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xiao | Posted: Sep 29 2016, 04:08 PM | ||||
moon bunny Group: XIAO Posts: 5,735 Member No.: 13,323 Joined: Oct 4th 2005 Location: Update Profile |
You just described the Subaru BRZed / Scion FR-S. I'm a Perry Bible weeaboo™ so there's no way I'd ever recommend Even if you're not gonna buy it ~ it'll make for a pretty fun afternoon ~ I guarantee it!™ -- about the snow ~ just put some snow tires on it. ☆ →
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norinorinori | Posted: Sep 29 2016, 06:42 PM |
IDW Full Member Group: Members Posts: 35 Member No.: 46,425 Joined: Apr 18th 2016 Location: Update Profile | Good point- I'll definitely have to try going incognito. I don't think they'd let some punk wearing $20 Winners jeans and a hoodie push a car hard for very long. The BRZ/FR-S/86 is actually what I had in mind when thinking of a track test. I'm just worried a RWD would have trouble making it up such a steep driveway that I have with a lot of snow or ice on the ground (or staying on top of the hill if I can't pull out right away). This post has been edited by norinorinori on Sep 29 2016, 06:43 PM |
Seri | Posted: Sep 29 2016, 06:49 PM |
Quirks and Features of IDW Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 1,891 Member No.: 40,610 Joined: Feb 21st 2013 Location: Showroom | Tires. Tires, tires, tires, tires. Did I mention tires? |
xiao | Posted: Sep 29 2016, 08:14 PM | ||||
moon bunny Group: XIAO Posts: 5,735 Member No.: 13,323 Joined: Oct 4th 2005 Location: Update Profile |
☆ The dressing up all nice & going incognito bit only goes so far ~ I was able to test drive a 2016 Stingray tops, but it had no effect on a Porsche 911 or a Beemer M4 ~ you need NSA clearance & a background check to just pop da hood!
☆ Preach! Hallelujah Uphill BRZee Jesus!! \(^o^)/☆彡 | ||||
Regen | Posted: Oct 8 2016, 11:59 PM |
Shmuck Group: Members Posts: 3 Member No.: 47,587 Joined: Oct 8th 2016 Location: Winnipeg, MB | So, I'll just post a snip of my introduction post; "Hi! My name is Bret, a 23 year-old from Winnipeg, MB. (that's in Canada) I was here, under a potentially similar name god knows how many years ago, but it's not like anyone would remember it, because as a 13 year-old I most likely made the type of posts a 13 year-old would make. Now that I'm 23, I can make the type of post a 16 year-old would make! Or, rather, I'm looking to buy my first car, (late bloomer, I know) and this old place just sprung to mind when I thought of asking for advice!" My new work doesn't have a bus route anywhere near it. It's not really cost effective to take a cab there, so I'm investing in my first vehicle. My budget is around $1500-$2000, pretty low. (especially for Canada, given the price of our dollar) But, that's because I've basically been living off of peanuts for a while, and $1700 is all I could get selling my PC rig. Obviously I can go a little higher than $1700, but not by much. I'd definitely wants something manual, so maybe I could feel slightly more proud of myself. I'm not gonna lie, driving a manual makes me feel good, in a strange way. I don't care about drifting or anything too flashy, but I'd like to be able to bring it to a track day with my buddies without being laughed at too hard. So, does anybody have suggestions? I don't care about features as long as it has A/C. I could care less about power windows, cruise control, ETC; I was thinking a Honda Civic of some kind, but I'm not sure what the "problem" children in that family of cars is. Again, I'm pretty much a blank slate in terms of vehicular opinion, so I'm taking all comers to help me solve my vehicular dilemma. |
Seri | Posted: Oct 9 2016, 06:58 AM |
Quirks and Features of IDW Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 1,891 Member No.: 40,610 Joined: Feb 21st 2013 Location: Showroom | So I went and did some shopping for you, and I found this. A 1994 Toyota Celica. I tried finding a Miata, because that's always the answer, but I couldn't quite find a good one for your budget. And then I found this. The Lancer WRX. I mean, Ralliart. It is stretching it to that 2k limit, but it'd be a fun car. Edit: This is of course at that budget point where you are taking a risk with what you buy, just a warning, since I've gotten burnt a couple times now. This post has been edited by Seri on Oct 9 2016, 07:09 AM |
Regen | Posted: Oct 9 2016, 12:51 PM |
Shmuck Group: Members Posts: 3 Member No.: 47,587 Joined: Oct 8th 2016 Location: Winnipeg, MB | Wow! You didn't have to do that! I don't know what to say other than thanks, I really appreciate it. I'll definitely look into those. |
Seri | Posted: Oct 9 2016, 02:05 PM |
Quirks and Features of IDW Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 1,891 Member No.: 40,610 Joined: Feb 21st 2013 Location: Showroom | Nah, it's become sort of a hobby of mine lately, so I don't mind at all. It was fun to see what Canada's used market was like compared to ours down here in the US. |
Sensation! | Posted: Oct 9 2016, 02:20 PM |
As expected of country grown vegetables Group: Special Snowflake Posts: 2,330 Member No.: 19,520 Joined: Aug 14th 2006 Location: Redondo Beach, CA. | Nothing wrong with owning a civic, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. We have a fellow Canadian by the name of Lonely Driver who's building one up as a track car, he'll be your go-to guy for this. |
Seri | Posted: Oct 9 2016, 02:37 PM |
Quirks and Features of IDW Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 1,891 Member No.: 40,610 Joined: Feb 21st 2013 Location: Showroom | This is also true. I own a '96 coupe, they're good cars. (Though mine was bought out of necessity.) Either way, go out and drive some stuff, see what you like. |
Spaz | Posted: Oct 11 2016, 07:22 PM |
Just a guy towing a car across the country to chase a dream. Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 9,272 Member No.: 30,193 Joined: Jul 25th 2008 Location: Plymouth, MN | Grappler just bought a Civic as well for a daily, but I'll let him post it up about it since I don't want to spoil his fun. |
norinorinori | Posted: Oct 22 2016, 02:54 PM |
IDW Full Member Group: Members Posts: 35 Member No.: 46,425 Joined: Apr 18th 2016 Location: Update Profile | Anyone with a pickup here? I'm on the lookout for a very cheap (<$2000) pickup for very occasional light use, e.g. a couple sheets of plywood or other large objects that aren't necessarily heavy. The main thing I'm looking for is reliability and a low cost of maintenance over a couple years. If there came a time when a ton of money had to be put into it to keep it road legal, either selling it for a big hit or keeping it as a farm vehicle/beater would be fine. I'm guessing the Japanese makes would be the place to start at this price point. This post has been edited by norinorinori on Oct 22 2016, 02:55 PM |
xiao | Posted: Oct 22 2016, 06:59 PM | ||
moon bunny Group: XIAO Posts: 5,735 Member No.: 13,323 Joined: Oct 4th 2005 Location: Update Profile |
Semi-new Ford F-150's come by pretty cheap down here in TX/New Mejicow ... keep searching autotrader or Craig's List your nearest big-city ~ hopefully you'll find something ~ just don't narrow your options to something Japanese. If it's good and it offers the transportation you need -- let it get you through college, then dump it for a midnight-blu 488 GTB™ with a Justin Beebs dash for your new jorb. Also I've seen some decent c.2001 Impreza's go for that price too. Good luck mang! ♫ | ||
norinorinori | Posted: Oct 22 2016, 07:36 PM |
IDW Full Member Group: Members Posts: 35 Member No.: 46,425 Joined: Apr 18th 2016 Location: Update Profile | A hitch and trailer for my current car would probably be smarter money spent, but... sometimes I just like to imagine driving around in my hemi like in a commercial... splashing through big pot holes and mud puddles at a job site with a stack of 2x4s in the back. All the big boys even the wizened foreman who's seen it all thinking "this guy and his truck are so badass" without a trace of irony. |
xiao | Posted: Oct 22 2016, 11:06 PM | ||
moon bunny Group: XIAO Posts: 5,735 Member No.: 13,323 Joined: Oct 4th 2005 Location: Update Profile |
Like a Rock ~ ohhh like a ROCK!! I personally think Tacoma's are pretty nice tho' ~ totally has nothing to do with the fact that I had a crush on Stephen from Laguna Beach back in High School ~ I swear! XD This post has been edited by xiao on Oct 22 2016, 11:09 PM | ||
Zergax | Posted: Nov 24 2016, 12:26 AM |
IDW Full Member Group: Members Posts: 33 Member No.: 47,708 Joined: Nov 23rd 2016 Location: Update Profile | If figured if people new about cars it might be you guys! So here's the deal I need a car with some trunk space (Enough to put a golfbag or equivalent) and thats fun enough to drive. (AKA preferably manual and not some old minivan) But my issue is it's my first time seriously looking for a car so I'm at a bit of a loss. I need a daily driver I can take to work no matter the weather that works at -30 to +30. I've got a around 3k budget and I'm in Quebec, Canada. So if you guys have suggestions help questions or anything go ahead! Let me help you help me! |
kyonpalm | Posted: Nov 24 2016, 08:33 AM | ||
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Try to keep your eyes open for a Civic hatch, or maybe a Legacy wagon. | ||
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RalliKai | Posted: Nov 24 2016, 08:41 AM | ||
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A Civic, Corolla and or a Legacy all would be good choices based on what you described. | ||
Seri | Posted: Nov 24 2016, 09:16 AM |
Quirks and Features of IDW Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 1,891 Member No.: 40,610 Joined: Feb 21st 2013 Location: Showroom | I third the Legacy wagon idea. |
xiao | Posted: Nov 24 2016, 01:33 PM | ||
moon bunny Group: XIAO Posts: 5,735 Member No.: 13,323 Joined: Oct 4th 2005 Location: Update Profile |
★ Subaru Bee Arr Zeeeeeeed !! I got tunnel-vision once you said 3k so that's all I heard ... You can leave all your other property in a U-Haul somewhere in Maryland & live off of WRX Pearl Blue paint fumes ~ | ||
Zergax | Posted: Nov 24 2016, 10:59 PM |
IDW Full Member Group: Members Posts: 33 Member No.: 47,708 Joined: Nov 23rd 2016 Location: Update Profile | Thanks for the replies! Yeah a civic sounds nice but I'm not sure I'll be able to find a legacy... Also I need some trunk space not a black hole back there XD Little Edit: What I mean is it can be a bit sportier it doesn't have to be a hatchback it just needs to have a functional trunk like most sedans) Really not sure about the Corolla last time I checked (Back when my grandfather had one) they where boring as hell to drive.... This post has been edited by Zergax on Nov 24 2016, 11:15 PM |
Seri | Posted: Nov 25 2016, 06:15 AM |
Quirks and Features of IDW Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 1,891 Member No.: 40,610 Joined: Feb 21st 2013 Location: Showroom | Civic EK Coupe, if you're going Civic. I can vouch for those, I have one. |
RalliKai | Posted: Nov 25 2016, 08:59 AM |
IDW Goldmember Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,164 Member No.: 3,607 Joined: Oct 9th 2004 Location: Update Profile | A 3K budget really limits in the fun department. A Sentra SE-R Spec V or Celica GT-S could fall into your budget though. Those are a bit more entertaining than a Civic EX and Corolla. I'd also hunt around for a 2.5RS Impreza. |
xiao | Posted: Nov 25 2016, 10:48 AM |
moon bunny Group: XIAO Posts: 5,735 Member No.: 13,323 Joined: Oct 4th 2005 Location: Update Profile | Keeping with my Subaru fanboy'ism for no apparent reason ~ an old Subie Outback would probly fit the bill just as good as a Legacy ~ & plenty'o room in the boot! |
Tessou | Posted: Nov 25 2016, 02:43 PM | ||
More NEGATIVE than a black hole Group: ADMINISTRATOR Posts: 19,345 Member No.: 12,263 Joined: Sep 12th 2005 Location: Update Profile |
Get a CR-V. Full time AWD (make sure you're looking at a 4WD model, they have an emblem on the tailgate denoting this), lots were manufactured with 5MT, run in the ~20MPG range, and they are Honda-reliable. They are also dirt cheap because Honda made shitloads of them. You can get decent 2nd gens for ~$2500. Plenty of storage space, seating room for passengers, and it will have no problem commuting in shitty weather. | ||
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