prowler is outside ,under a cover.

Not surprised, I'd also be embarrassed if I owned it!

They are a funny looking car, sort of a bit hot-rod or sevenesq from the front at the right angle, but not pretty from the rear or side, hint of vw bug in their, a bit like a cartoon car certain angles. But largely unresolved. Amusing references to the dodge viper in the wiki article.

[ChocolateFrog]

Hoovie from Hoovies Garage had one and I was way more impressed than I thought I'd be.

Seemed to be some half decent engineering involved, inboard dampers etc.

And it went pretty well after a bit of fettling even with the auto box.

[The Moose]

I’ve always fancied a Prowler, just never got around to owning one yet.

[irocfan]

The Moose said:

I’ve always fancied a Prowler, just never got around to owning one yet.

The biggest issue for me vis-a-vis a Prowler was the total lack of luggage space (maybe enough for a spare pair of socks skiddies for the weekend).The other issue was the lack of a V8 - I might have been able to live with it given a little more practicality but here I am Prowlerless

[dhutch]

irocfan said:

The biggest issue for me vis-a-vis a Prowler was the total lack of luggage space (maybe enough for a spare pair of socks skiddies for the weekend).The other issue was the lack of a V8 - I might have been able to live with it given a little more practicality but here I am Prowlerless

Worse for luggage than a seven type?

[saaby93]

The Moose said:

I’ve always fancied a Prowler, just never got around to owning one yet.

How difficult is RHD conversion? Most of the daash is in the centre
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHRYSLER-PROWLER-TOTALL...

[thebraketester]

saaby93 said:

The Moose said:

I’ve always fancied a Prowler, just never got around to owning one yet.

How difficult is RHD conversion? Most of the daash is in the centre
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHRYSLER-PROWLER-TOTALL...

Struggling to get my head around why anyone would pay close to 30k for one of those.

[irocfan]

thebraketester said:

saaby93 said:

The Moose said:

I’ve always fancied a Prowler, just never got around to owning one yet.

How difficult is RHD conversion? Most of the daash is in the centre
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHRYSLER-PROWLER-TOTALL...

Struggling to get my head around why anyone would pay close to 30k for one of those.

and for my part I can't understand why people would want to buy a Golf for similar money....

[Porsche guy]

[quote=saaby93


With respect, I think it looks far better under the OP's car cover.

Have to log off now I'm going to puke!!!

[thebraketester]

irocfan said:

thebraketester said:

saaby93 said:

The Moose said:

I’ve always fancied a Prowler, just never got around to owning one yet.

How difficult is RHD conversion? Most of the daash is in the centre
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHRYSLER-PROWLER-TOTALL...

Struggling to get my head around why anyone would pay close to 30k for one of those.

and for my part I can't understand why people would want to buy a Golf for similar money....

I can think of lots reasons.

[swisstoni]

The Prowler came at a time when there was a bit of nostalgia amongst US car makers.
It was an echo of the post war hot rods.



I’m sure the concept car would have had a V8 and have been a good deal meaner than what eventually survived the bean-counters to roll out onto the streets.

As it is, it’s a bit of fun and good luck to the bloke if he wants to drive something different.

[sociopath]

swisstoni said:

The Prowler came at a time when there was a bit of nostalgia amongst US car makers.
It was an echo of the post war hot rods.



I’m sure the concept car would have had a V8 and have been a good deal meaner than what eventually survived the bean-counters to roll out onto the streets.

As it is, it’s a bit of fun and good luck to the bloke if he wants to drive something different.

Did you not know? You can only drive a PH approved car.

It must be RWD, manual, 6 cylinder NA, 600 bhp and from the right manufacturer.
It must also be under 10k and blow every other car out of the weeds, because no one ever drives without dominating their lane at all times.

Other opinions may exist ;-)

[Pothole]

dhutch said:

Single garages rairly make a good room.

My partners parents did it, so the children could practice musical instruments and do homework etc, the room was that unpleasant she stopped playing her musical instrument and revised in her room.


Daniel

Win win?

[irocfan]

thebraketester said:

irocfan said:

thebraketester said:

saaby93 said:

The Moose said:

I’ve always fancied a Prowler, just never got around to owning one yet.

How difficult is RHD conversion? Most of the daash is in the centre
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHRYSLER-PROWLER-TOTALL...

Struggling to get my head around why anyone would pay close to 30k for one of those.

and for my part I can't understand why people would want to buy a Golf for similar money....

I can think of lots reasons.

horses for courses I guess - the ONLY reason that I would have for buying a golf would be luggage capacity. As an empty-nester (or indeed if I were a single man) the golf wouldn't get anywhere near a list of cars I'd like to own

[The Moose]

irocfan said:

The Moose said:

I’ve always fancied a Prowler, just never got around to owning one yet.

The biggest issue for me vis-a-vis a Prowler was the total lack of luggage space (maybe enough for a spare pair of socks skiddies for the weekend).The other issue was the lack of a V8 - I might have been able to live with it given a little more practicality but here I am Prowlerless

And here is the solution! This setup is for sale about 45 mins from me, 62k miles under $20k

[Munter]

The Moose said:

And here is the solution! This setup is for sale about 45 mins from me, 62k miles under $20k

Nice use of a jackstand there...

[The Moose]

Munter said:

The Moose said:

And here is the solution! This setup is for sale about 45 mins from me, 62k miles under $20k

Nice use of a jackstand there...

It doesn’t look like the prowler has a hitch...or if it does, it’s not fitted!

[irocfan]

Come on Moose - i think I'd rather have a Golf!

This, on the other hand, works as a trailer - though I'd rather have a decent sized boot!

[carl_w]

Never really understood the Prowler hate. I think it's a good effort -- obvs would be better with a V8 and hopefully you can take the ugly bumpers off. Started a phase of retro styled cars including the Ford Thunderbird (the Foose Speedbird version looks good) and the Chevrolet SSC.

[wonderwebb]

Some of you will just never get it . Stick to your golfs and mass produced generic tat .