#5966815 - 12/01/11 03:14 PM
Re: Can we talk about cars?
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Serendipitous
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Well, at least she's only thinking about it for the time being. If it comes to that, your GTi isn't too shabby and is deserving of your enthusiast energy.
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#5966923 - 12/01/11 03:50 PM
Re: Can we talk about cars?
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scootergeek
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Well, at least she's only thinking about it for the time being. If it comes to that, your GTi isn't too shabby and is deserving of your enthusiast energy.
If I have to sell it, I'm throwing the proceeds at the VW - if I part it out I ought to be able to scrounge enough for a 1.8T.
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#5967050 - 12/01/11 04:30 PM
Re: Can we talk about cars?
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ElectronVTEC2
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I recently removed the CAI and Cobb AP from my Mazdaspeed3. It's amazing the difference $700 in mods makes to those things. Going backwards sucks, but compromises must be made if I want to keep the GSX from partout territory. I will be buying another Cobb AP when I have more money, it's literally night and day with how much faster and smoother it is with one in the car.
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#5967428 - 12/01/11 06:49 PM
Re: Can we talk about cars?
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Serendipitous
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I like having a backseat and a trunk too much, otherwise I would probably still be in a Miata. There's no reason to get rid of my car, but that test drive brought out the new car hunger pangs. BMW knows what's up.
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#5967758 - 12/01/11 09:01 PM
Re: Can we talk about cars?
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cliff st-clair
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I like having a backseat and a trunk too much, otherwise I would probably still be in a Miata. There's no reason to get rid of my car, but that test drive brought out the new car hunger pangs. BMW knows what's up.
Plus, even as a Z owner, I'm not afraid to say that the e46 m3 puts the HR Z to shame except for performance. m3s are just sweet cars. Every one I've driven has always given me goose bumps, and that includes the e36 back in the day...
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#5968085 - 12/02/11 12:03 AM
Re: Can we talk about cars?
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theLoon
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I finally had a chance to drag the GN outta hiding for one last pre-winter blast. Filled up the meth tank and spent a couple of hours leaving nice matching sets of black marks on almost every on-ramp within 10 miles of my house. Then I decided to give it a good wash, which went great until the battery decided to die. Ah well, I just jogged the mile or so to my house and got my jumper pack. Don't know yet if its battery or alternator, might not be till spring till I get it figured out.
But anyway, I love those outings in the GN because it reminds me how much fun the M3 is. The Buick's great for getting that hit of speed, but the bimmer's so much more fun to drive in every other possible situation. Except for trying to get laid, I suppose.
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#5968201 - 12/02/11 01:33 AM
Re: Can we talk about cars?
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Vandemar
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Now rocking a bus pass & zipcar membership. It's pretty sweet, and will probably continue until I get old and move to a suburb or something.
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#5968384 - 12/02/11 07:39 AM
Re: Can we talk about cars?
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g96nt
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Mom just got a '10 C300 sport AWD. I've only sat in it and admired the interior, since it's unregistered, but I'm sure I'll get to play with it this weekend. She actually found a nice one; It's arctic white with grey interior and has most options added. The only thing I'm not a fan of, is the center console. It's pretty blah, compared to the rest of the car. it's just this black rubbery crap, with little detail, and the display is about a foot away from the actual radio/Bluetooth.
Anyways, I'm excited to drive it, but I'm a little sad there's going to be one less Swede in the family pretty shortly.
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#5968650 - 12/02/11 10:03 AM
Re: Can we talk about cars?
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ElectronVTEC2
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Yea, the AP sold in literally 10 minutes from the time I posted it, for $50 less than what I paid several months ago. I will get another, it's just such a smoother power delivery with that thing in place. I haven't sold the CAI and may not, they don't get much on the used market so it's really not worth me selling it.
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#5969580 - 12/02/11 02:30 PM
Re: Can we talk about cars?
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tylerdurden
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I'm sitting on the fence of whether to finish the Miata. $4-5K on FI seems like it might be good money after bad since it's probably only worth about that on a good day. Toying with buying an NB, swapping all the good bits over (hardtop, suspension) and selling it, but that'd put me another $4K into the project, though I do think I'd like an NB over an NA. Oh well, in garage it sits for now.
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#5969683 - 12/02/11 03:04 PM
Re: Can we talk about cars?
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Serendipitous
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too bad the e46 has always been so boring looking to me. great heart in it though.(but shitty sounding exhaust ) and obviously nice cars overall.
manual>smg
part prices for the e46 arent bad and really the only "extras" that are possibly expensive is the oil for that engine(10w60) and valve adjustments. the rest of it is fine. i wouldnt let out of warranty scare you if you can turn a wrench...not that it will necessarily need a lot. just keep in mind those cars are hard on bushings etc in that you cant leave them for 15 yrs like a honda and its still kinda ok.
if you do consider one just make sure you get it checked out(ppi) by a place that knows the cars. it could save you from buying something that needs everything replaced if it was neglected.
one that was cared for will be nice. plenty of examples of s54 going well north of 200k miles with no issues.
Yup, I got a guy. After doing some research it sounds like these cars aren't nearly the maintenance nightmare the internet portrays them as. Just like my car
You have to be selective with aftermarket exhausts, but bone stock they sound glorious from the driver's seat. The ITB induction noise mixed in with a raspy 8200 rpm I6 exhaust: HNNNNNNNGGGGGG
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#5969703 - 12/02/11 03:10 PM
Re: Can we talk about cars?
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Serendipitous
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I'm sitting on the fence of whether to finish the Miata. $4-5K on FI seems like it might be good money after bad since it's probably only worth about that on a good day. Toying with buying an NB, swapping all the good bits over (hardtop, suspension) and selling it, but that'd put me another $4K into the project, though I do think I'd like an NB over an NA. Oh well, in garage it sits for now.
Is it your only car?
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#5970047 - 12/02/11 09:20 PM
Re: Can we talk about cars?
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tylerdurden
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Nah, I have a 2011 Fusion as a company car.
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#5970059 - 12/02/11 09:29 PM
Re: Can we talk about cars?
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Serendipitous
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Boost your NA then. The benefits of the NB are most apparent in a daily driver.
I doubt you'll regret it. What kind of setup are you thinking about?
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#5970070 - 12/02/11 09:31 PM
Re: Can we talk about cars?
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tylerdurden
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Still on the fence, but I'm kinda thinking of doing an E85 FFS coldside in the 230 whp range. The throttle response seems like it'd be sweet. I need to drive some turbo Miata's (only driven a stock MSM and an M45 NA thus far) to see if the turbo response is "good enough". The power is certainly easier and cheaper with a turbo.
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