StickyShisha2
Well-Known Member
charliedontsurf said:
the dealers here can get the Euro TD. Not so in the US, or so i'm told.
but i decided to grab a used Honda Fit. I couldn't pass it up. i already had my mechanic give it a good looking over.
CARS...what ya got what you like??
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the dealers here can get the Euro TD. Not so in the US, or so i'm told.
but i decided to grab a used Honda Fit. I couldn't pass it up. i already had my mechanic give it a good looking over.
Carbon
Well-Known Member
What do you guys mean by "good diesel"? I know that we had issues in the past with that but we are on a low-sulfur formula now which is why we can use the more advanced European diesel engines these days (even if manufacturers and the public are slow to catch on).StickyShisha said:
OrganicVapor
Well-Known Member
Work in progress; plans to airbag, paint and body, ect once i finish the motor rebuild project i'm into now.
'91 chevy caprice wagon, wheels are american racing torq thrust ii
'91 chevy caprice wagon, wheels are american racing torq thrust ii
Purple-Days
Well-Known Member
Someone mentioned the Smart Car, just read this in a list of worst cars...
"Smart ForTwo
Excellent fuel economy and a unique look does not excuse its biggest drawback - excessive swaying with crosswinds and it small size, an automatic fail in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions, along with poor rollover ratings on par with the worst SUVS. For a subcompact car, acceleration is surprisingly sluggish and its fuel economy is wrecked by its premium gasoline requirement, which costs more. Plus, its warranty is one of the worst in its class, covering only 2 years/24,000 miles. Similarly priced small compacts like the Nissan Versa and the Kia Soul are enough to knock the Smart Fortwo out of consideration for life."
"Smart ForTwo
Excellent fuel economy and a unique look does not excuse its biggest drawback - excessive swaying with crosswinds and it small size, an automatic fail in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions, along with poor rollover ratings on par with the worst SUVS. For a subcompact car, acceleration is surprisingly sluggish and its fuel economy is wrecked by its premium gasoline requirement, which costs more. Plus, its warranty is one of the worst in its class, covering only 2 years/24,000 miles. Similarly priced small compacts like the Nissan Versa and the Kia Soul are enough to knock the Smart Fortwo out of consideration for life."
charliedontsurf
Medical
Its gasoline engine's MPG is actually pretty garbage regardless of using premium, you can get far larger, more practical vehicles with like or better numbers for less money. That article is absolutely right, Soul/Versa/SX4 (Ding ding) type vehicles annihilate the Smart at least until the Smart gets a diesel/electric, and on that note I read somewhere that there's going to be an extremely limited, lease only, 40whp electric Smart program soon.
To Sticky, you should be happy: the Fit has gotten ridiculous amounts of accolades from the motoring press, I think I saw a comparison test recently between Fit, Yaris, Focus and Mazda 2, and the Fit handily won.
If I didn't have a serious axe to grind against FWD, I might consider one myself.
To Sticky, you should be happy: the Fit has gotten ridiculous amounts of accolades from the motoring press, I think I saw a comparison test recently between Fit, Yaris, Focus and Mazda 2, and the Fit handily won.
If I didn't have a serious axe to grind against FWD, I might consider one myself.
charliedontsurf
Medical
Yeah, that's the nicest Volkswagen I ever saw! 
Check out this Cuban frankenstein, made by fusing two Lada VAZ sedans together.
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I'd drive this thing till the wheels went square, which probably wouldn't be long.
Check out this Cuban frankenstein, made by fusing two Lada VAZ sedans together.
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I'd drive this thing till the wheels went square, which probably wouldn't be long.
charliedontsurf
Medical
I had a friend with a souped up Pinto and that thing was SCARY. Not just scary fast, but you felt like you were going to DIE at any moment. Lotta fun.
chucku
Charles Urbane
The 2010 WB Jetta (think GLI) may be the ultimate expression of the Mark V sedan. Stock with the 2.0 liter TSI engine produces 200 hp, 207 lb ft. As enhanced with a K&N drop in air filter and APR stage 1 tune delivers 254 hp and 303 lb ft. The DSG transmission is a perfect match for turbocharged engines since no matter how you choose to drive it shifts are lightning quick and boost is maintained. It is incredibly smooth and refined to drive. If I did not know otherwise I would think I am driving an Audi A4. It has all the performance of a GTI and more utility for about $5000.00 less than a GTI and about $12,000.00 less than an A4. Going low(er) is not an option due to bad roads and that speed bumps and high curbs are unavoidable daily realities. I still may add a down pipe and stage 2 tune.
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Human Bean
Vapor Genie
nice rides yall
i dont drive but my mom drives a 06 honda civic si. just like the blue one on page one but stock not modified.
my dream cars would be something that runs on h2o or on air haha orrr nissan skyline r32 or a honda civic hatchback( any year just a hatchback) also a big dodge ram or a yamaha r6. or a motorhome
i dont drive but my mom drives a 06 honda civic si. just like the blue one on page one but stock not modified.
my dream cars would be something that runs on h2o or on air haha orrr nissan skyline r32 or a honda civic hatchback( any year just a hatchback) also a big dodge ram or a yamaha r6. or a motorhome
wilf789
Non-combustion-convert
Just saw the first Top Gear of the new season and was blown away by the Eagle Speedster, a re-worked model of the 1961 Jaguar E-Type, possibly the prettiest car ever made.
Here is it's modern version, which you can pick up for a cool 500,000 ($800,150):
And here is Jeremy Clarkson demonstrating its noise that would make your spine tingle if you heard it on the road: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPOdCEqsHC0
I will own one, someday, somehow...
More pics + info: http://www.jaguarspeedster.com/
Here is it's modern version, which you can pick up for a cool 500,000 ($800,150):
And here is Jeremy Clarkson demonstrating its noise that would make your spine tingle if you heard it on the road: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPOdCEqsHC0
I will own one, someday, somehow...
More pics + info: http://www.jaguarspeedster.com/
Purple-Days
Well-Known Member
Some of you guys remember the days when you could identify almost every production car on the road. Those days are long gone, good lines replaced buy the bubble form of what is modern design. (not that I don't like the car above 
)
Saw a car today that I had forgotten. But on seeing one in primer and no trim today, rolling up to stop sign, there was no doubt... A forgotten sleeper... the Ford Maverick.
)Saw a car today that I had forgotten. But on seeing one in primer and no trim today, rolling up to stop sign, there was no doubt... A forgotten sleeper... the Ford Maverick.
tranceporter
The Cloud Conductor
Wow surprised there are a bunch of car guys here.
Here is my sled.
2002 Honda S2000
Here is my sled.
2002 Honda S2000
eddyfrancis
Active Member
beautiful s2k!Used to have a red mk2 GTI similar to the one in chuku's last pic. Now looking for an old E30 M3. Just something about those old German cars!
tranceporter
The Cloud Conductor
eddyfrancis said:
Used to have a red mk2 GTI similar to the one in chuku's last pic. Now looking for an old E30 M3. Just something about those old German cars!
Thanks!
I love E30s. Probably the last M bimmer that weighed under 3000 lbs. Today's cars are so overweight and bloated it's disgusting. My friend had a E30 M3 that was an awesome autocross/track car but it gave him so much problems. BMW= Bring More Wallet.
eddyfrancis
Active Member
Haha, completely true. Sometimes half the fun comes from being under the hood though! Of course, it is getting hard to find a well sorted E30 M3 these days which can be frustrating.
Purpl3_Haz3
On a Permanent Vakation
I have a 1991 Cadillac ElDorado. 4.9 V8 - ~ 200hp. Just got it out on the road last week, for the first time this year. It's never been winter driven, and I plan to keep it that way
I don't have any pics on this computer of it, but with some googleing I found a handful of pics of a 1991 eldo in the same color as mine. The car in the pics has aftermarket wheels though, and mine has stocks. Also, I have tints on mine. I'll post some pics of my own when I take some.
The pics are thumbnails, click to view larger size on photobucket
I don't have any pics on this computer of it, but with some googleing I found a handful of pics of a 1991 eldo in the same color as mine. The car in the pics has aftermarket wheels though, and mine has stocks. Also, I have tints on mine. I'll post some pics of my own when I take some.
The pics are thumbnails, click to view larger size on photobucket
tranceporter
The Cloud Conductor
Bumping this thread because well.. I want to.
Anyone see the new C7 Corvettes on the road yet? There was a lot of criticism regarding the looks (Camaro-looking rear) but the car looks AMAZING in person IMO. Really considering picking one up in a few years when they are under 30K. I'll take mine in Laguna Blue...
Anyone see the new C7 Corvettes on the road yet? There was a lot of criticism regarding the looks (Camaro-looking rear) but the car looks AMAZING in person IMO. Really considering picking one up in a few years when they are under 30K. I'll take mine in Laguna Blue...
