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I'm looking to buy a used car, max of 14k hopefully less though. Sedan or a small SUV, looking for a reliable vehicle that's nice to be in and drive. But I have a bunch that I'm looking at hopefully I can get some quick opinions on what I should outright avoid and what I should look more into. Thanks in advance.
>2010 Buick Lacross CXL - 87k miles - $10k
>2009 Lincoln MKZ - 74k - $9.5k
>2011 BMW 328i xDrive - 92k - $13.25k
>2007 Lexus ES 350 - 56k - $12.3k
>2008 Acura MDX - 123k - $12k
>2010 Acura TL SH-AWD - 108k - $12.7k

>>17591652
If you want reliable the first three need to be stricken from your list.

The last two are glorified hondas, while reliable, are really no better than nicely spec'd Honda Crv for the MDX, or Accord for the Tl.

R32 GTR or a 2011 CTS-V Coupe for a DD?

>>17591673
MDX is based on the Pilot, not the CR-V. ES of that gen is based on the Camry too.

>>17591744
DD a car designed in 89 or a car designed in this millennium? The Cadillac is way better for DD, old car ergonomics tend not to be very well thought out. Personally, I wouldn't bother with a LHD daily.

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any bikefags use one of these handlebar locks? worth it?

>>17591889
motorbikefags, that is. not spandexfags

Where should I look into for getting an auto loan? I did a pre approval thing through my bank and I can get 7.5% which isn't great but I'm not sure if I can do any better

I own a 1985 kouki gts ae86 but the sound system sucks. What medium budget good quality sound equipment exists for cars? I've never done car audio. Also low-profile and not obviously expensive in case of thieves.

what are the odds I can get 250km with 12 year old fluids (antifreeze/gas/manual transmission fluids)
car starts and runs, would probably mix old and new gas in the tank
I can save $600 if it makes the trip

>>17593054
I'd at least try to replace the coolant before leaving

Find car on craigslist i want. They say their selling because they want to upgrade to an suv. Is this suspicious to you? Why wouldnt they just trade it in at carmax and get their suv? Why sell on craigslist? Maybe car has issues?

>>17592493
The medium budget shit is what youll find at best buy, but their shit is overpriced. I would find what you want and look around onlin for cheaper prices.

Also the market for that stuff is waaay down. Theres people on craigslist selling cheap, good, and top end stuff for cheap because their local pawn shop offered them pennies. Dont forget to haggle.

I'm going to get some rwd manual so I can slip and slide (tm).
All my options so far tend to be 80s and early 90s vehicles.
I'd also like top learn how to wrench.
What am I going to need to learn in order to maintain and keep my car running?

>>17593091
Totally uneducated on this, but I reckon they expect to get a better price/tradein through craigslist than at Carmax. What are you looking at buying? If it's a smaller vehicle and/or the seller has a family, they could legitimately just want the extra space provided by suburb-mom memes.
Regardless, you should probably pay a /trusted/ mechanic to check the car out prior to buying.

>>17593091
Why would that be suspicious? I went from a coupe to a regular sedan to an SUV. Sometimes you need more space especially if it's more than just you in it.

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Trying again: How is the Caprice as a summer cruiser? I have a 95 Thunderbird now but 2 doors isn't that fun with hauling me and my friends everywhere. The lt1 engine seems nice but the optispark sounds like a nightmare. Is the L03 acceptable?

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How's the Volkswagen passat? It's a 2014 with 62,000 miles on it. Reviews seem decent on it.

>brand new bulbs in all my lights
>everything works great
>all of a sudden, passenger front blinker stops working
>try to fix it
>get running light working
>still wont work for blinker
>go to drive it for an errand
>brake lights and rear turn signals don't work now

>>17593149
It varies from car to car as each has their specific defects, but knowing how to change oil and all fluids, filters, belt accessories, thermostat, coolant hoses, radiator and brakes would be the basic shit you'd need to know.

>>17593785
Sounds like a bad ground, youll need to get familiar with a multimeter and chasing down shorts.

>>17592475
Credit unions are better about rates but you have to a be a customer in good standing with several month old account.

The main thing that will denigrate your ability to get a loan is your credit if you have poor or no credit, you'll have a hard time getting anything decent

>too incompetent to wrench on own cars beyond incredibly basic maintenance
>too old to comfortably start auto career from scratch/make major career change
this was the only thing i was interested in besides running out the clock. am i super fucked?

I have water leaking from the front A-pillar and I think I found the source. Should I try putting silicone on it to try and stop the leaking?

Will someone ever bother to update the sticky ?

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So i am pretty darn close to getting a 2013 Ford Focus SE with only 18k miles on it an its in great condition for 9500. I have read some mixed reviews but im getting desperate for a care considering my current shitbox just died on me and I don't want to put anymore money into it. Is there anything I need to know or lookout for with this car? I hear they are either really reliable or trash and it's concerning me a bit. Thanks my dudes.

Asked about oil change intervals for my 3.5 Altima last thread. Someone said to change the oil every 6k miles instead of 7.5k like the manual says or every 12k miles like the oil jug says but didn't say why.

Royal Purple full synthetic in a vq35. How often should I change my oil?

Warrants are only good for the state issued in right? If i get a bench warrant for minor shit like not going to court for a ticket, as long as i dont get pulled over in that state im good right?

>>17595452
Lol no

>>17595452
Also once you cross state borders it becomes a federal crime

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Each time I go to my local mechanic I give him my VIN number and he gets diagrams and all part numbers straight away specific to my car.
What program is he using? I would love to get it myself.
Pic related example screenshot I got off him

Why does /o/ hate Nissans? I don't see any Nissans on the recommended cars sticky. Also advice on whether to lease a 2017 Maxima.

>inb4 newfag

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>>17595569
>Why does /o/ hate Nissans? I don't see any Nissans on the recommended cars sticky. Also advice on whether to lease a 2017 Maxima.

>>17595489
nvm actually found it. It's called FIAT ePER and can be accessed online here http://eper.fiatklubpolska.pl/ if you know polish

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>>17595648
>there's a maximum number of simultaneous connections to the page
>you can click the OK button and boot someone else off a car diagnostic website from across the world

truly we live in the golden age of humanity

>>17595589
Yeah too much chrome. What are your thoughts on the CVT

>>17594251
What is the source of the leak?

>>17595686
Nissan cvts are fucking joke.

>>17595452
If it's a misdemeanor probably not, if it's a felony then yes they will find you.

>>17595204
Whenever you feel like it needs a change so long as you do it within 10 to 12 , if you're on synthetic.

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This is a plastic radiator duct. It's cracked.

Anyone have a good way to mend it?
>inb4 duct tape

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>>17595905
if its old as fuck and cracked because of heat cycling, you're never really going to fix it.

however, if its cracked due to damage, you could probably epoxy or zip tie it back together. pic related

>>17594605
>was updated less than half a year ago
>doesn't know it's for a budget of $5k
stop complaining

>>17594243
never too late to start
t. renewed interest in autos after 10 years of burnout

>>17594227
Okay, thanks; are those the most common problems?

>>17591673
Find me an Accord with all time AWD

>>17595970
those aren't problems
that's called maintenance
>only fix things when they're broken
are you a woman?

>>17594634
friend has one, doesn't do him wrong
>he also has enough money to take it to a shop

>either reliable or trash
this is a general ford problem, not model specific

>>17595965
The previous owner said he has to replace the radiator after something punctured it, so I'm guessing damage

Might try the drifter's stick, thanks

>>17593149
Ericthecarguy and our blessed savior Scotty Kilmer have some decent "this is the general idea of how to fix it", but most of the time you'll be reading forum posts, or terrible quality phone cam DYI fixes for your specific car. Start with your first problem, say replacing brakes and rotors. You'll need a socket set, wrenches, maybe a breaker bar and depending on the car, either a C clamp or one of those weird square socket things where you twist/push the piston back in (usually on euro cars). Collect tools are you perform jobs. That keeps your tool cost down and you'll learn how to "make due" with the tools you have if you don't want to buy that vehicle/manufacturer specific tool. but what >>17594227 mentioned, all those things are general maintenance that just come with the vehicle and over time. desu, replacing something like say an alternator is loosen a few bolts, undo the belt, take off, put new one on, put belt back on and tighten bolts. Don't over think it. Mustang, miata, mr2, 240sx would all be "decent" cars that you can drift on a budget.

>>17596135
>not using a block of wood and your sheer strength to keep caliper pistons in check
protip: use something to clamp off the brake line
so when u force piston back in
gross bullshit doesn't get cycled into the lines
also helps slow piston creep when caliper is off

>>17596183
I don't think it's a good idea to kink or pinch the rubber/braided steel part of the brake line. Similar to how you shouldn't 180 degree kink wires. If you're worried about water/burnt brake fluid going back up in the lines, you should bleed your calipers till you have fresh fluid. Whatever that got pushed up, will get pushed back down and replaced with fresh fluid. Also, if you're worried about piston creep from the weight of that little bit of brake fluid, you probably need to rebuild your calipers, they shouldn't slide that eaisly.

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>2008 honda ridgeline rtx
>$8,500
>145,000 miles
>no accidents perfect record.
DO I JUMP ON IT DESU?!?!

>>17596616
Yes. Just do the timing belt when you get it

>>17595993
Its called a Tl.

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Anyone have a list of know of a few basic head units that allow you to change the illumination color.

I know I'm pretty much forced to have a something that looks like a UFO in my dash but at the very least I should be able to change it to something that matches the gauge cluster lights.

Is there a feasible way I can change my own brake fluid by myself? How?

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>>17596847
>lonelydrivers.bat
http://www.backyardmechanic.org/3-ways-to-bleed-brake-lines-by-yourself/
i know that feel br/o/

>>17596836
>implying anyone on /o/ knows dick about head units
i'd ask /g/ first

>>17597087
I have no compulsions working with mechanical stuff but electrical stuff is way over my head

>>17596399
It's not exactly NECESSARY
>he doesn't know this is a common pro technique
>he doesn't know this is recommended by volvo
don't kink the hose agreed;
but using a 1-2" spring clamp on the hose will keep the fluid in the caliper
and will not damage the rubber brake line
and keep the grossness from contaminating and degrading your brake lines
source: ETCG

>>17597125
OH also this will prevent damage to ABS systems
dats why volvo recommends

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>>17597123
same
i think it's b/c i lived around cattle fences
>hear a buzz
>instant pain
nobody can be a pro on every single thing either;
rather identify what you like/you good at and become "that guy"
but still soldering and playing with multimeters is pretty fun
and extremely useful as a skill

>>17597087
/g/ is worse than /o/ in some respects. I found an option on crutch field to narrow the selection down to variable illumination controls anyways.

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So I bought a 6-speed auto shift manual fiesta but it isn't a manual? what gives?

When talking about an R34 or something, is saying three four, or thirty four correct? I've heard both.

>>17597417
>auto shift manual
>wonders why it isn't a manual
You bought and automatic, son

>>17596808
The TL isn't just an Accord though, the drivetrain is enough to differentiate it. And don't even get me stared on the much nicer interior

>>17597417
> brand new $13K Ford

Lul that thing is gonna last a year maybe before it starts to fall apart.

>tfw addicted to driving my shitbox
>shitty 155hp 4banger gets like 28-30mpg
>have unironically used half a tank in one day
>takes like 45 CAD to fill up
>sometimes put like 20 bucks in every two days and occasionally one day

Pissing away money on gas, just like driving it around too much.

Should I lease the Acura TLX or a Nissan Maxima?

>>17598234
At least you get decent MPG. My shitbox gets around 14 mpg. I'll use a quarter tank just in an hour of driving.

>>17598450

Man idk how you guys do it, especially the guys that need premium gas. Like it is fucking insanely more expensive here, i am talking 87 regular and i complain. Some of these dudes are paying like 140+ a litre.

Why do some acura integras have a spoiler/wing?

>>17593054
depends on the coolant. dex-cool has a propensity to turn into liquid sludge even when running normally. Regular ethylene glycol coolant might be OK. Gas really just depends on how finicky the motor is. Oil should be fine.

>>17598234
>>17598467
Conner?

>>17598262
>lease
No.

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Does anyone know the song that uses E31 images and videos? Kinda retro wave vibe. I found it here and can't remember the title...

>>17596836
I bought an Alpine ute-92bt this spring, it has some basic color changing options.

>>17591523
>not engaging
yeah the solenoid
>spinning to the point had to d/c the batt
check the wiring for the ign. swx to the starter (maybe a sticky relay or shorting to power somewhere.)

>>17595489
>what is he using
most shops use mitchell on demand or alldata. there are more varients. You can buy a external hard drive with all this crap off of alibaba or buy access for just one car off of the offical websites. The cracked versions seem to run to 2014 only. or you can spend time hunting down a torrent with the newest version (google is not much help since it gets marked quickly or the avaliable torrents are dead.) Got my copy of both off of irc a while back.

>>17595452
Go handle the crap with a lawyer rather than sweating it.

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Can someone tell me where I can find a Silverado LSSV for sale on line in the lower 48. If not, where can I find the bumper, wheels and suspension parts to build a 2500 into one

>>17599207

N-no

What's a good cheapish Jack stand to buy?

What's all this I'm hearing about frosty being a girl now?

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Is a 2001 CR-V EX with 115k miles and in good/decent condition worth $6k?

I bought a 2010 Hyundai i30cw and the key fob doesn't work. Changed the batteries, now the fob lights work but still doesn't open/close.
I'm guessing I need to reprogram it or something but i couldn't find a guide online that actually matches my car.
help?

how much does a tank of argon cost? I just want to weld intercooler piping

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I'm having a problem with my brakes in my car. Whenever the car is not started I can build up pressure by pumping the pedal, but when I crank up the car, my pedal sinks in to the floor completely. Also, I can build up some pressure when it's idling, but it sinks into the floor almost immediately. I've checked my lines, drums, check valve, hoses, and I've bled the brakes. I see what looks like a bit of a leak on my brake booster, right under my master cylinder, but I'm not 100% sure. Any advice appreciated. Thank you.

>>17600357
Only if it has no cracked/torn boots, all regular maintenance, timing belt, spark plugs, valve adjustment, water pump etc, and the interior is clean. Odds are some of that stuff hasn't been done and whatever you think it would cost to have done, I'd take off from 6k.

>>17600446
spray around your break booster with some carb cleaner or ether and see if the engine speed increases, it would show you have a vacuum leak almost immediately. Does your engine act like you have a vacuum leak? Shitty idle, poor performance, etc?

>>17600397
Depends on where you live, I would phone up local welding supply stores and ask. I've been all over the western US and I've seen prices range from ~100$ for a 300CF tank and crazy high like ~300$ for a 125CF tank.

>>17600331
https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/jack-stands/3-ton-steel-jack-stands-61196.html
25$

>>17591523
my car doesn't want to turn over after a minor crash. (dodge charger 3.5 2007)
>be stopped on the highway waiting for cars on opposite lane to pass so i could take the left turn.
>see yaris in mirror. he's not stopping so i slam it. yaris enters opposite lane but still crashes into me. says to the police that he didn't take the opposite lane because of oncoming car.
seems like he steered into my rear left wheel because his wheel turned black. probably from rubber and not paint transfer because i couldn't see anything but minor scratches on the side of my plastic bumper

the starter gives off a single click when trying to turn over. even when we jump started it.
could the automatic transmission have been damaged from a hit to the drivetrain while at max rpm in first gear and would it result in the engine not turning over?
or could my differential be fucked after that? there's and abs sensor in the rear btw and he kept flashing ESP-BAS (electronic stability control)

sorry for no pics. the traffic was insane and i had the damaged side facing the road

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>>17600572

I hadn't thought of that before, I've sprayed the hoses, and everything, but never the brake booster. I'll give it a go. Yeah, I've had idle problems with the car for awhile now, but I've never really been able to find the source. However, I don't think they're related. My brakes were working way before my idle problems. Thanks for the feedback. I'll see what happens.

so my dipstick reads right in the middle of L and F

should I fill it up to F (0.4 quart more than it has now) or is it fine?

>>17602382
It's fine. Better to have low oil than too much

>>17591523
>Now when I try to start it, it wont engage the flywheel but still spins, Safe to say its the Solenoid?

If the starter spins the solenoid is doing its job making contact (or the starter couldn't spin) but when it stuck the contacts were probably burnt and causing the sticking. Now the starter spinning without turning the engine over suggests the Bendix is fucked allowing the starter motor to spin without turning the flywheel.

I'd replace the starter and solenoid as an assembly. Good time for a fresh positive cable and inspect or replace the engine ground too.

Much love for old Fords. I've had several and worked on many more.

>>17591889
They'd slow someone down who didn't have tools but it's easy to snap the brake lever or just pull the pivot bolt. If you live innahood more locks are better so why not?

>>17600945
>photoshopped image

>FWD shitbox
>two tires bald, wear indicator flush, rear still have like 10mm deep thread
>get two new tires
>get told the new ones should go in the back
dafuq?
I thought the newer ones should go in the front because that's the heaviest part with the power?

>car barfed coolant everywhere
>not the first time its happened
>upper radiator hose is fine (I replaced this one the first time)
>couldn't reach lower rad hose
>filled coolant to max and limped it home
>was on the L of NORMAL and just before red when I finally got home

How much irreparable damage did I do? It never actually hit the red but it came pretty damn close.

Also I tried to put the heat on full blast and it just blew cold, why is that?

>>17591523
>subaru wrx hatchback
>20k
>59.5k miles
Should I go for it? Clean title and carfax says it's clean

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what is best used truck typically under $10,000 that is 4*4 or AWD; It would be used just to haul appliances and would handle Pittsburgh weather.

>>17602649
If your Coolant system is over pressurized enough to where its pushing it back out (I assume the cold fill) theres something seriously wrong, as in you have a leak or worse (head gasket) somewhere in the system enough to where its boiling.

Need to get it check out a few many times and youll be replacing the engine.

>Also I tried to put the heat on full blast and it just blew cold, why is that?

You didn't bleed it properly, there was enough air trapped in the system as to keep the coolant from circulating through the heater core.

>>17602528

Hydroplaned induced Oversteer is harder to deal with your average dumb as fuck driver, as opposed to understeer.

>>17602442
F150's of that era have a seperate solenoid and starter, the solenoid is on the inside of the passenger fender. and the starter is just one unit.

>>17600859
Newer cars have sensors, and or impact sensitive equipment that will interlock and keep the starter from starting the car back up.

I know specfically In the case of BMW E9x's they actually have an explosive bolt atop the battery that will D/C the biggest positive line to the battery, in the event of an accident to keep from starting a fire.

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>>17591523
How do keyed shafts get held together? Glue? I'm building a minibike from scratch and can't find keyed shafts online in one piece, so it looks like I'll have to put the two together myself

>>17602818
First Generation Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD or GMC Sierra HD

what truck is that

>>17602820
>Hydroplaned induced Oversteer is harder to deal with your average dumb as fuck driver, as opposed to understeer.
Do you mean
>Hydroplaned induced oversteer is harder to deal with, with your average dumb as fuck driver, as opposed to understeer
?

>>17603200
>>>/lit/

>>17603099
Its a Toyota from the Toyota War.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_War

I'm having a problem with my car sputtering and/or losing all throttle response in heavy rain or after hitting a deep puddle.

The accelerator will become completely unresponsive, but if I clutch in and downshift, the car will rev match, and then the accelerator will become unresponsive again.

OR

The engine will sputter but won't stall. When it does this the accelerator also becomes unresponsive and the car won't go back to idle. Only way to fix it is to shut off the car.

Once this happens, it normally takes about 30-45 minutes for all to go back to normal. The car will start right back up if I try, but will more than likely start fucking with me again.

I have only seen one possible problem it could've been. When inspecting the spark plugs, one of the clips holding the ignition cap on was gone, so the wiring was lose. I electrical taped the living fuck out of it so its tight and I'm assuming water proof again. Besides that I am at a loss. No water is getting into the ECU which is mounted on the side of the battery box. No water in anything important, at all.

It hasn't rained since I fixed the spark plug cap so I'm not sure if that was the problem but I'm thinking it could be...

Faulty accelerator pedal
Shitty Cobb parts
Clutch pedal sensor

Any ideas bros?

Never been on this board before so sorry if this is a frequently asked question. If most people enjoy classic cars, why doesn't anyone make cars with classic aesthetics anymore?

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>>17603466

They tried designing cars with classic aesthetics.
Most of them flopped

See:
>PT Cruiser
>Ford Thunderbird
>Chevy SSR
>Chevy HHR
>Plymouth Prowler

>>17603446
Its either sucking up water in the intake enough to fuck with combustion, or your plugs are getting fouled.

Where is the end of your intake?

>>17603517
Wow. Those kinda look like shit huh? Not what I had in mind but I get it I guess.

What is bad for exhaust flow?

Is it bad to go from 2 separate exhaust pipes into one of the same size?

>>17603527
It's a CAI but the cone is inside the stock airbox, it's not open.

Unless the new lid isn't sealing all the way with the original airbox...

The check engine light does not come on and the car does not throw any codes.

>>17603466
Crash safety standards, pedestrian safety standards, firmer understanding of aerodynamics and fuel economy as well as higher gasoline prices.

old cars are fun but also worse in every objective way.

When is it faster to oversteer?

>>17603820
When you're Dagumi fuccboi

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How does this happen?

>>17603970
American """"""""""engineering""""""""""

>>17603970
The frame is just a flat arrangement of metal with the drivetrain installed while the actual chassis is just bolted on. Very common design in American trucks and utility vehicles. My guess is that the people operating the lift mounted the lift points in the wrong spots and it ended up tearing the chassis off from the frame.

>>17604013
>The frame is just a flat arrangement of metal with the drivetrain installed while the actual chassis is just bolted on.
No shit, really? All this time I thought the frame was made of black licorice.

>>17604059
I think what he meant to say is that when the body weighs that much and gets twisted, like falling off a lift, it's easy for the body to frame bolts to shear and break off resulting in the image.

>>17603970
eh, just looks like an oil leak
just seal it, top it off, it'll be fine

>>17604059
That anon pretty much explained that some chucklefuck lifted a body-on-frame vehicle incorrectly

>>17604168
I get that, but it was patronizing for him to lead off with that explanation.

Best way to fix a bumper scrape?

>>17604630
Comedic bumper sticker.

Is it just paint transfer or a deep gash?

>>17593054
12 year old gas stopped being gas 11 years ago.

>>17591673
T. Lexus Fanboy

>>17595700
That's what Trump said.

>>17595905
What is a radiator duct? If you are referring to a plastic radiator tank that is under pressure, then no. It must be replaced.

>>17604640
Well I thought it was just paint transfer but after hand buffing it and using touch up paint I can still see the scratch indentations. Is there some way I can sandpaper it down and repaint it?

>>17600357
American dollars?

>>17600446
Replace brake booster.

WJ or WK?

$8k budget

>>17596836

JVC KD-X50BT for example

>>17600446

Replace/repair main break cylinder.

We slavs rebuild those for like $15 but if you're amerifat just buy new one.

>>17604745

No

why are bride seats so expensive?

>>17602955
Bump

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>>17604729
It's literally what it sounds like, a duct to funnel air for the radiator

>>17605010
Wapanese memegineering

>>17604741
Ameribucks, yeah, but it's gone now, they didn't do holds

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I got a '00 4D Frontier and both of the exhaust headers are fucked. What's my best option?

>buy material myself and attempt to do it with some help
>take it to a shop and get jewed
>buy material myself and take it to a shop for less jewing

I was also looking around for some cheap replacements, but I'm also from Commiefornia where they decided to make certain replacements an insta-fail for smogging. Is there a good place where I could get the headers for a relatively low price?

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Some piece of shit hit my car and ran last night, if I find a matching dent in a neighbor's car is that enough proof that they did it? Also what can I get to catch the perp next time?

>>17605774
The third option

>>17606803
Go to your neighbour and tell him you have security camera footage of him hitting your car

>>17602955
pls... anybody?

>>17607200
with the key

>>17607168
That's a good idea, thanks.

>>17607168
>prove it

>>17607378
He won't need to prove anything if his neighbour is actually guilty

>>17607408
the camera thing is a bluff
scratches and paint marks aren't going to be proof
if the neighbor calls his bluff then anon's SOL

>>17607436
If the neighbour is guilty he won't call out his bluff. He can just say the police would love to see the video and drive off

>>17594634
If auto, avoid

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>>17606820
I've heard a lot of stories about the bolts shearing on people, especially when working around the manifolds. How easy is it to fuck up and break the bolt and how hard is it to get it out in an event?

What happened to VIN threads?

Does /o/ have VIN threads any more? Can anyone tell me if there's anything crazy about this number?

4T1BF22K2YU944402

How do you get over the shame of having your car go off the road

is it possible to finance a car for 36 months in the beginning, and eventually either pay the remaining balance in 1 payment a year later? I want to finance a 20k car, with a 10k down payment and be able to pay off the remaining amount owed within the next 12 months, instead of 36 months.

Seems like 36 months is the lowest I can go in terms of financing

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>tfw literally zero friends
if i went to a car meet how likely would it be that i made a friend or two? or are most people there already there with there friends?

>>17608652
>or are most people there already there with there friends?
That's how it is everywhere my man.
If you're out of school and have no friends you need to either learn to love solitude or kill yourself.

This said as a worthless, friendless motherfucker.

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>>17595905
>>17595965
>>17596092
Cool beans

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>>17591523
How to tell the difference between a transmission problem and a misfire? My car jerks back and forth a ton when I floor it. The rpms go up and down with the jerking, wouldn't this mean it's misfiring?

>>17609067
Use a scanner to see if it's throwing a misfire code. It probably needs new ignition packs

>>17609072
I used a scanner and there's no codes. Brand new spark plugs but the valve cover gasket was leaking all over the coils and plugs. You think that's the cause?

>>17608689
Fuck me is that true? The loneliness is killing me desu. Might not last much longer

I've had a car in storage for awhile and after retrieving it yesterday I've found that the roof leaked all over my car and my weather stripping on my trunk failed. There's mold all over and all of the seats/flooring are cloth.

I removed the back seats that lead to the trunk, let them and the interior dry in the sun, and now I'm looking for ways to clean this up effectively. Should I sprinkle borax all over the interior after spraying it down with 8/1 water/vinegar solution and then hope for the best with another air-out and a wet/dry vacuum shampoo? Hopefully the vinegar/borax smell won't stick around for too long, and I can get back to driving this thing.

>>17609104
Might just be, clean that shit up and get a new gasket

Hypothetical situation:
>buy car that was well maintained and runs well but has bad body damage from a collision
>buy same car with no/dead engine but working steering, brakes, power accessories, etc
>put good engine in good shell and bad engine in bad shell
>sell junk, drive car
>???
>profit
Depending on how cheap each is, how viable a strategy is this in terms of effort/cost as compared to just getting the whole car?

>>17609212
Terrible strategy unless you've got a lot of time on your hands or are buying something that would normally be really expensive

im flushing the coolant system on my 2000 Buick Lesabre. how important is it to use distilled water for this?

and how important is it to use distilled water to mix with the coolant/antifreeze? i feel like im being jewed when i buy gallons of water like that when i have a perfectly good hose and good tap water

>>17609262
Normal water WILL fuck your shit up. Engines corrode amazingly fast and once they do it's over

>>17609111
Yes it is true, I'm a different anon but he's right; people form cliques when they're younger and rarely allow new people unless they're immediate relatives.

There is a Russian proverb which I love: "Crowds are the hiding place of the weak, solitude is the refuge of the strong.". Contemplate on that, I hope it eases your pain as it has mine.

I know it feels terrible but that's life, we don't all get to have a perfect life with lots of friends. I've also noticed that people who are more honest and forthright tend to only have a few friends, take that for what it's worth.

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>>17609262
It's necessary to prevent shit like this. Just buy the premixed stuff

>>17609285
>>17609288
well i just read the owners manual and it said "50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water" and dex-cool. so ill do that.
anybody know what the capacity is for a 2000 buick lesabre with the 3800 series 2 engine?

>>17591652
If I were in your shoes I would get the Lexus.
The Acura TL is really nice but has a lot more miles.
Definitely stay away from the BMW

>>17609312
You can't get cleaner water than distilled water

>>17609312
Don't use dexcool, its garbage. Just use regular ethylene glycol.

>>17609492
im doing what the owners manual says to do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRSoRkM8GcM

So I followed this because I've never cleaned my engine before and it seemed like a fun day project

I did not use water to rinse down, I manually wiped down everything with wet clothes and dried by hand.

I was later then told that cleaning my engine bay is bad for my engine.

Which is it?

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So, those of you who know anything about carbs, help a brotha out.

79 Ford f150/ 300 I6
>starts up fine, but hesitates/stumbles and backfires when cold if I try to go anywhere in a hurry. Once it warms up it's alright. Still slow though.
>seems slow in general, keeping up with traffic can be a challenge, even if I floor it, but that might just be because of the 2.75 rear end/3 speed auto combo
>will occasionally diesel a little before actually shutting off
>if shut off and then cranked over, it won't kick over until I tap the gas pedal (this might just be a carb thing, IDK)

also unrelated to the drivetrain, but the steering wheel has about 4 inches of play before I actually start turning. As far as I can tell, the engine and tranny are all original, no new parts aside from basic maintenance stuff.

>>17609511
Have fun when your water pump seizes then.

>>17609519
It's not bad at all bro. Only thing is if you pressure washed it and hit some wires or something. That's why I do mine by hand with cloths

>>17609550
I didnt use water at all with the exception of spraying soapy water on microfiber clothes and wiping shit down

>>17609557
>>17609550
>>17609519
Before and after btw

http://imgur.com/a/LOOvn

>>17609557
Then yeah you're totally fine. I detail cars for a living and literally spray the entire engine bay with a pressure washer with no problems

>>17609547
why would that happen?

>>17609558
looks good! Way better now

>>17609580
dex-cool has a habit of turning to brown sludge if the car sits for longer that a day or two. its not instantaneous, but it does happen. also eats gaskets over time.

just google "dex-cool sludge". you'll see

>>17609600
i saw while i was cleaning out the overflow tank. could i just add more water to negate the effects of the sludging? like a 60% water to 40% coolant?

and why does the manufacturer specifically say to use dex-cool?

>>17609634
>and why does the manufacturer specifically say to use dex-cool?
because thats what GM cars were all using at the time. and no, its nothing to do with the mixture. just use the green stuff unless you want cooling and gasket issues later on down the line.

had both a Blazer and an Olds that died to dexcool. almost lost my uncles 01 LeSabre (intake gasket went), but that got fixed.

>>17609652
what do you think about this?
http://www.imcool.com/articles/antifreeze-coolant/dexcool-macs2001.php

>>17609674
>damage control: The Article

>>17609733

http://www.imcool.com/articles/antifreeze-coolant/dexcool2007Part1.php

this one seems to say the opposite of the forst article. i didint know GM had a lawsuit filed against them over dex-cool

>>17591523
So, /o/, i want maximum comfybox for DD, it's supposed to be:
>silent, roomy, soft
>reliable
and nothing else matters.
And no, i wont get some new car to stay under warranty, because if some fuckup happens - the time will still be wasted. I'd rather have a used vehicle, but the model proved itself already.

Right now Lexus LS430 is what i'm almost considering, but in general i see it as a car for the passenger.

What other car is as reliable and as comfy as LS, but is made for driver? I dont need all the gimmics behind drivers seat, nor i want to pay for it.

how much do e90 320d weigh

>>17611132
Saloon?

>>17611132
Usually 1500kg, xdrive is 1600kg, German wiki for the source
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_E90#Dieselmotoren.5B4.5D

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What colour of wheel would suit my car?

I have some original Volvo steelies to get banded and put on but I can't decide on a colour (I need them painted either way)

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I want to do a 5 lug swap on my mustang, but I'm weak as fuck (I mean struggling to lift 30 pounds weak). Any tips on how to get the axle nuts off when I get to them?

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Hey I wanna get into wrenching my car. Where can I go to learn? Youtube channels, websites? I can't do classes at my college because I have a busy schedule so it'd have to be online

Buy a Hayne's/Chilton manual for your car and fix things that are broken.

Get yourself a socket set, a breaker bar, a floor jack and 4 jack stands (go to harbor freight).

You can also search for video tutorials on how to do most things.

You'll pick up more tools as you need them

Willing to spend $5-8k

Looking at:
>2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7 HEMI
>2008 Ford Explorer Limited V8
>2008 Nissan Pathfinder LE
>Any 4Runner with V8

What would be best in terms of overall experience?

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>>17591523
I've got a really retarded question for you folks.

Whats the name of the part at the front of your truck that surrounds your headlights?

My grill is already black, I just want to replace the chrome component that extends from the grill to my headlights.

Pls no bully.

>>17611753
Really long breaker bar ?

As a first car should I get
2006 bmw e90 manual 320d with 160k km for 6k euro
2008 ford fiesta mk7 manual it hasnt written which engine but only that its diesel so either 1.4 or 1.6 with 60k km(few km cause the owner is a woman prob city driving it) for 5.3k euro
or wait for a better deal

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Absolute retard time
Replacing the headlight bulb on my gen1 explorer, got it all done excelpt this part
How in the fuck do I take this bulb out. Or does it not come out?

>>17612617
That whole thing is the part you replace

>>17612705
Fugg. Thanks

>>17612799
Make sure you dont touch the bulb when puting the new one in

>>17612617
>take out headlight
>don't have replacement on hand

wut? Just look at what you're about to be putting right back in there.

That's half the battle of a new repair, is seeing the new part to fully understand what you need to remove for the old part.

>>17609540
how's the exhaust?

The exhaust pipe on my truck after the muffler is banging against the leaf springs. Would it be easier to buy a new exhaust system, heat up and bend the pipe out of the way, or cut off the tailpipe and try to clamp on a differently shaped one?

>>17607999
Depends on the car, not all cars have that issue. And how easy it is to get out depends where it snaps.

If theres still a bit poking out you can weld a nut or throwaway socket and pull it out, but if you break it off in the block, you're going to need to drill and retap.

Easiest way of preventing that is to drown the bolts in PB blaster a day or two before pulling them or to get a Acetylene torch (on low) and heat the bolt up and let it cool off that way the expansion and contraction induced should unseize it.

>>17609132
You'll need to pull the carpet entirely out of the car and clean it with something that won't affect the Dyes in it, Not sure Vinegar or Borax would or would not affect the Dye. Then let it dry.

Leaving it in the car and cleaning it will prolong the smell of whatever cleaner you use and odds are won't completely kill the mold as it will probably stay in spots you can't completely clean.

The other option would be to call around to detail shops and ask if they'll pull the carpet and clean it for you, the bonus of this is that they will have industrial grade shit that maybe more effective.

>>17612940
why are you over thinking this? is one of the support rubber rings broken, or support straps gone?

Just replace that, or get a muffler shop to weld on another support.

>>17612843
Why, will it explode?

>>17612849
Only the low beam went out; never done thag before so I wanted to see if it was the bulb or if the old ass wiring had become disconnected and I was getting power. Had to basically remove it anyway so I just yanked it out; might as well since I had it all opend up anyway

>>17613145
It would be extremely painful

>>17613155
Wtf?? How come?

>>17613145
the glass will heat unevenly and significantly reduce the lifetime

and it might explode

Here's the deal, /o/. I've done some research on it, and it while it's still a bad idea, it's the easiest way to get a car for 500 dollars.
>have 500 dollars, need winter car
>find v6 manual camry, with no title
>car is in PA, where they honor a bill of sale
>form is very clear, give your information, reason for no title, receive duplicate title
>can then take car with dupe title and retitle it in my home state, MD

Does this plan seem solid, or should I just forget it? I "can" pay more for a car, but I only want that thing for the winter. Has ANYONE had to do something like this?

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i just bought a cobb ap v3 for my 2004 forester, do i need to find and connect the test connectors under the steering wheel to put my first tune on? im just trying to set the stage 1 off the shelf tune to see how it works

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>>17612617
Welcome back

>>17613188
Do you have day or two worth of time to do it?

>>17608652
If you have an interesting car, you can easily make friends at a meet. Otherwise, give someone else a genuine compliment about their car. It'll make their day.

>>17613240
Yeah, I do. I think I'll call the PA DMV tomorrow just to confirm that this is indeed possible. I've lived in some areas where beater cars are a diamond dozen but my current area just isn't one of them. My next cheapest option is a ford focus Z whatever for 2600.

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Since Saab 9-2x is literally a different skinned Subaru, does it share mechanical parts? I know interior pieces and exterior panels are different, but I'm wondering more about engine and suspension parts. What about insurance? If I managed to find and buy one, would I subject to the same ridiculous premiums of WRXs?

Also how would I fit in with the other WRX drivers? I'm not a dude bro, I don't vape and I'm not even close to being a normalfag.

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>>17612617
Put it in your mouth and bite it off.

>>17613277
That's literally it, the only difference is the interior is nicer and you have a different front end.

While most WRX drivers I've met have been dudebros, most of the Saab drivers I've met have been hipsters or geriatrics

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Just bought a car off of craigslist. What's this thing on the OBD port? Also, what's the unlabeled blue switch?

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>>17611841

>>17613347
The blue switch could be a kill switch for the fuel or pump or something which would prevent starting the car, but typically you hide those so that thieves can't find them. Why didn't you ask the previous owner of the car? Don't tell me you bought it from a stealership.

>>17613391

Private party, I just didn't notice it because I'm stupid. I'll send him a text, see what he says.

>>17613391

Car starts with the switch in both positions.

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5-6 months ago, the low coolant light on my dash lit up. i checked the reservoir and it was low. got it filled up, things were fine.

just this week the light came back on again, and again my coolant level is low.

so i'm guessing i have a leak somewhere, but i never noticed any coolant on the ground underneath where the car has been parked, and i've checked the dipstick for any discolored oil and there was nothing out of the ordinary there either.

any idea where this leak may be? anywhere else i should check? whatever it is, it must be leaking out real slow.

>>17613391
>>17613415
>>17613470

Previous owner doesn't know, it's from the first owner. Any other ideas?

>>17613487
If you're electrically inclined you could pull off the dash trim and trace the wires.

>>17613487
Kinda what >>17613496 says

Here they're often used to disable/enable the relay that power extra headlights

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>>17613496
>>17613503

The blinky thing has 3 wires coming out, and they go straight into the main wire harness. See finger.

The blue switch wasn't actually plugged into anything so that solves that half of the mystery.

>>17612862
I would assume its fine. Just manifold to muffler, no catalytic converter.

>>17613188
I hate bumping my shit but anyone else wanna weigh in? I'm searching like mad to find a car for cheap. I mean cheap cheap.

>>17613155
Your'e a big light.

Can anybody recommend a good dash cam or brand? I don't know anybody that owns one, and amazon alone has 300+ for sale.

What's the cheapest way to touch up paint on a car? My car has tons of scratches and chips from people dinging it and debris.

How does the warranty for a BMW with a sulev engine work? I live in NY which as far as I'm aware is covered under it. Interested in a 328i but it has the SULEV engine instead of the normal so I'm a bit worried about it since I won't be able to pay 3000 bucks to fix it right off the bat if something happens.

>>17614213
Vatozone happened to have the exact color for my Nissan in some cheap little nail polish like container. Tried there?

>>17614170
https://dashcamtalk.com/best-dash-cams-of-2017/

>>17605433
Just tape that shit up with some metal tape. Or get a cheap plastic welder.

>>17609067
Put car in park/neutral. Rev engine in an attempt to reproduce the problem.

>>17609262
Use premix. Tap water can cause corrosion and excessive mineral deposits .

>>17611889
4 runner, Pathfinder, Ford, Jeep

>>17613347
Ejection seat. Smokescreen

>>17613485
Small leak spraying mist and evaporates. Check all the coolant hoses. Maybe hairline crack in radiator. Look for wet spots directly after you've driven it.

How do you buy new tires? What do you guys look for and shit?

>>17614772
Depends on what you're going to do with them. You shop by what you need them for and then by which size will fit your car, typically the size that's already on there is best.

I'm 6'3" and have annoyingly short arms (for my height, at least)
what's a good car for me?

>>17615700
LS1 miata

>>17610705

PLS HALP, ANSWER IT, /o/, PLEASE

>>17610705

>>17614703
Is that in order of reliability?

What are my options if I want a manual, rear wheel drive sedan/coupe that won't fall apart on me for 3k or less?

>>17613485
thanks! i'll have a look at it later.

I want a newer car that will last as long as possible. What should I get?

I don't want a truck, I'd rather have them MPGs than a bed.

>>17617539
Unironically a tesla. They're going to last forever

>>17617539
Non-CVT Versa? I've seen some on taxi/uber duty clock way over 600K Km...

>>17617801
Why non-CVT? I don't know anything about those. Do they not hold up over higher mileages?

>>17617586
Tesla doesn't work for me. In addition to being too expensive I drive 400-500 miles in a day sometimes.

How are Dextero tires for someone who drives 7 miles a day on average? 17 inch wheels with no dirt/bumpy roads if that helps.

should i get a steering wheel lock? i dont live in a ghetto area but i like to keep my windows open in the summer because no ac and blower is weak.
also maybe add a fuel pump cut off or some other cut off?

>>17617801
a Versa will make you want to kill yourself in a week of driving it though

>>17617976
>Why non-CVT? I don't know anything about those. Do they not hold up over higher mileages?
CVTs overheats easily at highway speeds. Fuckspensive to repair. Not sure if it's something inherent to CVTs or it's just post-Renault Nissan being a useless wanker.

Is it illegal to drive without the backrest on my seat?
My shitbox doesn't have AC, and it's not too professional to show up with a sweaty back at work. I've been driving like this all summer, but it just occurred to me this may be breaking some violations.

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I'm chasing a misfire on my 302 V8. What's the first thing I should check, sparkplugs? I have no idea when they were last replaced so I was planning on doing it anyways.

LMR has a bundle with plugs, wires, distributor cap and ignition coil. How much of that is necessary? I'd be happy to replace all of that but money is tight and I'd prefer to spend as little as I can.

If changing the wires doesn't help, what should I try next to find the cause of the misfire?

>>17618063
Locks are easy to break, but a fuel pump cutoff is a nice idea. I worked at a used car lot in a darkening area and we pulled a fuse that took out power to the starter every night. They lost four steering columns over the years but the niggers never got our snatch truck. My bro could swap steering columns in less than an hour!

I've got a weird one for you /o/

I've g ot a 6spd manual and occasionally when I turn the car off and go to put the shifter into 1st it wont go into first unless I press the clutch in. Anyone know what the fuck is going on? My 1st has a synchro btw if that even comes up

>>17619273
get some garden drainage flex hose and use the air vent from the far side of you to blow directly on your back and just keep it in the trunk until you need it. DYI solves all problems and doesnt break any rules

>>17619682
I would check to see which plug isn't sparking, you can try taking them out one at a time and turning over the engine and you should see it spark. if you see one not sparking, move it to a different cylinder and see if it follows it, if so then its just a plug. if it doesnt follow, then try swapping the spark plug wires to see if it follows. Just keep working your way back up the chain. Since you have 8 cylinders, it's gonna take a few hours, but you wanted cheap, and this is the way to do it.

>>17619844
That's normal behavior, the dog teeth run into each other between the selector ring, syncro and the gear. Pushing in the clutch just makes it so the input shaft can wiggle a little bit and go into gear. It cant move when its connected to the engine. Try sliding into any other gear then go back into first.

>>17620024
yeah ive noticed it works if i go into another gear then back into first without needing the clutch. interesting, thanks

>>17617586
Lithium batteries usually die with 3-5 years. Although the motor might practically last for the next 20 years.

>>17617141
Crown Vic with a Manual swap, might be hard to get everything done under 3k

Pretty much anything under 3k is going to fall apart though regardless of what it is.

Can I clean an engine bay using only rags and degreaser? Every website says some retarded shit like "get your hose and spray it down bruh"

>>17620274
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRSoRkM8GcM

>>17620274
Yes but it will take forever, There's a reason people use pressure washers (albeit turned down)

>>17620335
Why though? I don't want to clean every little thing just the grimey stuff and some dried coolant

>>17620329
Is this guy on meth?

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>>17620373
>not knowing my boy ChrisFix

>>17593615
Nice car overall, interior is on par with some audis, what powerplant is it?

>>17620373
HEEEY DUDE,
HE TALKS.
JUST. LIKE... THAT.
OOOH MAN! LOOK AT THE VIDEO, IT'S SO INFORMATIVE.
Seriously tho, it's a good channel.

>>17620177
I had a feeling that was the case.
I was hoping to find something cheap to learn stick and rwd snow driving on.
The rwd is less important for me, so I assume I could probably find a decently running civic for 3k or less, considering that's the big meme around here.

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When is it OK to buy a car from a black dude?

>>17620827
He seems relatively capable of stringing sentences together (although he omitted a period after "me") so he's probably a reasonably safe bet.

>>17620384
>>17620444
It seems like a good channel, it's just holy shit man tidal wave of information

Anyway finally finished now, it was exhausting but worth it because the bay was dirty as fuck

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>>17620908
Pic if anyone wants to see

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>>17620929
Looks really nice dude. Good job

What can I say to my gf who is angry at me for driving "nasty old cars"

I mean yes I can afford a 2016+ car, but I hate the look of almost everything, I fully cop to my autistic need to drive something "different"

>>17620962
Tell her to respect your opinions or fuck off.

>>17620962
If you and her have such a fundamental difference of opinion, why are you still together?

Alternatively, buy old cars that aren't pieces of shit.

>>17620970
>>17620990
She's proud to drive an automatic nujeep. I just want to DD my 300zx in peace. I'm not going to change for a girl though, maybe if we had kids

>>17621006
>maybe if we had kids

Don't be the cuck dad that gets rid of the fun car for a family van because your wife wanted you to.

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>>17620941
Thanks faм, autism kicked in and I went to town on that grime

My car is missing and giving me a p0300 code (random/multiple misfires). I'm assuming this is because there's a bad sensor somewhere? What should I look at first to see what's causing it?

>>17621019
>missing
misfiring*

I rear ended a car (I'll leave out the story to excuse my dumbassery) and the collision repair quotes me 5500 dollars. Insurance quoted me 2800. All that is wrong is the grill over the radiator is fucked, a light is shattered, and the hood is crumpled back.

That's about 600 dollars worth of parts online, and I can pop the hood back to an imperfect condition myself.

What do I do?

They're probably going to total the car.

>>17621098
Probably fucked up the shock absorbers in the bumper.

>>17621148
Honestly, I don't think so. I hit a pick up. It hit the grill area but the bumper is pristine (my bumper went under the pickup, if that makes sense visually).

There aren't any dents or scratches on my bumper. The grill for the radiator, though, is thoroughly fucked. And the hood crumpled back.

Looking for a fun to drive and reliable 4 door car
There's a 2012 dodge charger sxt for 13.5k by me, 81k miles on it
Do you guys think it would be worth it to check it out?

>>17621255
Yes, you should look at 5 series with naturally aspirated inline 6's too

Very fun and dependable

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My DD kicked the bucket finally and left me with my project/fun car 89 LX Mustang. The Mustang is a really shitty DD, being uncomfortable and its a gas guzzler.

I was looking on craiglist to find another cheap DD.

What do you guys think of these?
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/honda-crx-hf/6236882896.html
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/subaru-outback-speed-manual/6224981109.html
https://lawrence.craigslist.org/cto/d/honda-crv/6239933462.html
https://lawrence.craigslist.org/cto/d/acura-integra/6240042556.html

I'm leaning more towards the Subaru, just because it has the most info and it looks nice.
I also would like to save that CRX before someone rices it, and it would be the opposite of my mustang in terms of gas mileage. I'm mostly worried about it being "old". I have no problem with it being that old, but I think it would probably be better to have a newer car for a DD.

I mostly do city driving right now, but I might have a job in another city coming soon so I'll then be highway driving, and I don't think a slow CRX HF would have any merits for highway driving other than being fuel efficient as fuck.

I didn't see any other dedicated CL thread so I figured I should post here.

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>>17621262
All the ones around me are out of my price range and priced way over any reasonable kbb value for some reason unfortunately. There's a single good priced 2010 528i for 12.5k but it's over 2 hours away, little far just to go see it and it be and not like it or something

>>17621195
Hit up pick n pull bihhhh (or whatever local junkyard you prefer)

That's like $200 as long as there's no frame or engine damage

>t. Similar thing happened to me

>>17621897
Yeah that is far, I guess you don't live in a big city that's why I recommended it because here in socal there are tons of bimmers in good condition for less than 14

>>17621950
I just don't live in a good area for cars which is funny because there's 5 huge lots 5 minutes from me but unless you're buying new I guess you're SOL here for good priced cars

are harbor freight torque wrenches any good?

So I just got my rear brakes done (and I did my front brakes myself 2 months ago exactly) and yet I still hear a wirring/dragging/scraping noise that seems to be coming from the undercarriage from time to time as I pull away from idle. Sometimes I'll get it as I slow down too. What could it be? I mean, I'm pretty sure it's not a brake pad/rotor lol...

Do dealerships not update their sites literally ever when a car sells? I've asked about 7 fucking cars now and somehow they've all been sold

>>17619694
>Locks are easy to break
the thing is in the place where i live no one has these, so one of these locks will almost definitely make thief go to another car instead.

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I own a 1988 Mercedes Benz 300E with a M103 engine and a 1993 MR2 with 3S-GE engine. While I'm relatively happy with both cars after spending some time upgrading their suspension and tires I can't help but to wish my shitboxes had a bit more power (especially the one that is supposed to be a sportscar). I'm not aiming for absurd amount of power but I wish I could break the 200hp barrier with both cars and getting around 300hp with one of them would be perfect.

However unless I'm missing something getting any noticeable gains from N/A engines isn't exactly cheap or easy so should I look into turbocharging, engine swaps or is there some other way? Any practical ideas on getting more power from either car/engine?

>2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited (WK)
>5.7L Hemi
>148k miles
>$4k
>VIN checks out fine, no major issues


Should I go for it?

Why are mustangs so cheap? Even newer ones are cheap.
Do they have a lot of problems? I've always thought of them mostly as girls cars but I'm kind of interested in them for their price