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Old 04-08-2016, 07:15 PM
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My first car!

Been looking around to learn more about this car. An I landed here. Seems like a great community.
With 146k bought it for 8.3k
Old 04-08-2016, 07:32 PM
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Nice car! Love the color.
Old 04-08-2016, 10:49 PM
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congrats.
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Old 04-09-2016, 03:26 AM
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Props to you if you stay alive.

I would've killed myself in a week if this was my first car. Hell I almost killed myself in my first car (B18A1 Integra) many times.
Old 04-09-2016, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 042
Props to you if you stay alive.

I would've killed myself in a week if this was my first car. Hell I almost killed myself in my first car (B18A1 Integra) many times.
Ha yeah I almost killed myself in a 110hp cavalier. Go easy on her OP. And enjoy, you have a much MUCH nicer car than most people start out with. Mine had 200,000+ miles and a 3 speed auto trans.
Old 04-09-2016, 06:46 PM
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Like the other guys said go easier on her. I got my TL in November, and it is also my first car. I'm sure you will love it.
Old 04-10-2016, 12:22 AM
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Ha ha thanks for the tip guys. I been trying to avoid speeding but love the sound that vtech makes. Any tips about the car. Like mods or something.
Old 04-10-2016, 01:38 AM
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Old 04-10-2016, 01:42 AM
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First car at 23?

Also, as far as mods, make sure all maintenance is up to date before modding.

Also, take a look around the photo section to see what other have done. Most common is lower, wheels, exhaust.

Looks like you have an 04-06 base guessing AT? If so, read up on the transmission failures....
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Old 04-10-2016, 02:20 AM
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Great first car, congrats!

As for mods, I'd stick to aesthetic mods, performance mods on a TL are basically moot. If you like the sound of it, I suppose you could drop a CAI in there and possibly exhaust, but don't expect any noticeable performance upgrades.
Old 04-10-2016, 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Flipster23
First car at 23?

Also, as far as mods, make sure all maintenance is up to date before modding.

Also, take a look around the photo section to see what other have done. Most common is lower, wheels, exhaust.

Looks like you have an 04-06 base guessing AT? If so, read up on the transmission failures....
They are all done except Belt and Pump.
Yea, at 23. I have been driving a 97 dodge caravan that my mom gave to me since 19. But this my first car that i have bought.
An I'll check out the photo section.
not trany problems
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Replace the 3rd/4th gear pressure switches and do a 3x3 drain and fill on the transmission this.
Old 04-10-2016, 08:30 PM
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Congrats! I see you got the fastest color too.
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I see you're from Oregon! Hope to run into you one day
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Nice, my first car was a 96 Grand Caravan too!! Picked up a lot of ladies in HS

welcome!
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Nice, my first car was a
96 Grand Caravan too!! Picked up a lot of ladies in HS

welcome!
Bullshit!

My first car was a 87 Celica GT
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Originally Posted by Flipster23
Bullshit!

My first car was a 87 Celica GT

As in I gave them rides everywhere





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