Why don't you just buy one from one of us, or somewhere else, and blog the process of getting it properly sorted, it would make great writing material. It sounds like, from your writing, that you are the PERFECT candidate for one of these cars. You'll find out first-hand how they are to work on, buy parts for, get addicted to, etc.
Seriously....I'm not being sarcastic here, you should have one. It will take approximately 1.1 drives and then you are hooked.
We look forward to having you as a part of our community.
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