ITT: We talk about the things we love and hate about our daily drivers.
I'll get the ball rolling.
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98 Lexus SC400
I love;
>Stock 290hp
Perfect amount for me.
> Extremely reliable 1UZ engine
> Very quite and smooth driver
I hate;
> Premium gas only
> RWD terrible in snow
> backseats are basically useless
95 k1500
love
>dem giant leather seats
>reliable
>back seat is small but great for storage
>dat 90s 2 tone
hate
>terrible turning radius
>pretty lackluster as far as power is concerned (200hp 20 years and 115k miles ago)
>10mpg highway, 10 mpg around town, 10mpg with a trailer.
>>14039466
Sadly 400's make nowhere near at the wheels plus how heavy they are makes them feel extremely slow. But I like SC's ive had a couple. One 400 the other was a 300 1JZ swap.
2004 STI
Love;
>Dat AWD
>Dat 6 Speed
>Dat Close ratio steering
Much more but these are my favorite
Hate;
>Sucks fat cocks on gas
Drive my suburban daily just to save on gas.
>Cupholder locations are shit
>Wing blocks the top of cars in rear views and drivers faces
99 Lexus GS300
Love:
> Two jay zee
> Comfy as fuck
> Pretty gud stock sound system
> Toyota parts are cheap as fuck
Cons
> No turbos
> Open Diff
> Addicted to gasoline
>>14039599
I almost forgot
> Lower ball joints
>>14039591
Your sti makes like 220hp atw and its engine is rated at 300hp.. A 400 makes more like 250hp atw.
What's your point? Pretty sure an automotive forum is aware of drivetrain losses and op never claimed it was alot of power or fast he just said it was perfect for him.
>>14039591
gay license plate holder btw
>>14039591
Post 98 SC400's easily make 290
2.4 turbo volvo
like
comfy comfy interior
strong ac
great mpg
turbo
biggest trunk of any car i could find
hates
transmission was programmed slushy
its an auto
it never shifts quickly
it sounds like an old quattro
bad turning radius
>>14039702
atw*
Love:
>Handles decent I guess
>pops and crackles when I let off throttle
>looks good sometimes maybe
Hate
>fan base
>slowish
>hated on turd gen
>no turbo
>>14039721
I think I would really like that if it was a little more boxy-er
>>14039729
Here you go
>>14039729
i would like it more if was rwd and did not have leather, but had about the same amount of power.
i would not give up the turbo
>>14039566
cheers bro. i drive an OBS as well. mine is 96 c1500. sold to me as a 5.7 but i found the window sticker, its actually a 5.0L
furthermore the vortec system nets me more power than a stock tbi 350, so i have womped several of the TBI trucks as well as 350 vortec trucks.
likes:
>truck gets 20mpg
>tight steering for a truck
>aftermarket filter gives me them v8 rumbles
>skids because minnesota winter
>ext cab for randow shit and tools
> stays neck and neck with a 2 liter eclipse from a dig
>brakestands lol
>no passenger airbag so dash has an extra cubby.
dislikes:
>slushbox
>wrung out a 5500rpm
>exhaust is too quiet
>isnt lowered
>handles like the pickup that it is
>i second that the turning radius is horseshit
i took the fucker camping and enjoyed the perks of having the bed though.
Love:
>Handles fugn good
>Turbo noises
>Looks sweet
>Not too bad on fuel
>Pre fast
>Does decent skids
Hate:
>Impractical, no back seats, is my only car
>Parts are expensive
>Unpredictable in the wet
>Sounds far worse than my last car, a VR6
>>14039651
Mine dyno'd in at 305/354, stop being mad.
>>14039702
Citation needed
>>14040075
but at least ur goddamn riddin sick as fuck nigga
>>14040181
yeah bruh
>>14040075
Was it a GTI VR6?
03 marauder
love:
>giant comfy as fuck seats
>incredible interior (in my opinion at least)
>big gurgling v8
>absolutely enormous trunk/interior space
hate:
>dem mpgs fug
>really not that fast
at least it feels like it is
>>14040212
Pretty much, not called that in Australia though, just called a Golf VR6. It was a MK3 4 door, Miss that thing
>>14039724
>Kek
you look like you're part of the shit fan base. Goddamn that is one ugly eclipse.
I DD one too. It handles pretty bad. Idk why u got a hoonigan sticker there m8. Almost impossible to rip a skid in these things.
Pic is my fwd 3g
Focus ST
Like:
>Torque
>Handling
>Fuel mileage
>Seats
Hate:
>Five door instead of three
>Electronic diff
>Exhaust noise doesn't exist
>No digital speedo unless you're in Test Mode
>>14039466
>Premium gas only
Complaining about a .50 cent max difference per gallon.
>>14039721
You wouldn't complain about the turning radius if you drove a P2 S60R or V70R. It's my biggest complaint on my S60R, but thank christ I don't daily that.
2002 S60 2.4 NA
Like
Was comfy as fuck with the stock interior, and it only got better with the T5 interior I swapped in.
32 MPG
Doesn't look like a piece of shit
Hate
NA so slow as fuck and no passing power.
2002 so I'm on my 3rd DIM, and it has the shitty textured exterior moldings.
>>14039724
Oh my god you fucks with the hoonigan stickers are usually the worst goddamn drivers, completely unable to keep a lane or signal, ever
>>14039466
only have photo from the seller's ad but i picked this up today.
>DD Truck
2007 Mitsubishi Raider
Love
>Suspension
>150k miles with no real problems aside from replacing struts
>decent city MPG (18-19)
Hate
>Slow (7 or so seconds to 60)
>Rebadged Dodge
>I don't have the durocross trim
DD Car
1993 Toyota Celica
Love
>Looks
>MPG (est. 25+)
>Manual
Hate
>slow
>FWD (it's acceptable but in all situations where FWD would be preferable AWD would be even moreso)
>1.6L I4
>>14040649
>#notgivingafuck
>#driftlyfe
>#smokeweederryday
>>14040359
You drive an S60 R?
I've been looking at one of those for my third ride, 2007. What are the biggest problems you've found with them?
>pic related
>>14040265
Nice stock shiclipse m8. I bet it's the explosive v6.
>pic related, the real pride of this vehicle
Not shown: new front control arms, sensen struts and all performance pro springs dropped a cool 3/4 of an inch
>>14042749
Idk if ur trying to impress me with that picture of ur shit bay m8? Nice hot air intake. How much was that ebay radiator u got there? How's the autotragic doing for u?
Reminder ur shitbox is a gs and mine is a gts :-)
Go rip a skid in ur mom's cunt m8
1/2
2003 CVPI
Love
>reliable as fuck
>tons of room everywhere
Hate
>muh cop car
>ford engineering(spark plugs, LCM)
>people drive cautious around you, or feel the need to challenge you
>>14043692
i'll have you know that the radiator came pre-polished shit dick
>>14043801
2/2
1977 Corvette
Love
>great styling and aesthetics
>fun to cruise/drive
>unique for someone my age
>VERY simple to work on
>4 speed is great
Hate
>vacuum lines
>Smogged V8
That will be fixed soon though
>People think its fast
This car has been a real pleasure to own and drive. I can't wait to drive it once this shit excuse for a winter is gone
>>14040075
Lovely car, I'm always looking for dem raised bonnet vents.
I nearly bought a forged rev 3 gt-s but went with an st205 instead which blew up eventually, still fancy getting a mr2 just to compare it.
>>14043836
don't forget the worst part
>not a stingray
>>14043906
Kek, people call it a stingray all the time and I don't bother correcting them usually. And who gives a fuck, how is a stingray any different?
>>14043940
More stylish front and rear treatment, less weight, and an extra 200 horsepower.
>>14043958
wrong
Nameplate used up until 76, revived in 2013
>>14043958
That horsepower thing isn't necessarily true. The horsepower dropped in 72 to about 200 hp. The stingray name was from 69-76. So no, not really on power. Also SAE gross vs SAE net.
>less weight
Again, a 76 will weigh very close to a 77.
>front/rear end
Sure, you can have that
>>14040075
also nearly forgot to mention everyone making fun of me for driving a gay car
Love:
>literally nobody thinks it's 14 years old
>dat inline 6 sound
>looks like sex
>factory full led tails and bi-xenons, in 2002
>handles pretty good
Hate:
>creaks
>people expect it to be faster
>replacing nearly entire suspension system at 100k
>automatic
>quality parts aren't that cheap
>>14043906
The Stingray badge means literally nothing.
>>14044084
Sucks that you live in Spider Land though.
>>14044091
Typically when a 'good' tripfag shit posts you know it's sarcastic.
>>14044086
also:
>live in FL so never had the chance to flog it through a mountain pass, what the car is designed to do
07 VW Polo 1.2
Love
>fairly reliable, never broken down
>35mpg+
>parts are cheap and loads of them are in scrapyards
>easy to work on, engine is tiny and there's loads of room, everything uses the same set of torx bits
Hate
>constantly have my foot to the floor because it's slow as fuck and can't climb hills
>manual windows because base model
2002 S2000
Love:
>excellent handling
>pretty extensive aftermarket
>top down cruising
Hate:
>please stop revving at me
>extensive aftermarket filled with cheap China shit
>factory standard top tearing room frame
>pls stop revving I'm stock
>pls
>>14039466
>> RWD terrible in snow
Someone doesnt know how to drive!
>>14044418
>roof frame*
How....
>>14044418
>not hating the tight as fuck cabin.
My shoulder rubbed on the side the whole time I owned that fucking car.
>>14044457
Where did it rub? I've never had an issue, but also I'm a manlet.
>>14044467
My shoulder rubbed on the door hamdle all the time, but i suffer the manlets curse also brolet
>>14044467
it rubbed the door the whole time I drove. Im 200lb 6ft. So I'm a bit big for an s2000. But that mother fucker has a tiny interior.
1999 Toyota Corolla
Pros:
>literally a corolla
>based unkillable 1zz-fe
>manual
>cloth seats comfy af
>sips gas
>parts are real cheap
>90's style
Cons
>shit plastic interior components
>heater controls stuck on defroster, fan only works on high
>probably making around 90 hp
>suspension gets real shaky around 70 mph
>>14044704
Aw shoot i meant Chevy Prizm.
'02 Acura RSX (base)
>i-VTEC
>the last bastion of the Integra
>118k miles and running like a champ
>based MPG's
>learned manual on this thing
>based honda parts
>no flashy unnecessary features
>it's a hatch
>lots of trunk space with the rear seats folded down
>nimble, not too small
Cons
>it's my DD
>I drive it too much
>the stance/hellaflush faggots
>obnoxious type-S faggots
>torque steering on wet asphalt
>160whp
>vtec engages at 2200 RPM's
>no BWAAAAHHH
>that notchy 2nd gear grind but can easily be avoided by pulling the knob upward going into said gear
>"IS THAT A TYPE-S?!??!?"
>It's not a Type-S
>>14039466
That thing looks like turning is a fucking bitch.
But dude for real nice car though, I'm mirin.
>>14039466
'97 V3 WRX
Love:
>Sounds great
>Corners well
>AWD
>Turbo
>Fast-ish
>Loud
Hate:
>Subaru reliability
>Not a real STI
>Cars reputation and fan base
>98 octane ain't cheap ($2.10 liter)
>Loud
>>14040715
If the previous owner liked to launch the car, more than likely the transfer case(Volvo calls this the angle gear) will be toast. The differential electronic module(DEM) sits too close to the exhaust and can die from the heat. The 4C suspension is roughly $300 per shock/strut when they need to be replaced. Like the other 5 cylinder Volvos, the PCV system gets clogged if the previous owner didn't use good oil or didn't change the oil frequently enough. Search the glove test on swedespeed and it'll show you how to test the PCV system. Timing belts are due at 90k. On the automatics the radiator can sometimes let antifreeze into the transmission fluid which is pretty much a kiss of death for the tranny. A glycol test can be performed on the transmission fluid to check for this. The stock wheels are easily bent, and the ride is harsh with the 18" factory wheels. Don't expect the in dash CD changer to work for long, mine works but I just went with a GROM bluetooth adapter to avoid the whole thing. If you have even the slightest desire to upgrade the shit out of one, it's the wrong car. The cylinder walls are thin and crack prone, and the AWD is too frail to risk it. Droopy lip is rather common. Parking brake shoe delamination is quick to ruin to your day.
The good...
Along with the 2006, the 2007 has AWD system that responds slightly faster.
2007 has extra aluminum interior trim. I'm a sucker for aluminum so maybe that's just me.
2007 has the side markers in the door mirrors which makes them impossible to lose in the fenders like the 2004-2006s.
Late 2007s had AUX jacks in the center console.
Compass in the rear view mirror for 2007.
No god damned V-band OTE pipe in the 2006 and 2007 models.
Comfy as fuck.
Women love this car, not guaranteed to be the type of women you want though.
Did I mention comfy as fuck? Cause seriously, most comfortable car I've ever been in.
02 Trans Am WS6
I love
>the styling
>the power
>the manual transmission feels really good
>RWD is fun
>Don't see many of them around here
>back seat is usable
I hate
>needs premium gas
>my family hates it and thinks its dangerous
>theres a white trash stereotype about it
>small shit breaks often
>>14043692
It's a actual mishimoto paid 190 for it. It's an RS. Yes it's auto but I'm getting a second car that's stick soon. Intake is above radiator fan and is neutral to the touch :))))) I would more en likely beat you in a race desu senpai puss
>>14047017
Forgot pic
1978 Nova
Love: the idle, the attention, small block chevy (can fix with a hammer and a 9/16 wrench)
hate: gallons per mile, police attention, honda boys and brotrucks revving at me
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2000 GMC Sierra
Love: cassette player, reliable as fug 5.3, comfy as fug, practical as fug
hate: mpg. tonneau cover if i need to carry something tall, quiet as fug
Ford Fiesta SE Sedan w/ 5-speed (silver)
Like
>27 city easily, 29 if I really try
>electric steering feels responsive
>handles like its on rails, overall tight suspension
>pulls its own weight decently
>loves to rev all day
>sounds good for a 4banger
>road noise insulation is good for a subcompact
>good pedal placement for heal-toe
>audio system isn't half bad
>fucking standard disco lights bitch
Dislike
>long shift throws (will fix with short throw kit)
>no 6th O/D for cruising at low rpms
>have to drop 3 gears to pass someone quickly on highway
>weird body dimensions make it difficult to know where front or rear end is
>compass computer unit mounted to windshield with sticky tape keeps falling off
>rear seats are set at a slightly uncomfortable angle (not huge issue though)
>default 'Sync' system (no touch screen) is a bit clunky and not super intuitive
>>14046936
I love that photo, trans am looks menacing while the 928 is innocently confused.
>>14046357
why didnt you jest get a 2.5rs you mong
>>14047135
thanks anon
the 928 didn't know what to think of it
![02rsx_premium[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/ImnOCSg.jpg "02rsx_premium[1].jpg")
'02 Acura RSX type-S
>love:
Honda's k20 engine is great with 200 hp, not a ton of power, but a lot for a FF 4 banger
It looks very nice, it's quite compact and the liftback is a nice touch
Handling is a dream
6-speed manual is snappy and engaging
>HATE:
the base RSX can run on 87 octane, but for the Type-S you gotta put premium.
Because the car's so small, there's not much room. no center console, no headroom if you're tall, and the backseats are uncomfortable for most adults.
It's actually not as light as you think it is; it weighs about as much as a corolla from the same year
also the gears are so close together first is pretty much useless except for getting the car rolling.
But overall i love it, even if it is an Integra/Civic hybrid abomination
>>14046357
>$2.10
I hate you, us bay area califags gotta pay $2.60 for fucking 87.
>>14047224
$2.10 a liter anon. That's $7.95 a gallon. Petrol is expensive in Europe
>>14047267
Oops i misread, still 2.60 isn't exactly the cheapest though. West coast is the worse when it comes to gas prices.
>>14046357
>>2.10 liter
Holy fuck, I thought it was hard running a V5 STI on 98 here for ~$1.40/ltr.
>>14039466
I drive a 1985 Dodge Ram Prospector. 318 V8, automatic transmission.
Bought it from the original owner who worked with my dad. Had 102,000 miles on it at the time. My long time mechanic also knew the man and verified that he bought the truck brand new and regularly brought it to him for maintenance.
I paid $1,300 for the truck, and have been driving it daily for 2-3 years. The only things I've done to the truck are flush the radiator, replace a couple flat tires and one battery. By far the best vehicle I've ever owned.
I have a couple issues I still need to get fixed. I have a small power steering leak, probably something very simple. I also have a small pull on my battery. If I let it sit for a couple days it won't start. Instead of fixing it I've been disconnecting my battery overnight for about a year.
>Jeep in next post
>>14047434
Before the Dodge I owned a 1976 Jeep J10 Golden Eagle. AMC 360 Quadra-Trac.
It was in great shape, other than the rust, which seems to be an issue with most older Jeeps (maybe no factory undercoating?).
It was a fucking tank and probably my favorite vehicle as far as looks go. I paid $2,000 for the truck, it was an impulse buy. I ended up selling it for $1,200 because of a wiring issue that no one could seem to fix.
I would be driving down the road, hit a bump, and the truck would die. I can't recall how many times I was left stranded and had to call a tow truck, but it was definitely over 15 times.
I don't know what the issue was. I also don't know why four different shops tried an failed to fix it. I just couldn't afford to keep it the way it was.
2012 Chevy Cruze
Likes
>well equIpped.
>base model scum can suck it
>rs package comes a tiny turbo
>tiny little I4 engine feels surprisingly springy compared to my 00 Chevy Silverado
>gas is pretty good especially considering it needs tires
>comfy for me
>trunk is spacious
Cons
>it has less 200hp
>it's a tiny I4
>has had a car accident before bit I bought it from a mechanic who fixes it which made it cheap for now.
>it's small and kind of a girly car
>>14047224
>mfw gas near me is $1.69.
>mfw I used my local grocery store gas station reward card and got 20 cents off.
>tfw filling up for $1.49/gallon.
>>14044084
> mr2 turbo
> gay car
what?
2008 Cobalt Coupe
Good
>MPG
>no issues after 54,000km
>handles alright
>doesn't look bad
Cons
>150hp, kinda gutless
>autotragic
>generic and soulless
>sounds good
>has power
>is rwd
>coupe
>open diff
>single caliper brakes
>window leaks
>butt warmers don't get warm
>$500 nav update
>people make fun of me
>hyundai customer support
>is crashed
03 540i
Like
>loud
>fast
>takes corners like a champ
>looks great
>comfortable
>6spd
Cons
>12 mpg
>eats tires like candy
>people are assholes because BMW
>seat adjustment cables don't work
>125 dollar oil changes
>othr maintenance coming up expensive (timing chain guides, VANOS, clutch, etc etc)
2011 Mitsubishi Galant
Like
Comfortable/ rides really good
big almost a full size sedan
reliable
nice sound system
good handling
dislikes
4 cylinder. I wish i got the 3.8l v6
4 speed automatic
really slow
not mine but i have the same color
Pros: random drifting
Stock and crawls through mud like a dream
Cons: random drifting
14 EM PEE GEES
2015 Scion FR-S
Love
>Looks
>handles like a dream
>HEKTIK SKIDZ
>beautiful gearbox
>Comfortable for a daily driver
>tons of aftermarket crap available
hate
>180hp, tops
>Stereo is garbage
>financed it like a dumbshit
>instantly grouped in with stancers
>>14048047
I wish my truck got 14 mpg, hell I wish any of my vehicles got 14 mpg
>>14048089
>180hp
Isn't it 200?
>financed it like a dumbshit
What is wrong with financing? I was thinking of doing the same thing with a BRZ.
Pro:
>29-31 MPG
>cheap to fix
>5-speed
>cheap as FK to buy
>quiet
>comfortable
Cons:
>FWD
>slow as fuck
>Break booster going out
>pissed off teenagers try to race the shit box
>stock stereo sucks balls
>oil filter is a bitch to get at
>>14048211
You pay more for the car then you need to...
Why pay 8-12 hundred dollars more then the car is worth...
94 bimmer 325i
Love
>I6
>rwd
>engine still strong for now
>nice body style
>good throttle response
>working heated seats
>dat sound
>never owned by a boyracer
>feels quick even at speed limit
>180~190hp ain't bad
Hate
>broken handbrake cable
>automatic
>convertible/softtop
>pricey parts
>rusted hood release cable
>cracking interior
>mpg a shit
>stupid factory radio reset when dead battery
>have to remove some trim to access battery i trunk for charging
>open diff
200 Mazda 626 GF Sedan 1.8
pros
>660 km on 25 euros in yurop (7.5l per 100km on LPG, could be 7l on 98 petrol) is bloody fucking cheap for a car that cost 1500 euros. For yurop
>its very reliable. know a guy who runs basically the same car for 15 years with minor upkeep required
>rust wise visually it has held up nicely in comparison to other 626`s and newer 6`s especially. 3`s dont need to be mentioned even
>The interior is spacious and nicely equipped. climate control yeah.
>the engine has surprising low end grunt for a 1.8 100hp. could be something width the cams being set up to give more power in the lower end because its fairly gutless above. American 2.0 liter version make more hp, yet have lower compression, so i dunno, something with the cams maybe. good enough for the city and overtakes. still, is a tad weak.
>big ass boot with foldable rear seats
>I like how dull it is. its just a sedan
>there is enough space and some left for a 6.5 man
cons
>its dull...
>its dull to drive
>the fucking rust. the previous owner was a cunt and didnt bother washing the car in the winter, so it devoleped some bad rust in the rear wheel wells. If i hadnt checked the car occasionally and done some welding and rust proofing, it would be in trouble next spring. scrap basically, because the rear end would have rusted out. fucking japs, the rust protection in the rear wheel wells is fucking terrible. as soon as there is some minor ding in the protective gunk covering the metal, it lets in water and air, and the rest is obvious- could put a fist in my boot pocket. also the rear wells are showing rust bubbles on the outside, and the underside of both passanger side doors needs attention.
>finicky gas and clutch pedals in comparison to my E30
>>14048277
Because you can't afford it all at once I guess. ~1000 isn't a whole lot over the course of 3-5 years.
>>14048322
I guess, just never understood giving away money...
>>14039466
R33 GTR
I love
>Around 500hp with boost turned down
>Engine is nearly brand new, it has a perfect compression test
>AWD
>The sound, this thing fucking roars
>Being able to mod it
I hate
>It not being completely finished yet (i'm replacing parts as i see fit)
>Premium only
>Wayyy too much attention (this is not always a good thing)
I always get people trying to race, which is both fun and annoying at times.
Had a fucking megane try and go me, not sure if serious.
1987 Mazda 323
Like:
35mpg
350hp/2200lb
Light
Feels like driving a gokart
I built it myself
Turbo and wastegate noises
Hate:
Harsh ride on bad roads.
Unintended acceleration
Steering wheel blocks speedometer the way I sit.
Needs lots of cosmetic work
>>14048406
>Steering wheel blocks speedometer the way I sit.
How the fuck do you sit, then?
I just got a brand new clutch in so there's a lot to love right now.
1994 Honda Civic CX
love
>JDM D16A that was swapped in
>Del Sol seats
>deep sounding Magnaflow
>all dat space
>the ass
>many compliments despite how cheap I got it
>33MPG city
>holy shit the cheap parts
hate
>tenth owner
>many dents
>DIY paintjob looks bad up close, front end is a different shade of red
>hatch leak
>eBay springs in the front
2015 Fiesta SE
>Pros:
Brand new, I never have to repair it. Everything is in perfect shape and functioning properly. No weird noises.
Good MPG
Compact, super easy to park.
Bluetooth.
>Cons:
No legroom for the backseat passengers.
Rear brakes are drums.
Slow acceleration.
Understeers a lot.
Not a two/three door like some of the European ones.
>>14048362
A good driver in an RS Megane would give you a hard time on the toegay. Guy must be retarded if he tried to have a go in a straight line though.
>>14048435
It's got some cheap shit aftermarket wheel in it, and a bucket seat. The wheel is too small and the rim of it blocks my speedo when I am sitting upright normally.
>>14047119
Sup fellow '15 SE Sedan 5-speed bro.
The only difference between yours and mine is that mine is black.
I agree with pretty much all the points you made. The disco lights are great. But the Sync system is tricky to use.
Planning on any other mods besides the short throw kit?
>>14040702
Hnngggg that celica looks great m9. Are you sure you have the 1.6? That's pretty low mileage for the small engine. The 2.2l should average around that gas mileage thb senpai. How much you pay for it?
>>14046290
They actually handle corners very well for being boat-cars.
>>14044084
Good job stealing my name faggot, sorry that I don't feel the need to compensate for my lack of dick with my car. Never had anything but a compliment for my cute little choo choo
2004 Saab 9-5 Aero
>Likes
-stock 250 hp, mine is at stage 1 so a bit more than that
-xenon HIDs, i live in the dark woods
-highest sound system package, amazing audio
-looks pretty neat
-nicer than all my friends' cars
-open air filter + turbo = sexiest engine sound
-pretty unique where I go to school
>Dislikes
-PO used it as a DD for his 16 year old daughter = curb rash, scuffs everywhere
-very fidgety electronics in classic saab fashion
-dogleg rust
-FWD automatic
-turbo = expensive gas
-not nearly as many performance parts available as for the 9-3
-not very refined (vibrate-y)
>>14048362
A Megane RS would btfo your skyline in a technical track/mountain.
>>14049124
I don't doubt it, but that would require it to be a RS AND have a competent driver AND not be cambered out the ass and driven by ricers.
I'm all for appreciating any type of car, just not butchered ones driven by idiots.
On a side note, i swear i'm seeing more riced out (and i mean really stupid shit like 50 degree camber, retarded bodykits) pieces of crap around Melbourne.
Pros
>massive fun to drive
>great mpg
>everybody waves at you
>girls just LOVE it
>dat classic feel
Cons
>motorway trips could be used as a form of torture in guantanamo bay
>suspension is non existant
>if you're in an accident it's game over
>if you don't maintain it religiously it will break down on you hard
>rust
I've owned it for almost 10 years and I love it to bits. Well worth the hassle.
>>14047983
>Hyundai
I'm sorry anon. They could release the coolest car ever, but if it had that fucking tainted badge on it, I couldn't take it seriously.
>>14048211
Puts 180 to the ground
And you're going to end up paying a couple thousand more for it if you finance it. Honestly it's not a huge downside, but If I hadn't been so impatient I could have bought a 2013 outright and they're basically exactly the same car
99 VW Passat TDI
Love
>55 MPG
>comfy as fuck leather seats
>spacious
>reliable
>muh terbodiesel torks
Hate
>slow as shit
>pretty boring
>only 5 speed manual
>>14049372
I'm planning on swapping the grill and shaving the trunk so no one will know anymore
They'll think it's a new Scion or something
>>14044545
>>14044545
>shoulder
>door handle
You what ? Is your torso a foot tall ?
1998 AE111 Trueno sprinter
Love:
>6 speed
>ridiculously good mileage
>that ITB 4age scream
Hate:
>FWD
>looks pretty ricey
>backseats are just for show
>>14049485
Did super strut break yet?
>>14049504
nah, guy i bought it off just replaced them before he sold it to me
2000 Camry (i4 not v6)
Like:
It has a light going around the key hole so it is easy to find at night.
Relatively reliable
Seats are pretty comfy
Still getting over 20mpg even driving like a madman
Don't like:
Bouncy suspension
I either have my knees in the dash or I have to stretch my arms to reach the wheel. Weird ergonomics.
Slow.
Bottoms out a lot if I go off-road.
1993 prelude
good:
190 horsepower from a NA 4cyl
It's gutted so it's light ~1180kg
handles well for a fwd
fairly fast for a DD (0-60 in ~6.5)
okay mpg
it's been reliable
bad:
it's a honda
FWD
ugly rear lights
it's shaped like a wedge
it's missing 4/8 cylinders
before they were removed the rear seats were useless
its a honda
no torque
most other nearby honda owners are total bakas
my diesel friends laugh at the car :(
>>14049466
That's honestly a much better idea than leaving that fucking demon mark on it.
Otherwise sharp car, friend.
2007 Outback
Good:
I like the styling
Holds a ton of shit
Good fuel economy
I don't worry about keeping it nice/clean
AWD
5 speed
Pre-wired for satellite radio (love this)
Takes 87 octane
Capable off road (all terrains and lift help)
Comfortable
Bad:
Really slow
Not reliable
Other Subaru owners suck
>>14047113
I love those trucks, they just look so comfy and chill to drive
>>14047017
That other guys a huge faggot, but you both should have gotten a tsi awd or a gsx
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>>14039466
'05 Focus ZX3 5spd
Love:
>Parts anywhere
>Parts cheap
>Plenty of mawds and people who have installed said mawds
>Can buy chinese ebay headlights
>Cargo space
>Good strong/solid tranny
>Good strong/durable engine
>Timing Chain
>Handsome for shitbox
>Literally New Edge: The Car (RIP in peace)
>Responsive brakes
>Tight steering
>Loves to turn
>Extremely forgiving shifter
>Reverse lockout
>Modern yet nostalgic
>Shoulder belt for middle rear seat
>Durable feeling fabric for front seats
>5 cupholders
>3 door is the best flavor the first gens came in IMO with second being wagon
>Engine is 2.0 for muh rally car arguments
>Focus actually has been used as a rally car
>Compartments fucking everywhere
>Car generally feels happy, excited, and ready to go on an adventure
>Smiling face in the sea of bloated angry cars
>Good speakers for any car, fucking god-tier speakers for what was literally bottom of the line econobox in '05
>Body is galvanized under paint so pretty corrosion resistant
>Oil drain plug is within arms reach from front bumper
>Oil filter is within hand reach and upside down
>2.0 for muh rally car arguments
>Never spend more than ~20 to fill up with 87
>Drive like complete and total asswipe and average 30 empeegees
Hate:
>Drive like an old lady and get 31 empeegees
>Typical Ford shit with things hard to get to at times
>Typical Ford shit where everything is plastic (not necessarily a negative really for me) and rattles (fucking drives me nuts)
>Typical Ford shit
>Can't find shift knob because reverse lockout collar
>Wish front looked like pre-05 and trunk decals had the art deco looking font like the pre-05s
>Handbrake extremely weak
>Coin tray vomits pennies when going fully hektik
>Clutch bites really far out and could be tighter
>Paint is a bit cheap and chips easily
>"Lifetime Air Filter" shit's bout to get replaced with a CAI or SRI
woot
>>14053534
Forgot to mention hate:
>Feels like it should have a 6th gear
>>14048471
I was thinking about getting a cold air intake, more for the sound than anything else
OEM fog lamps for extra visibility to others at night and during foggy days.
Maybe attempt finding heated side view mirrors to retrofit on. Having to wipe off my mirrors on cold mornings is tiring.
I thought about a cat-back exhaust but I'll probably skip on that. Probably isn't worth the money for what I'd get in return.
Sadly there isn't much aftermarket support for the 1.6l N/A since the ST gets all the attention.
>>14053624
It's annoying that some cars still come with 5 speeds. Unless you have a really high o/d gear you end up spinning above 3k on the highway. 6 speeds should essentially become standard now.
>>14054730
>tfw used to drive a 4 speed
>>14054745
I know someone with a 3-speed auto (65' mustang). Talk about no accessibility to the powerband...
07' MPS
Love
>Understated looks
>Comfy
>Super practical
>Fast, 'cus turbo
>Makes a decent noise, due to uneven headers and a downpipe
>0 police attention
>Large amount of 3rd party aftermarket options.
Hate
>Torque steer all day, everyday
>Premium fuel only, 95 minimum. Can run on e10 in a pinch but I ain't going near that shit.
>Often overlooked
>Torque steer
>Pain in ass to keep clean
>Torque steer
>>14054770
Do you really get torque steer? I think there may be something wrong with yours because mine does not and I drive with traction control off, mine is however the mazdaspeed6, I don't know if there's a difference between the euro and American spec cars. For me it just throws the power to the back wheels on acceleration.
>>14054787
The 3 MPS/MS3 is FWD, not AWD like the 6. Throwing nearly 256HP at the front wheels causes a lot of torque steer if you don't roll onto the power properly.
>>14054797
Yeah I noticed the hatchback after I posted. My bad, sweet ride though
1990 suburban r1500
Like
Roomier than fuck
Dual exhaust has rumble for days
Adequate power for modern driving
17mpg in most situations
Prefer this body style to 88- trucks
First vehicle so always my baby
Positrac has helped me in some sticky situations
I don't have to lift it to get underneath it
TBI, for all of its drawbacks, has been dead reliable down to 3F in the winter
Dislike
210hp/300ftlbs
17mpg
Wind noise like a jet
Speedo rarely works
Truthfully, with the 3.73 rear end and 3.something first gear in the 700r4, it feels like it wants to do a wheelie when you floor it to 30mph or so. I love my truck to death but this drivetrain would be way more fun in a turd gen or something. The old burb sings a sweet melody at a slow tempo.
>>14048018
Those are best BMW rims
