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04-11-2009, 03:14 PM
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NJFBOA Co-Founder
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: All up in your kool aid!
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What car would you not be temtped to mod?
I have been thinking that at some point I need to get a beater that I am not tempted to mess with. Something with a warranty would be nice.
I got the Jeep and it is great. With my short commute to work, gas lasts weeks and it goes nice down the highway when I take trips. The problem is that I see all kinds of toys for it and I am tempted to mess with it more than just the little bit I originally planned.
I know I will never have a car that stays 100% stock and original, but I am pondering looking for something that I can rely on and somewhat fun/comfortable to drive, but not overly tempting to mob a lot
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04-11-2009, 03:20 PM
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Keyboard Tough Guy
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Trenton, NJ
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Nearly any hundai other than the genesis I suppose.
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04-11-2009, 03:21 PM
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11 Second Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Edison, NJ
Posts: 4,620
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Exatcly what I've been thinking about...
I've actually been looking at a ford fusion...
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1999 Z28 Convertible. 6 speed swap, wide cowl hood, full hockey stripes, and a whining 10 bolt.
2008 Sierra Vortec Max. 6.2 swapped, headers, Magnaflow catback, GMPP CAI, NHT optioned tow package.
2006 GTO, 11.48 @ 118.3
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04-11-2009, 03:26 PM
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Mr Fantastic
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: West Milford NJ
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i thought i wouldnt be tempted to mod my integra, that didnt work
anything thats fun to drive, youre going to want to mod
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B18B1 FTW
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04-11-2009, 03:34 PM
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11 Second Club
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Hagerstown, MD
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mercedes and beemers are too expensive to mod, go with one of those 
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04 Silverado SS - Sold 
00 Trans Am WS6 NBM - Sold
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04-11-2009, 03:36 PM
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11 second club / Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: West Berlin, NJ
Posts: 7,148
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Any Geo?
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2001 Trans Am WS6 •SLP Loudmouth II •UMI Suspension •12.857 @ 109.57
1996 Trans Am WS6 •Pacesetter Longtubes •Strange 12 Bolt •Spohn Suspension •11.152 @ 123.85
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04-11-2009, 03:44 PM
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BadMod
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: hamilton, nj
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aveo?
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So much stupid, so little time.
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Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva
It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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04-11-2009, 04:01 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: south & north nj
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honda lol
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99 Legacy - slow winter dd
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04-11-2009, 05:03 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Delran
Posts: 6,785
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the reason i bought my saturn Ion
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04-11-2009, 05:35 PM
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12 Second Club
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: West Milford
Posts: 8,373
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.....no
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95 Impala SS
97 Trans Am WS6
98 Blazer ZR2
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04-11-2009, 06:21 PM
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12 Second Club
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Levittown PA
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Crown Vic/Gr. Marquis. After your done laughing listen. Full frame, V-8, 6 Passenger, easy and cheap to maintain, and reliable. Not only that but we get a real 26+mpgs on the highway, and it is fun to drive. Yes I said a Grand Marquis is fun to drive. Other than a dual exhaust and mabye a CAI your done, besides it's a ford, they aren't fast no matter what.
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04-11-2009, 06:29 PM
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11 Second Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Edison, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 7998
Crown Vic/Gr. Marquis. After your done laughing listen. Full frame, V-8, 6 Passenger, easy and cheap to maintain, and reliable. Not only that but we get a real 26+mpgs on the highway, and it is fun to drive. Yes I said a Grand Marquis is fun to drive. Other than a dual exhaust and mabye a CAI your done, besides it's a ford, they aren't fast no matter what.
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My buddy has a maruader... I love it! Its got a SCT tune, cold air and 2 mangaflows in the stock catback... I put 160 miles on it in less then a day...
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1999 Z28 Convertible. 6 speed swap, wide cowl hood, full hockey stripes, and a whining 10 bolt.
2008 Sierra Vortec Max. 6.2 swapped, headers, Magnaflow catback, GMPP CAI, NHT optioned tow package.
2006 GTO, 11.48 @ 118.3
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04-11-2009, 06:34 PM
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12 Second Club
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Levittown PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJ Torque
My buddy has a maruader... I love it! Its got a SCT tune, cold air and 2 mangaflows in the stock catback... I put 160 miles on it in less then a day...
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I was thinking about putting duals on it but it's so quiet I'd hate to ruin that part of the car.
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2012 Mustang GT 'vert 6-spd, Rollin' in my 5.0
2002 T/A 'vert triple black 6-spd. Stock.Sold
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04-11-2009, 06:37 PM
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Co-Founder / Site Admin
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ewing, NJ
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Look for another Alero...your's was fun before the d-bag decided to use it as a speed-reduction device.
- Justin
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1999 Camry - Beigemobile DD
2002 Suburban - Wife's DD
2004 Grand Cherokee - Not running / Project / Selling?
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04-11-2009, 07:43 PM
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Resident Camera Guy
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: North Jersey
Posts: 10,971
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My might S10, two years and nothing but oil & brakes have been invested.
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04-11-2009, 08:05 PM
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11 Second Club / I <3 LT1s
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Troy, Mi
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how about a chevy HHR or a PT Cruiser?...talk about Detroit flops...
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13 Silverado Z71- Sold 11/16
99 Z28 M6- -H/C/9in - sold 1/13
99 Silverado Z71- The DD - Sold 7/13
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04-11-2009, 08:06 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Marlton
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aztek
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04-11-2009, 08:20 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Parts Unknown
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Fusion or Malibu.
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04-11-2009, 08:22 PM
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Silly Mustang Owner
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Indy
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van?
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Originally Posted by Beans
crank hp is like measuring your dick from behind your balls.
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04-11-2009, 09:12 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Browns Mills NJ/ Rotondo West FL
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wanna buy my 2003 chevy tracker dd...never been tempted to mod that 
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420 HP/367 TQ on a Unlocked Converter & still climbing.
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04-11-2009, 09:19 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by miketa95
aztek
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hahah, beat me to it! You'll spend more keeping that thing alive then modding though.
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- 1985 Trans Am 305 5speed T-top. Basically stock with exhaust. Finally back on the road after a lonely winter!
-1988 Iroc-Z Camaro up for parts. Grey on grey, T-top 5speed. PM me any and all questions/requests.
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04-11-2009, 10:42 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: West Long Branch
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJNETSFAN
how about a chevy HHR or a PT Cruiser?...talk about Detroit flops...
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Both sell over 100k units a year, more then I can say about a certain grouping of cars from GM over the last few years of thier existance....
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Originally Posted by WildBillyT
Fusion or Malibu.
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Closer to what you want to look to, family sedans or things that are more common place.
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Originally Posted by Frank drives a Firebird
hahah, beat me to it! You'll spend more keeping that thing alive then modding though.
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Aztek, while not the greatest looking car (I personally dont think its that bad) is a solid vehicle, 3400 withstanding...
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04-11-2009, 10:43 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mays Landing, NJ
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How about a LO3 Fbody? No one should be modding them. 
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2010 Infiniti G37x-Moonlight White w/Graphite interior. Stock...for now. Xpel XR Black tint(hey it's a mod lol)
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04-11-2009, 10:48 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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How about a Cts-v..... Already nicely modded by GM and looks really nice Tim....
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04-11-2009, 10:51 PM
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11 Second Club / I <3 LT1s
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Troy, Mi
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
Both sell over 100k units a year, more then I can say about a certain grouping of cars from GM over the last few years of thier existance....
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I was talking about the design of the cars...I mean c'mon. I'd like to know the number of them they sell just to the public(I'm assuming 100+K is including commercial use), because I don't see how any normal person would go out and throw down their hard earned money for a glorified station wagon.
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00 SS A4- LQ9/LS3/Stalled/3.42s 1.48/11.10/121 mph<-6spd swap in progress.
13 Silverado Z71- Sold 11/16
99 Z28 M6- -H/C/9in - sold 1/13
99 Silverado Z71- The DD - Sold 7/13
03 CBR 600RR - Sold 8/13
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