12-07-2006, 10:51 PM
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@mit5005 - Is it you that built the drag Mustang? I wanna say 1969 or thereabouts. Or am I thinking about someone else?
As far as the new car goes, Z's BMW advice sounds good. What about a Subie? Wont cost that much and will still be fun.
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12-07-2006, 11:18 PM
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Yeah I have the 69 mustang.
As far as the sti and evo, yeah they are fun cars but I am trying to stay away from the boy racer type cars (and they arent as pretty as the bimmers and IS).
I think I might have to drive a z after all this talk, I can definitely get used 3.0's in my price range.
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12-07-2006, 11:54 PM
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What about a Gremlin?
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12-08-2006, 12:12 AM
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he'll spend 500 on the car and the remaining 31,500 on trying to make it run right
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12-08-2006, 12:27 AM
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But it will be far cooler than any G35 or IS350 will be
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12-08-2006, 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by RC45
But it will be far cooler than any G35 or IS350 will be
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Just dont spill water on it or feed it after midnight
How is the 'Stang? What kind of times you running?
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12-08-2006, 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by RC45
But it will be far cooler than any G35 or IS350 will be
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if you ask me, a Pinto is far cooler than any Infiniti or Lexus
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12-08-2006, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by novass
Originally Posted by RC45
But it will be far cooler than any G35 or IS350 will be
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Just dont spill water on it or feed it after midnight
How is the 'Stang? What kind of times you running?
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Well it actually hasnt been raced for about a year now, since we just got done building a house.
But the best time so far in the 8th mile is 6.8 with poor shifting. Still havent taken her to the 1/4 mile yet.
So tonight I'll probably test drive some cars. Right now i have the g35 and z4 in mind, any other ideas for something to drive? I also thought about a used 3 series convertible, that would be nice.
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12-08-2006, 01:53 PM
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How come none mentioned ´stang or C6, not even RC45
Even the Uncle Ben clan arrived with suggestions about Evo and Sti..
My money would go to S4, E46 M3 or 335CI. Warranty is really something to think about, i would be willing to pay 30% more to get good warranty than to buy older car without it. E46 cab would be a nice daily driver too, one could get one snapped up from a dealer with really good discount, since the new model will be out really soon.
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12-09-2006, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by inso
Even the Uncle Ben clan arrived with suggestions about Evo and Sti..
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Uncle Ben is a member here? I love his rice and it only takes a minute to make.
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12-09-2006, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by inso
How come none mentioned ´stang or C6, not even RC45
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He said he wanted 4 seats..
Originally Posted by inso
Warranty is really something to think about, i would be willing to pay 30% more to get good warranty than to buy older car without it.
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A $1000 or less can extend your warranty to 100,000 miles and by another 3 years, so even a lightly used car can waylay your "warranty" fears.
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12-09-2006, 12:14 PM
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MIT5005:
Maybe a 2004-2005 Cadillac CTS-V. Plenty of HP (400) and torque, four doors (if you need the space), still under warranty and a nice 6-speed manual tranny.
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12-09-2006, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by RC45
Originally Posted by inso
How come none mentioned ´stang or C6, not even RC45
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He said he wanted 4 seats..
Originally Posted by inso
Warranty is really something to think about, i would be willing to pay 30% more to get good warranty than to buy older car without it.
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A $1000 or less can extend your warranty to 100,000 miles and by another 3 years, so even a lightly used car can waylay your "warranty" fears.
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he's got to get a car that's still in warranty in order to extend it. and most of them don't cover hoses or interior pieces. If the bill is over 1,000 bucks for repairs it lays the car up another day while they send someone out to take pics of it. Pain in the ass really :roll:
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12-10-2006, 06:57 PM
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What about a benz, like a c350 sport or something?
I checked out some used 330i's in my price range, and even a new body style 5 series, but I dont know if they will be fast enough for me.
I still have to drive the z and the g35, which I'll try tomorrow hopefully.
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12-10-2006, 08:22 PM
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/\/\ Give us a little indepth please!
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