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01-27-2009, 08:20 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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IF you get a used STI or WRX (much sexier than the new ones), make sure to have it checked out. It was most likely beat on, especially STIs.
GTIs have fun little cars. A friend has one, gets great gas mileage, peppy, handles fine. The only problem is that its German, and parts are a balls to get. Hell, for antifreeze you have to go to the dealer to get.
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01-27-2009, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
Obv. we arent talking about him buying a race car, he wants a fun and fast daily driver.
There is no need to talk about 11 sec rides and hanging the front tires.
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Yes indeed, Al is right. I do not want to have 9 sec. 1/4 miles track beast for my DD, which I will drive in inclement weather.
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Originally Posted by Shownomercy
I was just talking about future mods, cause if I recall he said he would want to do some later on.... IDK.
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I might mod it, but it will be DOWN the road. I don't wanna waste a brand new warranty because of some cat back or something silly like that. It's not worth it.
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01-27-2009, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsar
I might mod it, but it will be DOWN the road. I don't wanna waste a brand new warranty because of some cat back or something silly like that. It's not worth it.
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GMPP is supposed to be getting mroe active in that area for new car owners. Nothing fancy, just planning to offer already developed CAI's and cat backs and such rebadged by GMPP and approved to not void your factory warranty.
They have some stuff out for the trucks already that you can actually order and have installed right at the dealership then have the costs rolled right into the new car loan. It is a good idea, lets wait and see if they follow through with it.
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01-28-2009, 03:32 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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By all means avoid the Dodge Caliber. It's a hasty thrown together mish mash somewhat derived from the second gen Neon. It doesn't do justice to its blood lines in looks or performance. VWs are a nightmare to repair whether you do it yourself or pay the $$$$$ to someone else. The Mazda Speed 3 is the best bang for the buck out of the list you posted. It's well designed, has lots of space, gets reasonably good mileage and has unbelievable performance for a DD. One of the people in my OT group uses his in box stock form (including tires and brakes) and runs 2:29 at Watkins Glen. Then he loads up his gear and drives home. The car is like Jeckyl and Hyde- a beast on the track and a minivan alternative on the daily commute. Wish I could afford one for a DD. It would be a great backup for Z28 track car.
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01-28-2009, 04:28 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Out of your list I would go with the WRX but as other people have said take a look at the cobalt SS as well. They are fun cars and have decent size cargo room. You should also consider taking a look at a Scion tC too. They are similiar to the cobalt ss but much cheaper. They are good on gas, reliable (same motor as the camry) and cheap, I picked up a brand new 09 5spd for under 18k. Very comfortable and roomy on the inside even with me being 6'3 210.
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01-28-2009, 04:42 PM
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TC's just looks too boring  But thanks!
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01-28-2009, 05:25 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: pompton lakes
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tc's suck
i know 3 people who own them, and all 3 of them are douchebags, its no good
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01-28-2009, 05:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TronsBird
tc's suck
i know 3 people who own them, and all 3 of them are douchebags, its no good
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excellent input
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Quote:
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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01-28-2009, 05:47 PM
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12 Second Club
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deff a coby SS, i would loooove one... im not guna get into anything else lol
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01-28-2009, 06:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cbrrmike
excellent input
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01-28-2009, 08:02 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: pompton lakes
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ooooh, you guys rip on me, how cool
they make like 160 to the front wheels, they're slow, exspensive to mod, and they're cult following is full of douchebags
like, you might as well just get a new beatle
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senior year, woo.
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01-28-2009, 08:23 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Sicklerville
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WRX, all wheel drive, i think its a great looking hatch definitely better then the Speed3, All Wheel Drive! All kinds of room once you lay the back seats down. The only complaint i have about mine is that its not a WRX.
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1994 Z28 LT1 A4 - Sold
1991 RS TBI M5 - Sold
1975 Stingray M4 - New Toy
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01-28-2009, 08:23 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TronsBird
ooooh, you guys rip on me, how cool
they make like 160 to the front wheels, they're slow, exspensive to mod, and they're cult following is full of douchebags
like, you might as well just get a new beatle
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So the car sucks because other owners are douchebags?
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01-28-2009, 08:25 PM
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Location: pompton lakes
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no , they suck cause they make 161hp and cause they're exspensive to mod
the majority of owners being douchebags, thats just more incentive not to buy one
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senior year, woo.
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01-28-2009, 08:34 PM
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Location: West Long Branch
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TronsBird
no , they suck cause they make 161hp and cause they're exspensive to mod
the majority of owners being douchebags, thats just more incentive not to buy one
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So, the HP and price of moddification is what makes it a bad choice?
tC just looks goofy, adn does not fit onto this list in any way shape or form.
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01-28-2009, 08:37 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: pompton lakes
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yes, to me at least thats important
like, if mods we're cheap they wouldnt be that bad
its just they are exspensive and they're a "me too" car
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haggard 79 t/a
senior year, woo.
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01-28-2009, 08:39 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TronsBird
yes, to me at least thats important
like, if mods we're cheap they wouldnt be that bad
its just they are exspensive and they're a "me too" car
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Oh? This is your thread? ......
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Originally Posted by KirkEvil
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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01-28-2009, 08:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TronsBird
no , they suck cause they make 161hp and cause they're exspensive to mod
the majority of owners being douchebags, thats just more incentive not to buy one
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How expensive are they to mod? Look on the Scion web site, most of the popular mods that people do can be done at the dealership before you take delivery and rolled into the loan. The mods are available through TRD and all support the factory warranty.
Cat backs, wheels, clutch, short shift, lower springs, coil overs, CAI, strut braces, and a variety of styling items all available right on the site.
As far as how the people are that you know have bought them, maybe it is time to consider a new group of friends if they bother you that much.
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01-28-2009, 08:42 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 243
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
So, the HP and price of moddification is what makes it a bad choice?
tC just looks goofy, adn does not fit onto this list in any way shape or form.
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how doesnt it? he has a GTI, mazda 3 and a minicooper on the list haha
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01-28-2009, 08:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TronsBird
no , they suck cause they make 161hp and cause they're exspensive to mod
the majority of owners being douchebags, thats just more incentive not to buy one
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They are not expensive to mod at all lol. And the majority is the 3 people you know with them
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01-28-2009, 08:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: pompton lakes
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well the kids who own them bitch about modding them constantly
(poor choice of info)
how much more power could you get from the factory mods?
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01-28-2009, 08:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bcgetfresh
how doesnt it? he has a GTI, mazda 3 and a minicooper on the list haha
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You must be a blind man...
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01-28-2009, 08:53 PM
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yeah like speeder said, they have factory mods that are covered by factory warranty. you can get a supercharger too. pretty slick for factory.
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01-28-2009, 08:54 PM
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#74
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: West Long Branch
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bcgetfresh
how doesnt it? he has a GTI, mazda 3 and a minicooper on the list haha
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Correction
He has a 2.0 Turbocharged GTI making 200hp (sad, really)
A 2.3 Turbocharged MS3 making 260hp
A 2.5 Turbocharged WRX making 260hp
A 1.6 Turbocharged Mini S making 160-180hp (cannot recall)
and we have been talking about the Cobalt SS and HHR SS that both make 260hp with a 2.0T motor.
So...how does the Corolla Coupe make it onto the list?
the tC is good car, but no where near to the caliber of cars on that list.
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01-28-2009, 08:54 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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You know what else comes with a SC factory???
A ZR1 
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Quote:
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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