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 What car should I buy? 
#3473626 - 12/10/04 12:24 AM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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I will definitely be buying one of these cars in the near future. Everyday, I go back and forth obsessing over which one I like the most. I would like to see which one the Shroomery prefers the most.
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Mazda Miata
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Mitsubishi 3000GT/Dodge Stealth
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Honda Civic del sol
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Honda Civic Hatchback
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Mazda MX-6
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*none of the above, all cause major environmental impacts 
you could go with a honda civic hybrid...
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: Psilygirl]
#3474067 - 12/10/04 01:40 AM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Chevrolet Turbo Sprint GTI
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The 300ZX, hands down. It's already earned its place as a classic car. No offense, but those other cars you listed are kinda lame, with the exception of maybe the MX-6.
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: ]
#3475365 - 12/10/04 11:29 AM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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no offense taken. right now, I'm either leaning towards a 4 cyl. 1.8L turbo charged miata or a 3.0L V6 stealth/3000GT. I need a daily driver that is "zippy" and wont eat up too much gas. The stealth gets 20mpg on average and the miata 25 or 26.....so the miata is looking good right now.
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get a neat-o pair of rollerblades and the necessary safety pads and helmet so you don't get booboos.
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: TODAY]
#3475919 - 12/10/04 02:09 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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booboos sucks. thanks for the safety advice
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I'd have to say go with the Mercedes-Benz Kompressor
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You should try to see if you can find an old RX-7 in good condition. That'd be the shit.
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: Gumby]
#3476805 - 12/10/04 04:58 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Actually, Gumby, there are many RX-7's listed in local classified ads. What is soo special about them?
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Nissan Z , they look tight as fuck! I didnt have a problem choosing from that list the nissan is definetly the best!
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Rotary engines. They're very efficent and fast.
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: Gumby]
#3478917 - 12/10/04 11:14 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Where can I find out how much horsepower a stock RX-7 has? Im not talking about exact numbers, just a ballpark figure.
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: Gumby]
#3480896 - 12/11/04 09:08 AM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Sorry, I didnt think auto.consumerguide.com had info on RX-7s since they were more popular in the 80s, but, surprisingly, they did. 160 HP stock and 200 HP turbo. Too bad the gas milage is sub-par. I still thinks its a decent looking car.
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Too bad 300zx's only run on premium gas. And why the fuck do turbochargers cost at least a grand for a fucking MX-6???? If only I could find one with a turbocharger already installed. Ebay has one up now, but its from the first gen model and I hate that style.
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buy a cheap ass beater
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Go with a Volkswagon Corrado! They are very very fast and get good milage. You can find one for under 2k or a 6cyl for around 4k. Wouldn't you rather have a hot Euro coupe? Drool on it:
The audi quattro coupe is nice too =]
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: BitterPill]
#3485617 - 12/12/04 11:38 AM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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"Corrado is fun to drive on winding roads, but so are the stylish Mazda MX-6 and Ford Probe. Rather expensive when new, Corrado was well equipped and relatively practical for a sport coupe--but not a good value. Similar money can buy better performance."
And I'll just plain old pass on buying an Audi.
Good thing Gumby opened my eyes to the rx-7.... if I can find a turbo charged one from 89-92, I'll be alllllllll set.
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Why do turbo kits cost sooooo much?
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: Psilygirl]
#3534608 - 12/23/04 03:32 AM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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if you are a guy, at least 2 of those cars shouldnt be there...(ie miata and del sol)
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: syanesso]
#3535323 - 12/23/04 11:58 AM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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why? men arent allowed to own 2 seaters? right now im looking more closely at civic hatchbacks and CRX's. RWD wont cut it in the snow so I guess miata's and 300zx's are out of the picture. Too bad stealth's have to cost twice as much as civics  AWD would slaughter
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its not two seaters, those cars are both very feminine looking, and the only guys i know who drive miatas are gay guys...two seaters are cool if they are fast and look good, miatas and del sols dont qualify. but im not gonna be gettin either one of those so whatever your preference i guess...get the 3000gt..!
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: syanesso]
#3536073 - 12/23/04 03:47 PM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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If I had 6-8K laying around for a twin turbo AWD 3000gt or stealth, I would be in heaven. Sadly, I barely have 3k. I know a guy who has a miata and is straight as can be, but, whatever. Its the best selling roadster of all time.
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97+ ford escort. few reasons. cheap, reliable, GOOD mileage, fast, common, roomy (for a compact), and does suprisingly well off road. i am speakign of the sedans not he zx2 or wagon cause i have never driven those.
i like it but im now pretty bias. the problem is acceleration....0-60 its kinda sluggy, but 60+ it is geared so it can really go. plus the spi engine can have a shit load done to it to make it fuckign fly. these cars are easily suped up for race, and still get decentish mileage (compared to the competition). i get mid 40s mpg, or high 30s when im in a speedy mood
i should also not im a huge honda hater adn i really dislike domestic cars...except these little 4 bangers. governor is at 160 kph, but the wre is pretty easily accesible if you wanna take the scisors to it
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: kadakuda]
#3538064 - 12/24/04 03:31 AM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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ride a bike
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Quote:
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If I had 6-8K laying around for a twin turbo AWD 3000gt or stealth, I would be in heaven. Sadly, I barely have 3k. I know a guy who has a miata and is straight as can be, but, whatever. Its the best selling roadster of all time.
its the best selling because it is cheap and mass produced beyond belief...do you really want something everyone else has anyway??
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: syanesso]
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i was thinking about buyin a del sol once b/c i saw some nice hooked up ones... but then it'd take a few bucks to get it how i wanted.
And then again its only 2-door, 2 seats...
Go with a 4cyl. with back seats. cant go wrong there
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: hpnotiq]
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hpnotiq, thats one of the main reasons I'm highly entertaining the possibility of getting a civic hatchback. I dont want to be stuck in an emergency and need to fit more than one passenger in my car. Plus, I dont know why, but I like small cars.
syanesso, one good thing about cars that are mass produced is that I wont have a terribly hard time finding spare parts for them. It's harder finding 3000gt parts and more costly than a civic or miata (even tho, now, im steering far away from that car). Plus, the fact that it is the best selling roadster of all time helps support the fact that it is reliable and people can trust them. If it were unreliable and poorly constructed, it would have only been made for a couple of years.
kadakuda, I'm not a huge fan of Ford and the only car I would think of buying would be a V6 probe. Too bad you have to pump premium into those things oh, and I rarely see anyone racing Escorts, but I bet if i search a few forums I can come up with a few vids that will make me laugh
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rally mostly, but some do real racing here in north america...you wanna see funny check out ERDT forums....
probes in my opinion arnt that great. but look kinda nice. and ford DO suck, just escorts seem to have a lot going for them (unless you need body peices replaced).
http://www.escorttuner.com/index.cfm
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If you want AWD, check out the Mitsubishi Eclipse or the Subaru WRX. Or an Audi A4 
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: Gumby]
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Isnt an Eagle Talon the same thing as an eclipse? Maybe I should check out a TSI...
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Nah, Eclipse is different I believe.
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Yeah the Talon looks similar to the late 90's body of the Eclipse but they are completely different. Both come in turbo or naturally aspirited versions. My buddy has a talon turbo with a few modifications. Last week he took a Supra TT on the track  . You get a lot of performance for your money with that car. Not much in terms of passenger comfort and luxury though.
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: Gumby]
#3543690 - 12/26/04 04:58 AM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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suburu makes stellar cars gas mileage aint great but it beats most of its competition, if not all.
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: kadakuda]
#3544380 - 12/26/04 04:24 PM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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gas mileage and performance don't exist together.
like a buddy of mine said once 'a car that needs a turbo charger is like a man who needs viagra to fuck'...
ok, he's an aspro head.
a 4 cyl under a heavy turbo pressure will drink as much as an aspirated 6 cyl (or perhaps some economic 8 cyl) straight from your wallet...
i think we need a car preparation forum here. =D
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: felixhigh]
#3546323 - 12/27/04 01:54 AM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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You wan an efficient car that is already turbocharged? go for the 1990-1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST or GSX GSt is Frint Wheel drive turbo and the GSX is AWD turbo.
I drive an MX6 right now and hate it. its to damn slow and it is not even worth turbochraging it because you will only be running 8 lbs of boost which is hardly shit. the Eclipse GST or GSX can handle 25+ pounds of boost until pistons and rods need upgrading.
I had a 1990 Eclipse GST before the MX6 and hands down, the GST takes all, it has been my favorite car ever. if you have any more car questions, just ask me.  I know too much for my own good about the eclipse and talon. They are cheap too, can find a decent one for around 3 grand now
Oh.. the Talon adn Eclipse are exactly the same thing, just very slightly different body styles. the Engine (4g63T) is identical. The only difference is the valve cover.(sorry I keep editing, just once people start talking about the eclipe/talon, I start rambling.)
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: UmmGood]
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BTW, in response to felixhigh, my Eclipse GST (turbo'd) got 30 miles a gallon stock. cant beat that for a fast car
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: UmmGood]
#3546714 - 12/27/04 04:16 AM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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My boyfriend owns a Jetta, and I drive it mostly. The best and they are affordable. No problems in the snow. (wieght down any car and you're fine)I would give the Jetta 5 shrooms if it was a member here!!
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: MeatSpace]
#3548619 - 12/27/04 05:22 PM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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the mx3
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UmmGood, I wouldnt mind owning a Talon TSi, but are there many trouble spots with those cars? Alot of recalls?
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all i gotta say is for every cylinder you got take 1 inch off teh penis
but if ya going AWD/4WD its probably so you can use it for somthing. in which case 4 cyl. and 8 cyl. are not much diff. can get some bitchin 4 cyl torque kings, jsut wont go up to 150mph like them big ego trucks do
but i like speed as well go for the big boys.
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: kadakuda]
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Maybe I'll just end up with an oldschool mini cooper
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get a honda prelude.next year im going to possibly get one,theyre FAST...4 cyl too! not too mention is has alot of style.
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NO recalls on the Talons anymore, there were some but its been so long ago they should have been taken in to recall already by the previous owner.
I would look for a 1990-1991 eclipse/talon. The motors are 6 bolt. the 93-99 motors are all 7bolt motors which have been prone to crankwalk... AKA- blown motor. the 6 bolt motors have almost no history of crankwalk.
I didnt really have too much trouble with mine... I DID blow my engine, but that was my fault. I did not do enough research before i started modifying the car. So, if you get one, and want to modify it, do ALOT of research, there is SO MUCH information online about it. AWD transmissions have a history to break. the FWD transmissions are solid- and rarely go bad. Now if you do some research on these cars, you will commonly hear the words "lifter tick" This is a rapid ticking sound that comes from the top of the engine while it is idling. It is nothing to worry about, just some find it annoying.
If you buy one, make sure the timing belt has been changed on time, along with other normal operating maintence. If the oil hasnt been changed normally at 3000 miles everytime, dont buy it. The turbo suffers alot when it is run with old oil.
Most importantly. If you choose to go with a DSM ( Diamond Star motorsports, this is the short name for eclipse and talon) find one that was owned by an adult, if you buy it from a teen, or someone young, your likely to buy one that has been ragged out.
These engines, the 4g63 turbo 4 cylinder like to treat you how you treat it. If you abuse the engine, it will fail on you. If you take car of it, it will treat you well.
--Ex: when i bought mine, i bought from a 50 yr old man who bought it in 1990 brand new. Not a single problem with it at all! but I jumped the gun and raised the boost on it without adding proper supporting modifications such as bugger fuel pump and bigger injectors. In the long run, I melted a piston.
Good Luck and I hope you go this route, i'm glad i did, but i wrecked mine. They are awsome cars to drive.
Oh yea- If the car has alot of miles, besure the headgasket has been changed. If it is the original head gasket with 150k plus miles and it takes a crap on you, you gotta pull off the Head to replace it and auto mechanics charge big bucks for that just like they would any other car.
Happy car shopping
Here is a picture of how well taken car of mine was BEFORE the wreck. You can see how perfect the paint was, it was original!
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/files/04-53/422058977-WRECKK.jpg
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: UmmGood]
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Thanks for the info man. I'll have to do some local searching for talons in the next few days.
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No problem man. Anything else just ask me
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: UmmGood]
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Back to the Mini Cooper, I bet alot of you guys in here hate that car, but now i find myself fascinated by it. So small, so very very small, I love it.
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Oh I really love the original Cooper. It's fast, economical, and nimble.. but you're going to have a bitch of a time maintaining it.
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: BitterPill]
#3554793 - 12/28/04 11:50 PM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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Because it's 30+ years old and it's European. Parts will be hard to find and everything in it that hasn't already been replaced will probably need to be soon.
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: BitterPill]
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I thought there were updated versions though? Like some were made in the 80s also. I wouldnt mind getting a supercharged 2003 sport with a 6 speed tranny. If I can land a 40+ hour a week well paying job with my current boss next spring.....I'll be allllllll set for a mini.
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Quote:
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I thought there were updated versions though? Like some were made in the 80s also.
Hrm well there certainly aren't any from that era in the USA. Yeh, go finance the new one if you get that job. They kick ass.
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a bicycle.
Much better form of transportation than any of those you listed. You get healthy, its fun, its waaaaaaay cheaper to buy and maintain and you look way more fuckin cool biking in the middle of winter than wimping out and driving.
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: NiamhNyx]
#3586483 - 01/05/05 11:50 PM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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I'll have to give biking in a -15 degree windchill a chance sometime , I bet it's much more thrilling than going 120+ on an empty highway.....well, empty 'til I meet the back end of a truck
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: NiamhNyx]
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not everyone lives in our climate adn the rest of us are hypocritical lazy bastards who jsut wanna drive 
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: kadakuda]
#3587002 - 01/06/05 01:42 AM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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Ya I'd definitly go with the Geo Metro too. Good call guys.
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: Trainwreck]
#3588477 - 01/06/05 12:29 PM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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Anyone know anything about V6 VW Golfs? I mean, do you have driving experience with them or know someone who has? They are my newest fascination...
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Fair enough, I guess most winters are harsher than the one out here in Vancouver, but for the rest of the year bikes are the only way to go. A bus pass is nice when the weather is really bad.
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: NiamhNyx]
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If I lived in a large city, a bike would be key, but, I live 22 miles from school and my work is about 65-70 miles away. It's sad I dont live in a city really; walking/biking all those extra miles would really help right now.
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not all of us have teh excellent bus service vancouver does either lets face it, bc city life has it all....:)
geo metros are good, but keep in mind its a suzuki car...which is why its good. gm could never make somthing that good if their lives depended on it
v6 golfs? i liek em, nto the greatest. i got piss poor mileage on it but i drove stupid. i dont liek diesels so i would want a gas vw personally...and im not sure how their gas and diesel engines comapre in fuel economy...assuming its not much, but?
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: kadakuda]
#3591918 - 01/07/05 02:16 AM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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the v6 golf gets about 23 mpg while the diesels get in the mid 40's. the only problem is the diesels pump out only 90 horsepower
you guessed it, my focus has switched yet again. now i'm looking at late 80s toyota supras and mr2's. boy, it's gonna be a fucked up day when i finally have to choose a car.....
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thats a BIG diff.....one of my cousins or somthing has a westfalia and it gets 30 mpg on gas.....i think i would pass on a golf knowing that. Jettas are suppose to be good. everyone i know that has one loves it! they are all diesels though, no idea what the gas ones are like.
ps the escort i was talkign so highly of.....if you go over about 100 kph it starts gettting lowsy mileage. going 140+ regularly i get about 25, staying under 130 i got about 30. between 100 and 130 it was anywhere from 30-40mpg. what a pissy little car.
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: kadakuda]
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80s supras are hella cool, v6 turbo, dual overhead cam..i think
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: syanesso]
#3595880 - 01/07/05 11:20 PM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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syanesso, have you owned any supras? or had friends that had one?
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no, but i almost got one, but i was like 300 bucks short, and the removable top thing was like glued on with silicon caulking, and the intereor was fucked..probably why it was 2 grand....not sure of how reliable cars they are though
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: syanesso]
#3601731 - 01/09/05 03:41 AM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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no idea about supras, but i can vouch for their trucks. i quite like nissan, good quality and it beat teh toyota counter on economy.
$700 and paint gets you this on teh escorts. i really like the looks. im still gonna advertise them, so HAH
http://www.andysautosport.com/models.php?make=Ford&id=Fo97Escort
found out today they do EXCELLENT in snow! climb hills like champs.
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: kadakuda]
#3603195 - 01/09/05 01:33 PM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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I'm not a fan of body kits, I'd rather put that $ into a supercharger/turbocharger, cool air intake, headers, custom exhaust, etc. I guess the only thing I would do to the exterior is put on a new spoiler, but even that isn't top priority.
My dad used to have a mid 80s nissan truck, damn I love small trucks...
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ya those trucks are GREAT little things!
escorts are cheap to to sup up compared to lots. you can get those things FAST, they are even starting to come in first at races. check out erdt if your into it. im personally not into doing speed mods, im off road too much.
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: kadakuda]
#3606535 - 01/10/05 03:43 AM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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only thing I can suggest is a hybrid. lets break this oil economy brick by brick. bring fahrenheit 911 down to fahrenheit 1 love. dig?
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nope
....now I'm back to thinking I should buy a 2nd generation RX-7
I went to a automotive junk yard today and didnt find one single RX-7 but I did find a couple Supras so all was well.
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early to mid 90's rx7's are very cool. when you soup them up they can be very fast...but they are very expensive to get worked on, and arent the most reliable cars.
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kadakuda
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ya well teh hybrid car craze is bullshit. little firefly/sprints get teh same milegae and they are full gas. see they still added the huge engines and masive power. true its better mileage than their counterparts. but i dotn call them green cars, not by a long shot. there are some excellent electric cars, especially by jap manufactureres (nissan namely) that make good cars that compare to gas ones that are fully electric. i worked out pricing and it would cost about $10 to go the same distance it costs $35 in my 40 mpg car now.
anyway i dont think he is really aimed at this area of car.
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Get a SHO taurus. They look like a regular taurus but they have 220 hp yamaha engines. I used to have one and the only races i lost were to cars way out of my league (3000gt vr4 and a 71 nova454 ).On a dyno i had around 192fwhp and 0-60 in 6.89 sec. not bad for a 92 taurus
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: luckygat]
#3629770 - 01/15/05 02:29 AM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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Hey, I should just shoot for a Lincoln Town Car while I'm at it ....I'm looking more for something under 2500 pounds. Currently, I'm fixated on a supercharged '89 MR2. I think they get around a combined average of 26 mpg and I'm in love with the body style. They don't pump out a ton of horsepower (roughly 145) but, hell, I cant argue with its style and halfway decent gas consumption. Damn I love the '80s!
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.....and now I want a Miata once again...I'm a week away from buying one.....I Love roadsters
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Maybe a subaru WRX... a Mazdaspeed miata..I hear those are a screaming deal. Or maybe a civic type-r. there's tons of cars out now that fit what you're talking about. good luck.
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Re: What car should I buy? [Re: lackobreath]
#3716870 - 02/02/05 01:45 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Now its 2 days later and I have a big choice coming up: I can buy a blue 1990 miata for 1700 or stick to a Gold 1994 V6 Mazda MX-6 with a bunch of mods. for $2k. I'm leaning towards the MX6 because 1. It's FWD 2. It has close to 200 HP 3. It can fit four people 4. I would be getting it below book value where I would be paying above book value for the miata. I will go totally crazy if I get a new car within the next 5 days....
         
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