General Car Talk Discussion Thread
#1201
What is the advantage of leasing a car? You have no ownership in it and its just throwing money away, in a way.
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#1203
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yea i guess i should hold off
ughhh i have the new car itch with no money lol...
I'd like to be able to get new cars every 5-7 years but also keep my cars haha I dunno.
I want a new car but i love my tl, i wouldnt wanna get rid of it either
ughhh i have the new car itch with no money lol...
I'd like to be able to get new cars every 5-7 years but also keep my cars haha I dunno.
I want a new car but i love my tl, i wouldnt wanna get rid of it either
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someone I know just bought the real first KITT used on the show. he is also planning to get a tractor-trailer to match it. we are planning to do photos soon. he also has a LFA and 458, other toys.
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#1206
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Started using an app again to track my mpg ... yea its horrible lol, partly due to my driving and the other part i drive in D4 when in the city even when i'm doing like 50ish mph
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You could be that cool dude at 30-35 years old who still has his car from HS/college even though he's making $100k a year.
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That box must be worth at least $10 million
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#1212
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basically took the golf keys or all of vw keys and added some brown vinyl and such
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I was driving behind a big ass Toyota SUV the other day. I thought it was the new Sequoia. Found out it was the new 4Runner. My god they made that thing huge and lanky.
#1214
One on the right for me
I've been in the market for a 69 Camaro. No real rush on finding one because I'm picky. Stumbled across one that I was going to make an offer on...pictures were good, everything was clean...and then I saw the vinyl top. Fucking disappointing.
I think it may be the shitty screen on my laptop but I could have sworn it was all sheet metal. Oh well.
I think it may be the shitty screen on my laptop but I could have sworn it was all sheet metal. Oh well.
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Selling the Mustang?
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so i was at the dealer today to test drive the scion frs because Subaru didnt let me drive the BRZ and i have to say i love the car... its not fast its not slow either i love how the brake pedal feels like i love how it handles but i hate the feel of the clutch pedal its so soft - softer than i thought it would be... car looks great in white but hmmm for each their own but interior of the subaru hands down is much better to my taste... Scion offered me better financing than subaru but i still think i like the subaru more... decisions decision... ehh i hate that
white Scion FRS or blue Limited BRZ ehh
25.2 vs 28.3 msrp
white Scion FRS or blue Limited BRZ ehh
25.2 vs 28.3 msrp
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so i was at the dealer today to test drive the scion frs because Subaru didnt let me drive the BRZ and i have to say i love the car... its not fast its not slow either i love how the brake pedal feels like i love how it handles but i hate the feel of the clutch pedal its so soft - softer than i thought it would be... car looks great in white but hmmm for each their own but interior of the subaru hands down is much better to my taste... Scion offered me better financing than subaru but i still think i like the subaru more... decisions decision... ehh i hate that
white Scion FRS or blue Limited BRZ ehh
25.2 vs 28.3 msrp
white Scion FRS or blue Limited BRZ ehh
25.2 vs 28.3 msrp
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It's the same damn car.
But I'd get the Subaru
But I'd get the Subaru
#1223
my understanding is that the subie has better (tighter) suspension plus the other interior upgrades and HIDs (plus available nav) over the fr-s. The fr-s's perks are the better warranty and cheaper entry price
#1224
Whats up with RDX owners?
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^ The suspension between the two are nearly identical. The Subaru suspension is setup up for more understeer however, while the FR-S is more tail-happy.
And to add to the perks, better dealership experience. Im not impressed by the Subie dealers.
Street, as I mentioned yesterday in my text, get the Subie if its a daily. The FR-S is a great weekend car that you can drive every day, but Im sure your girlfriend would enjoy the heated seats
And to add to the perks, better dealership experience. Im not impressed by the Subie dealers.
Street, as I mentioned yesterday in my text, get the Subie if its a daily. The FR-S is a great weekend car that you can drive every day, but Im sure your girlfriend would enjoy the heated seats
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#1226
One on the right for me
It will probably be a few years before I find exactly what I want. I'm not looking for a new project but something that doesn't need much work to get going. I'm after a clean body, I don't want to deal with the mess of having a ton of bodywork done before getting to other parts of the car.
We'll see how it goes.
We'll see how it goes.
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It will probably be a few years before I find exactly what I want. I'm not looking for a new project but something that doesn't need much work to get going. I'm after a clean body, I don't want to deal with the mess of having a ton of bodywork done before getting to other parts of the car.
We'll see how it goes.
We'll see how it goes.
#1228
One on the right for me
I started on craiglist but most people either ask for more money than the car is worth (10-15k more) or it's a dealer trying to unload something that is worth a lot and the dealer knows it.
I've also been browsing classicartrader.com, which has been a little more helpful. Ebay has a good amount of cars but you have to deal with the whole ebay issue.
Depending on how things go over the next 8-12 months I may just buy a project car from a shop. Generally you can build off of those easier (but its a little more expensive). Better than the alternative of buying one from someone who picked up a car for fun, and then realized the amount of work needed to get it back into decent shape. Body work alone can sometimes cost a ridiculous amount of cash.
I've also been browsing classicartrader.com, which has been a little more helpful. Ebay has a good amount of cars but you have to deal with the whole ebay issue.
Depending on how things go over the next 8-12 months I may just buy a project car from a shop. Generally you can build off of those easier (but its a little more expensive). Better than the alternative of buying one from someone who picked up a car for fun, and then realized the amount of work needed to get it back into decent shape. Body work alone can sometimes cost a ridiculous amount of cash.
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Thoughts?
#1232
I drive a Subata.
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Because it's a totally different car?
I would get a new BRZ over a used 370z.
I would get a new BRZ over a used 370z.
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^^ I don't either. the looks do pretty much nothing for me. I've been trying to see the fascination and I just don't. I also would rather have a used 370Z. a friend of mine has a silver one with dark grey matte aftermarket wheels and it looks fricking incredible.
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oh.
that is pretty nice.
that is pretty nice.
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(give me the 370Z)
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