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04-16-2007, 12:51 AM
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Thinking about a new beater
Help me find something. Here's my criteria...
Musts:
-Nothing from China, Japan, or Korea
-Must run 15.xx in the quarter bone stock
-Must get at least a realistic 23mpg with mixed driving
-Must be a 2000 model or newer
-Looking to spend $6000 or less
Prefer:
-American vehicles preferred, but will look into European cars
-Manual transmission HIGHLY preferred, however under the right circumstances may consider an automatic.
Help me out!
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04-16-2007, 01:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by j0n
Help me find something. Here's my criteria...
Musts:
-Nothing from China, Japan, or Korea
-Must run 15.xx in the quarter bone stock
-Must get at least a realistic 23mpg with mixed driving
-Must be a 2000 model or newer
-Looking to spend $6000 or less
Prefer:
-American vehicles preferred, but will look into European cars
-Manual transmission HIGHLY preferred, however under the right circumstances may consider an automatic.
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so you want a neon?
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dumbass.
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04-16-2007, 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Chevelle 454
so you want a neon?
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the thought crossed my mind...just looking for some more ideas
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04-16-2007, 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by j0n
the thought crossed my mind...just looking for some more ideas
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that's all that really comes to mind besides another crapalier
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dumbass.
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04-16-2007, 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Chevelle 454
that's all that really comes to mind besides another crapalier
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i dont think id mind a newer crapalier
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04-16-2007, 02:03 AM
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All I can think of is Neon or Focus... i would say monte or lumina but they dont come in Manual.
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04-16-2007, 03:28 AM
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im leaning towards a saab 9-3 or 9-5...anyone have any experience with these?
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04-16-2007, 04:52 AM
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my aunt had one parts = $$$ and she had troubles with it....but she had a mid 90's dont know bout the newer ones id assume they are basically subie motors ect so shouldnt be a bad choice
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04-16-2007, 07:03 AM
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you might be able to find a GTP for around that price...automatic but high 14's/low 15 stock...and they get decent mileage if you keep out of the boost
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04-16-2007, 07:06 AM
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James is selling his 04 neon for $6500, manual, runs 15something in the 1/4 with minor mods. Check the classifieds 
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04-16-2007, 08:12 AM
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James is selling his 04 neon for $6500, manual, runs 15something in the 1/4 with minor mods. Check the classifieds |
I was just thinking the same thing! You can rescue another car from BBBRacing.
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04-16-2007, 08:19 AM
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I know, get an LT1 6spd f body!
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04-16-2007, 08:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by j0n
im leaning towards a saab 9-3 or 9-5...anyone have any experience with these?
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stay away.
my buddy is selling a black 2000 Mercury Cougar with a manual if you are interested. ~86k miles and i believe it's in your price range. or if you are willing to go slower and automatic, there is a really nice silver 5 door focus hatch there. i actually just drove a focus for the first time yesterday and i was actually impressed with the car. i would definately check one of those out
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04-16-2007, 09:07 AM
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04-16-2007, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 98tadriver
I know, get an LT1 6spd f body!
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he wants 00 or newer 
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04-16-2007, 10:55 AM
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get a ford exploder 5 speed theu are cheap and reliable
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04-16-2007, 11:50 AM
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as cool as that car is, i don't see it meeting much of the criteria he was looking for.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LS1ow
Except Jersey mike, great kid, but the way he looks at me makes me feel like im in danger
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04-16-2007, 12:23 PM
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Mr Fantastic
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ok so its a year older, 99-02 is all the same
ok its automatic, he said auto might be ok, tuning and a shift kit itll chirp 2nd maybe 3rd
it runs faster than 15.xx
i got 22mpg in my GT with mixed driving, the GTPs get better mileage cause of the lower final drive ratio
its under 6k
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04-16-2007, 12:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GP99GT
ok so its a year older, 99-02 is all the same
ok its automatic, he said auto might be ok, tuning and a shift kit itll chirp 2nd maybe 3rd
it runs faster than 15.xx
i got 22mpg in my GT with mixed driving, the GTPs get better mileage cause of the lower final drive ratio
its under 6k
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I immediatly thought of a GTP as well. Excellent suggestion. I used to get 27-30mpg on the highway till I did the 3.29 FDR. The car is fine in the snow, handles well enough, and is comfortable for long drives.
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04-16-2007, 01:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GP99GT
ok so its a year older, 99-02 is all the same
ok its automatic, he said auto might be ok, tuning and a shift kit itll chirp 2nd maybe 3rd
it runs faster than 15.xx
i got 22mpg in my GT with mixed driving, the GTPs get better mileage cause of the lower final drive ratio
its under 6k
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did the regular GP ever come in manual? like the GT or SE models?
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Originally Posted by LS1ow
Except Jersey mike, great kid, but the way he looks at me makes me feel like im in danger
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04-16-2007, 01:04 PM
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Mr Fantastic
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nope only the turbo 2.3 back in the day came with a 5 speed
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04-16-2007, 01:29 PM
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If this is a beater, does it have to be manual? Your choices really open up if you decide that a daily driving automatic is the way to go. Take it from us old guys, the daily commute with a stick gets old real fast.
Think about what the car is really meant to do, then decide what you really need. If you have the F-body as a second car, then just get a true commuter for the beater.
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04-16-2007, 02:11 PM
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well when i daily drove the trans am(m6) i would sit in traffic all the time, especially on the ride to englishtown at 4pm. I never minded it at all.
psssst genie tell your hubby to check his freakin private messages once in a while...dee de deeeee
ill look into a gtp but it's going to have to be a steal of a price as well as amazing condition with all options and lower mileage before ill consider driving another automatic
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04-16-2007, 02:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by j0n
Help me find something. Here's my criteria...
Musts:
-Nothing from China, Japan, or Korea
-Must run 15.xx in the quarter bone stock
-Must get at least a realistic 23mpg with mixed driving
-Must be a 2000 model or newer
-Looking to spend $6000 or less
Prefer:
-American vehicles preferred, but will look into European cars
-Manual transmission HIGHLY preferred, however under the right circumstances may consider an automatic.
Help me out!
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PM sent
- Not from China, Japan or Korea
- Runs 15.7 w/ just a cold air kit (I'm not the best manual driver - put someone who can drive stick behind the wheel and it could go quicker)
- Gets anywhere between a bad 26 mpg to a best of 38 mpg - on REGULAR!
- model year 2004
- Priced.... well... pm sent
- Genuine AMERICAN made!
- 5 speed manual
It also has a Hot Rod Power Tour 2006 sticker on it!
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04-16-2007, 02:16 PM
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My $.02, but get a DD you don't want to spend any extra $$ on. That keeps the $$ free for the Camaro. Nothing by fluids, cheap rubber and parts store shelf brake parts. Maybe a radio, but that is a one time cost.
BTW, you can carry lots of parts in a truck.
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