08-31-2007, 11:01 AM
WRXtranceformed Wrote:I mean if its going to be a daily driver, the paint is going to get fucked up anyway.
You probably do a lot more highway travel than most - I'd think that would contribute more?
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Thinking about buying a newish car
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 You probably do a lot more highway travel than most - I'd think that would contribute more? 
08-31-2007, 11:05 AM
Could be. My commute now is like 15 minutes, but roads in this area aren't known for being the cleanest. If you're commuting like 5 or 10 minutes with all city driving, I guess it would be easier to keep your paint pristine.
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08-31-2007, 11:40 AM
hurray for 5-10 minutes city commute!
i ran home yesterday 
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08-31-2007, 03:00 PM
.RJ Wrote:After owning my ITR I said I'd never own a black car again. i hear ya on that one. Black is nice, but it's a pain and the paint never really looks as good as my old Si. i miss my red car. Sounds stupid, but whatever car i get i want it to be fire engine red or very similar. i think RJ should treat himself to something nice, so buy whatever you want :-P Get this NOW! <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/car/410400848.html">http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ ... 00848.html</a><!-- m -->
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08-31-2007, 03:05 PM
Argh... I want it
08-31-2007, 03:12 PM
Sijray21 Wrote:Get this NOW! Wow.
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08-31-2007, 03:22 PM
I wouldn't buy it either... if I was a pussy.
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08-31-2007, 03:23 PM
I hate you guys :lol:
08-31-2007, 03:42 PM
I like the 350Z. Especially in White or Daytona Blue. yummy. Gold rims on either would look hot.
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08-31-2007, 03:49 PM
Sijray21 Wrote:Get this NOW! brembos or bust.
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4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant) 2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red) No longer onyachin.
08-31-2007, 04:04 PM
Mike Wrote:Sijray21 Wrote:Get this NOW! I still have StopTech 2-piece rotors with street pads... all you need to do is fine some knicked-up used Brembo calipers...
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04-10-2008, 09:44 AM
Bump to the top.... It hasnt even been a month and Das Boost is already giving me headache (yeah, everyone that said "I told you so" is right... kiss my shiny metal ass) so I need to sell it and look for something else.
I'm kinda leaning towards a higher mile E46, or a cheap E30 or integra (no car payment, reliable, still somewhat fun). How many of E46's had fold down rear seats? My one criteria is that I need to be able to fit a bicycle in the car. Racks are nice, but I'm not leaving my $1500 bike on the rack in the parking garage while I'm at work.
04-10-2008, 09:46 AM
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04-10-2008, 10:15 AM
.RJ Wrote:E30...fold down rear seatsNope.
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04-10-2008, 10:27 AM
2nd the van. Minivan. I know it's not "fun" but you could get bikes of the motored and non-motored variety around, they're cheap, and gas mileage is acceptable. FWIW, I rather like my Previa.
If interested, my coworker is looking to dump his E46 (I think it's an '01 325), it's been very well taken care of, silver, 2dr, 5-spd, is probably worth 12 something but the dealer is offering him 10ish as a trade in.
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04-10-2008, 10:29 AM
Did you ever get around to test driving an X-Runner?
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04-10-2008, 10:30 AM
asteele2 Wrote: the return of FREE CANDY!!!
04-10-2008, 10:32 AM
No vans. Reasonable MPG is another consideration, otherwise I'd just keep my truck.
This sucks mostly because I really like the way the VW drives - suspension/steering is very 'tight', feels solid going down the road and very little wind noise. I'd consider a 2.slow Jetta/GTI if the electric bits werent the same... but they are  I drove one before I bought the GTI and it was pretty good for the stoplight GP.BLINGMW Wrote:If interested, my coworker is looking to dump his E46 (I think it's an '01 325), it's been very well taken care of, silver, 2dr, 5-spd, is probably worth 12 something but the dealer is offering him 10ish as a trade in. I might be interested, but I need to get my truck back, sell that, and get the VW fixed before I can sell it so if he's looking to move the car I cant do it right now. CaptainHenreh Wrote:Did you ever get around to test driving an X-Runner? No, I didnt... I really dont want to spend $24k on something either. 
04-10-2008, 10:39 AM
it seems like the only E46 to fall into your spending category will have some miles on it - do they hold up better than the E36? what about the cooling system, shock mounts, subframe -- do they have those issues? german car maintenance is a bitch. plus do you really want to be shoving a bike in that thing and tearing up the interior all the time?
seems like a hatch is your best bet. i know you aren't a fan of WRX's but the wagon would hold that really well and they're cheap. mazda3's are cheap and fun. mini cooper S? i say just get a $2000 DA teg, spray the rims gold and beat the hell out of it.
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