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Pterion

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I must be the only car enthusiast who just doesn't care about old cars. Some of those old ferraris, worth 2-3 millions, wouldn't even get $5000 from me. Tell me I'm not alone, car lovers.
 
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YuriLowell

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Pterion said:
I must be the only car enthusiast who just doesn't care about old cars. Some of those old ferraris, worth 2-3 millions, wouldn't even get $5000 from me. Tell me I'm not alone, car lovers.
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you are alone.
 
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bionic77

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Pterion said:
I must be the only car enthusiast who just doesn't care about old cars. Some of those old ferraris, worth 2-3 millions, wouldn't even get $5000 from me. Tell me I'm not alone, car lovers.
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If I had unlimited money I would probably like to have those old cars and I would see them more as art then anything else.

But as for everyday driving I am 100% with you. I need modern amenities when driving a a car. Even something from the 80s feels like a steaming pile of shit compared to an average car from today.
 
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Pterion

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bionic77 said:
If I had unlimited money I would probably like to have those old cars and I would see them more as art then anything else.

But as for everyday driving I am 100% with you. I need modern amenities when driving a a car. Even something from the 80s feels like a steaming pile of shit compared to an average car from today.
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Exactly.
 
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NoRéN

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bionic77 said:
If I had unlimited money I would probably like to have those old cars and I would see them more as art then anything else.

But as for everyday driving I am 100% with you. I need modern amenities when driving a a car. Even something from the 80s feels like a steaming pile of shit compared to an average car from today.
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Yeah. It's all good until you have no AC, have to roll down the windows, have no ABS, and no power steering.
 
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YuriLowell

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bionic77 said:
If I had unlimited money I would probably like to have those old cars and I would see them more as art then anything else.

But as for everyday driving I am 100% with you. I need modern amenities when driving a a car. Even something from the 80s feels like a steaming pile of shit compared to an average car from today.
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Classic cars are not meant to be daily drivers. There is a world of difference. No way I could Daily Drive a car from the 70s. It would beat you to hell.

Classic cars are about appreciating the car for what it is, and the art that it is, and the history that goes with it.

Power Steering is also overrated. Its fo' sisses.
 
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ascii42

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YuriLowell said:
Classic cars are not meant to be daily drivers. There is a world of difference. No way I could Daily Drive a car from the 70s. It would beat you to hell.

Classic cars are about appreciating the car for what it is, and the art that it is, and the history that goes with it.

Power Steering is also overrated. Its fo' sisses.
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I'm still in college, so I don't quite drive every day, but my car is this 1976 Oldsmobile 98.
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Old luxury cars are a bit different, since they are still comfortable, and more likely to have modern amenities. Mine doesn't have it, but airbags were available, for example.
 
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YuriLowell

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Well yeah not driving it everyday it can be understood, but if I tried to drive my 74 TR6 everyday, yeah id probably be beat to death in a month from driving 150 miles roundtrip everyday.

The old land-yachts are easy to ride and drive but you will be getting 15mpg average.
 
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ascii42

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YuriLowell said:
Well yeah not driving it everyday it can be understood, but if I tried to drive my 74 TR6 everyday, yeah id probably be beat to death in a month from driving 150 miles roundtrip everyday.

The old land-yachts are easy to ride and drive but you will be getting 15mpg average.
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Oh yeah, I get around 11-12MPG, but I'm only driving it a couple miles per day when I do drive it. When I get a job, if I have to commute a lot more, I'll definitely buy a new car so I can preserve the Olds.

My first car was a 1986 Cadillac, which at that time was 16 years old. I drove it 60 miles per day to school and back. I can definitely understand not wanting to put 150 miles on a car every day.
 
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Zyzyxxz

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NoRéN said:
Hello. New to this thread and I'm looking for some help. L.A. Car-GAF: anyone know a good place they would recommend for paint jobs and upholstery. Preferrably a place that specializes in classics(pre 1975), however, any good place will do. Not looking to spend alot but also not expenting a Maaco " $299 " paint job.

I know L.A. is a big city so to narrow down, I live in the east side(San Gabriel Valley).

Thanks in advance!
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http://candccollision.com/index.htm

They do alot of exotics but they aren't gonna charge you the exotic prices.

They do very reasonable quotes and very excellent jobs!
 
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Phobophile

A scientist and gentleman in the manner of Batman.
Pterion said:
I must be the only car enthusiast who just doesn't care about old cars. Some of those old ferraris, worth 2-3 millions, wouldn't even get $5000 from me. Tell me I'm not alone, car lovers.
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I agree with you.

With cars from the 1980s. Fucking hideous, like all industrial design from that decade.
 
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Zyzyxxz

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Runus said:
I can't wait for them to bring that over to the US. It should come over just about the time I am looking for a new car again too. :D
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Maybe they will feel like fucking with us again and decide not to to bring the cool models or trims to the USA.

*sniff*

Poor Scirocco, never had a chance...
 
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reilo

learning some important life lessons from magical Negroes
Got a rental new Focus while my car is at the dealer getting serviced, and *sigh*, Ford still doesn't quite get it.

The car feels so cheap and uninspired, and the interior is just hideous to look at. I have no idea what they were thinking with some of the design choices. It was just cheap, scratch-happy plastic.

It's a far cry and difference even in the fit and finish of one its direct competitors like the Mazda3 or Honda Civic. And I don't particular find the Civic interior appealing but it's much nicer than what the Focus has.
 
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Runus

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YuriLowell said:
Almost all American cars have terrible interiors.
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And one of the big reasons I don't buy American. They are improving on the exteriors lately, but interiors still just suck ass.
 
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Mr.Squirrel

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gaf i want a new car but i dont have the monies :(

I really want either a 750 or an MB cls500. idk about CLS anymore because it seems somewhat effeminate to me. Hopefully in 2-3 years I'll be able to get one
right now I drive a saturn T____T
 
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reilo

learning some important life lessons from magical Negroes
bdizzle said:
gaf i want a new car but i dont have the monies :(

I really want either a 750 or an MB cls500. idk about CLS anymore because it seems somewhat effeminate to me. Hopefully in 2-3 years I'll be able to get one
right now I drive a saturn T____T
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It's nice to want things.
 
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enzo_gt

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Zyzyxxz said:
Maybe they will feel like fucking with us again and decide not to to bring the cool models or trims to the USA.

*sniff*

Poor Scirocco, never had a chance...
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Yeah we never get any of the cool models. I hope they bring the Focus over soon.
 
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reilo

learning some important life lessons from magical Negroes
Turns out my variable valve timing gear was malfunctioning and it is being replaced under warranty.
 
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alterno69

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Fuck i love Audi cars. I've been falling in love with them more and more each day. The thing is right now they so out of my price range it makes me wanna cry.
 
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Zyzyxxz

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bdizzle said:
gaf i want a new car but i dont have the monies :(

I really want either a 750 or an MB cls500. idk about CLS anymore because it seems somewhat effeminate to me. Hopefully in 2-3 years I'll be able to get one
right now I drive a saturn T____T
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If you have tall friends then the CLS will not be comfortable for them in the backseat... of course you could not give a shit since the car looks like sex and money.

Personally I'd either go for the last generation 7 series or the new one.

The Bangle designed 7-series looks like shit IMO. You can always try to find the last year they produced which was 2001, what a awesome and pimp-ass car.

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akachan ningen

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YuriLowell said:
Almost all American cars have terrible interiors.
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The upcoming Fiesta has a nice interior for a 13K car. The Cruze's interior is also nice but it's soooooo ugly. Why does Chevy still insist on making all their sedans look like cheap rental cars?

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Ashhong

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anybody with an E46 and a double din aftermarket setup? im going to be installing mine soon and wouldnt mind getting some pointers
 
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Zeke

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ok so I know fuck all about imports so help me out here. Talking to a guy selling a 95 civic he's supposed to send me pics of the car this week I hope! He told me it has 2000 SI engine in it 5 speed manual. I don't know how to drive stick so I'm going to be learning on the fly. Really I would just like info on the engine. What am I looking at in terms of performance? No I don't plan on tuning it or doing any of that mess, money is too tight and its fuckin civic. Are these engines pretty reliable are there any known issues I should know of? I'm not really worried about getting ripped off since the guy is a friend of the family.
 
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Zyzyxxz

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Zeke said:
ok so I know fuck all about imports so help me out here. Talking to a guy selling a 95 civic he's supposed to send me pics of the car this week I hope! He told me it has 2000 SI engine in it 5 speed manual. I don't know how to drive stick so I'm going to be learning on the fly. Really I would just like info on the engine. What am I looking at in terms of performance? No I don't plan on tuning it or doing any of that mess, money is too tight and its fuckin civic. Are these engines pretty reliable are there any known issues I should know of? I'm not really worried about getting ripped off since the guy is a friend of the family.
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It's a very common engine swap for civics. It should be a B16 swap. As with all Honda motors it should be reliable as hell and the motor swaps are considered easy so as long as a competent mechanic did it I wouldn't worry about it.
 
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Pein

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my friend just got a 2ss camaro and its pretty sick. Its pretty damn fast and the V8 sounds great. interior isn't that great but its ok. He bought a yellow one and damn if it doesn't bring attention.
 
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Cheeto

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Zyzyxxz said:
It's a very common engine swap for civics. It should be a B16 swap. As with all Honda motors it should be reliable as hell and the motor swaps are considered easy so as long as a competent mechanic did it I wouldn't worry about it.
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Or the swap was done for perfomance...in which case he might want to worry about the condition of the car as a daily driver. If he wants a civic for it's reliability, he may be better off finding an old lady selling one.
 
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Zyzyxxz

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Cheeto said:
Or the swap was done for perfomance...in which case he might want to worry about the condition of the car as a daily driver. If he wants a civic for it's reliability, he may be better off finding an old lady selling one.
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Very true, the owner might have been another one of those Honda-tards who redlined it or possibly even over-revved it while showing off.

Bad_Boy said:
is scion ever going to change the tc? It's been years, time for an upgrade don't you think?
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yes very soon I believe but the recession may be having its effects but there have been rumors. If we don't see anything at the next LA Auto Show then who knows.
 
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Deus Ex Machina

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How would 18" rims with tire size 235/40R18 look on a '99 Marquis? A friend of mine has a set he's willing to let go. I measured the tire height at 26"
 
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Funky Papa

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I guess nobody likes Buick over here (lol old people etc.), because GM just confirmed the NA launch of the Opel Insignia under the tri-shield guise and nobody made a peep about it.

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Who knows, maybe you'll get the OPC Sports Tourer, too

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Hottest. Middle class wagon. Ever.
 
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akachan ningen

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Funky Papa said:
I guess nobody likes Buick over here (lol old people etc.), because GM just confirmed the NA launch of the Opel Insignia under the tri-shield guise and nobody made a peep about it.

Hottest. Middle class wagon. Ever.
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It looks nice but it has to be really heavy. I'd rather have 6 wagon with the V6.
At least I'd know it would be fun to drive too.

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