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Automotive Discussion Thread | OT2 | Zero to pointless fighting faster than a GT86
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What made you switch? I like the fact that the S3 is smaller but going from the manual to the automatic would have been tough for me.
Azzurri
Gold Member
Wanted something cheaper honestly, and I like 4 door. Yea, going from manual to auto was hard at first, but I'm fine with it.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Exactly! I like a complete looking interior.
Darth Pinche
Member
The tire was losing air fast with the nail in. Once it was pulled at the shop, it was like 4 inches long, a tire killer.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Oh yeah. Nevermind then. Glad you got it sorted out. I've been there with my Jag after moving into my new neighborhood. Had to drive it to the Jaguar dealership 15 miles away late at night and just leave it there and tell my buddy.
Darth Pinche
Member
That sucks. At least the flat is on a normal tire, my old car had run flats which cost double to replace. The added salt is that I'm planning to get rid of this car in a few months anyways. Planning to get a new WRX. I had a 2002 years ago and need to get another 'rex.
This thing is parked in our cafeteria and pictures don't do it justice.
I don't much care about all the fancy tech but the old school body on the new Mustang chassis is pretty cool. And it looks the serious business too.
Ah neat, what other cars could you lease through your employer for 6 or 9 months?
I've been tempted to trade in my MK6 GTI, but most likely skipping this gen and waiting til MK8 GTI or R. Good luck with your Mustang, must be a hoot to drive.
Mattlikewhoa
Member
People are all about the Honda life... It's a shame that you can't enjoy owning one in this city.
The Greater Toronto Area...
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Yeah but a lot of people program their garages to their cars.
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
One more week. One more week, seven days, until GM unveils the new Chevrolet Camaro and puts the Mustang in its place for good. I really can't wait. With a few bits from the C7 Corvette (LT1 V8, magnetic shocks, selectable driver modes), the GM Alpha platform from the Cadillac ATS/CTS, significant weight loss, and evolutionary changes to the body, and I think we may have a contender for the greatest car to come out ever.
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
I think your expectations are set a bit too high...
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
Nope.
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
Well maybe best Camaro ever, but best car? Uhh....
So I'm watching this Chris Harris review of the new AMG C63 and for reals, what's the deal with the ipad just slapped on the top of the dash? It looks so poorly thought out.
Unfortunately that sort of design isn't uncommon.
GHG
Gold Member
2-3 year old Chevy Tahoe/Suburban, probably.
While all of those things sound awesome it is still going to have a GM interior and styling that I could live without. And let's face it if you don't like the way it looks and don't enjoy sitting in it doesn't matter how well it performs, right?
I was hoping for it to be new.
jongkookie
Member
Sitting at the dealership with my bro and sis coz they're about to buy a CX-5.
And the only reason why I'm here is coz somebody needs to drive his Mazdaspeed3 home lol.
Edit: I know only one or two people care but September seems to be the date for the new Miata. Well at least for my local dealership at least. It also could be earlier like August but definitely not later like October.
And the only reason why I'm here is coz somebody needs to drive his Mazdaspeed3 home lol.
Edit: I know only one or two people care but September seems to be the date for the new Miata. Well at least for my local dealership at least. It also could be earlier like August but definitely not later like October.
Nissan Murano?
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Ummm...didn't Chevy already confirm a weight savings of only 200lbs? That's not very significant.
Ford pulled the same BS with the Mustang by claiming 200lbs...and it turned out the final result was like 15lbs?
XGRaViSmOrSX
Member
You really can't own a Honda newer 1992 and not expect it to be stolen. Of course if you live in the middle of nowhere, but then it becomes a "who cares" type situation of you enjoying the car alone by yourself with no other enthusiasts around. After my 99 hatch with a gsr and all kinds of other mods was stolen from in front of my house one night I decided to stick with older Honda's from then on out.
The only car I "worry" about right now is my 1G crx and more for the parts that are on it (mugen cf48 w/aero..etc). The 2G Prelude is my baby though and no one wants anything off that car ever...well aside from the mugen bits and other stuff but realistically no one will go through the effort for some seats and random bits.
Huh? What do you mean?
XGRaViSmOrSX
Member
What I mean by that is the only seemingly safe places to own Hondas are areas where no other Honda enthusiasts tend to be so you have no one to meet with...etc. I mean don't get me wrong, building a car for yourself is the first and foremost reason for the build. However, having a healthy local scene helps with the drive to keep going so you can show off your work and progress. I dunno, I guess I just like hanging out and shooting the shit and checking out other builds at meets/cruise nights that I would miss that aspect of having a car.
Slayer-33
Liverpool-2
Huge complement, specially for a sedan.
Gimme a bro hug you sob.
I have an auto TLS. Fucking love it, can't imagine a MT TLS
jongkookie
Member
So the car buying experience went pretty smooth. My bro came ready with the Edmunds TMV and fantastic financing from his bank that the dealer couldn't match. It helps that our salesman is a cool dude we've worked with before so there was no bullshit necessary and an awesome finance manager who was helpful.
The only issue is that they didn't have the specific trim they want so it had to be "special ordered" and another dealership has it so it'll be a swap and should be ready come Monday.
LOLOL.
Come on now, it ain't that bad.
Fix that shitty visibility towards the back and you've got a decent muscle car.
IMO this is the one reason why all this BS happens within the Honda community. Almost everyone involved is always trying to one up each other with the mods and it fuels the fire for the crazy stuff that goes on. This obviously isn't limited to the Honda community, but for the most part it's more prominent there.
And when you look at the Porsche, BMW, and Mazda communities for example, the scene is less about showing off your car but more about beating your ass in autocross or the track. It's actually kinda fncking crazy how serious these communities get... I've met a few people with serious rivalries and shit can get heated on the course.
Anyway, it definitely is shitty to be a rare Honda owner these days.
The only issue is that they didn't have the specific trim they want so it had to be "special ordered" and another dealership has it so it'll be a swap and should be ready come Monday.
LOLOL.
Come on now, it ain't that bad.
Fix that shitty visibility towards the back and you've got a decent muscle car.
That said, Challenger->Mustang->Camaro.
IMO this is the one reason why all this BS happens within the Honda community. Almost everyone involved is always trying to one up each other with the mods and it fuels the fire for the crazy stuff that goes on. This obviously isn't limited to the Honda community, but for the most part it's more prominent there.
And when you look at the Porsche, BMW, and Mazda communities for example, the scene is less about showing off your car but more about beating your ass in autocross or the track. It's actually kinda fncking crazy how serious these communities get... I've met a few people with serious rivalries and shit can get heated on the course.
Anyway, it definitely is shitty to be a rare Honda owner these days.
I must be the only 90s sporty honda owner who can appreciate his car for what it is. No wonder it took me ages to find an unmodded example. I more or less hate all of you for making it basically impossible to find decent examples anymore.
theSlacker
Member
It is also the kind of thing that leads people into believing that flush and stance are okay things to do to a car...
:3
Well I suppose we can't have one without the other.
lem0n
Member
Ill be there for midnight release XD
I wonder if they would take my NA6CE in trade?? I actually probably couldnt part with it tbh..
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
This means war, bro.
I don't think Ford ever said anything of the sort.
Mattlikewhoa
Member
Like you had said, if they want it, they will end up finding a way to take it. To his credit, it's not like the S2K was able to run, since he pulled the ECU. They broke into his mothers car to get the opener. They ended up flat bedding the car out.
And I agree, if you own something nice, keep it in the garage.
Exactly...
I see what you're saying. The problem is that a lot of these damn thieves go to meets to window shop for parts. It's crazy to think that the last meet I went to, most of the Honda guys had their VIN numbers covered with a business car or something else.
If it makes you feel any better, while I was looking at the EK9 (Type R) car auction market in Japan, it's no better for Type R anything...
djSyndrome
Member
One week and 600 miles in, and I still look for any excuse to just get in it and drive.
Bonus: the entire family fits. Wife and two daughters (9 and 12). It's a bit of Jenga to get everyone in and out, but it works.
Bonus2: dealer respected our wishes at prep and didn't install the shitty front license plate bracket, even though it's a front plate required state
Hmm, I had a deposit in for a JDM car for about ~8 months so I was browsing auction vehicles pretty regularly. There seemed to be decent number of grade 4/B EK9 hatches, though maybe you had some of these translated and they didn't pan out for reasons other than grade. Are you finding they are just not original/low mileage enough?
...Wow, I just looked, and there have only been a handful of 4/b ek9s that have went up for auction with less than 100k kms, and they've gone for well over a million yen each.
whatsinaname
Member
[IG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/djSyndrome/IMG_3600_zpsmrfcekzf.jpg[/IMG]
One week and 600 miles in, and I still look for any excuse to just get in it and drive.
Bonus: the entire family fits. Wife and two daughters (9 and 12). It's a bit of Jenga to get everyone in and out, but it works.
Bonus2: dealer respected our wishes at prep and didn't install the shitty front license plate bracket, even though it's a front plate required state
A couple of more GT86s in this thread and we'll have quorum to vote for a no confidence motion for the thread title.
What rims are that? Nice color btw and I'm not huge on blue on most cars.
Mattlikewhoa
Member
From what I've seen with my Silvia and window shopping for a EK9, it all depends on the auction house. There's plenty that will mark their cars higher then what they should actually be. Once my guy looks at them in person, they usually fail the inspection.
I know that you have to "pay to play" in general, but it seems like it's a lot higher for Honda's since the Type R's seem to be picked apart for parts to begin with. The more complete ones fetch the higher amounts.
Thanks.
OZ Ultraleggeras in matte titanium 8x18 with +43 offset (Toyota Germany special edition, only available via dealerships)
Very nice.
I'm seriously considering getting one sometime next year, It would be my daily driver then. Red with black rims would be my preference.
XGRaViSmOrSX
Member
i wasn't talking about stants and all that other bullshit people do to "one up" one another. i don't try to compete with anyone except other guys with all original cars and have oem nos accessories and era parts. My comment regarding the local scene should have been focused more on the guys who actually know their shit and are fun to talk to about hang out with. Unfortunately there is always the crowd that needs to mess it all up and that's why I stick with pre 89 Honda's now.
My prelude is my modded car in that I have stuff not specific to the prelude on it. Where as my crx is the one that will only see NOS oem parts and the only thing "aftermarket" would be some recaro seats and the mugen bits.
edit: here are both of my cars btw http://imgur.com/a/YqKpT
lem0n
Member
I fucking love your cars. Here are my buckets, not nearly as clean but I still love them! Old Japanese cars are the business. Edit: it's a real GT-S
