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Advice on what to look at buying. I'm 20 make around 1300 a month have around 2,000 saved. Wouldn't be the one to pay my insurance. So what should I look at? I can get a cosigner since I will have no credit
Buy a used Civic or Accord. Yes, really.
where are you from?
>>13989756
I'll look into it
>>13989757
Utah so fwd/awd required
...and I liked it.
Now if only I had better front end tyres, weather that wasn't biblical-level rain, maybe a little more horsepower...
I think I managed to pick up some speed as the day went on, even as the weather got worse and the TCS/ABS gave up after two laps and left me on my own to figure it out.
Still, Anyone any pointers for not being a mobile chicane while track driving? How do I git gud? With a focus on driving the same car home again.
What car?
The only real advice on the internet to give is to get access to an instructor. Saying anything else through text is pointless.
>>13989672
Was an RX8.
It did well despite half the 'aids' crapping out after a lap in most session. Probably the ideal car for the conditions.
There were no instructors at this day - was a budget enough affair. Maybe next time I'm on a trackday I'll search one out.
>>13989716
>RX8
Noice
How's the reliability? It's on my "list of cars I'd like to buy once I have money + space"
I'm buying a new commuter for work. I went to a Mazda3 dealer and test drove a Mazda3 S Grand Touring and loved it, but when it came to negotiating a price the dealer wouldn't budge below invoice and I walked. Now I'm looking at alternatives.
Ford has a ridiculous deal of 3.5k off + 0% financing for 36 months on a 2016 Focus. What is /o/'s opinion on this car? I think the titanium hatch looks pretty nice but I wouldn't be surprised if you all think ecoboost is shit, or that the focus is a car for lesbians. Because I base all of my decisions on...
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Woah wait. You can get below invoice? I'm eyeing the new Honda civic and wouldn't mind getting a lower than msrp
The Focus hatchback is a fantastic car. What engine and transmission package are you considering?
>>13989635
You can easily get below MSRP, invoice will depend on the situation. Invoice is not necessarily what the dealer ultimately paid for the car.
This was my first time negotiating the price on a new car and I'm not sure if I was asking for too much. MSRP was 26.7k, dealer would go as a low as 25.2k, I wanted 24k.
>>13989636
I'm looking at the titanium, which comes with the 2.0L Ecoboost and the 6 Speed Automatic standard. I've heard the...
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Is this a good first car or should I get something else?
That's one of those Japanese economy cars. I heard they're pretty reliable and safe. Good on gas mileage too!
buy a snek :^=)
Keyless key with hidden backup key for a keyless car. Why can't Americans be this level of ninja?
>>13989509
what would you need a backup key in the key for if you lose your key?
I thought this was standard on just about every remote key, to have a steel-key?
>>13989520
If you have no power in the batteries on the key, if it has stopped working for a reason and so on
Why cant cars just use your figerprint!
I'm building a car exactly like this.
Ask me anything.
>first person to guess who I fanboy over gets a cookie.
>first person to guess who I fanboy over gets a cookie.
Lance "The Lance" Hardwood
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I suggest you use real BBS LMs instead of those ricer reps and save yourself a nice 16lbs of unsprung weight.
>>13989470
Correct!
Engine rebuild – Engine was rebuilt and new internals order from VAC Motorsports including CP Forged Piston set (11:1 compression), VAC Forged Stainless Steel High Performance Valves (with Inconel exhaust valves), Per VAC (“…a must-have when building a high performance and very high revving engine: They dramatically reduce valve weight and this improves valve train reliability greatly as the valve springs do not have so much mass to control. Crucial on the M50 family of engines like these.”), VAC Hardened Valve Lock Keepers, VAC Solid Lifter Conversion Kit, VAC High...
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Engine other – Turner Stage 3+ kit consisting of aFe Euro Cold Air Intake (heat shield, HFM adapter and intake tube), Porsche 911.3.5” HFM (Bosch #0 028 217 803), Turner HFM wiring harness adapter and bracket, 24lb injectors, M50 manifold, M50 manifold adapter kit, Schrick performance camshafts (264/256 degrees), and Turner Motorsports Shark Injector software. With this kit, rev limiter is increased, and gains per Turner are 50 wheel horsepower and 17 pounds of torque). Kit currently retails for - $2,761.95. Also Silicone ASC Delete boot. Cruise control unit and washer bottle...
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Stock except Cat Back Stromung Exhaust fromUndersteer.com - $625.00 +
Cooling System: Entire cooling system replacement from Turner Motorsports including Fluidyne Race Aluminum Radiator, EMP/Stewart High Performance Water, new expansion tank, Samco silicon hoses, new thermostat, new thermostat housing, new cooling level sensor, and new radiator cap. Total for these items was - $1,007.00 excluding tax and shipping.
Suspension – Replaced shocks with Bilstein Sport Shocks, added H&S Sport Spring Set, installed strut tower reinforcement plates, replaced sway bar, replaced...
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Drive Train – UUC EVO3 “Ultimate Short Shifter” - $325.00. New engine mounts. - $57.00
Interior – MOMO steering wheel but original M steering wheel will be included with car. Huper Optic Tint (about $700). Airbags have been removed but all will be included with car. Speakers and Amp have been removed with OEM radio blank insert but all speakers have been retained and will be included with the car. The speakers are from Bavsound and were over $300. Carpet was removed, soundproofing was removed to decrease weight and carpet was replaced. Included with car will be a...
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>gated automatic shifters
Why? Isn't the button-locking straight line type less likely to get knocked into other gears accidentally?
>>13989365
>being such a shit driver that you worry about missing gears in an auto
You're trying really hard to live up to that name of yours.
>>13989365
It's not 2008 anymore.
Why are Porsches so ugly?
Fuck off Ford shill
They aren't. Except the Panamera.
>>13989337
the others are just as bad f a m
Opinions?
Interior materials were cheap. Reminded me of the mid 2000's Chrysler products. Otherwise the seating position was good and seems like a fun vehicle.
>Jeep
Inherently garbage, literally the worst major car brand
>>13988994
I disagree.
I am really confused because of different opinions about AR. I want to buy alfa romeo GT. Are they really so shitty? Do you have an experience with them? I would be glad to hear some story from the GT owner.
>>13988709
I would totally drive an Alfa if they were in the US. It seems like an Italian VW or Chrysler. The cars have some character, look good, and are nice to drive. Then the warranty expires.
>>13988709
They are great cars, don't listen to the muh FCA is shit meme
>>13988725
Don't you dare compare the Superior and Mighty Alfa Romeo to some ridiculous German shitbox
Would you swap a 35th anniversary 350z with a 300hp revup engine, all the extra track pack stuff, 6 speed in immaculate condition, 100k miles, for a completely stock VSpec II R32 GTR?
Both cars are worth similar money
Only if the steering wheel is on the correct side.
>>13988701
GT-R is only going to go up in value, so yeah.
Get some a miata or some shitbox do dd
>>13988701
No, I wouldn't.
The GTR has its capabilities blown way out of proportion. There's nothing wrong with the Z33.
How do drivers know how far from the left they need to be to hit the apex with absolute efficiency?
skills
>>13988671
GPS technology has come a long way
>>13988676
Also this. Gut gid.
>>13988676
This
They also study the tracks extensively before races
How do I import a uk spec 2003 Subaru Wrx right hand drive into the states? I'm dding one in Europe right now.
I'm in the military so they will ship it back for free without going through customs i think. What about when go to get it registered in the states and stuff though.
Dunno how to do it legally, if it's a trim level that was available here you should be able to just bring it through customs and they'll give you the paperwork.
I brought a few vehicles from Canada, but since the VINs between the countries use the same systems, I could just register them without going through customs
The feds would be all over me, but was np cause the only difference was them being in metric
>>13988499
You dont.
Thats it.
Its not 25 years old so its not allowed.
>>13988540
I love your backed up research and sources brother.
21 year old thinking about taking out a loan for a 350z
which year should i get? I don't have much money
would prefer auto than stick. bad idea?
good prices?
worth taking out a loan?
>>13988470
Theyre shit. Dont do it.
>i dont have much money
>wants to take out a loan
>wants auto
Is this a troll post?
>getting a loan for 10 year old car
no
>>13988470
No. As a fellow young 20 year old you're going to fuck it up, get a beater with good gas mileage that's reliable, it wont be flashy but you'll still have it 10 yrs from now
