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Title: CARS THREAD
Post by: Underdawg on July 18, 2014, 05:47:54 PM
Is anyone else on this forum into cars? Post pictures of your rides
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: LloydChristmas on July 18, 2014, 08:01:29 PM
(http://irldefender.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/eat-me.jpg)
gets me from A to B
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Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 19, 2014, 01:45:16 AM
There was a car thread wasn't there??  One Pal had a super nice white MK5 GTI.


If money was no option...

Daily -  AMG C63 wagon.

Weekend -  Focus RS.

Midlife crisis - that black/carbon SR group Audi R8.

Anyways interested to hear what Slap would have if you hit the lotto.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: L33Tg33k on July 19, 2014, 12:16:07 PM
I fuckin hate that movie. Easily Pixar's worst franchise.
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Post by: spool of cord on July 19, 2014, 02:17:24 PM
(http://gomotors.net/pics/Oldsmobile/oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-ls-06.jpg)

95 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 62k miles, totally mint, got her in south florida from an old lady. Zero rust vehicle in the northeast is a godsend


edit: V6 baby!
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: foureyedjim on July 19, 2014, 02:26:28 PM
I drive a prius, don't hate me
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Rockin Robbin on July 19, 2014, 03:46:59 PM
Cars cars cars - gotta love em. I used to work at Road&Track magazine as a photographer so yeah....I like cars. Too bad I can only afford a Mazda 3, but it's a cool little hatchback with enough power to have fun. Fwd tho  :-[
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Post by: Spike Hawke on July 19, 2014, 04:19:12 PM
I've got a shit Merc A140. Perfect for having two kids. It works and is fun to drive. Not that fussed about cars though. Dream car? Ford Sierra Cosworth, old school baby.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Radbloke on July 19, 2014, 04:22:00 PM
Pretty sure we've had this thread before but whatever. I'm pretty obsessed with cars. This is my current drive.

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q184/binoisbonza/Whip_zps02661adc.jpg) (http://s136.photobucket.com/user/binoisbonza/media/Whip_zps02661adc.jpg.html)

E36 M3. We get the proper 'Euro-spec' engine here, not the shitty USA underpowered garbage. Just fitted a new exhaust, coil-overs and lightweight flywheel/clutch kit. Pretty happy with it. I hardly ever drive it seeing as I work 4 weeks straight in the middle of nowhere, but it's fun when I get the chance. Looking at an old 911 3.2 when I go on break next week, should be interesting.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 19, 2014, 05:14:22 PM
Please tell me it's not an auto? My best mates old man has one. Such a shame to have an auto in such a fun car.
He's got a few beemers and has had trouble with all of them. $$$$$
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 19, 2014, 05:16:15 PM
(http://gomotors.net/pics/Oldsmobile/oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-ls-06.jpg)

95 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 62k miles, totally mint, got her in south florida from an old lady. Zero rust vehicle in the northeast is a godsend


edit: V6 baby!

Does "old lady" mean "car dealer" ??? Lol
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 19, 2014, 05:18:48 PM
Cars cars cars - gotta love em. I used to work at Road&Track magazine as a photographer so yeah....I like cars. Too bad I can only afford a Mazda 3, but it's a cool little hatchback with enough power to have fun. Fwd tho  :-[

Wow. That would have been a sick job!  What did you get to drive??

FWD isn't too bad now days. Just look at the Focus RS. That will keep up with anything on the twisty stuff.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Radbloke on July 19, 2014, 05:24:44 PM
Please tell me it's not an auto? My best mates old man has one. Such a shame to have an auto in such a fun car.
He's got a few beemers and has had trouble with all of them. $$$$$

The E36 M3 didn't come in auto in Australia. Mine is a 1994 3.0 5 speed manual. The update with the 3.2 was available with a sequential manual, which was a piece of shit. BMWs, especially old ones and super especially M models cost heaps to repair. The key is preventative maintenance. It helps that I'm a BMW mechanic by trade but the saying goes 'If you can't afford a new M3, you can't afford and old one.'
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 19, 2014, 05:42:13 PM
I know of his and one other here in the ACT alone.

I know that my mates dads was one cause I drove it.  3.2
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Underdawg on July 19, 2014, 05:45:50 PM
i drive a 94 Supra, and I'm a 2nd year VW tech haha which sucks
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Radbloke on July 19, 2014, 05:46:55 PM
Yeah, that's an SMG, which technically isn't an auto. It's the same gearbox as the manual, it just has an electro-hydraulic operated clutch. They are prone to hydraulic pump failure, servo failure and just drive terribly around town. A lot of people convert them to manual, which doesn't take much work, being the same box. I've done a few myself.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 19, 2014, 05:51:27 PM
Yeah, that's an SMG, which technically isn't an auto. It's the same gearbox as the manual, it just has an electro-hydraulic operated clutch. They are prone to hydraulic pump failure, servo failure and just drive terribly around town. A lot of people convert them to manual, which doesn't take much work, being the same box. I've done a few myself.

Ahhhhhh I see. I only got to drive it for about 20 minutes and it was terrible. I was fucking puzzled driving it.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 19, 2014, 05:56:22 PM
(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx93/getbuck_2010/imagejpg1_zpsd797abd7.jpg)

I want one so bad.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Radbloke on July 19, 2014, 05:58:45 PM
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Yeah, that's an SMG, which technically isn't an auto. It's the same gearbox as the manual, it just has an electro-hydraulic operated clutch. They are prone to hydraulic pump failure, servo failure and just drive terribly around town. A lot of people convert them to manual, which doesn't take much work, being the same box. I've done a few myself.
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Ahhhhhh I see. I only got to drive it for about 20 minutes and it was terrible. I was fucking puzzled driving it.

Probably the second worst gearbox I've ever had the displeasure of using (worst being the SAAB Sensonic). The later versions were marginally better (SMGII in the E46 M3 and SMGIII in E60 M5) but still shifted violently in normal day to day driving and are second-mortgage material to fix when they go wrong, which happens. Often. If you're in Melbourne let me know, I'd be happy to take you for a spin.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 20, 2014, 02:38:21 AM
For sure.

I'd love an E39 M5. Dropped on some deep dish 3 piece rims.
That was the last of the V8s right?
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Smell Good on July 20, 2014, 07:23:34 AM
New bimmers look nice but my dream car is this right here. E30 Touring, I'd get it in this exact color

(http://e30-talk.com/ppost/data/501/medium/PICT0386.JPG)

Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: EXTRA SPICY on July 20, 2014, 10:37:57 AM
this (is not mine pictured but add dents and rust and bingo) is my daily driver.
(http://images56.fotki.com/v774/photos/7/24237/9038893/334113355653-vi.jpg)


but I'd like to save up and re do a 70's with the EFI conversion and all the other makelifeeasier things, except for power steering and automatic trans, those are for sissies.

(http://www.toyotaplace.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/image0048.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Dr Steve Brule on July 20, 2014, 01:51:58 PM
1998 s10/hombre

(http://www.auto123.com/98photo/isuzu/hombre2wdrc2dr-s.jpg)

mine is more rusty

5 speed 4 banger
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Radbloke on July 20, 2014, 04:23:02 PM
For sure.

I'd love an E39 M5. Dropped on some deep dish 3 piece rims.
That was the last of the V8s right?

Yep, and arguably one of the best cars to ever come out of the M division. BMW really nailed it with that model. I was going to buy one a few months back but the upkeep on one is frighteningly expensive, and that's coming from someone who's looking at buying an air-cooled 911!

New bimmers look nice but my dream car is this right here. E30 Touring, I'd get it in this exact color

(http://e30-talk.com/ppost/data/501/medium/PICT0386.JPG)



E30 Touring is a real honey. Shoe horn an S50B30 motor in there and flatten some mountains!
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 20, 2014, 07:55:45 PM
got any pics of the said Porsche model you want rad?   

it seems like wings are making a comeback here. im seeing some massive ones.
im just gonna drive around with my boot open.
(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx93/getbuck_2010/ECEE5E72-E0EF-4FCB-823B-A113292BD47E_zpsdpo2dv75.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 20, 2014, 08:05:41 PM
(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx93/getbuck_2010/4AF2279A-6063-4A77-936A-B80F141FDA78_zpswbhjdw8l.jpg)

just saw this at the shops. 6.2L Supercharged V8 that looks like a Camry.  would be fun though.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Tracer on July 20, 2014, 08:13:34 PM
Everyone is buying Fiats and Scions now, its crazy how many are on the road.

When the Panda 4x4 hits NA its mine.... or the new RAM diesel 1500

(http://www.topgear.com/uk/assets/cms/6cd6f00d-0fb5-4bde-9b53-f119cbf9fc7f/Large%20Image%20(optional).jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 20, 2014, 08:40:29 PM
i cannot tell if you are trolling or not....

this was parked at my house on the weekend. i love Abarth 500's.  im 6'3 so kinda rules it out.

ps. yes i take a lot of photos of random cars/things
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: McDuff on July 20, 2014, 11:10:40 PM
i drive a 99 honda civic. i love it.

instead of posting a pic of that, ill post my dads tr6. i think its a 76 or 77. its driveable, but wouldnt pass inspection. needs some transmission work i believe. the photo isnt of his car, but this is what it looks like.

(http://www.classic-auctions.com/Images/Report/95C/40251.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: vancanman on July 20, 2014, 11:18:01 PM
I have a 2009 golf on coilovers and what would be considered "stanced." Stretched tires on wide wheels sits about 2 inches off the ground. Slow as shit though.

 I had a cafe racer until recently. Sold it to pay wife's tuition. I didn't skate from 19-26 because I was into racing. Not street, track. Drag with a few different Mustangs and a Camaro. Fastest pass 10.13 @ 133. Then did track days and autocross in a Rabbit and a couple different Civic's. Had a few cruisers over the years. Two g bodys and 65 Chevelle four door on Air Ride.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 21, 2014, 02:14:39 AM
I have a 2009 golf on coilovers and what would be considered "stanced." Stretched tires on wide wheels sits about 2 inches off the ground. Slow as shit though.

 I didn't skate from 19-26

Pics?

And dude...
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: shit_for_brains on July 21, 2014, 02:17:57 AM
(http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Jaguar/jaguar_xtype_manu-06_08.jpg)

The transmission is currently being repaired and it upsets me to no end.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 21, 2014, 05:56:55 AM
Oh my.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: coneklr on July 21, 2014, 08:45:53 AM
I've had way too many to post, so I'll just post my favorite ( not newest, fastest, coolest to most ) that I had, that I sold a few years back to pay off the majority of debt I had.  Current is an 11 gti with some stuff done though.  Side note it has been a struggle staying out of the car scene but my wallet is thanking me tremendously for it!

2000 mr2 spyder with a bunch of shit done to it

When I was rocking smaller white meisters
(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2250/imag0082l.jpg)

larger custom ordered burning black meisters
(http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/6263/imag0115u.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Yushin Okami on July 21, 2014, 09:27:33 AM
Breakdown of Yushin Okami's car history

1990 Honda Civic LX
(http://www.usedcarsforsalebyowner.com/userphotos/824201065307PMhonda11.JPG)

1995 Honda Accord LX
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/94-95_Honda_Accord_LX_sedan.jpg)

2001 Honda Accord LX
(http://images.dealerrevs.com/pictures/17346544.jpg)

2004 Volvo C70
(http://www.carfinderservice.com/images/used/1084.jpg)

2010 Toyota Prius
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/05/prius2010_rev002_opt.jpg)

2011 Toyota Prius
(http://www.toyotainthenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/2011-Toyota-Prius-image.jpg)

Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: pancake man on July 21, 2014, 10:07:20 AM
I drive a '98 Subaru Legacy 5speed. No tach, no rear speakers, have to touch the physical mirror to adjust, and almost zero sound proofing. It's rusted to hell, but I love that piece of shit.

I will eventually own an e34 M5 and an e28 M5. Those straight sixes are darlings

e28 (featured here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQKOsDi5HsU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQKOsDi5HsU))

(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2017/2669/30041334018_large.jpg)

e34 (more of the guy's pictures: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2116553-90-s-styled-E34-M5 (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2116553-90-s-styled-E34-M5))

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2926/14633786836_d018dcb802_c.jpg)

the s38 engine

(http://i.imgur.com/0ieQsiwl.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Steve on July 21, 2014, 11:45:14 AM
I've always been into cars, but just a few years back I hurt my knee skating and needed to stay off it a while, so I got serious racing and started participating in sports car club of america, doing autocrosses and track days. I now instruct with them as well as race, I've got 2nd place in my class the last three years in a row. Anyways, the cars.

I've always been into rear wheel drive Japanese cars, I picked up a Corolla GT-S coupe in 2003-2004 and have had it since.
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/supertropicalderek/2ec3b737-fd12-4f1d-9504-064e156d549e_zps2c941fe1.jpg) (http://s20.photobucket.com/user/supertropicalderek/media/2ec3b737-fd12-4f1d-9504-064e156d549e_zps2c941fe1.jpg.html)

And now that I'm racing I have a 1990 Miata
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/supertropicalderek/DSC01177.jpg) (http://s20.photobucket.com/user/supertropicalderek/media/DSC01177.jpg.html)

I ride a motorcycle as well.
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/supertropicalderek/profile_zps80a84b30.jpg) (http://s20.photobucket.com/user/supertropicalderek/media/profile_zps80a84b30.jpg.html)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: pancake man on July 21, 2014, 01:27:54 PM
That's a nice motorcycle you got dere. Specs?
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 21, 2014, 02:08:38 PM
I've had way too many to post, so I'll just post my favorite ( not newest, fastest, coolest to most ) that I had, that I sold a few years back to pay off the majority of debt I had.  Current is an 11 gti with some stuff done though.  Side note it has been a struggle staying out of the car scene but my wallet is thanking me tremendously for it!

2000 mr2 spyder with a bunch of shit done to it

When I was rocking smaller white meisters
(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2250/imag0082l.jpg)

larger custom ordered burning black meisters
(http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/6263/imag0115u.jpg)

Work Meisters are the best wheel ever made. IMO anyway.  I'm loving my SSRs but would love buy some in a heartbeat if I had some spare cash.

The MR2 was your favourite?  Cause it's pretty much like sitting in a go cart?

Loving the other posts in here.

Steve - do you like the current 86?   I'm following this dude on IG who's 86 build is amazing. Too much money. Pretty sure he blew the engine treating it like its stolen (http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx93/getbuck_2010/imagejpg1_zps6a9e1b70.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Baron Samedi on July 21, 2014, 02:13:32 PM
I'm not a car guy but I think I kind of have a car guy car

(http://i62.tinypic.com/2w7lquh.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: coneklr on July 21, 2014, 02:55:30 PM
The MR2 was your favourite?  Cause it's pretty much like sitting in a go cart?

Yeah, I loved that car!  It wasn't the fastest in a straight line but it handled so well.  And the hardtop wasn't a US option ( the guy I bought it from had it imported from Europe), so the car was even more rare to see than usual.  So even though I've had "better cars" in every measurable way, this one will probably always be my favorite ... unless I can get my hands on a mint late 60's Datsun 510
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Post by: pancake man on July 21, 2014, 04:13:12 PM
Toyota and Honda definitely need to get back into the small FR layout. At least Nissan has a concept, which heralds back to the 510 days, the IDx

(http://i.imgur.com/2QfWnIEl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/skPYD3q.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 21, 2014, 04:17:58 PM
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The MR2 was your favourite??  Cause it's pretty much like sitting in a go cart?
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Yeah, I loved that car!?  It wasn't the fastest in a straight line but it handled so well.?  And the hardtop wasn't a US option ( the guy I bought it from had it imported from Europe), so the car was even more rare to see than usual.?  So even though I've had "better cars" in every measurable way, this one will probably always be my favorite ... unless I can get my hands on a mint late 60's Datsun 510

They have a cult following here. 1600's are so boss. throw in an SR20T or an FJ for oldschool feels.  the 2 door version you got in the states.. holy sweet baby jesus i would kill for one.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Gnarfunkell on July 21, 2014, 06:05:14 PM
It's more or less my 1 year anniversary with this car - 2013 Civic

I've loved it so far

(http://oi59.tinypic.com/f2qwiu.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: daddy on July 21, 2014, 06:14:13 PM
(http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpf1/outbound-distilleryimage6/t0.0-17/OBPTH/9ecc2cf8b74c11e2930122000aa80191_7.jpg)
Here's my whip. 1986 Tercel Wagon. She's been real good to me.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: EXTRA SPICY on July 21, 2014, 09:17:31 PM
(http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpf1/outbound-distilleryimage6/t0.0-17/OBPTH/9ecc2cf8b74c11e2930122000aa80191_7.jpg)
Here's my whip. 1986 Tercel Wagon. She's been real good to me.


that thing is sweeter than an ant in a sugar bag.
is it the four wheel drive model?
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Underdawg on July 22, 2014, 01:23:32 AM
Fuck yeah its sick that other pals are into cars aswell!
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: SodaJerk on July 22, 2014, 02:59:09 AM
(http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpf1/outbound-distilleryimage6/t0.0-17/OBPTH/9ecc2cf8b74c11e2930122000aa80191_7.jpg)
Here's my whip. 1986 Tercel Wagon. She's been real good to me.
I had one off these. It was bronze coloured and called "The Wombat". Good times
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Mouth on July 22, 2014, 03:25:12 AM
36 years old. Never had a licence.

Maybe one day.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: daddy on July 22, 2014, 10:36:41 AM
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(http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpf1/outbound-distilleryimage6/t0.0-17/OBPTH/9ecc2cf8b74c11e2930122000aa80191_7.jpg)
Here's my whip. 1986 Tercel Wagon. She's been real good to me.
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that thing is sweeter than an ant in a sugar bag.
is it the four wheel drive model?
Nah, 2wd but I see of few of the 4wd ones around town and we always give each other a Larry David style Prius wave. Also, mine is originally from Canada so it has like close to 400,000km on it, which looks cool.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Smell Good on July 22, 2014, 10:52:38 AM
I've always been into cars, but just a few years back I hurt my knee skating and needed to stay off it a while, so I got serious racing and started participating in sports car club of america, doing autocrosses and track days. I now instruct with them as well as race, I've got 2nd place in my class the last three years in a row. Anyways, the cars.

I've always been into rear wheel drive Japanese cars, I picked up a Corolla GT-S coupe in 2003-2004 and have had it since.
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/supertropicalderek/2ec3b737-fd12-4f1d-9504-064e156d549e_zps2c941fe1.jpg)[/URL (http://s20.photobucket.com/user/supertropicalderek/media/2ec3b737-fd12-4f1d-9504-064e156d549e_zps2c941fe1.jpg.html)
I definitely fux with this hachi roku

Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Reev on July 22, 2014, 01:56:31 PM
There's a bunch of nice cars in this thread, the E36 M3 being especially awesome.

Here's what I'm currently driving, a 2014 Fiesta ST. I absolutely love this thing, pretty much the perfect daily driver for me.

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3760/13879817023_3279775cf6_o.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 22, 2014, 02:28:23 PM
Siiiiiiick!!! I love them.  There is one in my area and it is always zipping in and out of traffic.

But I'm a Ford fan till the end tho.   When I was little my dad had 2 1989 TX3 4x4 turbo Lasers. One as a daily and one that he'd race.
Now keep in mind Australia's love of V8s and the epic Ford Vs Holden rivalry.. My old man used to cop a bit of shit for having a girls car with a hair drier but once he took them for a spin they would trip the fuck out. I still remember going for drives with him and being scared for how fast he was driving.

Then he dipped with his side chick and I didn't see him for 15 years hahahahahaha.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Steve on July 22, 2014, 04:48:44 PM
That's a nice motorcycle you got dere. Specs?

It's a 1973 Honda CB500, different exhaust, clip ons, removed the gauges except the speedometer, nothing too fancy.

Hufs Calves, it's alright, I don't care for Subaru motors, and with that power output they could have easily used the 2ZZ that came in the Celica GT-S and Lotus Elise. I had a friend let me take his for a few laps at the track and it's a fun car, very easy to drive, but just not completely my thing. It also has a weird buzz in the car because they did that thing where the run a tube from the motor to the compartment so you can hear the engine, but it sounded like a kazoo to me. Better than most new cars I guess.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: The Drew on July 22, 2014, 05:06:56 PM
Toyota and Honda definitely need to get back into the small FR layout. At least Nissan has a concept, which heralds back to the 510 days, the IDx

(http://i.imgur.com/2QfWnIEl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/skPYD3q.jpg)

I really like the Nismo IDX...

Honda is releasing the s660 soon... not really my cup of tea but at least they are doing something...

(http://clicccar.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/honda_S660_2013TMS001-618x405.jpg)

Toyota... I haven't heard anything about any new production cars for the JP market but I know TRD are working on (insert secret here... every one will probably know soon)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: dillanharp on July 22, 2014, 05:31:45 PM
I have a '13 4WD Pilot and a '03 Camry. Not a car guy.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: vancanman on July 22, 2014, 10:45:37 PM
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I have a 2009 golf on coilovers and what would be considered "stanced." Stretched tires on wide wheels sits about 2 inches off the ground. Slow as shit though.

 I didn't skate from 19-26
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Pics?And dude...
This is a pic from a year ago before I put spacers on. Wheels are brock's 16x9.5. Its a little lower now as seen in the second pic. Thats the front subframe to the ground. I have developed photos of most of my older cars. No scanner though.
http://web.stagram.com/p/465533700952403820_197483946 (http://web.stagram.com/p/465533700952403820_197483946)
http://web.stagram.com/p/727691319664553878_197483946 (http://web.stagram.com/p/727691319664553878_197483946)
My most recent bike.
http://web.stagram.com/p/461773712450760294_197483946 (http://web.stagram.com/p/461773712450760294_197483946)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: vancanman on July 22, 2014, 11:58:59 PM
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I've always been into cars, but just a few years back I hurt my knee skating and needed to stay off it a while, so I got serious racing and started participating in sports car club of america, doing autocrosses and track days. I now instruct with them as well as race, I've got 2nd place in my class the last three years in a row. Anyways, the cars.

I've always been into rear wheel drive Japanese cars, I picked up a Corolla GT-S coupe in 2003-2004 and have had it since.
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/supertropicalderek/2ec3b737-fd12-4f1d-9504-064e156d549e_zps2c941fe1.jpg)[/URL (http://s20.photobucket.com/user/supertropicalderek/media/2ec3b737-fd12-4f1d-9504-064e156d549e_zps2c941fe1.jpg.html)
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I definitely fux with this hachi roku

Nice Ae86. InitialD paint scheme always looks great. Still running a 4age? Miata's are a perfect track day car. The consumables are so cheep. I only did a couple track days because of the lack of a close track, (live in Canada) both times went to Seattle International Raceway. A well as Brake pads, tires etc. got used up so fast. You probably get as much seat time in a day as you in an entire autocross season though. Got to be C prepared champion in my old Camaro. The fact that there's only a few people in that class locally and they were mostly on street tires isn't important.


Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: spool of cord on July 23, 2014, 07:05:00 AM
that tin can Tercel for the win!

and Hufs Calves, regarding your response to mine, no, just lucked out on a craigslist listing.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: PAWL on July 23, 2014, 09:44:18 AM
This guy just died after the shitty winter cracked the engine:
(http://trialx.com/curetalk/wp-content/blogs.dir/7/files/2011/06/cars/1993_Subaru_Impreza-3.jpg) RIP, that thing ruled.

on to the next:
(http://imganuncios.mitula.net/2001_honda_civic_lx_winchester_va_99087670678151919.jpg)

03 Civic. I like, drives smooth, and the stock stereo system sounds pretty good. Its also way higher up from the ground than the Subaru so I don't feel like Im going to die at all times.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: DISTANT RUMOURS on July 23, 2014, 12:36:54 PM
(http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Jaguar/jaguar_xtype_manu-06_08.jpg)

The transmission is currently being repaired and it upsets me to no end.

my dad drives exactly the same.

Cool car.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: pancake man on July 23, 2014, 01:44:01 PM
Some of my favorite Automotive Channels

Petrolicious: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgyJPixJl95X1ut3E9K99KA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgyJPixJl95X1ut3E9K99KA)

/Drive (Chris Harris on Cars is my favorite segement): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5rBpVgv83gYPZ593XwQUsA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5rBpVgv83gYPZ593XwQUsA)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJQ4hQSusjE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJQ4hQSusjE)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb8tGX-HPQE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb8tGX-HPQE)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Nick.. on July 23, 2014, 05:50:44 PM
First car: 1997 Buick LeSabre.

(http://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/buick/lesabre/1997/oem/1997_buick_lesabre_sedan_limited_rq_oem_2_500.jpg)

Thing was a beast. Extremely comfortable and floated over every bump, room for 6 and a decent stereo too. Absolutely terrible on gas and it took premium because it ran awful on regular. Transmission blew when I was driving to the bus station, so I could watch Game 7 of the Leafs-Bruins series at Maple Leaf Square. Worst day ever.

Currently driving a 2008 Pontiac G6.

(http://images2.boostmotorgroup.com/2329/1812787/2008-Pontiac-G6-635097627245317778_3.jpg)

Much better stereo than the LeSabre, a lot better on gas, and easier to drive because it's smaller. Has the 3.5L V6 rather than the 2.4 4 cyl engine and I love it so far.

Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: FCN on July 24, 2014, 09:04:59 PM
i drive an 09 BMW 335i e92 coupe with a six speed and four wheel drive which just took a shit on me recently. I have to replace the transfer case, which will be fun and expensive. the bmw N54 straight six is from the gods.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: vancanman on July 25, 2014, 11:57:35 AM
i drive an 09 BMW 335i e92 coupe with a six speed and four wheel drive which just took a shit on me recently. I have to replace the transfer case, which will be fun and expensive. the bmw N54 straight six is from the gods.
Nice and that sucks.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: o JayCub o on July 25, 2014, 08:08:57 PM
I have two cars. The first one is a 1999 honda civic. Its my daily driver for work and stuff since its gets good gas mileage stock other then the wheels.
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/280x200q90/674/Wr7Prt.jpg)

My second car is kinda my baby/toy/project. Its a 2005 Pontiac GTO.  It has long tube headers, intake and full exhaust, Aftermarket wheels, lowered on coilovers, and its dyno tuned. Right now I am saving up to either supercharge it or build up the motor. I want to get it to around 500hp at the rear wheels.

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/280x200q90/537/JFZTlw.jpg)
Ill try to get some better pics. These are all I have on my laptop at the moment though.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: pancake man on July 26, 2014, 06:07:00 AM
The GTO was just a tad ahead of its time. Had it come out two or three years later, it would have been a serious contender. I saw one in Keene NH do a serious burn out onto Main St, back end way out and everything
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: EPetrov on July 26, 2014, 10:10:22 AM
mkiv gti stage II pretty fun minus the power steering leak and at times starting difficulties.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Gnarfunkell on July 26, 2014, 12:28:46 PM
New bimmers look nice but my dream car is this right here. E30 Touring, I'd get it in this exact color

(http://e30-talk.com/ppost/data/501/medium/PICT0386.JPG)



What a gorgeous BMW.

I've wanted an Audi Rs4 like this one since I was about 10:

(http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i535/53561_00mg.jpg)

A friend's dad had one that he took really good care of, and since it was the first nice car I was around I just fell in love with it.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: o JayCub o on July 26, 2014, 03:01:07 PM
The GTO was just a tad ahead of its time. Had it come out two or three years later, it would have been a serious contender. I saw one in Keene NH do a serious burn out onto Main St, back end way out and everything

speaking of burnouts, I did this a few years ago right before I got new tires....

http://youtu.be/VBVSTOqQEJU (http://youtu.be/VBVSTOqQEJU)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Omamori on July 26, 2014, 06:38:31 PM
Chevy spark, not my thing but it works for now. I would love to have 70's Mercedes Benz. They're fairly cheap but I'm afraid it would turn out to be a money pit.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 26, 2014, 08:01:59 PM
After years of "da bass" my doors are starting to rattle. I took the trim off and foam taped the shit outta everything. Fixed.

And at this point I should come outta the closet and admit I drive a Civic
(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx93/getbuck_2010/02FFFD16-5093-4AA7-ADA5-B44F0F4D0650_zpsqfdnhykb.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 26, 2014, 08:06:13 PM
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The GTO was just a tad ahead of its time. Had it come out two or three years later, it would have been a serious contender. I saw one in Keene NH do a serious burn out onto Main St, back end way out and everything
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speaking of burnouts, I did this a few years ago right before I got new tires....

http://youtu.be/VBVSTOqQEJU (http://youtu.be/VBVSTOqQEJU)

It's a Holden Commodore 
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: tobey on July 26, 2014, 08:20:24 PM
my first car was awesome, it was a 1980 something toyota corolla. It was first my aunts car, then my dads car, then my cousins first car, and then my sisters first car, and then when i turned 16 it was all mine. I loved it but i think it only lasted maybe a year
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Prince Nelson on July 26, 2014, 08:27:34 PM
I drive a 2000 Ford Escort. It's been a real pain in the ass this year. Had to replace the timing belt last week and it needs new tires.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: shit_for_brains on July 26, 2014, 09:20:27 PM
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(http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Jaguar/jaguar_xtype_manu-06_08.jpg)

The transmission is currently being repaired and it upsets me to no end.
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my dad drives exactly the same.

Cool car.

I just had to spend a shit ton on a new transfer case, but now it'll last me forever. I love it and it's undeniable proof that I'm better than commoners.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: pancake man on July 26, 2014, 11:52:56 PM
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The GTO was just a tad ahead of its time. Had it come out two or three years later, it would have been a serious contender. I saw one in Keene NH do a serious burn out onto Main St, back end way out and everything
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speaking of burnouts, I did this a few years ago right before I got new tires....

http://youtu.be/VBVSTOqQEJU (http://youtu.be/VBVSTOqQEJU)
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It's a Holden Commodore 

Touche so was the pontiac g8 gxp
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: o JayCub o on July 27, 2014, 10:15:27 AM
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The GTO was just a tad ahead of its time. Had it come out two or three years later, it would have been a serious contender. I saw one in Keene NH do a serious burn out onto Main St, back end way out and everything
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speaking of burnouts, I did this a few years ago right before I got new tires....

http://youtu.be/VBVSTOqQEJU (http://youtu.be/VBVSTOqQEJU)
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It's a Holden Commodore 

Actually the Pontiac GTO is a Holden Monaro, the G8 is the commodore.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Gnarfunkell on July 27, 2014, 10:34:46 AM
Damn hufs calve muscles, that's a dope Civic.

I have a brother-in-law that manages a Honda dealership and I've been thinking of asking him if he has Accord rims sitting around that I can put on my Civic:

(http://oi57.tinypic.com/2lc1hyp.jpg)

It's still stock, but I've been wanting to do a few subtle things to make it stand out a bit and just overall look cleaner.

I got the idea of using Accord rims after seeing another 2013 Civic with them:

(http://oi57.tinypic.com/whcwmf.jpg)

Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Rockin Robbin on July 27, 2014, 12:54:17 PM

I've wanted an Audi Rs4 like this one since I was about 10:

(http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i535/53561_00mg.jpg)

A friend's dad had one that he took really good care of, and since it was the first nice car I was around I just fell in love with it.

My pops just picked up an RS5 as a daily driver. We took it to an autocross and we were posting times 3 seconds faster than the Ferraris. AWD FTW.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: cody duuude on July 27, 2014, 05:57:06 PM
In the process of trying to get this. Really hope it works out.
(http://images.craigslist.org/00707_hyRMI4m8G2H_600x450.jpg)
(http://images.craigslist.org/00O0O_1ven3OExsy0_600x450.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: vancanman on July 28, 2014, 12:08:27 AM
I have two cars. The first one is a 1999 honda civic. Its my daily driver for work and stuff since its gets good gas mileage stock other then the wheels.


My second car is kinda my baby/toy/project. Its a 2005 Pontiac GTO.  It has long tube headers, intake and full exhaust, Aftermarket wheels, lowered on coilovers, and its dyno tuned. Right now I am saving up to either supercharge it or build up the motor. I want to get it to around 500hp at the rear wheels.


Ill try to get some better pics. These are all I have on my laptop at the moment though.
Nice gto and modifications. A cam, gears, and a higher stall converter if it's an auto will make a big difference in an is2 auto combo. More reliable than a blower on a stock motor. Although it's a complete kit and It'll make 500 easy for 6k ish. Building a motor is so much more expensive than I ever plan. I speaking experience. Buy the time you buy all the supporting stuff. Injectors, throttle body, fuel pump, mass air meter etc. A new rotating assembly, ported/new heads/cam plus all the supporting mods and a dyno tune costs 10k min. And you'll still need a converter for your car if you get a cam that makes 500 whp. My 2c

It'll be worth it either way. Love those cars.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: FCN on July 28, 2014, 02:26:02 PM
Chevy spark, not my thing but it works for now. I would love to have 70's Mercedes Benz. They're fairly cheap but I'm afraid it would turn out to be a money pit.

I've been wanting to buy a 560 sel or old s class or sl for awhile now.  the key is to find a clean car because if theres rust or poor maintenance records they are a massive money pit.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: EPetrov on July 28, 2014, 03:36:26 PM
Ferrari autocrossing  ::) thats like the boss throwing himself down a 3 stair
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: BuddyPal on July 28, 2014, 07:21:10 PM
i liked the first one but the second lacked that witty pixar magic that we all fell in love with
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Rockin Robbin on July 28, 2014, 08:49:36 PM
Ferrari autocrossing  ::) thats like the boss throwing himself down a 3 stair

More like rich fucks who aren't good enough at driving to risk anything other than hitting a cone  ;)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 28, 2014, 10:21:58 PM
if your old mans daily is an RS5 then what is his toy???!?!?
and what colour is the RS?? 

i REALLY like the TTRS. in fact i love them
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Manolo on July 29, 2014, 02:04:21 PM
After the mr2 burned i got this sweet 97' A8
turbo diesel v6 engine, this car is so damn comfy
(http://s29.postimg.org/qgme6044n/DSCN2780.jpg)

(http://s27.postimg.org/5z43rxws3/a8s.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: pancake man on July 29, 2014, 02:23:02 PM
I was surprised to see that the A8 came in manual/ diesel v6 then realized you were in Europe
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Manolo on July 29, 2014, 02:25:26 PM
Yes 6 speed manual  if i was in the us i'll get an s8.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: shit_for_brains on July 29, 2014, 03:07:14 PM
After the mr2 burned i got this sweet 97' A8
turbo diesel v6 engine, this car is so damn comfy
(http://s29.postimg.org/qgme6044n/DSCN2780.jpg)

(http://s27.postimg.org/5z43rxws3/a8s.jpg)

And you can make a phone call from right there in the car.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Manolo on July 29, 2014, 04:52:27 PM
Yeah you just need to put a sim in there
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: pancake man on July 29, 2014, 05:16:07 PM
Left and up for reverse or down and right? My buddy's roommate had the dopest Audi S5, that exhaust note was killer. He sold the Audi for a Chevy Yukon...
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Fuckshit. on November 27, 2015, 05:51:18 PM
Trying to revive this thread a bit because I know I'm not the only one thats into cars, I'm actually looking at buying my 7th car in about 3 years haha. Always swapping/selling and can't find the right one! ATM i'm looking at buying an Evo 7/8 anyone have much experience with them? Will be my daily car.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Frosty178 on November 30, 2015, 03:24:49 PM
Trying to revive this thread a bit because I know I'm not the only one thats into cars, I'm actually looking at buying my 7th car in about 3 years haha. Always swapping/selling and can't find the right one! ATM i'm looking at buying an Evo 7/8 anyone have much experience with them? Will be my daily car.

Got deep pockets? I'd love an evo, but I don't have 10k+ spare. Also, my area is full of fucking speedbumps, they would wreck it.

I've got a mk1 and a mk2 ford fiesta. Mk1 is in pieces coz it's rusty. The mk2 has a 2.0 zetec in it. Needs a few things replacing now though.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: coneklr on November 30, 2015, 06:57:28 PM
Trying to revive this thread a bit because I know I'm not the only one thats into cars, I'm actually looking at buying my 7th car in about 3 years haha. Always swapping/selling and can't find the right one! ATM i'm looking at buying an Evo 7/8 anyone have much experience with them? Will be my daily car.

Haha, you sound like a younger me.  I never owned an evo ( I was more of a subaru fan, 08 sti straight out of the showroom then got rid of it in a year haha ) but my friends who did were always dumping money into them ( same for any car in that market though ) and if you are getting a 7/8 I'd imagine it has been beat on pretty good by now.  Before you buy, have a separate shop look it over good would be my .02
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Commercial D on December 01, 2015, 10:29:29 PM
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/commercial_d/Mobile%20Uploads/DesertSaab-2.1_zpsx0bgmspl.jpg)

2009 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD SportCombi.

2.8L turbo V6 280hp all-wheel drive with electronic limited slip differential

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/commercial_d/Mobile%20Uploads/DesertSaab-7_zpspgdjgnox.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Fuckshit. on December 02, 2015, 01:13:13 AM
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Trying to revive this thread a bit because I know I'm not the only one thats into cars, I'm actually looking at buying my 7th car in about 3 years haha. Always swapping/selling and can't find the right one! ATM i'm looking at buying an Evo 7/8 anyone have much experience with them? Will be my daily car.
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Got deep pockets? I'd love an evo, but I don't have 10k+ spare. Also, my area is full of fucking speedbumps, they would wreck it.

I've got a mk1 and a mk2 ford fiesta. Mk1 is in pieces coz it's rusty. The mk2 has a 2.0 zetec in it. Needs a few things replacing now though.

Wouldn't say deep pockets haha its hard to be when your into cars plus skating!
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Fuckshit. on December 02, 2015, 01:15:16 AM


Haha, you sound like a younger me.  I never owned an evo ( I was more of a subaru fan, 08 sti straight out of the showroom then got rid of it in a year haha ) but my friends who did were always dumping money into them ( same for any car in that market though ) and if you are getting a 7/8 I'd imagine it has been beat on pretty good by now.  Before you buy, have a separate shop look it over good would be my .02
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Im a mechanic by trade just finished my apprenticeship with Volkswagen! I also work with Subaru as the same company, STI's are sick we don't see to many modded ones come through the dealer though.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: coneklr on December 02, 2015, 09:29:37 AM
Im a mechanic by trade just finished my apprenticeship with Volkswagen! I also work with Subaru as the same company, STI's are sick we don't see to many modded ones come through the dealer though.

That's perfect!  A lot of the time I was doing things to cars I was working in a garage and although the shit is still expensive it makes life so much easier.  Now I make websites and am on the verge of a family so I just have a couple cars that I've done very little to, but in the future I'll need a bigger car for the girls so I may take the GLK and slam it haha.  Anyway, if you are a mechanic you should have a ton of fun with an evo.  But if you're also working with Subaru, I'd consider looking at STI's too.  The interior of the Suby is what won me over when I was deciding between the two.  I just wasn't feeling the evo's at all.  But that's all personal pref.  Have fun man!
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: pinche gringo on December 02, 2015, 10:35:11 AM
I inherited this from my pop when he passed last year. He had good taste.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj576/soandsoangelo/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsohngdyvh.jpeg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/soandsoangelo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsohngdyvh.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: coneklr on December 02, 2015, 11:05:40 AM
Damn!  Sorry for your loss pg  :(  Your pops definitely kept that thing in great shape!
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: pinche gringo on December 02, 2015, 12:44:32 PM
Thanks coneklr.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Fuckshit. on December 03, 2015, 12:35:53 AM
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Im a mechanic by trade just finished my apprenticeship with Volkswagen! I also work with Subaru as the same company, STI's are sick we don't see to many modded ones come through the dealer though.
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That's perfect!  A lot of the time I was doing things to cars I was working in a garage and although the shit is still expensive it makes life so much easier.  Now I make websites and am on the verge of a family so I just have a couple cars that I've done very little to, but in the future I'll need a bigger car for the girls so I may take the GLK and slam it haha.  Anyway, if you are a mechanic you should have a ton of fun with an evo.  But if you're also working with Subaru, I'd consider looking at STI's too.  The interior of the Suby is what won me over when I was deciding between the two.  I just wasn't feeling the evo's at all.  But that's all personal pref.  Have fun man!


Im also looking at s15s now haha. Can never make my mind up. The interior is definately better in the Subaru and apparently a lot more easy to live with on a daily basis.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Fuckshit. on December 03, 2015, 12:36:50 AM
I inherited this from my pop when he passed last year. He had good taste.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj576/soandsoangelo/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsohngdyvh.jpeg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/soandsoangelo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsohngdyvh.jpeg.html)

Damn man thats sick. Cant beat american muscle hey, never seen one of those in Aus before!
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: alishahessle on June 21, 2018, 04:13:59 AM
my favorite, that i mostly drive around the city, here it ,
 (http://www.italnoleggio.it/images/auto/jeep-compass.jpg)
Jeep Compass (https://autoportal.com/newcars/jeep/compass/)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: ungzilla on June 21, 2018, 07:10:34 AM
please tell me more about jeep products, definite real person
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: bawtawdinfinity on June 21, 2018, 12:29:20 PM
Honda shitboxes. Crx, prelude, wagon, my first loves.

Then I liked luxury Nissans, q45, m30, 91-94 Sentra ser would be cool too.

Now I'm into any weird shit from 80s and 90s, always looking for a Suzuki samurai.

Basically immigrant shit. Hard to find but attainable. Not really fucking with old Toyotas unless its a odd model.

And theres always a itch to try some mullet muscle.

Not feeling new cars no matter how good they are, I respect em though, I need analog feel.

Minivans too, I'm into minivans.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Baron Samedi on June 21, 2018, 12:45:34 PM
Honda shitboxes. Crx, prelude, wagon, my first loves.

Then I liked luxury Nissans, q45, m30, 91-94 Sentra ser would be cool too.

Now I'm into any weird shit from 80s and 90s, always looking for a Suzuki samurai.

Basically immigrant shit. Hard to find but attainable. Not really fucking with old Toyotas unless its a odd model.

And theres always a itch to try some mullet muscle.

Not feeling new cars no matter how good they are, I respect em though, I need analog feel.

Minivans too, I'm into minivans.
#NOTTHEREALBAWTAWDCONFIRMEDBECAUSETHEREALBAWTAWDLOVESDRUGSMORETHANCARS
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: CHOW on June 21, 2018, 12:49:03 PM
Minivans too, I'm into minivans.
I'm all about early 90s JDM minivans. Toyota MasterAces, Mitsu Delicas, shit like that. I'd consider one if I didn't need something a little more robust for my 60 mile round trip commute.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: backinaction on June 21, 2018, 09:34:58 PM
'77 Austin Mini, that doesn't get driven enough now that I have kids.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/1/707648_d4d9cb9be5_z.jpg?zz=1)

Forgive the license plate.  It was on there when I bought it and I have replaced it.

Before this I had quite a few BMW 2002s.  My nicest was a '71 with a sunroof, engine out of a rally car with a 300 degree cam and dual side-draft Webers.  I put a 5 speed in.

Before that, I had a '65 Chevy BelAir wagon with a 6 cylinder engine and a 2 speed automatic transmission.  Car wouldn't do over 65 without overheating.  I drove it from Maine to Oregon and overheated every 20 minutes going over Vail Pass at 35 mph.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: bawtawdinfinity on June 21, 2018, 11:10:10 PM
Minis are sick, I never drove on though.

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Minivans too, I'm into minivans.
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I'm all about early 90s JDM minivans. Toyota MasterAces, Mitsu Delicas, shit like that. I'd consider one if I didn't need something a little more robust for my 60 mile round trip commute.
That's a pretty good robust to cool ratio, Id do it. I'd import a kei van first though, that's what I'm about.
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Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: jomeara1 on June 22, 2018, 05:27:29 AM
1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

2009 Honda CRV
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: bawtawdinfinity on July 03, 2018, 02:08:53 PM
I would like to start out by saying lowered wrx's really grind my gears, I believe they should be lifted if anything. Also my neighbor sold this
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And bought this
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Good decision, the brown color is next level.

In closing, first gen miata is still the funniest car I've driven  ::)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: pancake man on July 03, 2018, 04:56:46 PM
I've said it before and I'll say it again... I will own a BMW e28 M5 at some point in my life. I just need the bubble to burst and the prices to drop
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: bawtawdinfinity on July 03, 2018, 05:33:35 PM
Bubble will pop but they'll still be too expensive for what they are. 635csi is a lot cheaper and cooler imo.
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Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: CRAILFISH TO REVERT on July 04, 2018, 12:07:54 PM
I've said it before and I'll say it again... I will own a BMW e28 M5 at some point in my life. I just need the bubble to burst and the prices to drop

I had an e39 540i msport for a while. It was one of the best cars I have ever owned, but i sold it because the gas consumption was pretty fucked. I still have regret from letting that one go. It was a fucking beast.

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Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Rockin Robbin on July 04, 2018, 12:40:36 PM
I really want a used Cayman S but an older, out-of-warranty German sports car makes me nervous.

Maybe I'll just lease an M240i like every other dbag in my area.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: bawtawdinfinity on July 08, 2018, 05:20:37 PM
Seen a x90 today, seen it last year too, some fat girl drives it. I want one.
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Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Mouth on July 10, 2018, 06:45:24 AM
I'm 40. One day I hope to get a license and a car.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: woodsman on October 05, 2018, 09:21:37 PM
I just got a 2009 saab 9-3 turbo. After driving a Camry for 5 years I’m loving this thing. I got it up to 130 mph and it wants to go faster. Sometimes you gotta feed a little speed to your ride you know what I’m saying.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: augustmoon on October 05, 2018, 09:41:15 PM
'77 Austin Mini, that doesn't get driven enough now that I have kids.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/1/707648_d4d9cb9be5_z.jpg?zz=1)

Forgive the license plate.  It was on there when I bought it and I have replaced it.

Before this I had quite a few BMW 2002s.  My nicest was a '71 with a sunroof, engine out of a rally car with a 300 degree cam and dual side-draft Webers.  I put a 5 speed in.

Before that, I had a '65 Chevy BelAir wagon with a 6 cylinder engine and a 2 speed automatic transmission.  Car wouldn't do over 65 without overheating.  I drove it from Maine to Oregon and overheated every 20 minutes going over Vail Pass at 35 mph.

this is so sweet.  must be a blast to drive. 
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: augustmoon on October 05, 2018, 09:53:20 PM
(http://i63.tinypic.com/1zbytjn.jpg)

current state of my ride:

2016 Jeep Wranger Rubicon 2 door, manual transmission
2.5 inch lift, 35 inch mud terrain tires, 16 inch Method wheels
steel bumpers, rock rails, fenders, and tire carrier
winch, light bar, cube lights, security enclosure

got a few more things planned before i'm finished
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Omars_Dad on October 12, 2018, 12:35:47 PM
The SO and I have been car camping for years; we would load up her Camry and just hit little pull up spots in state parks and turn off for a while. After a while we wanted to be able to venture out further and get a little more off the grid than your average car camping spot. I started out looking at Tacomas and 4Runners, but they are just too fucking expensive. After shopping around for a while I found a really good deal on a Nissan Xterra so I pulled the trigger on it. I put some entry level a/t tires on it and we've been hittin up some jeep trails and camping in the appalachian mountains. Have plans to camp in West Va next weekend and hit another 4x4 trail in george washington national forest next weekend. can't wait

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm9dpl2HeMV/?taken-by=m00se_bumps
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: sometimeperhaps on October 12, 2018, 02:47:09 PM
The Xterra looks like it would work pretty well. Been wanting to get into car camping more/own a vehicle, but I live in the city so it really doesn't make sense at this point.

I'd like to get a pickup (ranger, older toyota or nissan) and just throw a cab on the back and build out a raised bed and storage system. I'm just worried about fitting in there being over 6 feet tall.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Omars_Dad on October 15, 2018, 06:21:36 AM
The Xterra is great for getting out there an exploring a bit. I was shopping for a truck originally but tbh, tacomas, frontiers, rangers etc...were all so crazy expensive. best bang for the buck i could find was the xterra.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: EXTRA SPICY on October 22, 2018, 07:45:35 AM
The Xterra looks like it would work pretty well. Been wanting to get into car camping more/own a vehicle, but I live in the city so it really doesn't make sense at this point.

I'd like to get a pickup (ranger, older toyota or nissan) and just throw a cab on the back and build out a raised bed and storage system. I'm just worried about fitting in there being over 6 feet tall.


80s Toyota picks up have a long bed option. I’m 6’ and fit pretty snug in the back of ‘91 Toyota pickup with a regular bed.
With that said, it’s the best. Road trips never hold worry of where to throw a tent, and the amount of money i’ve saved with my girlfriend not getting hotels paid for the shell and modifications real quick.

If you plan on going the Toyota route, look for a solid axel series on a 22r series engine. They’re reliable, cheap and or easy to work on, and forgiving on availability of parts.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Willie on October 23, 2018, 07:28:55 AM
My wife is riding me hard to get rid of my 2001 R50 Pathfinder which just hit 200k miles.

It's leaking oil something furious and there is some evidence that coolant was getting in the engine (although that has stopped) but it's been running well, critical repairs have been made, and I'd rather drive it until something goes bad than get a new payment to worry about.

I'm bummed that I'll probably never own another overbuilt, all analog car again.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: nopes on October 23, 2018, 07:58:20 AM
unless you dont have room for it you shouldnt get rid of it.

i have a 2008 forester that has 210k miles on and i just had a shitload of work done on it and have no plans of getting rid of it even though i also have 2018 outback.

i constantly regret giving away my 1988 jetta. it was so simple and fun.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: CHONGO on October 23, 2018, 11:56:26 PM
I had a 1990 240sx for about 6 months. It got totaled the other day...
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Coastal Fever on November 26, 2018, 12:26:44 PM
Looking into buying something, despite not really being able to afford it comfortably.  Very torn between buying something really cheap and hoping it doesn’t need repairs anytime soon.. or biting the bullet and getting something new with a low payment and warranty. 

Wanted a Honda but even used ones are pricy.  Had an old Toyota a few years ago, which are said to last forever, but mine was riddled with problems as soon as I got it.  Mainly looking for fuel efficiency and reliability.  Maybe a newer Kia or Hyundai?
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: EPetrov on November 26, 2018, 11:07:26 PM
I had a 1990 240sx for about 6 months. It got totaled the other day...

bummer... i've always wanted one of those.. s13 hatch or s14 kouki
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Bumpovertrash on November 28, 2018, 04:43:23 PM
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bummer... i've always wanted one of those.. s13 hatch or s14 kouki
that  sucks dude Ive been looking for one but there all rusted and drifted to hell and still not that cheap.  My civic hatch got totaled 2 years ago. t boned at a light. Fuckin blows i know
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Bumpovertrash on November 28, 2018, 04:53:04 PM
Looking into buying something, despite not really being able to afford it comfortably.  Very torn between buying something really cheap and hoping it doesn’t need repairs anytime soon.. or biting the bullet and getting something new with a low payment and warranty. 

Wanted a Honda but even used ones are pricy.  Had an old Toyota a few years ago, which are said to last forever, but mine was riddled with problems as soon as I got it.  Mainly looking for fuel efficiency and reliability.  Maybe a newer Kia or Hyundai?
I would never reccomend buying a new car, there not built to last like a 90s toyota or honda with a stick shift. That sucks you had issues with your car. That being said new cars are not all bad.  My brother has a 2012 civic si manual that he drives the piss out of.  125k original clutch no maintenance other then brakes and fluids.
I only own old cars but i also know how to fix them. If your not good with a wrench maybe go for something newer
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: guest1 on November 29, 2018, 06:59:28 PM
(http://i63.tinypic.com/1zbytjn.jpg)

current state of my ride:

2016 Jeep Wranger Rubicon 2 door, manual transmission
2.5 inch lift, 35 inch mud terrain tires, 16 inch Method wheels
steel bumpers, rock rails, fenders, and tire carrier
winch, light bar, cube lights, security enclosure

got a few more things planned before i'm finished

Nice man. I have a 99 sahara and want to upgrade and put some cool shit on it. So damn expensive though.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Rockin Robbin on December 01, 2018, 06:37:20 PM
I just bought a Cayman like a dickhead. It's fun as shit, though.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: IanBZHD on December 02, 2018, 09:53:22 PM
I just bought a Cayman like a dickhead. It's fun as shit, though.
Porsche? jeeze what kind of job do you have? hell yeah for skateboaders!
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: EXTRA SPICY on January 23, 2019, 09:11:12 PM
I sold my 92 2WD toyota pickup that had a little under 300k on it and used that cash to pickup up this little rust monster.

82 4WD JDM SR5, its awesome, all the parts are stamped and labeled in Japanese. I banged on it for 4 days straight and then took it on a 900 mile road trip back to Northern California. I've wanted one of these since high school, thus its been some rewarding moments. Their rare as all shit too so I'm grateful.

The kicker, only 60k on the odometer!
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Beeda Weeda on January 24, 2019, 05:09:58 AM
BACK, TO THE FUTURE

That is such a sick truck. They hold their value so well, what did you pay for it?
I have an 09 sr5 Tacoma, with 131,000 km, I will probably keep it until 2025 or longer.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Bagelskate on January 24, 2019, 05:18:58 AM
Right now I have an 08 Dodge Charger as my daily. It’s the v6 and kinda beat but I’ve had it for years and is a tank.

My fun ride is a 1961 Chevy Corvair Greenbrier 8-door deluxe. Ive had it since 14, tinkering with my dad on it. So far everything mechanical has been taken apart, cleaned, fixed and put back. Next is all cosmetic stuff.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: EXTRA SPICY on January 24, 2019, 08:42:52 AM
BACK, TO THE FUTURE

That is such a sick truck. They hold their value so well, what did you pay for it?
I have an 09 sr5 Tacoma, with 131,000 km, I will probably keep it until 2025 or longer.

It’s funny because I really want an ‘09 in the future. I think that’s one of the last years they did a 4 cylinder with 4WD. It’s a good year for Tacos.

The ‘82 I picked up wasn’t running so I got it for $4,500 and had to put another $300 into it. It more than likely needs about $1000 more to get it happy.

The Marty McFly was a second generation 4x4 tho, I think an 85? Which have that glorious 22RE under the hood. Mine still has “Toyota” on the tailgate raised in 3D from the sheer metal to give you an idea of the era.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Beeda Weeda on January 24, 2019, 09:45:57 AM
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BACK, TO THE FUTURE

That is such a sick truck. They hold their value so well, what did you pay for it?
I have an 09 sr5 Tacoma, with 131,000 km, I will probably keep it until 2025 or longer.
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It’s funny because I really want an ‘09 in the future. I think that’s one of the last years they did a 4 cylinder with 4WD. It’s a good year for Tacos.

The ‘82 I picked up wasn’t running so I got it for $4,500 and had to put another $300 into it. It more than likely needs about $1000 more to get it happy.

The Marty McFly was a second generation 4x4 tho, I think an 85? Which have that glorious 22RE under the hood. Mine still has “Toyota” on the tailgate raised in 3D from the sheer metal to give you an idea of the era.
dude, that is such a nice truck, you know it's a sick truck when you are able to sell a 36 year old compact for 4500 not running. I might keep mine forever.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: EXTRA SPICY on January 24, 2019, 06:57:48 PM
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BACK, TO THE FUTURE

That is such a sick truck. They hold their value so well, what did you pay for it?
I have an 09 sr5 Tacoma, with 131,000 km, I will probably keep it until 2025 or longer.
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It’s funny because I really want an ‘09 in the future. I think that’s one of the last years they did a 4 cylinder with 4WD. It’s a good year for Tacos.

The ‘82 I picked up wasn’t running so I got it for $4,500 and had to put another $300 into it. It more than likely needs about $1000 more to get it happy.

The Marty McFly was a second generation 4x4 tho, I think an 85? Which have that glorious 22RE under the hood. Mine still has “Toyota” on the tailgate raised in 3D from the sheer metal to give you an idea of the era.
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dude, that is such a nice truck, you know it's a sick truck when you are able to sell a 36 year old compact for 4500 not running. I might keep mine forever.

Every generation of the toyota's pickup/tacoma are sick dude. Even the weird ones with the step side beds or odd long king cab windows.

 Take pride in that '09! The best job I ever worked in my life was as a back country botanist for feds in lower California. All of our work trucks were '09 tacos with over 500k. They went everywhere, up everything, without an issue ever. Purring like middle aged wino milfs staring out the window at the pool boy. 
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: CHONGO on January 30, 2019, 06:49:44 PM
just picked up this 89 s13 coupe



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Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Beeda Weeda on January 31, 2019, 07:24:40 AM
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BACK, TO THE FUTURE

That is such a sick truck. They hold their value so well, what did you pay for it?
I have an 09 sr5 Tacoma, with 131,000 km, I will probably keep it until 2025 or longer.
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It’s funny because I really want an ‘09 in the future. I think that’s one of the last years they did a 4 cylinder with 4WD. It’s a good year for Tacos.

The ‘82 I picked up wasn’t running so I got it for $4,500 and had to put another $300 into it. It more than likely needs about $1000 more to get it happy.

The Marty McFly was a second generation 4x4 tho, I think an 85? Which have that glorious 22RE under the hood. Mine still has “Toyota” on the tailgate raised in 3D from the sheer metal to give you an idea of the era.
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dude, that is such a nice truck, you know it's a sick truck when you are able to sell a 36 year old compact for 4500 not running. I might keep mine forever.
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Every generation of the toyota's pickup/tacoma are sick dude. Even the weird ones with the step side beds or odd long king cab windows.

 Take pride in that '09! The best job I ever worked in my life was as a back country botanist for feds in lower California. All of our work trucks were '09 tacos with over 500k. They went everywhere, up everything, without an issue ever. Purring like middle aged wino milfs staring out the window at the pool boy.
I love the truck, to death. Its -32 Celsius in Canada this morning, truck starts first try, runs perfect.
I will probably keep it until 2025. 
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: GollyIamGully on February 02, 2019, 02:05:21 PM
This is my daily. 93 940 turbo. I will get pics of my supra when I go outside.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: CHONGO on February 02, 2019, 03:02:30 PM
This is my daily. 93 940 turbo. I will get pics of my supra when I go outside.

love old volvo wagons.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: GollyIamGully on February 02, 2019, 05:10:28 PM
Its good fun, and lots of people are surprised at how quick it is. My girl has an 83 240 sedan also, but its less fun.

The supra is in sorry ass shape at the moment....but i got the cage in it this fall and started the body work. Deciding on an engine currently. As soon as i figure out how to resize pics, I will get one up. I cant crop any of those down enough to fit here.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: CHONGO on February 04, 2019, 03:50:46 AM
Its good fun, and lots of people are surprised at how quick it is. My girl has an 83 240 sedan also, but its less fun.

The supra is in sorry ass shape at the moment....but i got the cage in it this fall and started the body work. Deciding on an engine currently. As soon as i figure out how to resize pics, I will get one up. I cant crop any of those down enough to fit here.

yea supra's are awesome also. Always wanted a supra. But found myself diving head first into the 240sx scene haha
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Willie on February 05, 2019, 12:41:58 PM
Still holding on to my Pathfinder but I'm worried it has a head gasket issue - this mayonnaise looking shit keeps boiling to the top of my oil tank. Probably coolant.

Fortunately it leaks so much oil I'm able to add a half quart of fresh oil a week.


It's a shame that class of SUV has gotten stupid large - I couldn't fit one in a good percentage of street parking spots where I live. Looking at compact SUVs and they all kinda suck.

CR-V has engine problems Honda won't admit to (they've had recalls in China and Canada).
CX-5 looks nice but doesn't really drive as wonderful as its press would indicate (it's ok). Rather small cargo and back seats.
Subarus have wimpy engines and recently poor reliability.
The new RAV4 transmission is terrible and the engine sounds like a swarm of angry bees. I should have bought the 2018 when they were blowing them out. It was super dull and kind of underpowered but it probably would have lasted forever.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: EXTRA SPICY on February 05, 2019, 12:47:41 PM
Still holding on to my Pathfinder but I'm worried it has a head gasket issue - this mayonnaise looking shit keeps boiling to the top of my oil tank. Probably coolant.

Fortunately it leaks so much oil I'm able to add a half quart of fresh oil a week.


It's a shame that class of SUV has gotten stupid large - I couldn't fit one in a good percentage of street parking spots where I live. Looking at compact SUVs and they all kinda suck.

CR-V has engine problems Honda won't admit to (they've had recalls in China and Canada).
CX-5 looks nice but doesn't really drive as wonderful as its press would indicate (it's ok). Rather small cargo and back seats.
Subarus have wimpy engines and recently poor reliability.
The new RAV4 transmission is terrible and the engine sounds like a swarm of angry bees. I should have bought the 2018 when they were blowing them out. It was super dull and kind of underpowered but it probably would have lasted forever.


Dude, take your car in if you are able to. That’s irresponsible to your local environmental to be dumping that much oil everywhere.

If you’re mixing coolant and oil then you have a head gasket issue. If you let it go longer you’ll have major engine failure.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: nopes on February 06, 2019, 12:32:47 PM
im a yup with two subarus. i have an 08 forester with 215k miles on it and i bought a 2018 outback new in april and already have 24k on it.

pabst i love your old trucks.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: ScudMantels on February 15, 2019, 12:02:55 AM
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(http://i63.tinypic.com/1zbytjn.jpg)

current state of my ride:

2016 Jeep Wranger Rubicon 2 door, manual transmission
2.5 inch lift, 35 inch mud terrain tires, 16 inch Method wheels
steel bumpers, rock rails, fenders, and tire carrier
winch, light bar, cube lights, security enclosure

got a few more things planned before i'm finished
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Nice man. I have a 99 sahara and want to upgrade and put some cool shit on it. So damn expensive though.

Nice, I like your guys style, a 2 door Rubicon on 35s is such a capable rig. I own both a jk and Tj. I make my own bumpers, sliders, fender flairs ect.
I'd post them up but I gotta hide my identity on here because I talk way to much crap.
A budjet lift and bigger tires for your Sahara aint gonna cost you much if you do it yourself, throw a lightbar on there and call it a day.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Granka on February 24, 2019, 06:01:17 AM
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My summercar: Ford Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor 2000. It was rolling in Miami before it was imported to Sweden, where I live. It's a really rare car here in Sweden, so therefore I only use it during the summers to avoid rust and such. And yes, I know that it is the most usual car in the US. I know :D

(https://www1.garaget.org/archive/215/214387/407343/407343-3916295.jpg)
And then my wintercar: Volvo 940 1992. Just the standard model with 130 hp. I got it mostly because it's reliable and cheap to own here in Sweden. I go snowdrifting in it so if something breaks I can find parts for it hella easy.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: pancake man on February 25, 2019, 12:56:06 PM
Stateside it would be the other way around in terms of parts availability. Is the Volvo turbo'd?

Edit: Just saw the 130 hp, so my guess is no it is not turbo'd
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: JamesNtheGntPch on February 25, 2019, 09:18:45 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYr8Mm_B9X_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

my protege5 with a bunch of plywood on it
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Granka on February 27, 2019, 06:03:00 AM
Stateside it would be the other way around in terms of parts availability. Is the Volvo turbo'd?

Edit: Just saw the 130 hp, so my guess is no it is not turbo'd
Exactly, in the US my Crown Vic has hella parts and here in Sweden my 940 has hella parts :D

And yes, there's no turbo in it. I wish it had a turbo though, been considering to sell my 940 to buy one with turbo.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: EXTRA SPICY on February 27, 2019, 12:42:02 PM
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Stateside it would be the other way around in terms of parts availability. Is the Volvo turbo'd?

Edit: Just saw the 130 hp, so my guess is no it is not turbo'd
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Exactly, in the US my Crown Vic has hella parts and here in Sweden my 940 has hella parts :D

And yes, there's no turbo in it. I wish it had a turbo though, been considering to sell my 940 to buy one with turbo.


Is there restrictions on eBay and the Amazon tribe in Sweden? The internet ordering era kinda erased the problems of finding parts locally I thought?
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Granka on February 28, 2019, 03:56:56 AM
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Stateside it would be the other way around in terms of parts availability. Is the Volvo turbo'd?

Edit: Just saw the 130 hp, so my guess is no it is not turbo'd
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Exactly, in the US my Crown Vic has hella parts and here in Sweden my 940 has hella parts :D

And yes, there's no turbo in it. I wish it had a turbo though, been considering to sell my 940 to buy one with turbo.
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Is there restrictions on eBay and the Amazon tribe in Sweden? The internet ordering era kinda erased the problems of finding parts locally I thought?
No, nothing like that. But it just helps when something breaks in the Volvo that I can find the parts somewhat close and get them to my house the next day.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Spaghetti Croc69 on February 28, 2019, 04:50:44 PM
Stateside it would be the other way around in terms of parts availability. Is the Volvo turbo'd?

Edit: Just saw the 130 hp, so my guess is no it is not turbo'd



Ive been in euros for my entire life and have always laughed when people say parts are expensive. Never been in a new car tho so maybe that it idk. New shit sucks. Had a few e30s, an e28, and an e39(JUNK). Recently gave my little brother one of my e30s. Boosted m42 car thats been parked since 2013 when i realized playing skateboards is way better than building cars. Been driving a volvo 850 turbo for the last few years and am absolutely in love. The odo broke roughly 15 years ago at 146k. Ive taken that bitch on a bunch of trips that racked up several thousand mile each. Wagons are the greatest.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: l_bwoy on August 26, 2019, 09:38:13 AM
Bumping this thread to plug my car because I never post or give it any love on my social media

2016 Chevy Camaro SS 6.2L LT1 (376 ci) with the manual six speed, 455 hp 455 tq, my pride and joy. A few small mods, K&N cold air intake, MBRP catbacks, and a tune from Texas Speed & Performance to round it out to about 515-520 hp and around 535 tq (not 100% sure, haven’t had it dynoed but those were the projected numbers TSP gave me). It’s a beasty car but she feels light, runs like a top, and will burn off on any other n/a american muscle car, whether it be on a road course, drag strip, or out on the streets. Has track times similar to euro super cars and I got a killer deal on it that I could not pass up. Also in the pics, my good friend and skate bud’s ‘02 Pontiac Trans-Am.

(https://i.postimg.cc/LXZpxn01/6-F541-E55-39-CE-4-B38-9-F6-B-9-B7-B0-A2-C56-BF.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/6pBQjfKx/BD214-DAC-034-D-4-E40-8205-124-B0-C2468-FD.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/8Cjf4mdP/3-EE09-A38-0-FE2-47-D4-8877-9-DEE1-C2-D5431.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: potpie on August 26, 2019, 10:06:49 AM
Bought a 06 forester xt 2 years ago but had to sell it to pay for legal shit. Been on the hunt lately for a sub 4k manual car with the lowest miles possible but everything i find is a early 00’s elantra or other shitbox tin can. I’d take a Mazda 5 van in a manual or a Honda fit if i could find a low miles one that wasn’t 10k but cars here are so beat/rusted out that clean ones get bought up in less than a week.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: fakie nollie on August 27, 2019, 07:40:38 AM
Bought a 18' limited Crosstrek w/ 8k miles, fully loaded, in April. Considering trading up to a Forester or Outback if I let go of some stock.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: xandeo on August 29, 2019, 12:37:50 AM
Didn't scroll through all the pages in the thread, but it largely seems like I'm one of the few guys on here riding Italian (if not the only one). My Alfa Romeo is a 2007 year model, got almost 180K KM / 111K Miles on the clock and all original parts (except for rear bumper due to a mishap with a girl on her phone  >:(). Topped it at 245 KM/H or 150 MPH on the German Autobahn a few times.

Love it, bought it when I was young and single and nowadays I easily tuck in my wife and two kids in it (and obviously don't ride it at those speeds anymore...). Made very long roadtrips in Europe with it and has served me well.

Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: SHIREFLIP on August 29, 2019, 04:13:13 AM
Yo, that police interceptor is sick! I’ve always wanted one because of Heath Kirchart.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: DanTheDoucher on August 29, 2019, 12:17:20 PM
2013 Dodge Dart SXT

Black exterior, interior, and wheels.

Old/bad picture, but it's the only one I've got handy. Board was about 2 days old when this was taken....

(https://i.imgur.com/phOrkmA.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: iKobrakai on August 31, 2019, 10:07:27 PM
Didn't scroll through all the pages in the thread, but it largely seems like I'm one of the few guys on here riding Italian (if not the only one). My Alfa Romeo is a 2007 year model, got almost 180K KM / 111K Miles on the clock and all original parts (except for rear bumper due to a mishap with a girl on her phone  >:(). Topped it at 245 KM/H or 150 MPH on the German Autobahn a few times.

Love it, bought it when I was young and single and nowadays I easily tuck in my wife and two kids in it (and obviously don't ride it at those speeds anymore...). Made very long roadtrips in Europe with it and has served me well.

Shit, I'd love me some Alfie! Are they relieble? Pricy to maintain? Should I buy a used one?
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: fakie nollie on December 05, 2019, 07:15:49 AM
Anyone here an Audi owner? considering leaving my Subaru in the past and getting something with more pep... Audi is aesthetically my top pick but unsure about reliability.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: ok boomer on December 05, 2019, 07:57:05 AM
2017 Toyota Corolla. Getting like 33 MPG currently. Spend about $8 on gas a week.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: NORTHBYMIDWEST on December 05, 2019, 08:23:48 AM
2002 GMC Sierra 2500 8.1 with 60k miles, reliable, can tow most anything and having an 8 liter V8 is pretty cool haha

2003 Land Rover Discovery II SE7 with 126k miles, super fun to drive but not super reliable.

2010 Toyota Rav4 with 100k miles, super reliable haven't had to do anything more than oil changes, tires and a battery and I've owned it since new.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: arrbee on December 05, 2019, 01:03:24 PM
We like cheap cars so we can spend money on other stuff.

2016 Toyota Prius II - 75k miles its my daily, drive about 100 miles average a day. Its around $23 to fill up and lasts about a week.

2017 Ford Transit Connect Platinum - Like 40k miles wife's daily, we have 3 kids and like small vehicles so this one checked the most boxes for us over a traditional mini van.

Looking to maybe pick up a Tesla once the Prius reaches 100k
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: shucknjive on December 05, 2019, 01:08:07 PM
i think i want a 2020 black custom Range Rover in Woodland
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Willie on December 05, 2019, 04:05:55 PM

2017 Ford Transit Connect Platinum - Like 40k miles wife's daily, we have 3 kids and like small vehicles so this one checked the most boxes for us over a traditional mini van.


How much are those things? A neighbor mentioned having one for work that doubled as a family thing and mentioned a crazy low price but in a cursory look I never found anything close to that.




Since my post is at the top of this page, it is with a heavy heart I report that my Pathfinder was given away to charity.

Got a 2019 RAV4 Hybrid. It’s mostly great but has a bunch of quirks, stupid design choices, and a few straight up defects. Never buy the first model year.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: arrbee on December 05, 2019, 05:02:08 PM
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2017 Ford Transit Connect Platinum - Like 40k miles wife's daily, we have 3 kids and like small vehicles so this one checked the most boxes for us over a traditional mini van.
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How much are those things? A neighbor mentioned having one for work that doubled as a family thing and mentioned a crazy low price but in a cursory look I never found anything close to that.




Since my post is at the top of this page, it is with a heavy heart I report that my Pathfinder was given away to charity.

Got a 2019 RAV4 Hybrid. It’s mostly great but has a bunch of quirks, stupid design choices, and a few straight up defects. Never buy the first model year.

It was used had like 13k when we bought it. I think new they are around $30k. Ours was closer to $23k and we had like $7k from insurance from the car before. So ours ended up being super cheap.

I think I’m comparison to other vans on the market it’s a cheaper option. Some brands can get close to like $50k+ for a mini van
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: EXTRA SPICY on January 20, 2020, 05:23:31 PM
I’m not a voltron fan but this first gen 4Runner came out like a thing of beauty

https://youtu.be/TF9gJVewIz0
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Bumpovertrash on January 20, 2020, 07:53:39 PM
2000 honda crv 5 spd 280k on her.  I cant think of a better daily for the money.  Was into civics for a while but I pulled out that game to save for my dream car a porche 930 but realistically it will be a base model 911 or a fd rx7.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: satan on January 21, 2020, 03:28:52 AM
I know a guy in socal trying to sell 2 1st rx7's, one's a gsl-se. And he's got a bunch of spare/extra parts. Anyone interested?
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: baustin on October 22, 2020, 08:07:53 AM
Almost started a thread because it almost justifies it but figured I’ll bump this one instead. I finally got a decent paying job and I’m wanting to finally upgrade from my 20 year old POS vehicle soon. I’m trying to make fiscally responsible moves because I’m also saving up to buy my first home, and I know cash is king but I don’t think I’m in a position to pay cash for a good reliable car. My goal is to get a 2011 or newer Mazda 3 hatchback with under 100k miles and pay it off in less than 3 years without putting a huge dent in my savings so I expect I will probably be financing at least 50% of it. I may be a dumbass to be asking Slap for financial advice, but to those who have recently bought cars or ever financed one, what advice do you have for a newbie to the world of car buying? Do you consider financing a necessity or a bad financial move?
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Gnarfunkell on June 30, 2022, 01:26:36 PM
Big bump for this thread, but I recently joined the Miata gang after finding a super clean example on Craigslist. It's been a fun time with it so far, and I've gotten comfortable driving a stick fairly quickly. I got some sticky tires put on it this morning, and now it can take corners quickly with no problem whatsoever. I know people tend to modify Miatas quite a bit, but I'd like to leave this one stock for the most part.

(https://i.ibb.co/NVY0GnT/IMG-9008.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/8stB9F3/IMG-9010.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: GardenSkater77 on June 30, 2022, 04:33:02 PM
Big bump for this thread, but I recently joined the Miata gang after finding a super clean example on Craigslist. It's been a fun time with it so far, and I've gotten comfortable driving a stick fairly quickly. I got some sticky tires put on it this morning, and now it can take corners quickly with no problem whatsoever. I know people tend to modify Miatas quite a bit, but I'd like to leave this one stock for the most part.

(https://i.ibb.co/NVY0GnT/IMG-9008.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/8stB9F3/IMG-9010.jpg)

Sick! Dropping from 4th to 3rd at 50 mph is too fun.

How about a luggage rack? Straight class…

https://www.amazon.com/Surco-DR1007-Stainless-Steel-Removable/dp/B000LRFDAE/ref=asc_df_B000LRFDAE/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312111914138&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9353745240085886957&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9052758&hvtargid=pla-570111836069&psc=1
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: JRF on June 30, 2022, 09:49:30 PM
Anyone here an Audi owner? considering leaving my Subaru in the past and getting something with more pep... Audi is aesthetically my top pick but unsure about reliability.

I owned a few older audis (late 80’s and early 90’s) and back in the early 00’s I owned a few Audi a4’s and a 2000 B5 S4, overall I liked the older 80’s/90’s audis but it was always hard to find parts for them, especially affordable parts.. don’t know what the newer Audis are like but it seems like they get heavier and heavier the as time goes on, but that’s probably the consensus with every car company. My overall favorite Audi I owned was a 1999 A8, I loved that car but body parts and windows for it were ridiculously overpriced, i broke the front passenger and rear passenger windows and the price for factory windows with factory matching tint color was $1800, it was cheaper to try and find a full set of windows from a junkyard, but it was rare to find one at a junkyard with salvageable parts. Pretty much owned VWs and Audis all of my life. Just recently bought my 2nd BMW (2002 e46 M3) and I really like it, biggest reason is that it’s rear wheel drive which is a lot more fun on a spirited drive than most of the front wheel drive VWs I’ve owned and it dosent feel like a fat pig around corners like a lot of the all wheel drive Audis I’ve owned in the past.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: JRF on June 30, 2022, 09:54:06 PM
Big bump for this thread, but I recently joined the Miata gang after finding a super clean example on Craigslist. It's been a fun time with it so far, and I've gotten comfortable driving a stick fairly quickly. I got some sticky tires put on it this morning, and now it can take corners quickly with no problem whatsoever. I know people tend to modify Miatas quite a bit, but I'd like to leave this one stock for the most part.

(https://i.ibb.co/NVY0GnT/IMG-9008.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/8stB9F3/IMG-9010.jpg)

That’s a clean Miata, looks nice.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Gnarfunkell on July 01, 2022, 05:22:38 AM
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Big bump for this thread, but I recently joined the Miata gang after finding a super clean example on Craigslist. It's been a fun time with it so far, and I've gotten comfortable driving a stick fairly quickly. I got some sticky tires put on it this morning, and now it can take corners quickly with no problem whatsoever. I know people tend to modify Miatas quite a bit, but I'd like to leave this one stock for the most part.

(https://i.ibb.co/NVY0GnT/IMG-9008.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/8stB9F3/IMG-9010.jpg)
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Sick! Dropping from 4th to 3rd at 50 mph is too fun.

How about a luggage rack? Straight class…

https://www.amazon.com/Surco-DR1007-Stainless-Steel-Removable/dp/B000LRFDAE/ref=asc_df_B000LRFDAE/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312111914138&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9353745240085886957&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9052758&hvtargid=pla-570111836069&psc=1

I've considered it, but I still have a Civic as my daily, so I don't really think I need it at the moment.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Gnarfunkell on July 01, 2022, 05:24:36 AM
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Big bump for this thread, but I recently joined the Miata gang after finding a super clean example on Craigslist. It's been a fun time with it so far, and I've gotten comfortable driving a stick fairly quickly. I got some sticky tires put on it this morning, and now it can take corners quickly with no problem whatsoever. I know people tend to modify Miatas quite a bit, but I'd like to leave this one stock for the most part.

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That’s a clean Miata, looks nice.

Thanks, definitely a good example of one. The interior is in great shape too, and since it's the "premium" spec it has leather seats, AC, and all that good stuff.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: JRF on July 01, 2022, 07:26:40 PM
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Big bump for this thread, but I recently joined the Miata gang after finding a super clean example on Craigslist. It's been a fun time with it so far, and I've gotten comfortable driving a stick fairly quickly. I got some sticky tires put on it this morning, and now it can take corners quickly with no problem whatsoever. I know people tend to modify Miatas quite a bit, but I'd like to leave this one stock for the most part.

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That’s a clean Miata, looks nice.
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Thanks, definitely a good example of one. The interior is in great shape too, and since it's the "premium" spec it has leather seats, AC, and all that good stuff.
Nice! I’ve always wanted a Miata, probably one of the best cars for tight windy back roads, really good weight distribution, but usually I’m not a big fan of how they look but your’s and a few others I’ve seen be for just look like they’re done right, subtle, not a drastically modified exterior, just clean and subtle, a clean OEM plus look and it’s getting hard to find a good example worth buying because a lot of them get clapped to hell and back by a previous owner and a nice clean example like your’s is getting really expensive and rare to find. Good shit for sure man!
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Gnarfunkell on July 02, 2022, 08:44:30 AM
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Big bump for this thread, but I recently joined the Miata gang after finding a super clean example on Craigslist. It's been a fun time with it so far, and I've gotten comfortable driving a stick fairly quickly. I got some sticky tires put on it this morning, and now it can take corners quickly with no problem whatsoever. I know people tend to modify Miatas quite a bit, but I'd like to leave this one stock for the most part.

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That’s a clean Miata, looks nice.
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Thanks, definitely a good example of one. The interior is in great shape too, and since it's the "premium" spec it has leather seats, AC, and all that good stuff.
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Nice! I’ve always wanted a Miata, probably one of the best cars for tight windy back roads, really good weight distribution, but usually I’m not a big fan of how they look but your’s and a few others I’ve seen be for just look like they’re done right, subtle, not a drastically modified exterior, just clean and subtle, a clean OEM plus look and it’s getting hard to find a good example worth buying because a lot of them get clapped to hell and back by a previous owner and a nice clean example like your’s is getting really expensive and rare to find. Good shit for sure man!

Exactly - it's not going to blow anyone away on the straights, but man is it a joy in the twisties. It still has the stock suspension, and for the time-being I don't have any inclination to get coils or some more sporty setup. Feels just fine as is. Stiffer than a regular road car, but still has enough give to not be brutal on regular roads. Hope you manage to snag one up eventually; it really does put a big grin on my face every time I take it out. I paid a bit more than I would have liked ($9k at 80k miles), but I don't regret it at all. Hell, if I need/want to sell it down the road there's a good chance I could make my money back. Simple lightweight cars will become more and more desirable for enthusiasts as the standard car becomes increasingly more bulbous and digital.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on July 02, 2022, 02:52:57 PM
Never been much of a "car" guy other than keeping my 90s civics running well, but I've been wrenching a lot more the past few years.

Main whip is an 07 outback. 5 SPD, 3" body lift. Learned basic shit like CV replacement, cooling system, etc. Paid someone to do the clutch at 200k. Gotta do drive shaft and wheel bearings soon, but it seems fairly straight forward. Having the body lift makes getting under very easy. I bought it 7 years ago at 145k (now 205k) for $4200 and used it for living in the moutains. Driven it x-country 4 times now. Its great for camping and hauling stuff.

Once I get the drive shaft and bearings done, I'd like to sell it as 21.9mpg isn't so good at 6.59/gallon.

I bought an 85 VW vanagon tin top 1.9L water boxer for $4k (very similar to my Subaru engine) last summer and its been my rolling project. Got it registered and smogged a couple weeks back and its golden. I pulled the heads and replaced em, replaced exhaust system, fuel tank and lines and got deep into the electrical work. Tracking down 37 yr old wiring is fun...

 Started my interior work with a bamboo snap floor and some redwood plank for other paneling. Gotta get some birch paneling for the wall/door paneling. Then I've gotta do some cutting and welding to install a swivel base under the passenger seat.

Ita been a great learning curve and makes the brain stay sharp. Eventually, I'll pull the whole engine and replace it with another one I've got that has only 30k on it (mine is unknown mileage but strong)

Back bench folds into a queen sized bed that's better than some house beds I've had too...

I post pics later

Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Easy Slider on August 14, 2022, 05:32:47 AM
Over 2 years ago my rusty 1998 E38 740 started to smoke and I had to tow it to the garage. There it spent a  few months on a parking lot whilst I debated what to do with it: Get rid of it or give it another lease of life. Guess what I did. The car went to a country where repairs are cheaper than where I live and got a wellness treatment, mostly exterior body work and paint (plus fixing the heating which had caused the smoke). When it came back many moons later, it looked good but the electronic roof had died and caused a general electronics short-circuit. This meant more expensive work was required, and more time passed. When this was done, I still had one problem: The engine had always been leaking oil but this was getting worse so once again to another country it went  to fix all joints and tubes in the motor that were leaking. I got it back yesterday and took it to the car-wash today. It never looked that good and probably will never look that good again so I snapped a picture which I thought I might as well share with y'all as I know there are a few vintage BMW enjoyers on these forums.

(https://i.imgur.com/KwRZZQZ.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: rawr1922 on August 14, 2022, 08:26:48 AM
Wow what a beautiful ride Easy Slider! How many miles?
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Easy Slider on August 14, 2022, 09:33:49 AM
Wow what a beautiful ride Easy Slider! How many miles?

Cheers brah. 280k km = 173k miles. Honestly the engine is probably the last thing to worry about on these cars. It‘s the facelift 4.4l V8, very reliable. Now I have probably jinxed it tho.  ;D
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: JRF on August 14, 2022, 07:44:10 PM
My gti

https://i.imgur.com/AIiYrBh.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/xs4mseJ.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/gbWjX4f.jpg
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: JRF on August 14, 2022, 07:55:48 PM
https://i.imgur.com/fNtWZRR.jpg

Then some fucking douchebag pulled out into on coming traffic right in front of me without looking


https://i.imgur.com/wmQOrvS.jpg
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: GardenSkater77 on August 14, 2022, 08:09:11 PM

https://i.imgur.com/fNtWZRR.jpg

Then some fucking douchebag pulled out into on coming traffic right in front of me without looking


https://imgur.com/a/Yr7gD4t.jpg

Is that a mark 3 with BBS wheels? Color me jealous.

I had a 95’ GTI VR6 and it was such a wonderful car. The new cars are loaded with so much safety equipment that they are just not as fun to drive.

Hopefully it’s not a total cause there is no way your insurance would give you the money it’s worth.

This is the same car I had color and all…

(https://www.vwvortex.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=1920,height=1920,fit=scale-down//attachments/8305758-jpg.25855/)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: BurgerCop on August 14, 2022, 08:20:00 PM
https://i.imgur.com/fNtWZRR.jpg

Then some fucking douchebag pulled out into on coming traffic right in front of me without looking


https://i.imgur.com/wmQOrvS.jpg

Aw fuck, that hurts my heart.
Here's my ghetto ass 06 RSX...

(https://i.imgur.com/LqPBgYe.jpeg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: JRF on August 14, 2022, 08:25:50 PM
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https://i.imgur.com/fNtWZRR.jpg

Then some fucking douchebag pulled out into on coming traffic right in front of me without looking


https://imgur.com/a/Yr7gD4t.jpg
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Is that a mark 3 with BBS wheels? Color me jealous.

I had a 95’ GTI VR6 and it was such a wonderful car. The new cars are loaded with so much safety equipment that needs it’s just not as fun to drive.

Hopefully it’s not a total cause there is no way your insurance would give you the money it’s worth.

Since it was the other driver’s fault his insurance actually paid out double the value of the car (which still isn’t shit but better than nothing) after that, I parted out the car,,,,sold the turbo set up for a decent price, the engine was fine, no damage to the block and it was a freshly rebuilt low comp 12 VR with a built head and a forged r32 crank (stroker crank when ran in a 12v vr), plug and play lugtronic Standalone plug and play set up and a couple other goodies that survived the wreck and the accumulation of cash when all was said and done basically bought me this as a replacement


https://i.imgur.com/VZBGd8A.jpg


Still though, even though the e46 m3 is holding its price and actually going up in price and it’s got low miles and it’s well maintained, I’d still rather have the gti back instead, I had so much money, time, blood, sweat and tears invested into it.. I bought it bone stock in pretty rough shape back in 2016 when I first got clean and sober and it was coming together nicely, the hard work was paying off, a paint job was all that it really needed and it would’ve been completed.. plus it was yeeehaaa! Bonkers, in a straight line drag race . I miss that car, it meant a lot to me and had a lot of sentimental value, it went on a journey with me, cleaning up my shitty drug addicted life and cleaning up the neglect on the gti at the same tiMe
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: JRF on August 14, 2022, 08:28:14 PM
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https://i.imgur.com/fNtWZRR.jpg

Then some fucking douchebag pulled out into on coming traffic right in front of me without looking


https://imgur.com/a/Yr7gD4t.jpg
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Is that a mark 3 with BBS wheels? Color me jealous.

I had a 95’ GTI VR6 and it was such a wonderful car. The new cars are loaded with so much safety equipment that they are just not as fun to drive.

Hopefully it’s not a total cause there is no way your insurance would give you the money it’s worth.

This is the same car I had color and all…

(https://www.vwvortex.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=1920,height=1920,fit=scale-down//attachments/8305758-jpg.25855/)

Nice, that mulberry color looks so good on those mk3 gti vrs, and it’s a pretty rare color to find too, one of the rarest of the mk3 us models. Looks dope man!
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: JRF on August 14, 2022, 08:31:07 PM
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https://i.imgur.com/fNtWZRR.jpg

Then some fucking douchebag pulled out into on coming traffic right in front of me without looking


https://i.imgur.com/wmQOrvS.jpg
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Aw fuck, that hurts my heart.
Here's my ghetto ass 06 RSX...

(https://i.imgur.com/LqPBgYe.jpeg)
im not a big fan of Hondas but I like that body style RSX a lot, one of the only Honda/Acura cars I’d own, along with the 91 body style civic hatches and the first gen NSX… looks good man, I like it.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: JRF on August 14, 2022, 08:44:07 PM
Enjoying the m3 for sure though. I’ve got a couple projects in the works for it this winter when the weather gets bad and it gets locked in the garage until next spring.

https://i.imgur.com/6v88WdD.jpg
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: fakie nollie on August 14, 2022, 08:51:06 PM
Bought a 18' limited Crosstrek w/ 8k miles, fully loaded, in April. Considering trading up to a Forester or Outback if I let go of some stock.

Update: FUCK that gutless crosstrek. I got a 18 3.6 outback and love it
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Easy Slider on August 14, 2022, 11:17:13 PM
Enjoying the m3 for sure though. I’ve got a couple projects in the works for it this winter when the weather gets bad and it gets locked in the garage until next spring.

https://i.imgur.com/6v88WdD.jpg

Tell you what that M3 is gorgeous.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: companguero on August 15, 2022, 12:40:31 AM
I salute you all with those two door VWs. and I've yet to find a fun one on Turo.
Looking for a Golf R in the last two door year, 17 I think.

So far my buddy and I have new 86 and Miata RF sticks lined up for renting soon, we're gonna be running them through the nearby canyons for a day.

Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: JRF on August 15, 2022, 12:13:44 PM
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Enjoying the m3 for sure though. I’ve got a couple projects in the works for it this winter when the weather gets bad and it gets locked in the garage until next spring.

https://i.imgur.com/6v88WdD.jpg
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Tell you what that M3 is gorgeous.

Thanks man.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: JRF on August 15, 2022, 12:16:25 PM
I salute you all with those two door VWs. and I've yet to find a fun one on Turo.
Looking for a Golf R in the last two door year, 17 I think.

So far my buddy and I have new 86 and Miata RF sticks lined up for renting soon, we're gonna be running them through the nearby canyons for a day.

I don’t know how hard it is to find the older 2 door golf R’s but the old mk1,mk2 and mk3 gti’s, Jetta coupes and golfs are almost impossible to find these days, at least ones that aren’t I need of a lot of work. I’ve been looking for a decent project mk2 gti to buy for 5 years now.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: doctorkickflip on August 21, 2022, 07:07:45 AM
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Bought a 18' limited Crosstrek w/ 8k miles, fully loaded, in April. Considering trading up to a Forester or Outback if I let go of some stock.
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Update: FUCK that gutless crosstrek. I got a 18 3.6 outback and love it
Damn really not feeling the crosstrek huh? was thinking of getting one myself
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Willie on August 21, 2022, 07:27:41 PM
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Bought a 18' limited Crosstrek w/ 8k miles, fully loaded, in April. Considering trading up to a Forester or Outback if I let go of some stock.
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Update: FUCK that gutless crosstrek. I got a 18 3.6 outback and love it
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Damn really not feeling the crosstrek huh? was thinking of getting one myself

I really wanted to get a 3.6 before they were phased out but I couldn’t justify another gas hog with all the city driving I do. Pretty glad I bought a hybrid before everything got crazy.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: lydius on August 21, 2022, 07:32:08 PM
2012 Prius, 129K miles (mainly my wife drives, but still a soft spot in my heart for Power mode and 50+ mpg)
2012 RX450H, 145K miles (soccer mom fave, but way more cushy, my main driver now)

love me some hybrid synergy drive
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: wahwahwah on September 05, 2022, 02:32:00 PM
im young as fuck but just getting my drivers licence gonna get me a golf MK2 and some speakers so i can blast max b full volume and disturb as many people as humanly possible
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: steezenking on September 06, 2022, 05:55:08 AM
im young as fuck but just getting my drivers licence gonna get me a golf MK2 and some speakers so i can blast max b full volume and disturb as many people as humanly possible

Don't be that guy
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Skatebeard on September 06, 2022, 09:07:47 AM
I've had a bunch of interesting cars over the years, it's a bit of a wallet draining passion.

Definately have a thing for JDM imports, fortunately that's a lot cheaper and easier here in the UK than it is in the USA.

Some pics of the last few-

My old 2001 mk2 MX5 1.6 Phoenix
 
(https://i.postimg.cc/L5MPc4Sm/IMG-4593.jpg)

1996 JDM Mitsubishi Mirage Asti (1.6 Mivec, 170bhp with 8k redline)

(https://i.postimg.cc/x1QsvYbD/20180903-115316.jpg)

2002 JDM Integra Type R DC5

(https://i.postimg.cc/c401Pgpv/car-at-shell.jpg)

2000 JDM Toyota bB (current whip)

(https://i.postimg.cc/509dnLYJ/20220730-101441.jpg)

Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Plan9Customs on November 27, 2022, 02:18:24 PM
Shitbox 68 coupe de ville I had a few years back
(https://i.postimg.cc/Kz2LksHY/5701846-F-8824-4-AA2-B1-DF-38-B18730-CD09.png) (https://postimg.cc/NydLZbYh)
Ended up swapping the cam for a bigger one, intake carb were also swapped for performance parts and all the smog crap was tossed. Converted to dual exhaust with some glass packs and the whole passenger side was caved in when I got it. Ended up shaving the marker lights, stainless trim, & handles/locks. Was going to put the 472 into a 66 C10 for my kid but we ended up selling that truck when I got my 31. Caddy left a few years back as well.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: L33Tg33k on November 27, 2022, 06:24:42 PM
Anybody got EV recs?
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: pugmaster on December 30, 2022, 03:16:14 PM
Does anyone have recommendations for models/years of BMWs are good and which models/years to stay away from?

I know @DGKALIS is a BMW guy but it seems like there are a ton of you that are BMW aficionados
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: sometimeperhaps on December 30, 2022, 04:21:33 PM
I guess it depends what kind you’re after. Three series (e30/e36/e46) are all quite popular and fairly simple to work on, also lots of parts and aftermarket support available.

Anything starting from the 2000’s and onward will have a lot more electronics and aside from the e39 are considered when BMWs started to change for the worse.

Was there any specific model you had your eye on?


My first was an e28 533i, which along side my father got back into a good state. Was my first introduction of cars and was fairly easy to work on. From there I sold it for an e34 touring.

I belobe @JRF has an e36 M3 so he might be able to weigh in.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: GardenSkater77 on December 30, 2022, 05:09:40 PM
I would say buy a 328i. Depending on how old you want to go, I would search between 2013-2016. Keep in mind that cars 10 years are creaky, thumpy and things are starting to wear out—such as headliners sagging, etc.. Here is a link that advocates for 2005-2013. I wouldn’t buy a 10 year old car but it’s your call.

https://www.hotcars.com/e90-328i-most-reliable-bmw/
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: DGKALIS on January 01, 2023, 09:59:13 AM
Does anyone have recommendations for models/years of BMWs are good and which models/years to stay away from?

I know @DGKALIS is a BMW guy but it seems like there are a ton of you that are BMW aficionados

If you are hands on and can do the majority of the maintenance yourself.. then anything pre 2003 is cool. If you have a friend who is a BMW tech that you can hire on the side for help with more complex things like Vanos, timing chain guides, ect, then i would say anything 2004-2010 is cool. Anything newer than 2010 can have potential to have electronic nightmares, fuel system nightmares, and are super expensive to fix. So if you get a newer one.. i would either lease, or buy a CPO with a full bumper to bumper warranty... 
I used to be a BMW fan.. but they lost me with all the electronic systems. I had a X5M that drove fine, parked it overnight, woke up and the truck was smoking like crazy. Ended up needed a complete fuel system.(fuel pumps, injectors, ect. no clue what made it all go bad overnight) $10k. Luckily it still had warranty. I got it fixed and got rid of it.
I been into the older cars these days. Super easy to fix, mod, diagnose, just harder to get parts for them.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Easy Slider on January 01, 2023, 12:57:20 PM
Don‘t get an E38 if you want it cheap and easy. They had all the electronic stuff first generation. They rust. They piss oil. I sank 5k into mine to get the rust fixed last year. I just sunk another 5k into it to get it dry enough to pass the bi annual exam. Three days later the chain tensioner gave up. I still love it, tho. It‘s the most beautiful sedan ever built and when it works it drives like a dream.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: pugmaster on January 01, 2023, 03:24:05 PM
Thanks so much for the information, I am very glad I asked! Sounds like I was going to make a terrible decision, especially since I am not mechanically inclined and was planning on getting something between 2016 and 2021.

@GardenSkater77
@Easy Slider
@DGKALIS
@sometimeperhaps
+1 to you Gs

Looks like I'm back to the drawing board. Might go the lexus route if there are cool body kits or something really unexciting
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: GardenSkater77 on January 02, 2023, 02:53:56 PM
Thanks so much for the information, I am very glad I asked! Sounds like I was going to make a terrible decision, especially since I am not mechanically inclined and was planning on getting something between 2016 and 2021.

@GardenSkater77
@Easy Slider
@DGKALIS
@sometimeperhaps
+1 to you Gs

Looks like I'm back to the drawing board. Might go the lexus route if there are cool body kits or something really unexciting

If you are looking at Luxury Japanese cars I would consider Mazda. It is in between economy and luxury but they drive really nice. You should at least test drive.

https://www.caranddriver.com/mazda/mazda-3
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Síota on February 15, 2023, 03:27:45 AM
Didn't know where else to put this, but some of the red bull team (Foy, Zion etc) racing crown vic's at the freedom factory was a bit of a surprise. Starts around 19:50 mark.
https://youtu.be/VGCAsmXc7yU?t=1189
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Dante Bichette on February 15, 2023, 08:11:11 AM
For the BMW guys I’ve been eyeing some 03-04 325Ci’s does but I’ve noticed most used ones near me are all being sold specifically with 100-110k miles. Do they start to crap out soon after? I have 0 experience with BMW.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: GardenSkater77 on February 15, 2023, 08:40:07 AM
For the BMW guys I’ve been eyeing some 03-04 325Ci’s does but I’ve noticed most used ones near me are all being sold specifically with 100-110k miles. Do they start to crap out soon after? I have 0 experience with BMW.

That is pretty low mileage for a 20 year old car. Unless you plan to go head to toe over the car I wouldn’t buy it.

I believe age is more of a factor in modern cars than mileage. If a person commutes 20K miles a year they are driving mostly on the highway. As long as the oil is changed regularly (and have records) the car will drive fine.

Kalis talks about BMW cars of this vintage, but for all we know he is gutting them and is just buying for the body.

If you are serious about buying a BMW ask the seller to have the car inspected by a certified BMW mechanic. Tell the person you will pay for the inspection. I have bought cars (and not bought cars) based on the seller’s reaction to this request. I have also had cars go through a full inspection that they do for their pre-owned certified program.

Also, look for garage kept. If you are buying a luxury car it should be treated better than a Honda Civic.

Have fun car shopping…It’s more fun than car buying.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Easy Slider on February 15, 2023, 10:32:14 AM
At 100k the BM engine is just about broken in. Enquire about previous owners, the best are old dudes who never mistreated the car, worst young guys who had it as their first car. There are good Bimmer forums, ask your questions there.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Dante Bichette on February 15, 2023, 05:44:02 PM
Thank you guys, yeah I’m for sure gonna stop being stubborn and just sign up for the various forums of cars I’m into so I can actually study up before sinking money into a deathtrap.

Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Easy Slider on February 15, 2023, 09:31:39 PM
Thank you guys, yeah I’m for sure gonna stop being stubborn and just sign up for the various forums of cars I’m into so I can actually study up before sinking money into a deathtrap.

I had an E36 318 ti before and it was as reliable and low maintenance as a Toyota. Now I have an E38 and have sunk 20k into it in the last two years alone. Loved both cars but yes, better make sure you know what you‘re getting into especially if you don’t have disposable income.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: modern life is war on February 15, 2023, 10:24:31 PM
Anyone have an interest in older Japanese made hatchbacks? I have a 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GTS. I just drive it on weekends. I'll post photos in a little bit.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: GardenSkater77 on February 15, 2023, 10:52:21 PM
Anyone have an interest in older Japanese made hatchbacks? I have a 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GTS. I just drive it on weekends. I'll post photos in a little bit.

Love all hatchbacks. Always wanted a VW rabbit GTI back in the day. My one friend had a CRX and my other friend had this bad boy…

(https://www.retromotor.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/10_Japanese_Sports_Cars.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: GardenSkater77 on February 15, 2023, 11:00:38 PM
First car I learned to drive stick on. My dad’s whip. 1985 Merkur XR4TI. Fun fun car. Rear wheel drive.

(https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1986_merkur_xr4ti_1986_merkur_xr4ti_6a9ac824-9539-41e0-9c4f-62be8add4a73-tz1N8t-06745-06746-scaled.jpg?fit=940%2C627)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Rocko on February 19, 2023, 08:36:20 PM
Sold my 2015 Mazda 3 hatch for something a little taller, been doing a lot of driving for work.

Got a Tacoma, TRD 4WD all that. Didn’t need the off road but I got it at MSRP from the dealer. Anyone know of a good bed cover?
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: JoseCansnake0 on February 20, 2023, 05:33:19 AM
Sold my 2015 Mazda 3 hatch for something a little taller, been doing a lot of driving for work.

Got a Tacoma, TRD 4WD all that. Didn’t need the off road but I got it at MSRP from the dealer. Anyone know of a good bed cover?

Tonneau covers are tried and true. Depends if you want a folder, or a roller. Folders (hard plastic) look cleaner and prevent people from being shitty. Only down fall is they don't fold all the way to the end of the bed.

I just bought a 2021 toyota tundra platinum this year. I tow a boat and dirt bike, and just preferred the cab space over the tacoma, as well as the last of the V8!! I reckon this truck will last me forever if I so choose.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: JoseCansnake0 on February 20, 2023, 05:44:50 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/QcFKzFP/IMG-2154.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QcFKzFP)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Rocko on February 20, 2023, 07:41:05 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/QcFKzFP/IMG-2154.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QcFKzFP)

Looks good man, is the bed 5 or 6 ft?

I ended up getting a $200 rolling bed cover from Amazon. Seen a bunch of good reviews, I’ll follow up once I get it on.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: JoseCansnake0 on February 22, 2023, 01:21:30 PM
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(https://i.ibb.co/QcFKzFP/IMG-2154.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QcFKzFP)
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Looks good man, is the bed 5 or 6 ft?

I ended up getting a $200 rolling bed cover from Amazon. Seen a bunch of good reviews, I’ll follow up once I get it on.

5.5'

I'm sure it'll suit your needs just fine. Mine came with a tri-fold toyota brand.

Enjoy the Tacoma!
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Abyss1 on February 22, 2023, 01:30:35 PM
For the BMW guys I’ve been eyeing some 03-04 325Ci’s does but I’ve noticed most used ones near me are all being sold specifically with 100-110k miles. Do they start to crap out soon after? I have 0 experience with BMW.

I've been through (3)bmw's including a 99 M3 and a lot of the parts are plastic, so yea just dont drive it a lot.  Also all my bmw's and friends who had them all had radiator and oil leaks.   My old m3 had a pretty bad oil leak and the idle valve eventually gave out.   

I still want an old 88 evo M3, would only drive it like 1-2x a year.  they also go for over 100k....
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: rawr1922 on April 09, 2023, 07:12:03 AM
Moved to a place where it snows. Now I’m afraid of the rust destroying my beloved truck. I’m exploring options to buy a car to save my truck. In the past, bought a 1999 Camry salvage title for $900 while living in Hawaii. That car ran so smooth. Leaning towards getting another Camry anywhere from 1996-2001. 

Went down a rabbit hole last night, discovered the second generation Lexus LS400 1995-2000. Can’t stop daydreaming. A 4.0L V8 engine with a reputation of lasting more than 200,000 miles with people claiming 300,000-400,000 miles. They look pretty sharp inside & out. Pretty crazy… a 1999 LS400 cost $53,000 brand new. In true yuppie fashion, the Lexus LS400 unveiled to the public in front of The San Francisco Opera House.

Any of you pals have any recommendations of low maintenance cars with a reputation of being a tank & lasting forever?
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: modern life is war on April 09, 2023, 07:17:42 AM
Moved to a place where it snows. Now I’m afraid of the rust destroying my beloved truck. I’m exploring options to buy a car to save my truck. In the past, bought a 1999 Camry salvage title for $900 while living in Hawaii. That car ran so smooth. Leaning towards getting another Camry anywhere from 1996-2001. 

Went down a rabbit hole last night, discovered the second generation Lexus LS400 1995-2000. Can’t stop daydreaming. A 4.0L V8 engine with a reputation of lasting more than 200,000 miles with people claiming 300,000-400,000 miles. They look pretty sharp inside & out. Pretty crazy… a 1999 LS400 cost $53,000 brand new. In true yuppie fashion, the Lexus LS400 unveiled to the public in front of The San Francisco Opera House.

Any of you pals have any recommendations of low maintenance cars with a reputation of being a tank & lasting forever?

That y2k era of Japanese cars was just the sweet spot for reliability, especially in Toyotas. The computerization was minimal compared to today, the gas mileage is great and they perform well too. I have a 2001 RAV4 that is my non-work car and it's just excellent. Any 4 cylinder Toyota from that era will be relatively cheap and last forever. Honda from that era is good too, especially the civics.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: rawr1922 on April 09, 2023, 07:24:11 AM
The Japanese know how to engineer legit automobiles. Your RAV4 sounds excellent Modern War. Brand new cars more expensive than ever. Been toying with the idea of buying a new Honda Civic. Cost $25K here which is one of the cheapest new rides. What do you think of that plan? I daydream about buying that new Civic & not having to buy another car for at least 20 years. Any of you have a newer model Civic?
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Easy Slider on April 09, 2023, 07:43:55 AM
As this thread was bumped anyway I thought I'd post another picture of my 7 series. I pumped another few thousand bucks into it and yesterday went to thoroughly clean it. It still leaks oil and has other defects but it rides smooth as ever and looks just fantastic, imho.

(https://i.imgur.com/VLL2QEM.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on April 09, 2023, 11:46:16 AM
As this thread was bumped anyway I thought I'd post another picture of my 7 series. I pumped another few thousand bucks into it and yesterday went to thoroughly clean it. It still leaks oil and has other defects but it rides smooth as ever and looks just fantastic, imho.

(https://i.imgur.com/VLL2QEM.jpg)

I love 7 series…. Spy cars!

What yr is it?

Im selling my subaru. No need for it. Testing a 95 mazda protege this afternoon. Ha ha ha big shift from a lifted off road outback to a 95 sedan! But with my vanagon, i dont need 2 gas guzzlers….

85 VW vanagon, 4 spd manual trans, 1.9 WBX. Been restoring it myself, so i feel the constant leaks and so forth!!!
(https://i.ibb.co/TPsnn0v/FE5-EDFB7-782-C-451-B-A5-EB-518-E3-F1-D5-DEE.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TPsnn0v)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: sometimeperhaps on April 09, 2023, 12:12:38 PM
That’s a fine seven series. Love the style 32’s on there. I’ve been tempted to get a pair. What engine are you running?
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Easy Slider on April 09, 2023, 01:57:11 PM
@IusedToSkateMore cheers, it‘s a 1998, i.e. facelift. My dad always has Mazdas, in 95 he had the 626 and that‘s what I learned how to drive with. They are good cars, low maintenance. We also had a VW van with a few buddies for skate and snowboard excursions, until I killed it.

@sometimeperhaps it‘s the facelift 4,4 l V8, arguably the best engine. Almost as powerful as the V12 but less prone to problems. The engine just runs, but I had issues with almost every other part of the car. Still wouldn‘t want to miss it.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: rawr1922 on April 10, 2023, 05:40:44 AM
Never forget years ago when a friend gave me a ride when he first purchased his used BMW. Think only a 3 series. Hopped on the freeway then he asks how fast you think we are going. I reply around 70 then he says over 100 mph. Really are the ultimate driving machines. So smooth & stable. However, I have a perception BMWs riddled with problems & require so many repairs. That’s a rad VW SkateMore!
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Abyss1 on April 10, 2023, 09:19:56 AM
@IusedToSkateMore cheers, it‘s a 1998, i.e. facelift. My dad always has Mazdas, in 95 he had the 626 and that‘s what I learned how to drive with. They are good cars, low maintenance. We also had a VW van with a few buddies for skate and snowboard excursions, until I killed it.

@sometimeperhaps it‘s the facelift 4,4 l V8, arguably the best engine. Almost as powerful as the V12 but less prone to problems. The engine just runs, but I had issues with almost every other part of the car. Still wouldn‘t want to miss it.

I loved that year 7 series, when I worked valet it was one of my favorites because its a huge ass car with some heat under the engine.

I had a '99 E36 and got rid of it in 2012 for an Audi A3...needed a commuter car :(
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: wurfnnjs on April 10, 2023, 11:00:21 AM
Just got a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic about a week ago, and already falling in love with it. It also helps that I managed to get stuck and had to use 4wd to get out the first day I had it, which I never could have done with my previous car. The only real downside of it I've found is the absolutely terrible gas mileage.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Powdered Toast Man! on April 10, 2023, 04:39:10 PM
Living in the border, I’ve relying solely on motorcycles for the past 13 years to move around bc it’s super convenient when crossing USA/Mex daily.
I feel I’m ready to finally own a car but i’m an idiot and i’d like to go big.
For example, my “dream” vehicle and number 1 choice is a new Audi S5 that goes for $65k.
My second choice is a hybrid Volvo S60, $42k
And my last option is a VW jetta GTI for $31k
I have great credit and all, but idk I’m not used to make monthly payments for a car. Decisions!
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: SHARPSHOOTER on April 11, 2023, 10:42:05 PM
Never forget years ago when a friend gave me a ride when he first purchased his used BMW. Think only a 3 series. Hopped on the freeway then he asks how fast you think we are going. I reply around 70 then he says over 100 mph. Really are the ultimate driving machines. So smooth & stable. However, I have a perception BMWs riddled with problems & require so many repairs. That’s a rad VW SkateMore!

Beamer gang, mine cruises so smooth, handles like a dream. Really doesn’t compare when you drive other cars
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on April 30, 2023, 05:32:48 PM
Anyone ever go the JDM swap route? Im at a crossroads with my subaru. Headgaskets are seeping hard at 210k miles. Could sell it for a couple grand or shell out a couple grand for a JDM low mileage engine and have the car for another year 10 years.

Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Phillyflared on August 07, 2023, 10:10:14 PM
Hatchback gang!
On my 2nd Impreza in a row and had a CRX as my 2nd car.
Always wanted right hand drive CRX...
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: cky enthusiast on August 08, 2023, 08:27:17 AM
i change my own oil 8)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Abyss1 on August 08, 2023, 11:52:19 AM
Hatchback gang!
On my 2nd Impreza in a row and had a CRX as my 2nd car.
Always wanted right hand drive CRX...

lol I hadn't seen this car up until last month when my neighbors dad showed up with one earlier this month, Its got the original color paint and looks good, forgot how i liked that car when I was driving a Vw golf gl back in 1998
 
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on August 08, 2023, 12:19:18 PM
crx would be ill to come across. this old lady up the street from me has two fairly close to pristine gen 6 civic hatchbacks just sitting in the driveway with clubs on the steering wheel. one white, one teal. they never, ever move.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: steezenking on August 08, 2023, 01:50:14 PM
Have a feeling my car doesn't have much life left in it, not looking forward to having to get a new one and having a car payment again.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: GS77 on August 08, 2023, 02:00:06 PM
Have a feeling my car doesn't have much life left in it, not looking forward to having to get a new one and having a car payment again.

Nah, you can beat down until the fabric detaches from the roof. You got this…

I have a vw 1998 beetle , 2008 rabbit, 2009 Jetta in the family all still going. And rusting and fading, the 2.5  liter engine on the rabbit and Jetta is a solid engine.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Phillyflared on August 08, 2023, 07:55:17 PM
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Hatchback gang!
On my 2nd Impreza in a row and had a CRX as my 2nd car.
Always wanted right hand drive CRX...
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lol I hadn't seen this car up until last month when my neighbors dad showed up with one earlier this month, Its got the original color paint and looks good, forgot how i liked that car when I was driving a Vw golf gl back in 1998
It was a great car. Super fun drive, great gas mileage and with only the 2 front seats, automatically never had to drive a million peeps around.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: whale on August 09, 2023, 02:58:02 AM
I’ve got a ’98 Volvo S70 that I’ve gotten to both love and hate.
Inspection coming next month, we’ll see if she’s a keeper or sold to parts.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: somethingmustbreaknow on August 09, 2023, 05:09:55 AM
silver bmw 316i, 20 years old
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Gnarfunkell on August 09, 2023, 07:40:09 AM
The Miat is still going strong

(https://i.ibb.co/7YDz5mZ/IMG-0569.jpg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: SupremePizza on August 09, 2023, 12:44:42 PM
2016 S4 6MT. As a manual enthusiast the only other car I'm interested in recently is the Integra Type S but car prices are just stupid right now

(https://i.imgur.com/do8BBoy.jpeg)
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Gnarfunkell on August 10, 2023, 05:25:13 AM
2016 S4 6MT. As a manual enthusiast the only other car I'm interested in recently is the Integra Type S but car prices are just stupid right now

(https://i.imgur.com/do8BBoy.jpeg)

The new Type S seems like it would be such a great daily, but yeah, I'll be keeping my 10 year old Civic as a daily for a long time based on new car prices.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: GS77 on August 10, 2023, 04:09:02 PM
Interesting article about Tesla falsifying est. mileage range…

https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/tesla-batteries-range/
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: 323-BALM on August 11, 2023, 02:42:27 PM
it's time for third row seating and she's anti Sienna.

how could you be anti Sienna???
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Mr. Kamikazi on August 11, 2023, 07:38:50 PM
Prius

46mpg
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: GBLange on August 11, 2023, 10:23:06 PM
2012 Toyota Wish ZGE20. bought in 2014..
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Velcro Wallet on August 12, 2023, 08:53:08 PM
I own a girls car with some engine and suspension mods. I’m 45yo and it’s very cheap to run/maintain. It’s fun! In Australia there’s been a big shift in how people look at Hyundai and Kia. They will always be looked down on tho. Oh, I forgot it’s a 6 speed and puts out 183hp which isn’t much. But fun.

The limousine logo Lol

(https://i.ibb.co/NVsGQ5p/C0502-F73-EF65-43-AE-97-C7-53-C02-D508-E2-E.png) (https://ibb.co/NVsGQ5p)

That S3 and Volvo’s are so rad on here.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Velcro Wallet on August 12, 2023, 09:33:48 PM
Sorry… S4. So well modded

Are they WCI rims? I don’t know much about them apart from making some amazing VIP style stuff.

Oh! Just out of interest, what’s the fastest car you peeps been in/driven??

One of my close friends had the most immaculate RX3 4 door with a 13BT that was insanely scary to ride in. He would only turn the boost up late, late at night. It was too much to just to ride in.  I remember thinking that rotary’s were not my cup of Joe. Holy fuck it was fast. Scary, fun, evil even.


Another friend had a 1993 Mazda Familia GTR putting out around 450hp. But my lord he could drive!!!!!! He spent a ton of cash on the suspension, wheels and tyres. My face would freeze!!!

Keen to hear others experiences
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: caked on August 13, 2023, 05:50:54 PM
I have two manual muscle cars, a 2016 V6 Mustang and a 2013 Camaro 2SS. 3.7L and 6.2L respectively. Mustang puts out around 300HP and the Camaro maybe 400-430.

obsessed with both cars in different ways. both very fun to drive!
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Easy Slider on August 13, 2023, 07:55:32 PM
I have two manual muscle cars, a 2016 V6 Mustang and a 2013 Camaro 2SS. 3.7L and 6.2L respectively. Mustang puts out around 300HP and the Camaro maybe 400-430.

obsessed with both cars in different ways. both very fun to drive


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Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: formula420 on August 13, 2023, 08:57:46 PM
Bummed on cars. Got a used fusion hoping it would last years. It was a lemon. Sold in less than a year. Then ordered a new subaru legacy sport. Really like the car. Got rear ended by a fat fuck in and f150. 20k in damages and the car is 6 months old.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: caked on August 14, 2023, 08:29:53 AM
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I have two manual muscle cars, a 2016 V6 Mustang and a 2013 Camaro 2SS. 3.7L and 6.2L respectively. Mustang puts out around 300HP and the Camaro maybe 400-430.

obsessed with both cars in different ways. both very fun to drive
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haha, I did feel a bit bad posting no pics. I'm driving the camaro this week and it needs a bath. Let me get it cleaned up and I'll take some pics! have plenty of the mustang.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: SupremePizza on August 14, 2023, 09:07:40 AM
Sorry… S4. So well modded

Are they WCI rims? I don’t know much about them apart from making some amazing VIP style stuff.

Oh! Just out of interest, what’s the fastest car you peeps been in/driven??

One of my close friends had the most immaculate RX3 4 door with a 13BT that was insanely scary to ride in. He would only turn the boost up late, late at night. It was too much to just to ride in.  I remember thinking that rotary’s were not my cup of Joe. Holy fuck it was fast. Scary, fun, evil even.


Another friend had a 1993 Mazda Familia GTR putting out around 450hp. But my lord he could drive!!!!!! He spent a ton of cash on the suspension, wheels and tyres. My face would freeze!!!

Keen to hear others experiences

Yes they're WCI wheels. They don't have the best rep in the car scene but my wheels were built quicker than expected. Want to go stage 2 eventually but have other life priorities right now. Also picked up a 2015 A3 few months ago since my girls Trailblazer got stolen. Fastest car I was in was an E85 tuned Evo. Holy shit that was fast, E85 burns quick though. Remember me and my buddy driving the car to Wekfest SJ and then going oh shit trying to find an E85 station in the middle of nowhere.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Velcro Wallet on August 14, 2023, 05:26:10 PM
So WCI wheels are ‘kinda’ looked down on???? Some of the most amazing builds have had them and looked like the bee’s knee’s.

My friend owns his own car shop (going on 30 years) and told be to stay away from golf GTI’s and the like, calling them tow trucks bread and butter. 😬

I love how in America (pretty much only in America) that there has always been a Honda Vs VW rivalry.
The closest thing here was Holden Vs Ford.
For so long people in the states were using LS1/2/3’s  and the rest but I’m so glad you (well car YouTubers) have discovered how brutal Ford Barra engines are.

Honda and Ford are the best.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: SupremePizza on August 15, 2023, 02:46:24 PM
So WCI wheels are ‘kinda’ looked down on???? Some of the most amazing builds have had them and looked like the bee’s knee’s.

My friend owns his own car shop (going on 30 years) and told be to stay away from golf GTI’s and the like, calling them tow trucks bread and butter. 😬

I love how in America (pretty much only in America) that there has always been a Honda Vs VW rivalry.
The closest thing here was Holden Vs Ford.
For so long people in the states were using LS1/2/3’s  and the rest but I’m so glad you (well car YouTubers) have discovered how brutal Ford Barra engines are.

Honda and Ford are the best.

Not sure where WCI stands now but around 2016 the owner sent some racist messages to his GFs coworker on the company IG account. Prior to that people were complaining about long build times and poor customer service. I went thru SSeuros and had no issues. Not gonna lie they have some fire designs and that's why so many sick builds rock em. I've also had good experience with Rotiform when I had my ISF. Can't speak for the GTI and the S4 has been the most problematic car I've had but it's definitely my favorite car that I've owned.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: whale on October 01, 2023, 08:33:46 AM
I’ve got a ’98 Volvo S70 that I’ve gotten to both love and hate.
Inspection coming next month, we’ll see if she’s a keeper or sold to parts.
Parted ways with the Volvo, got a ’08 A4 instead.
Timing belt needs replacing and most speakers are dead.
Will haggle the timing belt change as part of the deal, but might fiddle with the speakers myself.
Anybody have any experience with b8 Audi sound systems?
It seems it’s a common problem with them.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: GS77 on October 01, 2023, 08:46:22 AM
I have a VW and it is an electrical nightmare.

I have a front passenger and rear driver side window that can be lowered from the driver seat but not raised.

It doesn’t surprise me that your Audi has electrical issues.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: whale on October 01, 2023, 10:06:14 AM
I have a VW and it is an electrical nightmare.

I have a front passenger and rear driver side window that can be lowered from the driver seat but not raised.

It doesn’t surprise me that your Audi has electrical issues.
It just seems odd none of the door speakers work, maybe there’s no speakers at all. Have to take the door card out and see.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: GS77 on October 01, 2023, 11:15:26 AM
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I have a VW and it is an electrical nightmare.

I have a front passenger and rear driver side window that can be lowered from the driver seat but not raised.

It doesn’t surprise me that your Audi has electrical issues.
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It just seems odd none of the door speakers work, maybe there’s no speakers at all. Have to take the door card out and see.

Maybe you need a new fuse. That would be good luck. I checked a few forums and there is a mention about having to re-solder the wires. There is a poster who installs car audio. If I remember his user name I will summon him.

@natas_fauxus?

My @ doesn’t work but he’s the audio guy…
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: whale on October 01, 2023, 11:54:28 AM
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I have a VW and it is an electrical nightmare.

I have a front passenger and rear driver side window that can be lowered from the driver seat but not raised.

It doesn’t surprise me that your Audi has electrical issues.
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It just seems odd none of the door speakers work, maybe there’s no speakers at all. Have to take the door card out and see.
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Maybe you need a new fuse. That would be good luck. I checked a few forums and there is a mention about having to re-solder the wires. There is a poster who installs car audio. If I remember his user name I will summon him.

@natas_fauxus?

My @ doesn’t work but he’s the audio guy…
Thanks man!
Checked the fuses, they’re good. Unplugged/replugged the amplifier, no help.
Will try to check out the wiring tomorrow.
Title: Re: CARS THREAD
Post by: Bill Salt on November 01, 2023, 03:20:17 AM
I lived in the US in the 90's.I drove a 1972 Roadrunner.This was fantastic.
Now I'm back in France, I drive a Fiat 500 that I love.Fits perfectly to the mood down here.
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