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http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/5609242519.html

This is definitely worth it. With the $3k you can get it registered and insured and have money left over to fuck around with it.

>>15161311
Just a regular sentra? Not even an se-r? What's so good about that? I might as well buy a miata or v6 mustang for that price

>>15161262
Non sh are better. Its heavier than the baseolus the sh system isn't that great new. After that many miles its shit and you'll need to get rid of it if you plan on making more power. A traditional LSD is better anyway.

Look for a 4th gen

>>15161239
>if these things are trash?
They're GM so of course they are.

I can also assure you that if you like sports cars you'll hate every second of driving one since they're absurdly mushy while also being gutless. Unless they're paying you to drive it look elsewhere.

itll be reliable assuming it hasnt been neglected for 20+ years

youre not going to be doing much driving it into the ground tho maybe leisurely strolling at a slow pace

its not going to be enjoyable to drive in any way

>>15161256
This.
Also, if it has the diesel engine, avoid it like the plague. The gasoline engines are decently reliable though.

>>15161194
Just do it at night when there's nobody around.
Don't do it in neighborhoods, though.

>>15161194
I've also been trying to practice this. Around here, there are plenty of roads that go 55-45-35, so I try to practice rev matching while anticipating the slower speed limit. As for heel-toe, I'm not very comfortable with rev matching yet, but it should be the same process, except you're using the brake to slow down rather than just relying on engine braking to control your speed.

>>15161194
You can practice both in every day driving. You'll need to practice somewhere else for performance driving but you can pick up the basic technique without it.

>>15160949
It's low on blinker fluid
fill it up

take all the bulbs out and shit leave it in a tub with silica gel granules that WILL work although it's highly impractical and there's a good chance you _don't_ have silica gel granules lying around...

Have you tried compressed air yet annon?

>>15160629
The FiST and the GT86, both brilliant. That shitty Korean automobile in the middle can fuck right off desu

fiesta hands down unless I lived on a mountain pass the brz

>>15160636
>That shitty Korean automobile in the middle can fuck right off desu
That's a Civic you retard

Doesn't matter. Blow that shit up, my man.

>>15162720
god this must be the shittiest car forum in the world

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>>15162727
>not researching these things
>not going to car specific forums
>going to a taiwanese rock climbing website for actual advise
>not goong to a qtddtot thread

It's like you didn't expect this to happen.

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Nothing that looks that fantastic can be the worst of anything.

>280zx

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I think every Z has it's place, yes even the 280ZX.

>>15160538
You might be able to find a higher mileage Marauder for 8k.

>>15160566
$8k would probably get you around the 70-80k mileage range at most if you live on the west coast. I live in Nevada so the most I've seen them go for is $6k at 70k mi-ish.

Also when you check out a panther (CV/Marquis/TownCar) first thing you want to look for is if it squeaks a lot over bumps. Try to test drive one after it rains. If it does squeak, the ball-joints are probably shot and need to be replaced.

Common shit that goes out:

EGR Valves (anything 95+ it's easy to replace)
Window Regulators (pain in the ass with almost any car)
Timing chain rattle (another pain in the ass)
Headliner tearing in the back (can be easily replaced)

Just make sure you get any maintenance receipts, especially transmission flush receipts

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>>15160538
>Any good alternatives?
B-body.

>>15160497
Retardo
They're are better cars, especially if you live in the salt belt region

>>15160497

Have both.

>>15160503
Where's the salt belt?

if you are replacing stock headers then you will most likely see a power increase, and It'll sound a bit better.

They can make a difference over 6000 rpm if in combination with upgraded cams and heads.

>>15160439

This. Otherwise they're just build candy.

>>15160302
yes

>>15160302
downshift through the corner

>>15160302
>Are you meant to just treat the brake pedal as an on/off switch? Meaning you just get to your braking point for the corner and hammer the brakes on as hard as possible?
No, you'll lock up if you don't have ABS or will make it rough for yourself.
>Or do you slow down gradually from a distance?
No, you'll lose too much time.
You want a balance, you need to figure out;
>your car's stopping distance
>stopping distance on that particular road surface and temperature
>angle(slope) of the road
>ideal entry speed for the corner
and from this you'll figure out when you should optimally brake and how much you should slow down to take the corner.

Also, don't brake going around the corner, only brake while going in a straight line.

>being too poor to afford the auto

Commuter Convienience

Because some people want to live in simple ignorance while being able to drink their coffee, text, and put on makeup in their shitbox instead of having to shift.

Basically because women. Women that can't afford an expensive automatic.

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dunno

>>15160011
because muh AMG craftsmanship

Because germans know how to make good cars

>>15159966
Okay, here's my opinion: if it's not an honest-to-god race car, never *ever* get one of those.

>>15159987
Why is it only for racecars?

>>15159966
Don't do it. You're going to look like a retard because you drive a slow car and it's going to be obnoxious.

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With Jaguars it doesn't matter whether you buy an old one or a newer one, they're all unreliable. The best compromise between classic looks and good reliability and running costs is the W124 code Mercedes, or in other words the 1986 to 1996 E-Class. Just make sure to thoroughly check for rust, otherwise they're basically bulletproof.

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>>15159934
Alternatively if you're willing to accept slightly lower power and higher fuel consumption in exchange for more vintage looks you can go one generation backwards to the 1976 to 1985 E-Class or W123.

>>15159897

If its your only car, dont buy a 30 yr old for that money. Buy a newer toyota or some shit.