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Buying
New or Used
First lets dispel some hype
you will see on used Legends cars.
1. THIS CAR IS FAST:
(Remember this, all Legends race cars are
fast.)
2. THIS CAR WON THE NATIONAL, STATE, TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP or
WON 10 FEATURES.
Heads up: That car did not win
anything. The driver and his pit crew did. All Legends race
cars are the same. There is only one difference. The roll
cage of the coupe style is different from the roll cage of
the sedan style.
The base frame and everything
else is the same. The only difference from car to car amount
to standard upgrades which are available to all teams.
3. A MYTH: "I would rather buy a used car and learn to drive
rather then crash or wreck a new one while learning."
Pay special attention: Here is
the truth. The cost is exactly the same to repair damage on
a used car as it on a new car. With a used car you also
inherit possible gremlins and future headaches.
4. WORD OF CAUTION: Loose Nuts Racing has a great quote.
When buying a used race car, "you are dealing with a used
car salesmen."
I agree, however of all the
people I have met within the Legends Series, these people
are a cut above and honest people. Always remember the "used
car salesmen" quote and keep things in prospective.
5. SPECIAL NOTE: Legends race cars are holding value. A used
Legends car may be worth more then a new car simply because
of the add-ons and A-1 condition of the car.
(These add-on/upgrades do not
necessarily make the car go faster or handle any better. So
don't get caught up with add-on hype. Some of these features
are nice to have and enhance the racing experience.)
Buying new or used:
PLAN A: We recommend buying a new car right from the start.
You have choice of body style and color. Upgrade your new
car to fit your needs and the tracks you will race.
No matter where you race, if
you plan on doing any road racing you will need to add the
road racing kit and upgrades. This way you start off with
all new stuff and not someone else's headaches.
PLAN B: Our next recommendation is buying the whole deal
from someone leaving the sport for various reasons. The car,
trailer, extra parts, special tools etc. You can save
yourself some serious money doing this. Before you do this
make sure you know what you are buying.
Buying a used Legends car; there are several things to look
out for. The biggest expense in racing is the motor at $4000
plus. These are hearty motors and take a lot of abuse, but
they don't last forever. So get an idea of how much track
time the motor has seen. Find out how the owner has
maintained the engine. Ask questions and be comfortable with
what you hear. Remember this is a race car and nothing is
guaranteed.
The next big expense is the
frame at $1500. The Legends frame is stout, we have had cars
hit the wall, flip and roll, plus many other crunches and
bangs and the main roll cage/frame has remained square. We
have replaced front clips and rear dog ears. These cars
return to the track and win races.
The Legends chassis has been
designed to handle typical racing abuse. Just be aware some
people do have bent frames. If you find a straight running
Legends car for less then $8500 buy it. You've found
yourself a deal. If you get extra parts, an even better
deal.
A short story: Beware of the Legends team selling their car,
and not leaving the sport. Keep an eye out for a high price
with the hype of wins, championships, and track speed
records.
Look at the laundry list of
add-ons and upgrades with a critical eye. Remember the car
did not win those races the driver and his race setup won
those races. Still, they have every right to boast of their
accomplishments.
They will buy a new car with
your hard earned money, show up at the track and kick your
butt just because they are good.
You will be racing in their
used race car and they may not even invite you to their
victory lane party. So use your judgment, if you are new to
Legends we recommend you go to plan A above.
The big bonus of buying used
is the obvious initial savings and the possible exchange of
setup information. Unfortunately with 4000 plus Legends
drivers there are 4000 plus race setups, but it is a place
to start.
Last
thought on buying a Legends race car, new is new, and you
always get what you pay for.
Call
the Northwest Legends for information about buying a new car
at: 866-695-3436 Email:
Info@nwlegends.com
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