So I'm starting to realize I like older French cars. Two problems: I'm American, which means I'm either paying to import them or I'm taking a chance with a car that's been over here without spare parts readilly available, and I really don't know where a good place to start is. I don't think I'll have $100k to drop on an Alpine, but I love the SM. What are some decent French cars stateside to get into, and where's a good place to read up on them?
>>17399845
You can find old citroens throughout the states but the problem is being able to service them. Your going to have to work on them yourself if you want to save money cause it's going to cost you an arm and a leg to get them serviced. And on top of that it's going to be tough to find a mechanic that will work on them, almost any regular service station is not going to touch them because of the old and complex technology found in old citroens and parts will NOT be readily available.
>>17399845
The SM was officially sold in the US for a short period. There's still a few NA-spec ones around. Expect to pay lots of money for a decent one.
>>17399845
The SM is sexy as fuck, no doubt, but have you seen what the engine bay looks like? It's pretty terrifying.
Add to that the fact it's powered by a Maserati-sourced V6, which is buried way in the back of the engine bay, and the very advanced (and complicated, especially for the time) hydraulics, and you have a car that can only be serviced by either a specialist or a massive autist with an extreme amount of dedication.
Other cars with hydropneumatic suspension include the DS (sold in the US, so maybe you wouldn't have to import one), the XM (the slightly less complicated succesor to the SM), the CX (comfy car attainable for the average joe, but they also made a twin-dorito powered version for shits and giggles) and the BX (the CX's successor, which has all the '80s charm you could ever need).
>none of my family, friends, or their family have a manual
>called literally all local driving schools, none of them have a manual in their fleet
So... what now?
>>17399483
buy one
>>17399483
find a friend with one who's willing to teach you, buy an old farm truck for 300 dollars
>>17399490
This is what i did
>i actually thought my shitbox would get me laid
HAHAHAHAHAHHHHAHAHAHA
>>17399292
having a car surely helps
You know you're an idiot
We know you're an idiot
Why did you bother posting this?
>>17399292
Girls seem to like my shitbox, however, guys like it more.
They have the design elements of a durable, low maintenance motorcycle. Use an engine layout that isn't unbalanced, actually make it reliable, and put it in a reasonably modern chassis and I would buy it today.
>hydraulic lifters
>belt drive
>air cooled
>transmission is a separate unit
>tuned for usable power
Too bad harley build quality is literally trash and their marketing is cancer.
>>17399019
Buy a Superdouche 1290... People that buy Harley's want that rugged unrefined feel to make themselves feel more manlier.
They have, it's called a Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki or Kawasaki.
Did you pass your learner's permit on the first try?
>>17398623
>inb4 underage ban
Never had an LP. Went straight for the license when I was of age.
>>17398623
Yes
I drove alone to the MVA to take the test
>>17398623
Yes. Studied in the car on the way there. I missed 3 questions, but one was an accident since I knew it anyway.
License test: Failed 1st time instantly when I didn't physically look behind me to back up (just used the rear-view).
>tfw just caught my friend doing the same thing before his test
At least someone learned from my mistake.
2nd time: passed. Smooth except for a HUGE invisible bump. 12/15 possible mistakes, one of which was driving too slow. Odd.
Post all panther style cars. Bonus points and a star sticker for Marauders.
>autism appreciation
>>17398577
>>17398588
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/kia/stinger/2018/2018-kia-stinger-gt-track-drive-review/
Awww shit, Kia's arent driving like pig shit anymore.
If priced correct this could shake up the market.
>>17395969
>Kia
naa, i'll just get some random honda
>performance car
>Kia
>>17395969
too bad they still look like pig shit
>itt songs that make you stomp the skinny pedal
starting with some molly hatchet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci3afKw_mcY
and of course the second half of freebird
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEiZDaltXUQ
early metallica is best metallica
>dat tempo
hit the lights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTqaCHl5Ra4
wild side hemi cuda
second track
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4vl-syVU-U
what does /o/ think of the STI Type RA
>>17400575
Inferior to the Bmw 340i Xdrive in every single way.
>>17400596
The subaru holds its value better,cheaper to maintain, looks better, and has great aftermarket!
>STI has 305HP
>Type RA gets a tune, stronger pistons, new intake/downpipe/exhaust
>310HP
Pretty sure you'd make an extra 10 in bolt-ons alone, how did they manage to get so little out of it? Did they tune it down instead? Subaru doesn't even try, a 1999 Impreza 22B would be faster than a modern STI on the same tires.
So how does /o/ feel about the Toyota Tacoma?
>>17400478
The Ranger is better imo
Wait did you guys not get based hilux?
>>17400525
Basically a name change. We also had Ferd Rangers, which are equally indestructible.
Is this one of the more ominous cars that exists?
>>17400474
Idk man, it just isn't cutting it for me like the old p71's.
It's ominous because of what it represents, not because of what it is.
>>17400505
I always love to see old P71's driving on the road, listening to the hot iron within the engine pushing the car forward with the power of 270 horses behind it. Knowing that everyday this majestic car has put itself in danger to protect and serve is a peculiar feeling like a bee sacrificing its life to protect its hive.
Friendly reminder GM has literally and unironically never ever beaten Ford at LeMans
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_24_Hours_of_Le_Mans
Corvette 11th (GTE-pro)
Corvette 20th (GTE-am
Ford GT 26th (GTE-am)
GM has, and Chrysler definitely has : ^)
>>17400358
DELETE THIS
What are these holes called in these brakes
>>17400223
Caliper Wrinkles
Brake Vents
yeah
Alright /o/. Name one reason I shouldn't run my air intake into the cabin and use the A.C. to have the coldest possible air intake.
>inb4 the turbo being loud or "muh not suffocating"
>>17400155
because your shit is carbureted.
>>17400155
Because your car will draw more air than the AC can provide
>>17400171
Ok so I crack a window. Still much colder air than a regular intake.
VIRGIN TYPE AARRRR IN THE HOUSE
Dumpin oc
>sperging over the worst econobox in america
summerfags everybody
>>17399771
that picture is not of a FiST