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What would be the best way to give my Ford Ranger power on the road. Its an '06, 2.3L, 4 cylinder, pretty much plain as hell. I don't want to get rid of it cuz I like having a vehicle that doesn't attract attention, and I already own it. But I want her to move better.
Pic related.
>Inb4 ditch the bitch.
Swap in a 302
Sell it and get a Colorado faggot
I know there's one anon here with a turbo 2.3 ranger. Or you could put different rear end gears in. Or both.
Lets follow each other. Acount must be automotive related
@alphonsepepe
If I wanted to listen to 16 year olds brag about their stanced shitbox Civics and discuss how swag vaping is I'd just fucking go to any car meet.
nigga you can't be serious
>want to buy a mercedes "sports car"
>they're all automatic
why is this okay?
Mercedes has never made a production "sports car". They're for cruising in comfort, not racing miatas at stop lights and "carving canyons brah"
****some**** yes I said some cars are perfectly acceptable and are almost preferable with automatics, a Mercedes anything is one of those.
>>15072693
the SLK250 sportscar is a 6mt
Because computers shift smarter than humans retard
Well, /o/?
http://www.strawpoll.me/10233830
Forgive the image, I made it on my phone
>>15072683
Advance.
Autozone simply because of the $20 rewards program and the free discount coupons they always give away on Facebook. I've literally saved hundreds of dollars because of it.
Vatozone Holmes.
Hey Auto. Please help out a retarded newbie who doesn't know where else to turn.
I'm not a car guy at all, I'm a computer guy. My previous car ('97 Nissan 200SX) lasted almost 20 years before I drove it into the ground.
I need a new car. But I am absolutely overwhelmed by the amount of choices available to me. I have ~10k to spend and I've been debating, arguing, and bickering with myself to no end. I finally settled on a Toyota Corolla because of their reliability and the fact that if I don't just buckle down and pick a damn car I'll sit here and second-guess myself for another 20 years.
In my area there's two great options available to me for a Corolla. A 2010 with 30k miles on it FSBO, or a 2012 with 59k miles on it FSBD. The 2010 has some scratches on the body and a little dirt on the interior but nothing too crazy. The 2012 has a cracked windshield but is otherwise in great condition and the dealer has promised to look into that.
Both are about the same price. I cannot decide between them. The 2012 has lots of extra 'little' features - bluetooth, radio controls on the steering wheel, adjustable interval setting for the wipers, etc. Lots of little stuff that probably isn't worth a whole lot.
The 2010 lacks a lot of those features but I could always put in an aftermarket radio with bluetooth, and it's half the mileage.
I don't know how to assign value to all those little things the 2012 has. It's all so... nebulous to me that I'm stuck trying to figure out how to accurately and adequately compare the two. For PCs or games or whatnot it's easy to assign values I can compare but how do I do it in this instance? I'm at a loss and worried about making a stupid decision and wondering if anyone can offer me any real guidance.
>>15072675
Narrowing it down to a specific car is a bad idea. Make a list of cars you want to look at and a list of features you want.
Here's the cars I would look at:
Toyota Corolla
Honda Civic
Chevrolet Cobalt
Saturn Astra
Ford Focus
Mazda 3
Pontiac Vibe
Toyota Matrix
The Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Matrix are both variants of the Corolla. The Cobalt and Astra are related, and the Cobalt has one of the best 4 cylinder engines of the last 20 years. The Astra is literally a rebadged Opel....
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>>15072730
I've driven half of those - the Ford Focus, the Mazda 3, the Honda Civic, and the Corolla. I'm not a car guy so I couldn't feel enough of a difference in how they drive so I can't really say I liked one more than the other. Same with the looks - none of them really jump out as looking better or worse to me.
Initially I was leaning a bit more towards the ford focus, but in reading consumer reviews and ratings the focus had a much lower rating for reliability than the Corolla had, which is...
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>>15072675
I make you great deal, today only!
But kidding aside, I'll give you a car salesmans spit take on a situation like yours
The top two reasons people regret buying a car are 1.)The payment is too much and 2.)Not having decent options/going for a base model.
If you are buying cash, then you have a budget, overspending isn't so much of a worry. That leaves you with option 2
On something like a Corolla, the difference in mileage is fairly meaningless OP. 30K vs 59K is about 1.5 years of driving. If this is the type of car you plan on keeping fro 20 years, then debating a 38K starting point vs a 59K starting point is useless. In 20 years the car is going to have 200K plus miles anyway.
That brings us back to options. Yes, you can always add in an aftermarket radio with bluetooth, but little shit, like steering wheel controls and adjustable wipers are things you don't THINK are a big deal now, but in a few years time, the lack of having them will start bugging the shit out of you (trust me, I have seen it happen to hundreds of people), so to me, I give them a pretty high value, because it's little things that will determine how happy you are with the car long term
To me, if you can get either car at the same price, the 2012 will likely be a better buy for the average person. A Corolla will go as long as you want it to if it is maintained. the difference in mileage is negligible, and for the average person, the little options will go a long way to boosting long term satisfaction
I have a 2006 Chrysler Sebring that is a massive pain in the ass just to change the spark plugs out off. I had to remove the intake manifold just to get enough access to remove the coil packs on the spark plugs and got almost all of them out except this last one. It's hitting the cowling and there's no room at all! Any advice on how to remove it?
And yes, I know how terrible the 2.7L engine is but I have no choice but to drive this car for now.
how easily does that cowling come off?
either that, or drop the motor a bit.
can you separate the boot from the coil pack itself? if so then you're gold.
pic related, my disgust for chrysler
/o/pinions on the Qx4? Need a new DD to do the following
>somewhat soft suspension
>decent Interior
>tow 2.5k lb every weekend
>reliable
>about 5k USD to spend
I'm open to all suggestions I heard about nissan engines burning oil at excessive rates anyone have any experience with the vq35?
I'm also considering a 2003+4runner but they're a bit more expensive
>>15072553
Used 4.0 Ranger.
>>15072595
I'd like something a little more fancy as it's gonna be my DD. I have nothing against Rangers my dad owns one but it's a 2002 4 banger and my brother-in-law has a 95 with the v6
>>15072553
>buying a cheap old Nissan SUV
Bad idea
>Removed the stock intake and airbox/milkjug and replaced with an aftermarket intake
>tfw I can now hear turbo induction and bypass valve woosh
Why do car companies purposely make their performance cars quiet? What's the fun in driving a sports car that handicaps it's true noise?
Normies would think the car was broken if they could hear the turbo
noise pollution laws etc
>>15072475
In Europe maybe. I've never heard someone getting in trouble with the law because of turbo sounds.
Are there any guides on how to become a better driver? I'm new at this and I don't want to be the guy who looks like he's drunk at 2pm driving when I really just suck.
>>15072365
Practice.
>>15072365
Always assume you suck. This will give you the drive to be better. take classes at places like Skip Barber or the BMW Performance Driving School.
It just comes. And takes years.
What should I be aware of now, as a new driver?
>>15072302
Mustangs. They break down at random. Be aware if one's in front of you. It could explode at any point. Sending shards of metal into your tires and causing a large pileup.
if you lose traction on your wheels make sure to go full throttle
-lewis hamilton
>>15072319
I want to defend Ford but the last time I saw a car break down was a v6 mustang in the middle of a turn lane in bumper to bumper traffic
I'm going to buy my first car in a few weeks, I got my provisional licence two weeks ago, so the car cannot have a turbo/supercharger. I also want it to be a 4 cylinder and rear wheel or all wheel drive. I have $5000 to spend. FYI I live in Australia so most American cars are not on the market. What do you recommend /o/?
Pic attached is the car I'm interested in, 2003 Subaru liberty
>>15072084
Shut up and buy a Civic.
Honest question. Did you guys get the EM2 Civic? I know Japan didn't because Integra, but did Australia get them?
>>15072091
BTW, this is the EM2.
Same thing underneath as above, but a 2 door coupe. I know Europe got it.
>>15072091
Honestly don't know, not much of a Honda fan
I traded my 2012 Mazda5 Sport 6MT in for a 2012 MazdaSpeed3 Touring with tech package.
How'd I do, br/o/thers?
Loved my 2012 ms3 traded it in 2 months ago on a 2015 mustang gt. Get an intake and the Cobb tuner you will love it. Sounds way better a little more responsive you get the BPV woosh and the tuner eliminates the Hp and TQ restriction in gears 1-3 (they use that to eliminate torque steer but fuck that handle it yourself)
pretty okay provided you weren't upside down on the first one. leather seats? I see no sun roof.
>>15072096
+1 for cobb accessport. really opens up fun
>>15072124
Speed 3's don't have the option for sunroofs to keep the chassis stiff. And they don't have a full leather option. They do the half cloth half leather sport seats
I am going to be driving down from Portland to Grants Pass Oregon this August, and I want to take a scenic drive.
Looking at the 101, the drive times double to almost 9 hours.
Is it worth it? Is there a lot to see?
My time is kinda limited in what I can do, so no camping, or any major stops. Just a drive down. Solo.
Any /O/regon fags here? Looking for the best route.
>>15071834
a more refined path. Saves 2 hours.
Definitely more scenic than i5, as long as you aren't stuck behind a motor home should be a real nice drive.
What is the best road to take from Portland to the 101, and back from the 101 towards I-5?
Looking for maximum twisties.
Looking to buy a fun second car as a weekend toy. Willing to sacrifice reliability for speed and affordability. Must be rwd, manual, two doors, and not a soft top. Like a Mustang, Camaro, or Corvette from the 90's.
However, I live in California, which limits how much I can modify the powertrain. Fortunately, suspension upgrades, weight reduction, and drivetrain upgrades are unrestricted. I'd be satisfied if I could achieve 300whp with minor, inexpensive upgrades (no spray) and gut the car to 3000 lbs or less. I'd like to spend around $2000 for the car...
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i dont know a lot about california laws, but if you do get a new edge get a coyote swap, the 2v is shit
if you cant do a coyote swap then try to get a 4v cobra engine or at least the 4v heads
>>15071848
To be realistic, engine swaps are beyond my immediate scope right now. I'd rather not even mess with the heads. If the engine can reach 300whp with bolt-ons, tune, and minor cam, then I'd be happy. Maybe I can do headwork in the future when I have my own garage.
Oh, and I'm also considering the Mk.3 Supra turbo.
>>15071925
If you want a fun car dont go with a minor cam dude. Get the one that gives you the most gains up top, who cares about idle
Doesn't this just look right /o/?
More motorswaps that look more at home than the original!
>>15071679
What V6 is that out of?
>>15071790
Is that the V6 from the mx-3?
>>15071787
probably the 2.0L V6 from the non-US 323.
