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pay off the loans man
ClassyPenguin
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used miata and what pj said, take care of your loans first.
The good thing about the miata is you just turn it into a track or project car for not a lot money after you buy the new car.
$20k in loans? And parents are probably paying half of it? On a $65k/yr salary? And still living at home?
Yes, you can afford a $20k ($300/mo) car and pay off the $20k in loans at the same time. I suggest you wait until you become a full-time developer.
Yes, you can afford a $20k ($300/mo) car and pay off the $20k in loans at the same time. I suggest you wait until you become a full-time developer.
BrokenEchelon
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If the itch is that great, go drop a couple of thousand on another beater just to change things up, but take care of those loans first.
You would be surprised what some people who never drove anything outside of their FWD equally or less powered cars and move into a RWD car, if that's the case of course. Maybe around a turn with traction control off, stock economy tires cold, and climate itself cold it could possibly step up unexpectedly, especially for someone who never drove a RWD car or was versed in proper driving concepts. I don't know, I'm trying to figure it out myself how this many people would wreck these cars.
I'd suspect that most will try to show off and do something unrecoverable who wrap these things around poles.
Anyways, on a side but loosely related note, Subaru will be showing off a "new performance concept" at NYIAS. Can't wait, I'll be there to check it out. Hopefully it's the all new WRX and not a turbo BRZ. Though seeing how many hardcore "don't need teh_pwr" 86 drivers start drooling over a proper powerful and performing car would be a minor consolation prize.
BrokenEchelon
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Looking at what you guys pay for cars make me die a bit on the inside
I just bought a 2010 VW Passat Variant with a whopping 2.0 TDI Bluemotion engine.
By Norwegian standards I got a pretty good price: 32.5 k USD...
Anyway, here's the new family hauler:
I'm really sorry that prices in Europe suck ass, but it's a good looking car, utilitarian as hell and fuel efficient so (b^_^)b
Yeah, I'm happy with the car - picking it up today
I'll be able to fit the dog, luggage and all our skis (very important in Norway). I'll need to pick up a ski box though.
weekend_warrior
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Looking at what you guys pay for cars make me die a bit on the inside
I just bought a 2010 VW Passat Variant with a whopping 2.0 TDI Bluemotion engine.
By Norwegian standards I got a pretty good price: 32.5 k USD...
Anyway, here's the new family hauler:
Nice. Take in interior pics when you get a chance, I love German interiors.
chickdigger802
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are miatas reliable? Have had mixed experiences with mazdas.
Miatas are quite reliable, quite fun, quite small. Have you considered getting a motorcycle? Much cheaper to own.
Remember that Subaru said they were thinking of going upmarket with the next WRX? I hope not, but eager to see this.
chickdigger802
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Never really considered a motorbike due to having a not so fun accident on a normal bike when I was young.
Hmmmm. Btw is there a good resource online to learn about everything about cars and how they work etc? Just realized that cars are about the only thing I own that I know little about. I guess its probably due to me never having purchased a car with my own money before ( current car was cousins old machine).
Hmmmm. Btw is there a good resource online to learn about everything about cars and how they work etc? Just realized that cars are about the only thing I own that I know little about. I guess its probably due to me never having purchased a car with my own money before ( current car was cousins old machine).
Well they also said it was going to be an all new platform in which they can go more "hardcore" with such as better handling at the cost of ride quality. I don't think they'd price themselves out of the market that's established for themselves in the price range they catered to for years. Well, at least for the WRX. The STI is all bets off to me, who knows what they'd do there as they can come in to the 40k range as is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UkjqQ1rXpRs
Chris Harris has some good technical geekery in this video.
How insane is this engine? 630HP/468TQ N/A V8. For comparison, the 458 Italia has a 562HP/398TQ N/A V8 and the Aventador has a 690HP/510TQ N/A V12.
Probably the last time we'll see N/A engines like those in a production car.
Chris Harris has some good technical geekery in this video.
How insane is this engine? 630HP/468TQ N/A V8. For comparison, the 458 Italia has a 562HP/398TQ N/A V8 and the Aventador has a 690HP/510TQ N/A V12.
Probably the last time we'll see N/A engines like those in a production car.
Try http://www.youtube.com/user/EricTheCarGuy
Well, that kinda sucks, too. One of the great things about the Impreza is that it's like lego, and you can take a bottom-level one and soup it up pretty easily.
I must be the only one here that doesn't care for more hp than his tires can grip. I mean at that point I'd really rather buy a plane and fly. Great, it can go REALLY FAST IN A STRAIGHT LINE or PRETTY FAST ON A TRACK. Leaves me hollow.
ClassyPenguin
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Very reliable. Very easy to work on and the after market is very strong. Used parts are everywhere. Good car to learn to do basic mechanics.
Not really. I spent more maintaining my lil' Ninja 250 than I did my early 90's Accord. The tires go pretty fast because of the softer compound and more careful maintenance is required. To be fair, I rode that thing almost every day in SoCal and I'm not a gentle rider.
Watching youtube videos of repair stuff and infotainment stuff like Wheeler Dealers is a pretty good resource for learning about cars.
BrokenEchelon
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Thought this was pretty interesting, as I've been wondering for a while now how Hyundai/Kia's quality improvements over the last few years and the Big Three's resurgence has been going:
More here:
http://www.edmunds.com/about/press/...-us-and-korean-brands-reports-edmundscom.html
More here:
http://www.edmunds.com/about/press/...-us-and-korean-brands-reports-edmundscom.html
crazy monkey
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didn't really have a chance to go nuts on this car yet. never came close to losing control though. they prob hit the brakes while turning? that may cause the car to spin. getting some bigger and wider rims soon so it's gonna take more effort let the back loose.
weekend_warrior
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Here you go:
Are those window controls by the speaker grill on the door?
I'm thinking trunk/gas door.
Woody Invincible
Banned
Finally getting rid of the Civic Si tomorrow and getting my first benz. I have to use carmax due to not having many nice vehicles for sale near me.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Terrific step up from a Civic, dude. Congrats.
Niiiiice. As a fan of the Maserati MC12 I cant wait to see what Maserati does to the...LF.
I hate that name so much.
http://www.carscoops.com/2013/03/laferrari-based-maserati-mc12-successor.html
Yes. My coworker has had one for a long time. Thing is bulletproof and fun.
Find a good condition used one and it will be one of the best cars you'll ever have.
I hate that name so much.
http://www.carscoops.com/2013/03/laferrari-based-maserati-mc12-successor.html
Yes. My coworker has had one for a long time. Thing is bulletproof and fun.
Find a good condition used one and it will be one of the best cars you'll ever have.
Hey MotorGAF im travelling to the US next week, specifically New York.
Whats the best place to be in New York for a Car geek?, you know, view/spot/hear exotic/tuner cars, maybe a car museum or something awesome thats car related?
I went to that Gotham dream cars or something Website but the sprints are already booked till July.
So, some recomendations would be Extremely awesome and thanks in advance!
Whats the best place to be in New York for a Car geek?, you know, view/spot/hear exotic/tuner cars, maybe a car museum or something awesome thats car related?
I went to that Gotham dream cars or something Website but the sprints are already booked till July
.So, some recomendations would be Extremely awesome and thanks in advance!
Here you go:
Innofensive and clean, but kind of soulless. Wouldn't put me off, but certainly wouldn't attract me. A has the best Interiors of VAG.
What grill is that?
RS5.
chickdigger802
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Hmmm will go test drive one. Google tells me they also use unlead gas. Excellent. Scared about trunk space though.
The Passat is avaiable with lots of different (expensive) customization options. I'm not a fan of all-black with aluminum panels, either, but there are some really great versions with brown and/or beige colors and wood panels. Makes it look like a different car.
From the Passat configurator on the German site:
The Passat is avaiable with lots of different (expensive) customization options. I'm not a fan of all-black with aluminum panels, either, but there are some really great versions with brown and/or beige colors and wood panels. Makes it look like a different car.
From the Passat configurator on the German site:
that's better.
fucking hell, that looks nice. post a pic of the whole car pls.
That's what Volkswagen is known for. They're not exactly cars with a lot of character.
Lagspike_exe
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Finally getting rid of the Civic Si tomorrow and getting my first benz. I have to use carmax due to not having many nice vehicles for sale near me.
Be warned, GLKs have a history of issues that's even worst than most modern Mercs. Take care of it.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Hey MotorGAF im travelling to the US next week, specifically New York.
Whats the best place to be in New York for a Car geek?, you know, view/spot/hear exotic/tuner cars, maybe a car museum or something awesome thats car related?
I went to that Gotham dream cars or something Website but the sprints are already booked till July
So, some recomendations would be Extremely awesome and thanks in advance!
Well...if you want to see tons of exotics, places like Great Neck, Manhasset and Roslyn (all neighboring towns in Long Island) have an influx of them. I've seen virtually everything under the sun living there. The American Manhasset is a posh outdoor high-end shopping mall...it's common to see exotics in there all the time.
You can also visit Ferrari of Long Island. Lamborghini of Long Island (the owner bought one of the 4 $3M Lamborghini Venenos).
Thanks for suggesting him. I spent several hours watching some of his stuff yesterday and last night. +1 Sub for Eric.
That looks absolutely menacing.
Here is a brief video review of the 3 Series GT. It doesn't look bad in motion but it is massive for a 3.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snN38iQWNVk
BrokenEchelon
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10/10
I always thought the GT badge was comically gigantic on those models.
chickdigger802
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hmmm currently thinking of blasting through my $22k of loans in 2 years to minimize interest, so probably get something cheap in the mean time. Thinking of probably just getting a used miata of about $10k or less. I know there are like 3 generation of miatas, any one i should avoid, etc? Would a 100k mi miata be fine (like whats their average 'life')?
Obviously the less mileage the better, but myself I've always loved the first gen (NA) Miata. Realistically though, I'd look at getting a later model NB - something between 2003-2005 (The Mazdaspeed version, if you can swing it!)
Sidebar: My engine plans are slowly taking shape. Considering a Blouch or Litchfield turbo upgrade at some point rather than a bigger OEM model. Should be able to preserve quick spool and still make 50 or so more hp than currently without having to change out any plumbing or electronics! Also going to look into deleting some of the intake snorkle.
If I can pull off 150-200 torques at around 3000rpm, I'll be so very happy.
Where do you get this information?
jongkookie
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Anybody have tire recommendations?
I'm currently running Yoko S.Drives on my NC Miata and I think they've got about a month left before they wear out. So far my choices are another set of S.Drives, Continental ExtremeContact DWS, Kumho Ecsta 4X, General G-MAX AS-03 or the Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport. I personally don't care if they're all seasons or summers as North Texas rarely has any snow and even when it does, the entire state shuts down since nobody knows how to drive in the snow here lol.
I'm inclined to stick with the S.Drives since they work really well right now, but I'm also in favor of the Conti DWS as it's performance is pretty similar to the S.Drives, but they also offer some comfort in daily driving, and god knows my Miata is one of the roughest riding cars in existence.
My limit is at $150 per tire, since cash is a little tight. So does anybody have any opinions or other tire suggestions? Thanks.
I'm currently running Yoko S.Drives on my NC Miata and I think they've got about a month left before they wear out. So far my choices are another set of S.Drives, Continental ExtremeContact DWS, Kumho Ecsta 4X, General G-MAX AS-03 or the Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport. I personally don't care if they're all seasons or summers as North Texas rarely has any snow and even when it does, the entire state shuts down since nobody knows how to drive in the snow here lol.
I'm inclined to stick with the S.Drives since they work really well right now, but I'm also in favor of the Conti DWS as it's performance is pretty similar to the S.Drives, but they also offer some comfort in daily driving, and god knows my Miata is one of the roughest riding cars in existence.
My limit is at $150 per tire, since cash is a little tight. So does anybody have any opinions or other tire suggestions? Thanks.
Look at Nokians.
Lagspike_exe
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Two of my friends' dads have GLKs (2009/2010). Both have experienced major realibility issues, especially with brakes and various electronical components. Early E class from this gen (2009/2010) also had various issues of this sort. On the other hand, this is all anecdotal, so yeah.
CharlieDigital
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I found this site a while back while researching reliability: http://www.reliabilityindex.com/manufacturer
This is an interesting index because it's built using actual warranty claim data from an after-market warranty provider (Warranty Direct) and represents actual customer claims.
Of course, it probably reflects model years outside of the last 3-4 years (vehicles would still be under warranty), but you can see MB at the very bottom of that list.
Every time I think about wanting an MB, BMW, or Audi, I look at this list and remind myself of why I can't make that leap.
Everyone has anecdotal evidence and what I read commonly on forums for enthusiasts of various manufacturers is "if you take care of it correctly..." (I've been pining for an A/S4 but I'm continually held back by my own anecdotal experience with friends who have owned A4's), but this is hard, quantitative data. This isn't an initial quality survey or some reliability survey but actual, hard data from claims.
Bridgestone just released the RE-11A in North America. They are priced pretty well and may be worth checking out; thinking about picking up a set for my integra.
Well, now I know not to buy a Bentley.
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