posted 03-24-2004 01:44 PM                    

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Originally posted by Tghost:
I have this..friend...who's trying to buy a car to compensate for his..lack of..size..

What do you suggest, o car guru?

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This:


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posted 03-25-2004 01:04 AM                    

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Originally posted by Bulbasaur3000:
I'm like that naive soccer mom the mechanics always rape and charge $600. Please explain what everything in that engine is for me. That way I can be informed. Oh wise one.

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You being a soccer mom, I assume that you drive an SUV; more specifically, a mini-van. Most mini-vans come equiped with a 6 cylinder engine in the V configuration, or V6. Most of the time these engines are mounted transversally, or to better understand horizontally, so that it saves space. Heres a pic:


Depending on what brand and complexity of the engine, costs vary from mini-van to mini-van when it comes to repair components of the engine.

For more specific information on engines click here.

To see how much repairs usually cost for major components, as well as in depth information and ratings on specific cars, search for your vehicle here.

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posted 03-25-2004 01:08 AM                    

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Originally posted by Atma:
Do they have laws about blunted spikes on the edges of your car? They won't be able to stab anyone, but will be a crash deterrent, as if a rival car crashes into you, it'll pretty much guarantee that they take more damage than you.

(note: avoid spikes if you get into lots of crashes)

EDIT: Alternately, stick 'em on the bumpers, so (I assume) it won't make matters worse if you hit a wall or something.

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posted 03-26-2004 03:17 AM                    

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Originally posted by Yurika:
I hope to buy an old Lancer evo III as my first car or if I wanted a new car I would possibly go for the Subaru Impreza GX, That can be bargained down to $18, 890. (Currency in Australian which is about 14,038.92 USD
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Originally posted by Yurika:
Any how what do you people wish to have for a luxury car or a car in the future?

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Ok I figured it out. The space inbetween the any and how kind of threw me off.

Luxury: Lexus IS430 (if I could afford such a custom car)

Regular: Toyota Supra TT (If I was in Australia I would go for a Ford BA Falcon XR6 Turbo. Those look sweet.

Either that or a Nissan Skyline BNR32 GT-R: the original Godzilla)


I can also help you more along the lines of what mods to do to your EVO depending on your desired application.

Edit: pics

[ 03-26-2004, 03:59 PM: Message edited by: Slade_64 ]

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posted 03-26-2004 11:10 PM                    

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Originally posted by Jman:
I like cars that move when you want them to.
Not breaking down is a plus.

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posted 03-27-2004 02:29 AM                    

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Originally posted by Yurika:
Yeah Slade the ford xr8's kick ass. I was thinking of getting a ford falcon xr8 as a either a family car or business car. Nice specs too. Also lexus is pretty nice. Slade do you like bikes too?

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Only choppers. I'm glad a garage opened near me, was planning on checking it out. Other than that I don't like them because when sitting on a bike, it gives me the feeling that it can kill me without it even moving. Dodge Tomahawk would be my preference of going out in a bang though:

Sans the nerd though.

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posted 03-27-2004 02:33 AM                    

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Originally posted by MewtwoSama:
those all look like rice cars

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No, this is a ricer car:


Note: I know that stickers and oversized parts do not add horsepower. That and you will never hear me recommend "NAWS"...

...bra.

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posted 03-27-2004 02:51 AM                    

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Originally posted by Anthrax:
why are you such a faggot riceboy

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Well, if working on muscle cars as well as imports makes me a faggot riceboy, sure, ok.

Me and my friends project car was his 94 Mustang 5.0 GT. I say was because we also flew the shit out of it (literally; the flying part not the shit part) into someone's backyard with how much power it was going to the wheels. FYI, don't drink tequila while driving an overpowering car in back roads. Here's a couple of pics before the accident:

And I'll soon have some pics of it after; as soon as we can get it from police custody...

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Originally posted by Anthrax:
i'm getting a volkswagen bus and turning it into the party bus. it will have shag zebra-print carpeting over the interior and a strobe light and benches on either side and a table with a hookah in the center.

i'll get someone else to drive it i guess

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posted 03-28-2004 12:42 AM                    

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Originally posted by MewtwoSama:
Like your rice cars dont ever break down. Anyway, its a VW, its supposed to break down. The thing is, they are easy to fix. Its what makes them and their drivers awesome.

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