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I live in the US and I need a first car. My budget is $4000, and I'd like something fun, but still practical for going to school every day. I don't really want a miata, either
>>14138644
civic
>b-but muh sport car
mustang
>>14138644
old subaru impreza
Get an old Taurus. You're going to want some of that money for booze and drugs.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/5374659407.html
>>14138636
OP here.
Its salvaged and I have been looking for a car that looks like a evo. What do you guys think of it and is it worth it?
>>14138640
>wanting ANY shitsubishi other than an actual EVO
>Wanting something that's salvage.
Dude, no, just no.
just save for the real thing m8
Ferrari shopping with my dad tomorrow
Any ideas? Put name down for 488 or just get 458? Or nah?
>>14138506
458 speciale
>>14138506
You have to fill out an application. Ferrari will tell you if are allowed to be a customer or not.
>>14138517
What is the difference between the Italia and Speciale? I know Italia is worse but why?
So shouldn't wait for 488?
>Two wrecks in two cars in 6 monthsj
>Estimates for repairs exceed 70% vehicle's value
>Not "totalled", but total-loss based on repair cost vs value.
>Two 5-figure settlement checks
>Bought back both cars
>Both cars paid off in full - mandatory by insurance after total-loss
>Almost 20k in combined debt paid off overnight
>Repaired...
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>>14138381
Isn't this fraud? If not, how do you do it?
I need to know.
>>14138394
Insurance companies hate this one weird trick.
>>14138381
Sounds like mendacity.
What are some American cars that look like weebshit? What are some Japanese cars that look like boomershit?
>american cars that look like weebshit
probe gt. I always think it's a fucking celica or silvia
>japanese car that looks like shit boomer shit
1st gen Celica liftback
>>14138366
DSM
Fiero maybe? Looks like an MR2 to me.
Dear /o/
Despite the detriment to my physical and financial health, I am absolutely obsessed beyond my control with cars, and car culture. Why? What fucking good is it?
>>14138276
>family camper
>sexual house
Am I reading this correctly?
>>14138276
just accept your fate m8
>>14138311
You're reading between lines that don't even exist anon. I'd like to see your Rorschach test results.
Hell/o/
When i start my car, it has a tough time starting. It usually stutters on the first crank, but never fails. Also, periodically my power windows wont work within a few minutes of the car being started.
Is this a pretty talltale sign of battery going out?
Pic related
Alternator.
>>14138155
You bought a VW, what did you expect?
>>14138155
could be battery, could be something else on the electrical circuit. is it a diesel? If it is have you ridden it hard enough to clean out any buildup in the last ~30k miles?
Would you buy a sub-100 HP Sidekick? Is that safe for a first manual vehicle? I don't drive particularly fast in my automatic. Safe and steady.
>>14138141
Corolla
>at least 125 HP
>>14138141
I have the 16 valve version tracker, which I think is over 100hp but not by much. Plenty of torque but don't expect to bust 85mph even floorboarded in 5th. It's pretty happy around 65-70mph on the highway though.
The thing is a cracker box if you're talking about safety. It's very light and rides high. But it's reliable, good on gas, cheap to work on, will go just about anywhere a big jeep can go etc. It's pretty fun, but not safe.
>>14138416
>but not safe
what would you suggest under $5k?
Is there anything that explains how a Honda automatic transmission works, since it's built different compared to other automatic transmissions?
>>14138003
No but it will implode prematurely
>>14138006
How? My 1990 Honda still has its original transmission after 290,000 miles.
>>14138010
>replying to over exaggerations, memes, and bait.
Any diesel technicians/mechanics out there? Is working on these engines any more difficult that traditional gasoline engines? And is the pay a bit higher?
If you are doing basic preventative. Then it is easier. They design them for most things to be readily accessible . If you are doing failure repairs. It is a pain in the ass. Because everything weighs 4-8 times as much.
>>14137977
I second.
Once you're good at it, you can charge a whole fuckton more for the work though.
>>14137910
Can't go wrong with a Beterpilk I tell you what
Does /o/ have any pictures of cars not sold in the US, in the US?
Yes, that is a Twingo with Illinois plates.
>>14137892
Looks so strange
You and your waifu are about to close on a house in the suburbs. You arrive at the property and await for the Realtor, Sue, pic related, to arrive.
What vehicle does she show up in?
>>14137867
an accord
Some landbarge suv
>>14137867
Murano cabriolet
Hey /o/ my 2004 passat is having some front end issues that i cant figure out.
When im decelerating the steering wheel starts wobbling and shaking really bad, I know its coming from the front drivers side wheel because it starts making a really bad rubbing noise.
Would anyone have an idea as to what it might be? I was thinking a control arm bearing or wheel bearing but im not sure.
>>14137792
it makes a really bad rubbing noise while decelerating? when was the last time you changed your brakes?
>>14137825
I got the calipers and pads replaced in october.
>>14137792
wheel alignment
Is body rust really so bad?
Is cancer really so bad?
Is arthritis really so bad?
nah weight reduction
just replace the panel later with a lighter material like aluminum or carbon fiber
Has anyone replace airbags in their car before?
>slid on ice, tapped railing
>bent bumper and broke headlight, but no actual damage to the car was done
I can get both used airbags and a sensor for 100$
Its one of those deals where the car isnt worth that much on the market, but you know the car was meticulously cared for so it would cost a decent amount of money for another car of the same caliber.
Ill probably drive it without airbags if it comes down to it.
Has anyone else actually...
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>>14137514
What does a mechanic quote?
>>14137535
>What does a mechanic quote?
Its a 1995 corolla, their labor alone would cost double what the car is actually worth.
>Installing those explosive little death machines yourself.
I wouldn't do it unless you REALLY know what the fuck you're doing.
