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>Want to import a classic japanese car to go with my classic euro and american car
>It's 24 years old in 2014
>look back at prices in 2015, which it's now 25 years old
>Price is 2-3x as much
T-thanks m-mercedes
>defend asshole business moves when it's an American company because MUH FREE MARKET MUH GROWTH MUH WEALTH
>blame asshole business moves when it's a foreign company because MUH LOBBYING MUH CORPORATE POLITICS
>when the actual assholes are the hundreds of federal legislators that allowed it
Don't blame companies for laws, blame governments.
>>14021931
Wtf do you want?
Muh GTR?
>classic
As classic as a jew in israel
Seriously hope you're talking about some Kei car like a Alto, Cappaccino, AZ-1, or Beat, other wise you done diddly goofed.
God forbid you want a real classic like a hakosuka or GASP Toyota 2k, in which case return to the greentext and the bit beneath it
>>14021947
I'm actually looking at an R30.
I'm really really wondering if buying a 4 door is going to make me happy. I'm almost to the point of taking either that or a R31.
I am however interested in bringing an AZ-1 over. Or a Eunos.
But since the R32 has gotten so much light, all skylines have gained in price. Except for 4 door R30s.
Which still have turbos.
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the one with the OP in it
>>14021815
why would i ask the car if i know
>pic of a white box next to a window
>what car is this
Is there anything I need to know about working on newer cars (2005 or newer)? Like, would it fuck up the computers if I replace the air filter or or alternator or some shit?
I've only worked on early 90s cars.
>>14021667
Just to give you an idea:
You can't change a tire yourself, cause the tire pressure sensor needs to be calibrated with proprietary software.
>>14021678
I've been wondering. What do you think would happen if you just yanked the sensors?
Besides looking terrible, what exactly is wrong with this car?
>>14021563
it's not a lolracecar
>>14021563
It's got white tail lights?
>>14021563
They underpowered it. That car might have been popular with boomers if they offered it with a powerful v8 and into some kind of sport truck.
Are tires on concept cars usable or just shown for show-off?
>>14021422
Likely just for show to round out the styling.
Fuck no, just look at that bullshit.
>>14021422
That's how tires look like IN THE FUTURE
What car is this?
A cool one.
Toyota Corolla ke38
>>14021326
Looks like a maaad mini from mighty car mods ! I wonder what mad mods they have put under the bonnet to extract more unicorn farts from the engine-balls haha ! Hopefully miles from the mighty car mods forum and turbo yoda and dose vader from AM auto get onboard and get this car ready to start chopping haha !!
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Hondurr BTFO
>>14021145
This. Who would want a car that can get body damage from crashing into a guard rail. Honda a shit!
>>14021145
>damage is above the top of the guard rail
how?
>>14021171
Because that guardrail is further away than the car. Think before posting!
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Help me with my hair brained scheme! I've always wanted a classic car, but I need to replace my DD sometime soon (fucking Northstar engine), but I should really look for a family car. So which of these roles should I fill? Yes. I want a classic car that seats six that I can use as a daily driver. Budget: $10,500 including parts and repairs to get it up to scratch.
Asking my wife what she thinks, she says "Just shut the fuck up, and buy a used Corolla." We'll show HER, /o/!
Suggestions?
Listen to the wife, kek. She seems to know more than you do.
>>14021044
Buy a semi resto mod old wagon
>>14021044
Find a Newport Wagon for maximum practicality. Hell, any bench seat C Body can easily fill the family car role. And you can get a clean Fury for around 3000. That also guarantees you a big block and a comfy suspension.
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Weight savings to be fucked over by heated seats and airbags. Whatever.
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I havent gotten my license because i have no car and my parents have a shitty compact and some 4x4.
Am i missing out? Should i get it even if i dont realky see myself using it that much until i get my own ride? I just see t giving the opportinity for me to help people which kust cant happen.
>>14020993
You should first invest in a keyboard that's not so covered in jizz that it makes you type like a retard.
>>14020993
Do what you want anon.
Hey br/o/s. I was originally looking at getting a an s13 240sx or an Acura Integra or something because "muh race car", but I've decided to put aside the thought of building a track car (for now) and get something to lug my friends and girlfriend around on road trips and camping trips and whatnot. I currently have a 2015 Honda CBR300R motorcycle that I daily drive, besides that I have a WeThePeople BMX because I'm a poorfag. My plan is to sell my Motorcycle and buy a 1988 Chevy Suburban. I like the look of the '73 - '91 models and I like that old...
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my father had an 86 suburban all stock. rebuilt it once in the 90's it was reliable through 2015. 4 barrel 350 started first time every time. got 14 MPG too. too bad he sold it for chump change to buy a duramax diesel
My papa had a choochoo customs 87.
That fucker was awesome and comfy as hell.
>>14020947
you can pretty much chop and swap anything out of those trucks and fit it to another without too many issues as long as you stick to auto and carbed
my 1985 truck had a 350 originally and i swapped a 454 from a 1973 basically plug and play other than exhaust work
i would recommend looking into a parts truck as well, i bought a 86 longbox with a blown motor for 300bucks and so far ive taken the window regulators, the pedals, the tilt column, all the windows,bumpers and bodypanels, and every little plastic...
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The Chinese are coming.
Google rival set to rival Google's autonomous cars
Having followed Google's lead into smartglasses development, Baidu is now doing so with autonomous cars. The Chinese search firm says it has successfully tested a fully autonomous car under mixed road conditions, claiming it's the first in China to have done so.
>>14020911
>Chinese self driving car
Good, they needed some way to control their population.
The Chinese can copy hardware (barely) but they can't aren't smart enough to program. They will make whole bunch of these cars and they will drive around running cunts over and killing little kids and shit, which probably isn't that big of an issue in China but it will never work anywhere else
>>14021359
kek
$15,000.
What do you buy? I know nothing about the quality of each make, so I'm trying to learn what not to buy. I find something and someone tells me that make breaks once a year or costs an entire ass to repair.
>>14020873
Spend 5k on a used Japanese car. Camry works. Save the 10k for your goddamn future, or something else besides 4 wheels and seats. Happy holidays.
When in doubt, really nice low mileage example of cars off of the sticky. Also, don't necessarily go by make, go by model.
>>14020876
I want something at least 2010. I only see Corollas for this price range.
Ask a guy who works at America's Tire, anything.
>>14020823
where's my fucking leatherman you faggot it was in the glovebox when I left my car at your shitty shop
are you a tire
Why aren't you trying to find an actual career?
>on my way home from work
>suddenly blinded by rearview mirror
>truck
>flip mirror
>suddenly blinded from incoming traffic
>truck
fuck me, what is wrong with these people?
do truckerfags not know they have something other than their HIDs?
I know, right? And then they're all like 'derpa derp it's your fault for being in a Miata!'
>>14020724
>do truckerfags not know they have something other than their HIDs?
What are you talking about? If you have HID headlights you don't have anything other than the HID lights to use. Unless you want him to turn on his high beams. You do realize incorrectly aimed halogen lights are pretty much just as blinding, right? Or it could be illegal lighting in the first place.
This is one of the only things I hate about lifted trucks.
I don't mind the light racks and extra bulbs, most people don't run them when they aren't wheeling- but the 6 inch+ lift makes the headlights shine right into my mirrors.
