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Title: That car thread
Post by: mkawa on Wed, 15 August 2012, 21:13:46: you know, that one.
Title: Re: That car thread
Post by: boost on Wed, 15 August 2012, 21:33:14: The one with the big turbo

MOAR BARS
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Post by: mkawa on Thu, 16 August 2012, 00:42:57: i wouldn't know. i'm an NA kind of guy.

bars? bar.
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Post by: mistakemistake on Thu, 16 August 2012, 09:26:44: Turbo lag is the best.
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Post by: mkawa on Thu, 16 August 2012, 09:43:51: FALSE
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Post by: mistakemistake on Thu, 16 August 2012, 09:45:52: :(
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Post by: boost on Thu, 16 August 2012, 09:56:45: NA if greater than 4 cylinders

MOAR BARS
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Post by: mkawa on Thu, 16 August 2012, 09:57:26: FALSE
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Post by: mistakemistake on Thu, 16 August 2012, 10:07:21: Aww but all of my cars except 1 is 4 cyl. My 4 cyl 1/4 mile > your 8 cyl 1/4 mile
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Post by: alaricljs on Thu, 16 August 2012, 10:20:05: Either you are brutally honest, or you did that wrong.... 4cyl 1/4 > 8 cyl 1/4 evaluates to your 4cyl time being larger than the 8cyl time. I don't think you meant that but it is often true (with a comparably massaged v8).

Damnit I miss my CRXs
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Post by: mistakemistake on Thu, 16 August 2012, 10:34:17: I have a 647.3 rwhp mr2 (mustang dynod)

But of course there are faster cars. I'm just being an ass :)
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Post by: boost on Thu, 16 August 2012, 10:55:41: Had a prelude with the H22a motor. Thing was pretty quick bone stock. After head job, sleeve, cams, crankshaft, ect it was a beast. But there is only so much you can get out of the 4 banger.

Had lots of fun with my supra tho ^_^. Those things can hold BARS like a MOFO
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Post by: Okita on Thu, 16 August 2012, 13:29:39: Me wants a Lancer Evo X T_T
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Post by: boost on Thu, 16 August 2012, 14:12:20: Quote from: Okita on Thu, 16 August 2012, 13:29:39
Me wants a Lancer Evo X T_T

Why not just get the sti? Much more reliable then the EVO

MOAR BARS
Title: Re: That car thread
Post by: mistakemistake on Thu, 16 August 2012, 14:14:32: Even as an evo owner, I agree about the sti
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Post by: mkawa on Thu, 16 August 2012, 15:00:13: i don't think you're going to find anyone who disagrees that the evo is SIGNIFICANTLY less reliable than every subaru product every made
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Post by: mkawa on Thu, 16 August 2012, 15:01:01: in terms of reliability, you're better off with a salvage title SVX than an evo

but the sti doesn't have the same precise feel that the evo does, period.
Title: Re: That car thread
Post by: boost on Thu, 16 August 2012, 15:02:26: Can't go wrong with the STi,,,

2.5RS = EPIC
Title: Re: That car thread
Post by: boost on Thu, 16 August 2012, 15:04:08: Quote from: mkawa on Thu, 16 August 2012, 15:01:01
in terms of reliability, you're better off with a salvage title SVX than an evo

but the sti doesn't have the same precise feel that the evo does, period.

the sti AWD is wayyyy better than the evo's AWD
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Post by: mistakemistake on Thu, 16 August 2012, 15:05:00: I only got the evo as an impulse buy... It was cheap at the time and for cheap power upgrades, evo ftw
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Post by: wcstick on Sun, 19 August 2012, 14:10:21: Former Evo "fanatic" here. When I grew up, the Evo was my dream car but I recently got to drive the X and, to be honest, I felt a bit disappointed. Yes, it pulls quite well. (Granted, I've only driven/ridden sub-200 hp cars so the Evo's near 300 felt fast.) The SST transmission seems to read minds. And it handles well on the track. But, sitting inside, it doesn't feel engaging or inviting. Many have said that the interior is bad, and I have to agree. The steering wheel is a bit obnoxious with its huge center and thick cross-members. The center console is very plain with flat, shallow buttons that feel like they don't work when you press them. Crispy is the feeling. The spacious interior also adds to the heavy feeling of the Evo. Would I still want one? Yes, but only for the performance and probably not the X.

And on that note, I'd like to have a go in the STi. At least the interiors of Subarus are much better than the Evo's. I've always had the impression that Subarus are more outgoing whereas the Evos are more hardcore tryhard. In the end, a Subaru just might suit me better.
Title: Re: That car thread
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 19 August 2012, 14:28:42: one thing to note is that the baseline wrx has a notoriously terrible transmission (the 5spd). it feels like crap, and they. break. constantly. the sti transmission on the other hand is very solid, and feels OK (it's not a honda or mazda transmission, but it feels pretty reasonable.

i've never been able to test drive an evo because the mitsu dealers were all being butts last time i did a round of dealerships.

also, if anyone is in the market now, the toyobaru looks pretty darn reasonable for an inexpensive little fun car.
Title: Re: That car thread
Post by: wcstick on Sun, 19 August 2012, 15:07:24: Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 19 August 2012, 14:28:42
one thing to note is that the baseline wrx has a notoriously terrible transmission (the 5spd). it feels like crap, and they. break. constantly. the sti transmission on the other hand is very solid, and feels OK (it's not a honda or mazda transmission, but it feels pretty reasonable.

i've never been able to test drive an evo because the mitsu dealers were all being butts last time i did a round of dealerships.

also, if anyone is in the market now, the toyobaru looks pretty darn reasonable for an inexpensive little fun car.

Funny enough, I've heard that the current WRX is faster than the STi in a straight line because it's a 5-speed.
The FR-S/BR-Z is a very reasonable fun car. See:
Title: Re: That car thread
Post by: 1391401 on Sun, 19 August 2012, 17:54:31: .
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Post by: Okita on Sun, 19 August 2012, 18:23:58: Quote from: boost on Thu, 16 August 2012, 14:12:20
Quote from: Okita on Thu, 16 August 2012, 13:29:39
Me wants a Lancer Evo X T_T

Why not just get the sti? Much more reliable then the EVO

MOAR BARS

At this point I'd consider getting a Subaru BRV. Those look fun to drive.
Title: Re: That car thread
Post by: WRXChris on Sun, 19 August 2012, 18:32:18: I hear it's a lot of fun to drive, but it is a bit underpowered. I would wait for the inevitable turbo BRZ!

And if you get an STi, the first mod I recommend is a suspension bushing overhaul. The EVO's biggest advantage over the STi is a more direct road-feel, and suspension bushings help the STi in that department big time!
Title: Re: That car thread
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 19 August 2012, 22:48:11: ugh, don't tear apart a brand new suspension to put marginally harder aftermarket bushings in.

the brz/frs platform looks relatively nice except for the stupid boxer engine/positioning and the utter boringness of that engine. also, looking at the chassis, it seems like they gave up a lot of rigidity they didn't need to to put the stupid insurance seats in.

it seems inexpensive until you realize that what it's really competing with is used s2000s and miatas, both of which have basically perfect chassis and balance.

that said, desperately want to drive one to see, and would buy a turbo version in an instant if it were priced significantly lower than the wrx sti.
Title: Re: That car thread
Post by: wcstick on Mon, 20 August 2012, 01:00:57: Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 19 August 2012, 22:48:11
ugh, don't tear apart a brand new suspension to put marginally harder aftermarket bushings in.

the brz/frs platform looks relatively nice except for the stupid boxer engine/positioning and the utter boringness of that engine. also, looking at the chassis, it seems like they gave up a lot of rigidity they didn't need to to put the stupid insurance seats in.

it seems inexpensive until you realize that what it's really competing with is used s2000s and miatas, both of which have basically perfect chassis and balance.

that said, desperately want to drive one to see, and would buy a turbo version in an instant if it were priced significantly lower than the wrx sti.

complaining about the cons of the toyobaru, yet still wants to have a go. that is the charm of the toyobaru.
Title: Re: That car thread
Post by: mkawa on Mon, 20 August 2012, 01:18:05: not denying it.
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Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 20 August 2012, 01:33:29: I have a 08 4-door Civic SI and I love it.
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Post by: boost on Wed, 29 August 2012, 14:56:39: My lowrider after the door got hit :-\
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Post by: boost on Fri, 31 August 2012, 22:07:35: AMG after we lowered it.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/60e05d3b-7bdb-7d30.jpg)
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Post by: telepete on Sat, 01 September 2012, 00:12:30: This thread makes me miss my Celica-Supra. I just made myself sad... R.I.P my love.
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Post by: ranviper on Thu, 18 October 2012, 13:18:36: Currently driving an 05 jeep liberty sport, 3.7 v6. Its great for this area, considering how much snow we get, but with gas prices the way they are, I think I'll be moving on soon to something smaller.
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Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 18 October 2012, 14:05:48: My daily is a borderline hunk of junk 318i.

My I wish I could afford the gas for it to be my daily is a borderline artistic 300zxTT:
(http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae270/tjcaustin/2011-01-21111153.jpg) Start of motor pull as it needed turbos and a new bottom end (spun main bearing)
(http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae270/tjcaustin/nom.jpg) Celebratory photo shoot and road trip after
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Post by: GMC on Thu, 18 October 2012, 15:34:07: Just gonna leave this here...
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Post by: Caaaarrrt on Thu, 18 October 2012, 16:08:29: Quote from: boost on Thu, 16 August 2012, 15:02:26
Can't go wrong with the STi,,,

2.5RS = EPIC

I have a 2.5RS at the moment... saving up for an STI :D
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Post by: baldgye on Thu, 18 October 2012, 16:34:32: I'm currentally driving a 3.2ltr Audi A3.

It's fast as ****, but its dead. The clutch has zero feel to it, at low speed its horrible to drive HORRIBLE... and the stearing just seems dead.
It's fast, as you would expect from a 3.2, but at low speed its a nightmare... though doing 30mph in 6th is always good for a laugh
Title: Re: That car thread
Post by: Input Nirvana on Thu, 18 October 2012, 19:03:32: The Grey Ghost.

The Ghost in happier days...
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She blew a plug :( Look at the SIZE of her on the flatbed! Can hardly get all of her in pics!

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For you truck guys...
Grey Ghost 2003 F250 Crew Cab standard bed, towing. Triton V8...NOT diesel.
Title: Re: That car thread
Post by: mistakemistake on Sun, 11 November 2012, 01:06:35: Quote from: GMC on Thu, 18 October 2012, 15:34:07
Just gonna leave this here...

dem advans
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Post by: JoeC on Sun, 11 November 2012, 13:03:33: Since we're on trucks for the moment... Friend of mine just picked up a '92 Yota, thing has been jacked to the sky and a Chevy 350 is under the hood. Electric Banana Yellow.
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Post by: GMC on Sun, 11 November 2012, 13:39:37: Quote from: mistakemistake on Sun, 11 November 2012, 01:06:35
Quote from: GMC on Thu, 18 October 2012, 15:34:07
Just gonna leave this here...

dem advans
Aw, yeah.

Quote from: JoeC on Sun, 11 November 2012, 13:03:33
Since we're on trucks for the moment... Friend of mine just picked up a '92 Yota, thing has been jacked to the sky and a Chevy 350 is under the hood. Electric Banana Yellow.
Sounds cool, any pics? What box, diff... Details man... :))
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Post by: NikoGasm on Tue, 13 November 2012, 01:31:50: I have a '98 Volvo S70. She was garbage when I got her, but after lots of time and money I've got her back in excellent condition. All it needs now is new paint.

Though I really wish I could do something about the terrible gas mileage on it. ):
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Post by: Ragnorock on Tue, 13 November 2012, 02:07:16: Hmm, I was waiting for one of these to be rebooted after the forum migration.
Contributing:
My 96 328i with more suspension/handling/performance mods than is reasonable for me to list. NA as it should be, faster than a stock M3 in every way that matters. Auto-x track car/summer daily/baby.
(http://i.imgur.com/ytWiM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/nDlGW.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9pfKG.jpg)

Gf's Austin Mini
(http://i.imgur.com/fyPZT.jpg)

My other cars are boring. >.>
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Post by: okooko on Mon, 03 December 2012, 20:09:22: Have a 93 BNR32 running costs were pretty high when I was at Uni but its better now that I don't drive it so often.
Prolly be a project car in the future or stripping it for the track
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Post by: singaporean123 on Mon, 03 December 2012, 20:11:26: a fking toyota vios in my country costs 100k USD. dip**** govt
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Post by: tjcaustin on Mon, 03 December 2012, 20:15:26: Still like Rag's and his GFs cars. Makes me wish my 318i wasn't slow. So slow.

/pines for turbo noises.
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Post by: keyboardlover on Mon, 03 December 2012, 20:20:43: Y'all know KL pimps hard.

(http://i.imgur.com/ObEDO.jpg)

(http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/439/841/6c3.jpg)
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Post by: Redndwhite on Mon, 03 December 2012, 20:23:01: Quote from: Caaaarrrt on Thu, 18 October 2012, 16:08:29
Quote from: boost on Thu, 16 August 2012, 15:02:26
Can't go wrong with the STi,,,

2.5RS = EPIC

I have a 2.5RS at the moment... saving up for an STI :D

I have the 2.2L wagon, best car I've ever driven at this point.

What STi are you after? I have a raging hard on for the 04/5 blob eye STi, wrb or red (if I could ever find one) with white bbsesesesss. Wing delete and debadged boot and fmic with a scoopless bonnet.
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Post by: boost on Mon, 03 December 2012, 20:24:55: Quote from: keyboardlover on Mon, 03 December 2012, 20:20:43
Y'all know KL pimps hard.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ObEDO.jpg)

Loo at you and that g37 :)
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Post by: keyboardlover on Mon, 03 December 2012, 20:25:57: I was able to afford it by selling my ClickClack collection.

(http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/268/164/aac.jpg)
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Post by: tjcaustin on Mon, 03 December 2012, 20:27:51: Quote from: boost on Mon, 03 December 2012, 20:24:55
Quote from: keyboardlover on Mon, 03 December 2012, 20:20:43
Y'all know KL pimps hard.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ObEDO.jpg)

Loo at you and that g37 :)

I want one of those a little.
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Post by: keyboardlover on Mon, 03 December 2012, 20:32:19: Actually I got an amazing deal. A family member was interested in the same car, and the two of us went back-and-forth between two dealers who compete heavily with each other. We got the monthly on a 3 year lease knocked down from $370 to $300/month, incl. tax. I traded in my 2006 G35x and put no money down. No one believes me when I tell them this, but it's true.
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Post by: Turbo Slaab on Mon, 03 December 2012, 20:39:40: My old RS.....

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/artofdrowning666/IMG_3666.jpg)

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/artofdrowning666/IMGP05642.jpg)

We got some snow that year...

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/artofdrowning666/snow2.jpg)
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Post by: Turbo Slaab on Mon, 03 December 2012, 22:10:49: My Slaabs:

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/artofdrowning666/ColorSplashFX-20121203225913.jpg)

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/artofdrowning666/ColorSplashFX-20121203225721.jpg)

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/artofdrowning666/521-1.jpg)

One with my buddies S60R:

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/artofdrowning666/ColorSplashFX-20121203225732.jpg)
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Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 04 December 2012, 00:13:53: I pulled a loaded trailer with my Civic Si for nearly 1800 miles, 32 hours straight.
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Post by: bace on Tue, 04 December 2012, 09:53:26: A lot of nice cars in here! I'll add another Subaru in here.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/bacewithgrace/car/DSC_0241-1.jpg)

Heres my old car :(

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/bacewithgrace/0802091435a.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/bacewithgrace/0802091437a.jpg)
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Post by: tjcaustin on Tue, 04 December 2012, 11:11:28: Is that the foam reinforcement for a bumper sticking out of the door?

Also, another of my car wants is that era Legacy, preferably as a GT.
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Post by: bace on Tue, 04 December 2012, 11:20:38: Quote from: tjcaustin on Tue, 04 December 2012, 11:11:28
Is that the foam reinforcement for a bumper sticking out of the door?

Also, another of my car wants is that era Legacy, preferably as a GT.

close. It was a steel bumper beam.

I love my legacy gt. I only wish I got the 2007 spec b model that came with a 6 speed.
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Post by: tjcaustin on Tue, 04 December 2012, 11:39:37: Quote from: bace on Tue, 04 December 2012, 11:20:38
Quote from: tjcaustin on Tue, 04 December 2012, 11:11:28
Is that the foam reinforcement for a bumper sticking out of the door?

Also, another of my car wants is that era Legacy, preferably as a GT.

close. It was a steel bumper beam.

I love my legacy gt. I only wish I got the 2007 spec b model that came with a 6 speed.

Oh yeah, that's bent, that foam would have broke.

Mmm, spec b.
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Post by: RougeR on Wed, 12 December 2012, 18:45:43: -yawn- theres a problem with this thread...all the vehicles have too many WHEELS!
my 03 suzuki bandit 600, ride her day in day out winter and summer. Dont own a car but occasionally drive the old mans.

and yes insurance is an arm and a leg for me....more than the bike for fully comp
i also need some better new pictures.

any other riders on GH/DT?
motorbike are my other love :)
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Post by: Glod on Wed, 12 December 2012, 18:53:56: I had a moped once :rolleyes:
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Post by: tjcaustin on Wed, 12 December 2012, 18:57:38: I ride big boy bikes, yes.
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Post by: RougeR on Wed, 12 December 2012, 19:34:56: Quote from: tjcaustin on Wed, 12 December 2012, 18:57:38
I ride big boy bikes, yes.

watcha got?
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Post by: tjcaustin on Wed, 12 December 2012, 20:14:12: Triumph Sprint ST
Triumph Speed Triple

I'm debating getting rid of them for a V-Rod. I like me a porsche designed vtwin.
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Post by: bace on Thu, 13 December 2012, 11:17:32: I hope one day I will be able to own a night-rod. First I need to get my m license :D
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Post by: ranviper on Sat, 15 December 2012, 20:40:49: Just bought an 06 cobalt ss! Picking it up monday, will get pics then.
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Post by: tjcaustin on Sat, 15 December 2012, 22:25:43: Quote from: ranviper on Sat, 15 December 2012, 20:40:49
Just bought an 06 cobalt ss! Picking it up monday, will get pics then.

They were supercharged in 06, right? They didn't go turbo until later models?
Title: Re: That car thread
Post by: mrboli on Sat, 15 December 2012, 22:27:42: I owned a 1990 240sx...

Bought it for 600 bucks and tried to fix it up. Failed, sold for 200
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Post by: tjcaustin on Sat, 15 December 2012, 22:31:01: Quote from: mrboli on Sat, 15 December 2012, 22:27:42
I owned a 1990 240sx...

Bought it for 600 bucks and tried to fix it up. Failed, sold for 200

I think that a junked 240sx is our generation's ratrod or whatever. I had one as well, front end damage, leaky auto trans and the ka motor still in it, but oh I had plans for that. Paid $1000 for it, then sold it later for $100 when I couldn't find the title and the state showed it still had a lien on it and wouldn't get me another.
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Post by: mrboli on Sat, 15 December 2012, 22:37:15: ^lol wow

surprisingly, mine wasn't in such bad condition. Just the ebrake, brake master cyclinder (which I fixed) two rust holes in chassis.

But yeah... not doing that again.
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Post by: ranviper on Sun, 16 December 2012, 15:15:09: Quote from: ranviper on Sat, 15 December 2012, 20:40:49
Just bought an 06 cobalt ss! Picking it up monday, will get pics then.

Correct. =)