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Tips for buying a car. (pg. 19)
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| VDub |
| quote: | Originally posted by The Rattler
There's too much import love here, all this boost nonsense. =P
V8s all the way! |
I have an import with a V8...
Best of both worlds?? |
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| The Rattler |
| quote: | Originally posted by VDub
I have an import with a V8...
Best of both worlds?? |
Only if that's Hyundai Genesis with the V8. I love that car!
I just don't really like imports, I'm pretty tall so more often then not, I can't fit in the damn things. I like my big American muscle. |
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| VERTiG0 |
| quote: | Originally posted by zokissima
Yeah, a buddy at my old workplace had one, very nice car.
I can understand your trepidation for boosting stock vs getting something with factory warranty. And 250whp on something that size and weight is devestatingly quick. The 2.3l motor is supposed to be quite stable at low boost levels though.
I've tracked a few of the first gen speed3s and once the new 2010 model. Pretty sweet little cars, but if you're going to be seriously tracking, I'd probably look for a RWD platform.
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No serious tracking for me, just a few days out at Mosport per year with my buddies.
TPE has had the kit for $3400 USD for months now... Maybe I should jump on it before it goes back up. |
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| Euphorica |
| quote: | Originally posted by VERTiG0
Dude where the have you been |
Ive been lurking and posting a bit. I need to spend more time here. im tired of the other places I frequent. :stongue:
imho I would just go for the mazdaspeed. If there wasnt that option. id say, do the project root(though it can be a pain for a daily...depending. been there done that) |
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| Euphorica |
| quote: | Originally posted by The Rattler
Only if that's Hyundai Genesis with the V8. I love that car!
I just don't really like imports, I'm pretty tall so more often then not, I can't fit in the damn things. I like my big American muscle. |
how tall are you and what dont you fit in?
just curious. |
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| The Rattler |
| quote: | Originally posted by Euphorica
how tall are you and what dont you fit in?
just curious. |
I'm 6'4''
Civics, Integras, Preludes, Corollas, Imprezas, Cobalts, Cavaliers ect... Yeah I can get in them and drive them, but my legs and feet will cramp up. It's a sunuvabitch. I got a 4th gen Camaro now and it's probably the most comfortable car I've driven so far due to the fact you're SUPPOSED to have the seat leaned back and such. |
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| DJ Mach X |
I'm looking for a used car lately, had my eyes on a 2005 Mazda 3 Sport s Hatchback Hatchback at a local lot because it fits my budget for both what I can afford for monthly payments and insurance.
This is the one i'm looking at... http://www.rainbowcarswindsor.ca/used-inventory/vehicle-details.htm?vehicleId=6a569c087f00000101e7a755944b335d
Any advice or input on the 2005 Mazda 3 Sport s Hatchback Hatchback?
Thanks! |
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| VERTiG0 |
| quote: | Originally posted by DJ Mach X
I'm looking for a used car lately, had my eyes on a 2005 Mazda 3 Sport s Hatchback Hatchback at a local lot because it fits my budget for both what I can afford for monthly payments and insurance.
This is the one i'm looking at... http://www.rainbowcarswindsor.ca/us...1e7a755944b335d
Any advice or input on the 2005 Mazda 3 Sport s Hatchback Hatchback?
Thanks! |
I own one and love it, aside from the lack of power and torque. If you don't care about going fast, it's an amazing car, way better than anything else in its class IMO. |
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| SSSanchez |
| I'm going to be selling my 2007 Honda Civic LS, white, manual 5-speed, with 70,500 km. Anyone interested? I have all the service records and car has the Diamond Kote rust package too. |
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| DJ Mach X |
| quote: | Originally posted by VERTiG0
I own one and love it, aside from the lack of power and torque. If you don't care about going fast, it's an amazing car, way better than anything else in its class IMO. |
'er sold it... now i'm sold on it (In my mind), and can't find another one in that price range.
Love the interior, incredibly roomy which I found surprising since i'm 6'5"...
Had a couple testdrives of sedans, loved the ride, but looking for automatic over manual5spd.
Need to find one in the are that's automatic to really give it a test run... if I am still sold on all aspects by then, maybe start looking upwards toward London/KW/Hamilton area...
Back to the hunt... :( |
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| The Rattler |
| quote: | Originally posted by DJ Mach X
'er sold it... now i'm sold on it (In my mind), and can't find another one in that price range.
Love the interior, incredibly roomy which I found surprising since i'm 6'5"...
Had a couple testdrives of sedans, loved the ride, but looking for automatic over manual5spd.
Need to find one in the are that's automatic to really give it a test run... if I am still sold on all aspects by then, maybe start looking upwards toward London/KW/Hamilton area...
Back to the hunt... :( |
I'm shocked a Mazda 3 has room inside of it. Never woulda thunk it. |
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| DJ Mach X |
| quote: | Originally posted by The Rattler
I'm shocked a Mazda 3 has room inside of it. Never woulda thunk it. |
Well i'm tall and skinny, not big and tall. So As long as I can bend stretch my legs without them being in my face, and I can see out the windshield without having to duck, don't bump into things on the way in and out, I consider the car roomy. |
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