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It makes economical sense

It looks like a squished Toyota Echo.

Blaming younger generations for everything wrong with the world is a boomer rhetoric.

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you shortened the front and rear overhangs. You would basically have an E30 for half the cost.

>>12042812
What if what

We put the M20 into the Lincoln? Genius!

>>12012151
Don't get the v6 stang. You'll be laughed at and you'll regret not having the v8 once you outgrow the power of the v6. Bmw is your choice, but I'd get a mustang gt

Your parents won't lend you an extra grand or two? I too would strive for the v8 and as you see they hold their value. Don't think it happens that often these days but if you check one out and the owner sees the excitement from a first time buyer they might cut you a deal.

>>12012151
both cars are crap

>>11878826
Great music and fun races.

>>11878826
It's a fun ride if you can put up with Itsuki's antics. First stage is amazing, second stage is good, third stage is not bad, fourth stage is amazing, then just stop. I know it seems like there are other stages, but there aren't.

>>11878881
They're not that bad m8, I really enjoyed the better animation/cgi.

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I hit a tree doing 50.

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>>11711271
>Now the only question is, should i put a bull bar on it and paint a punisher logo on the hood, or leave it be?
Obviously you should.

Fuck the naysayers.

>>11711271
If you hit a tree doing 50, you deserve to make that car whatever you want. Fuck the haters, fuck crowds and trying fit in with a scene, you go man. Do what the rest of us are too reserved to do.

Pontiac
poor old nigger thinks its a cadillac

>>11691947
Pontiac
Poor old nigger thinks its a Cadillac

>Honda
Homo Needs Dick Always

>>11667472
>not posting a prndl
fuck you fagit prndl makes /o/ madder you're doing it wrong

public transportation is good for the environment.
If you want to keep living you'll ride the bus.

miata a shit

boomer tax

it's worth about 1/3 of that

>>11632941
Thanks.

Any specific reasons why it's worth less though?

>>11632925
it is alright, not that great. post your local craigslist.

>>11603085
First for our glorious leader, Adolf Hitler

>>11603106
Wortwörtlich Hitler

>>11603106
Then Ze German was arrested for being a holocaust supporter.

>>11561019
Depends on what you want. maintenance is a breeze, and fairly cheap. But, again, do you want something that's restored? Engine size? The value will be halved by daily driving one. Let's say you buy a newly restored mustang with a V8 in it for about $60k DD it for about 50k miles and the value would be around $40k

>>11561041
I'm looking at something like this

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/ford/mustang/1699527.html

Is restoration really that expensive? Is this one not fully restored or something? Halved in how long though? What key maintenance is needed every X number of years? This isn't really an issue but a big part of why I like classics is because they will never go out of style. I can buy a 2015 Mustang right now but it'll be the shitty Mustang by 2020. A classic 1965 I can drive right now and all the way up until I die and it will still not go out of style.


I've never owned a classic btw.

>>11561041
Also where did you get $60k from?

This Mustang is $40,000 and looks like it is in excellent condition. The restoration was in 2000 though.

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/ford/mustang/1699855.html

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-Winter tires are a must if your area experiences snow, or very cold temperature. Remember, winter tire compound is not just for snow, but for very cold temps. Either invest in a set of steelies, with winter tires, or check out Craigslist. Lots of folks will sell wheel and tires combo. Just match up your bolt pattern, and as close as you can to your outer tire diameter size. Do not use All Season Tires. They suck at everything, get a pair of summer tires if you plan on having winter tires. Disclaimer, All Seasons maybe better for wet
-Should you warm up your car? The answer will differ from car to car, engine to engine. What you should always do is allow the car to idle for a few seconds, 15 or so, before driving it, and NEVER go hard on it until the temps reach operating temperature. This is true for any car. For older cars, its best to fully warm them up before driving especially in cold temperatures. Or at least allow the engine RPMs to settle down before driving. Remember, when idling a car, the catalytic converter is not doing its job until it gets hot from driving. Letting a car sit and idle is bad for the environment because the cat isn't at operating temps. If you care for that sort of thing
-If you want to maintain the stock look of your interior, but want a nice sound system you can easily bypass the radio with a JL Audio CL-RLC, its a 2 channel remote control, and line driver. All you need is a set of good after market speakers, a 4 channel amp, a sub (optional) and a line driver. This will allow you to wire the amp directly into your speakers bypassing the radio. You can then choose your input method, either an 3.5 aux in, or digital in from your phone/mp3 player. The line driver comes with its own volume knob that you can place anywhere, or modify it to work off your existing radio volume knob. Its very easy to supply power to your radio so the controls still light up. The only downside is that you will loose FM/AM function.

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-If you plan do suspension work on your car, buy a lifetime alignment deal from your choice of vendor. Anytime you modify your suspension components, you should always get an alignment done afterwords. Even if you dont, an alignment is recommended every two years, depending on road condition. A lifetime alignment pays for itself after two uses. Firestone does lifetime alignment, they will also rotate Firestone brand tires for free.
-So you are buying a new used car, or a car that's over 15 years old, prepare to do all the necessary tune up work. First thing, always change the oil on it immediately. You can never trust the previous owner on such task. Everything else is simple, but necessary. You want all new fluids in your car, filters, etc. Change plugs, motor oil, trans fluid, diff fluid, fuel filter, spark plugs, plug wires, rotor cap, and rotor, (if dizzy) all vacuum hoses, all belts, coolant flush, air filter, cabin filter, alignment. Check the condition of any other hose, replace if necessary. Consider doing a timing belt/chain if it hasn't been done yet.
-If you are also suffering poor MPGs, the above applies, and dont forget to make sure the car isnt missing any fender liners, or guards. Many of those are designed to manage airflow. Aftermarket bumpers, and skirts can lower your MPGs as well.
-Use RainX brand windshield washer fluid. Its like applying RainX paste to your windshield without the hard work. Works just the same
-Invest in silicon wiper blades, they are fucking amazing!
-Leather wipes work great on cleaning your dash. Gives you a nice shine, without that Armor Ally residue, and slippery surface.
-If you need to do some serious leather care, or restoration look no further than http://www.leatherique.com/

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-Speed Bleeders are a huge time saver, they are a brake valve with a check valve that makes brake bleeding truly a one man job. Prevents air from getting sucked back in, do not need to tighten the brake valve while applying brake pressure. Build your own brake fluid capture device: Take an old brake fluid container, pref 1 quart size, drill a small hole, and run clear vacuum hose through it. Make sure its long enough to make a small coil at the bottom. Secure it with a zip tie below, and above the cap. Drill a small vent hole in the cap, and attach a short, 2 inch silicon vacuum line at the other end. The silicon line will allow it to slip on the brake valve much easier. Speed Bleeders also work on clutch slaves.
-When bleeding brakes, put a piece of wood, or something similar below the brake pedal so it does not bottom out. The extra travel will cause the seal inside the master cylinder to potentially come in contact with rough metal causing damage to the seal. If you ever bleed brakes and found that the master cylinder went bad, its because the seal was exposed to contaminants inside, and failed.
-Braided brake lines can be very expensive in kit form, but custom lines are lot less expensive. Sites like anplumbing.com/ they will get everything you need for a lot less. You can also minimize their complexity by switching from a two piece, to a one piece line. Depending on vehicle, and brake line routing.
-Rotors and pads. If you want better braking, start with proper tires, and good suspension. If that checks out, start with good pads. Absolutely no need to upgrade your rotors to slotted, or drilled. Those are for cooling, and preventing brake fade. So unless you do a lot of racing, or live in the mountains. Those rotors will wear your pads faster, and most cant be resurfaced. They also have reduced braking surface. While you're getting your brakes done, take the time to clean up, and lubricate the side pins. Remember to use brake lube only.

>>11486301
no way a tahoe gets over 16 mpgs..right?

Diesel Suburban

>>11486301
you do a yearly overland trip and you dont have your own vehicle? do you ride with other people?

sorry, no advice from me, ill just be a massive toyota shill and there are very few (save the odd 3rd gen 4Runner) that will fit in your price range)

Don't brown nose out of town hoes.

An MR2 conversion kit from a very reputable dealer costs 7k. And it's 50 hp.

Eh.

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Its not a cheap initial investment.

I'm halfway through a single motor lifepO4 bike conversion. $3k, in $5k left to go. That's merely the batteries in remainder.

Until battery tech improves, gas is king.

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The car

Nice. You'll be stoppin real gud in the canyons with those
What do you have for front brakes?

I'm waiting on a good deal for some Supra TT rear brakes to match my fronts

>>11427459
Stock calipers on some no name blanks and semi metallic pads. Gonna upgrade to typeR / odyssey brakes after the rear discs