what car should i get
08-07-2001, 07:14 PM
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Originally posted by Mike:
<STRONG>Beltfed, was the suspension too stiff or ?
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<STRONG>Beltfed, was the suspension too stiff or ?
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Also, the Mcoupe probably got "just" as much attention as my Viper gets....people were all over it (so if thats a big issue, stay away from the Mcoupe).
08-07-2001, 07:15 PM
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<-- likes his CL-S exterior more than S4 exterior.
sorry, but that care looks WAY too plain.
I would rather get the 2001 Audi allroad quattro and PIMP it out with TV, and 21" rims..
sorry, but that care looks WAY too plain.
I would rather get the 2001 Audi allroad quattro and PIMP it out with TV, and 21" rims..
08-07-2001, 07:30 PM
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Originally posted by mchtypeS:
<STRONG>well my car was paid off so ill probably finance the m3 if i get i could also get one of the baddest s2k's out there they are selling it in the autotader it was my friends it has the sc with intercooler and 19 by 10 ince rims in yellow but i dont think ill have warranty on that car</STRONG>
<STRONG>well my car was paid off so ill probably finance the m3 if i get i could also get one of the baddest s2k's out there they are selling it in the autotader it was my friends it has the sc with intercooler and 19 by 10 ince rims in yellow but i dont think ill have warranty on that car</STRONG>
Don't understand...
1) Wouldn't you want to start over and build up a new DIFFERENT car. Not buy a already modded one.
2) No one else here has the problem of seeing the coolest and baddest car in your town up for sale but why would you want to buy it becuase as soon as u go by some1 they say oh yea there goes Joe Smith's car when actually u own it. Any1 understand. Be DIFFERENT
08-07-2001, 07:35 PM
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Originally posted by KCPreki11:
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Don't understand...
1) Wouldn't you want to start over and build up a new DIFFERENT car. Not buy a already modded one.
2) No one else here has the problem of seeing the coolest and baddest car in your town up for sale but why would you want to buy it becuase as soon as u go by some1 they say oh yea there goes Joe Smith's car when actually u own it. Any1 understand. Be DIFFERENT</STRONG>
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Don't understand...
1) Wouldn't you want to start over and build up a new DIFFERENT car. Not buy a already modded one.
2) No one else here has the problem of seeing the coolest and baddest car in your town up for sale but why would you want to buy it becuase as soon as u go by some1 they say oh yea there goes Joe Smith's car when actually u own it. Any1 understand. Be DIFFERENT</STRONG>
08-07-2001, 07:39 PM
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Originally posted by Damaged:
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Different eh? Buy a Dodge</STRONG>
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Different eh? Buy a Dodge
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08-07-2001, 07:47 PM
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I went and saw a 01 Z06! Very nice from outside and looks like crap from inside....
Are those at Chevy idiots, how can they justify an interior that looks like a cavalier? this is a $50,000 car..... I need something with an interior like a Porsche, Ferrari, or at least an Audi.
Are those at Chevy idiots, how can they justify an interior that looks like a cavalier? this is a $50,000 car..... I need something with an interior like a Porsche, Ferrari, or at least an Audi.
08-07-2001, 07:50 PM
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or a 2002 Z06 with 405hp.. Chevrolet claims 3.9 0-6o mph and a 1/4 mile of 12.4 secs.. or how about a "Z07": http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2001.../z07/z07-1.asp
08-07-2001, 08:16 PM
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Wait for the all new 2002 6 speed manual Convertible CL Type "S" ! It's comming......
Patience is golden..........
Patience is golden..........
08-07-2001, 08:25 PM
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Originally posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk:
<STRONG>I went and saw a 01 Z06! Very nice from outside and looks like crap from inside....
Are those at Chevy idiots, how can they justify an interior that looks like a cavalier? this is a $50,000 car..... I need something with an interior like a Porsche, Ferrari, or at least an Audi.</STRONG>
<STRONG>I went and saw a 01 Z06! Very nice from outside and looks like crap from inside....
Are those at Chevy idiots, how can they justify an interior that looks like a cavalier? this is a $50,000 car..... I need something with an interior like a Porsche, Ferrari, or at least an Audi.</STRONG>
Chevy put the dollars in other crucial areas for top performance
What do you get for $50k from Porsche? An overpriced Boxster...I'll take the Z06 thanks.
08-07-2001, 08:34 PM
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Originally posted by e1828:
<STRONG>or a 2002 Z06 with 405hp.. Chevrolet claims 3.9 0-6o mph and a 1/4 mile of 12.4 secs.. or how about a "Z07": http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2001.../z07/z07-1.asp</STRONG>
<STRONG>or a 2002 Z06 with 405hp.. Chevrolet claims 3.9 0-6o mph and a 1/4 mile of 12.4 secs.. or how about a "Z07": http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2001.../z07/z07-1.asp</STRONG>
Thats SW's (street kings) car from supraforums.com That mother had like 5 cars 2 of them in 9's I think. He is supposed to race the fastest street supra soon, its saad's from AZ. It will be a great race, BTW SW is from SIR LANKA
08-08-2001, 02:45 AM
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Originally posted by KCPreki11:
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Wow now thats different. Actually i saw a hooked up dodge at a show that was unidentifiable and ugly. You know what i mean i different. ISN'T EH CANADIEN?</STRONG>
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Wow now thats different. Actually i saw a hooked up dodge at a show that was unidentifiable and ugly. You know what i mean i different. ISN'T EH CANADIEN?</STRONG>
08-08-2001, 03:08 AM
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For the price of the S4, my first choice would be a base-level '02 Corvette hatchback with the Z51 suspension upgrade and 6-speed. Those cars are rockets in stock form, easily upgradeable, an absolute blast to drive (even as a daily commuter car) and the engine would probably last longer than the high-boost S4 engine.
08-08-2001, 03:15 AM
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Originally posted by tinman:
<STRONG>For the price of the S4, my first choice would be a base-level '02 Corvette hatchback with the Z51 suspension upgrade and 6-speed. Those cars are rockets in stock form, easily upgradeable, an absolute blast to drive (even as a daily commuter car) and the engine would probably last longer than the high-boost S4 engine.</STRONG>
<STRONG>For the price of the S4, my first choice would be a base-level '02 Corvette hatchback with the Z51 suspension upgrade and 6-speed. Those cars are rockets in stock form, easily upgradeable, an absolute blast to drive (even as a daily commuter car) and the engine would probably last longer than the high-boost S4 engine.</STRONG>
Excuse me...
08-08-2001, 06:27 AM
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Originally posted by tinman:
<STRONG>For the price of the S4, my first choice would be a base-level '02 Corvette hatchback with the Z51 suspension upgrade and 6-speed. Those cars are rockets in stock form, easily upgradeable, an absolute blast to drive (even as a daily commuter car) and the engine would probably last longer than the high-boost S4 engine.</STRONG>
<STRONG>For the price of the S4, my first choice would be a base-level '02 Corvette hatchback with the Z51 suspension upgrade and 6-speed. Those cars are rockets in stock form, easily upgradeable, an absolute blast to drive (even as a daily commuter car) and the engine would probably last longer than the high-boost S4 engine.</STRONG>
08-08-2001, 11:53 AM
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Originally posted by AudiAce:
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S4 runs 9-10 psi. That's about the lowest boosted turbo car you'll find.</STRONG>
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S4 runs 9-10 psi. That's about the lowest boosted turbo car you'll find.</STRONG>
Does it matter. The new corvette will run 12's supposably. Would you rather have 400hp n/a or 400hp with turbos. I'll take the n/a anyday.
08-08-2001, 02:09 PM
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Originally posted by mchtypeS:
<STRONG>yeah but its a vette in 2 years that car will be worth half of what you paid...........anyways my insuranse will kill me on a vette</STRONG>
<STRONG>yeah but its a vette in 2 years that car will be worth half of what you paid...........anyways my insuranse will kill me on a vette</STRONG>
Mike jus admit it you don't like American Cars
:p[ 08-08-2001: Message edited by: KCPreki11 ]
08-08-2001, 04:22 PM
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Originally posted by mchtypeS:
<STRONG>yeah but its a vette in 2 years that car will be worth half of what you paid...........anyways my insuranse will kill me on a vette</STRONG>
<STRONG>yeah but its a vette in 2 years that car will be worth half of what you paid...........anyways my insuranse will kill me on a vette</STRONG>
5-Year Ownership Cost: 2001 - 2005:
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2001 Corvette coupe:
Depreciation $13,602
Financing $8,701
Insurance $17,042
State Fees $1,682
Fuel $5,297
Maintenance $3,049
Repairs $1,288
Total 5-Year Ownership Cost $50,661
Vehicle Class Sport
5-Year Ownership Cost $50,661
5-Year Cost, Similar Vehicles $50,653
Difference $8
IntelliChoice Value Rating Average
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2001 S4 sedan:
Depreciation $16,233
Financing $8,248
Insurance $14,234
State Fees $1,592
Fuel $6,052
Maintenance $1,425
Repairs $1,671
Total 5-Year Ownership Cost $49,456
Vehicle Class Luxury
5-Year Ownership Cost $49,456
5-Year Cost, Similar Vehicles $47,387
Difference $2,069
IntelliChoice Value Rating Worse Than Average
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2001 M3 coupe:
Depreciation $21,378
Financing $10,542
Insurance $19,488
State Fees $1,853
Fuel $6,234
Maintenance $1,378
Repairs Insufficient Info (note: this is listed at $1,216 for the 330 Ci)
Total 5-Year Ownership Cost Insufficient Info (using 330 Ci Repair cost, this would be $62,089)
Vehicle Class Sport
5-Year Ownership Cost Insufficient Info
5-Year Cost, Similar Vehicles $56,225
Difference Insufficient Info
IntelliChoice Value Rating Insufficient Info
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2001 3.2 CL:
CL CL-S
Depreciation $11,533 $13,270
Financing $5,911 $6,501
Insurance $10,099 $13,022
State Fees $1,152 $1,245
Fuel $5,204 $5,204
Maintenance $1,119 $1,618
Repairs $676 $676
5 Year Ownership Cost $35,694 $41,536
Vehicle Class Near Luxury Near Luxury
CL CL-S
5 Year Ownership Cost $35,694 $41,536
5 Year Cost, similiar vehicles $39,308 $41,804
Difference -$3,614 -$268
IntelliChoice Value Rating Excellent Average
08-08-2001, 04:30 PM
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Originally posted by mchtypeS:
<STRONG>yeah but its a vette in 2 years that car will be worth half of what you paid...........anyways my insuranse will kill me on a vette</STRONG>
<STRONG>yeah but its a vette in 2 years that car will be worth half of what you paid...........anyways my insuranse will kill me on a vette</STRONG>
Your a bit off, the C5 happens to have a great resale value (even low mileage C4's hold fairly strong, although they did take somewhat of a shit after the C5 came out)....the C5 has been going down slightly because the model is almost 5 years old- but regardless, the car holds its value extemely well when compared to other sports cars.
Unfortunately, no car is an investment.
[ 08-08-2001: Message edited by: Beltfed ]
08-08-2001, 04:35 PM
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Originally posted by tinman:
<STRONG>Actually, I would get the polished wheels (and the 1SC package). The car would be in black or in quicksilver however...</STRONG>
<STRONG>Actually, I would get the polished wheels (and the 1SC package). The car would be in black or in quicksilver however...
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The toys are cool, but if your buying the car your better off with the 1SA package...when you resell the car, especially to the dealer (the only add on in Galves value guide is a CD changer)- so the guy that buys the $42k C5 coupe will make out "much" better than the guy who bought the $47k coupe.
But, then again- toys are cool
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08-08-2001, 04:58 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dyno_CL-S:
[QB]Skyline puta! The owner of blitz wheels on bird has one.
yeah i know eddy has one he also has a civic type r now but i dont like his skyline it automatic and he painted it this nasty brown color
[QB]Skyline puta! The owner of blitz wheels on bird has one.
yeah i know eddy has one he also has a civic type r now but i dont like his skyline it automatic and he painted it this nasty brown color
08-08-2001, 05:01 PM
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I would move first, mchtypeS. Wouldn't you be worried that the S4 would get boosted too? Just my .02.
Originally posted by mchtypeS:
<STRONG>dont flame me but i think im ging to get an s4 in yellow when my insurance pays me</STRONG>
<STRONG>dont flame me but i think im ging to get an s4 in yellow when my insurance pays me</STRONG>
08-08-2001, 06:39 PM
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Originally posted by 89si:
<STRONG>Hey if you end up getting a Ford product I can get you discount.. Volvo...C70 HPT they r sweet. Lincoln...LS, Mazda, Land Rover</STRONG>
<STRONG>Hey if you end up getting a Ford product I can get you discount.. Volvo...C70 HPT they r sweet. Lincoln...LS, Mazda, Land Rover</STRONG>
08-08-2001, 09:34 PM
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Originally posted by Beltfed:
<STRONG>
Your a bit off, the C5 happens to have a great resale value (even low mileage C4's hold fairly strong, although they did take somewhat of a shit after the C5 came out)....the C5 has been going down slightly because the model is almost 5 years old- but regardless, the car holds its value extemely well when compared to other sports cars.
Unfortunately, no car is an investment.
[ 08-08-2001: Message edited by: Beltfed ]</STRONG>
<STRONG>
Your a bit off, the C5 happens to have a great resale value (even low mileage C4's hold fairly strong, although they did take somewhat of a shit after the C5 came out)....the C5 has been going down slightly because the model is almost 5 years old- but regardless, the car holds its value extemely well when compared to other sports cars.
Unfortunately, no car is an investment.
[ 08-08-2001: Message edited by: Beltfed ]</STRONG>
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I'm moving to Hawaii and don't see the point in taking my CL-S with me(leasing terms/fees)So I will be using Audi's Graduate financing to get a S4 Avant Santorin Blue, Blue Alcantra leather, 6 speed, premium package, with heated seats. I was thinking about the sedan but I want to put my surfboards inside and I might have a kid in a few years.
I would suggest the same to you.
I would suggest the same to you.
08-11-2001, 03:34 AM
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I work for Ford at the Edison Assembly Plant, in NJ. Where they build the Ranger & Mazda b-series pick-up's.
O by the way the focus svt will be released this comming year 2002 with 170-180hp,(thats more than the SI) & a 240hp turbo version is lurking soon in the future...???
If someones really serious about buying a Ford product I can get them a Z-plan discount = a little over dealer invoice.
**I tried to get my friend one of those Mazda MP-3's the sticker was like $18,??? it would have been like $16,000& they wouldn't honor it. They had a mark-up of 3000 just for limited production. $21,??? for a 140hp mazda nope... It looked real nice though.**
O by the way the focus svt will be released this comming year 2002 with 170-180hp,(thats more than the SI) & a 240hp turbo version is lurking soon in the future...???
If someones really serious about buying a Ford product I can get them a Z-plan discount = a little over dealer invoice.
**I tried to get my friend one of those Mazda MP-3's the sticker was like $18,??? it would have been like $16,000& they wouldn't honor it. They had a mark-up of 3000 just for limited production. $21,??? for a 140hp mazda nope... It looked real nice though.**
08-11-2001, 05:42 AM
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mchtypes:
Here's an idea: buy a late-model used family sedan (for good resale after a year to 1/2 year of use; Camrys and Accords are always good bets) to hold you over until the new Nissan Z, Infiniti G35, Mazda RX-8, or even possibly the Subaru Impreza WRX STi, arrives. This way you'll have a wider (and neater) selection of cars to choose from, plus not having to settle for a car at the end of its model run (S4) or anything else you're not into (American cars).
Here's an idea: buy a late-model used family sedan (for good resale after a year to 1/2 year of use; Camrys and Accords are always good bets) to hold you over until the new Nissan Z, Infiniti G35, Mazda RX-8, or even possibly the Subaru Impreza WRX STi, arrives. This way you'll have a wider (and neater) selection of cars to choose from, plus not having to settle for a car at the end of its model run (S4) or anything else you're not into (American cars).
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