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[JoaoPRSousa]

13 hours ago, byalexandr said:

Car I'm probably getting, just waiting for my dad to get back from work since I need a cosigner.

 

https://www.texasdirectauto.com/for-sale/wow/vehicle/1FAHP3F28CL347254

 

I test drove it, very nice. Shifts well, really quiet, good audio and it gets up pretty quick.

 

Looks decent. NA 2.0L, noice.

[RatedBlam]

Just now, AlwaysFSX said:

Vans are so broad in designation too because they can vary so much.

Fiestas are okay-ish but you've got very little arm room.

I suppose, since according to our law a Fiesta can be a van too if you remove the backseat and re register it.

I was talking about vans like VW Transporter, MB Vito, Dodge Ram Van and Chevy Van. Those are the ones I have sat in and had issues.

[AlwaysFSX]

2 minutes ago, RatedBlam said:

I was talking about vans like VW Transporter, MB Vito, Dodge Ram Van and Chevy Van. Those are the ones I have sat in and had issues.

This is what happens when you try to stick seven or eight people in to a vehicle that never was made to sit that many..

[vetali]

 

Honestly not shocked at all to see Scotty has no trigger discipline 

[byalexandr]

13 minutes ago, JoaoPRSousa said:

 

Looks decent. NA 2.0L, noice.

I also saw this, more expensive but I think still within price range. Will have to ask my dad about it though.

 

Leather seats, heated and power seats, back up camera, blind spot monitoring, 6-speed instead of a 5-speed, etc.

 

https://www.texasdirectauto.com/for-sale/wow-manual/vehicle/JM1GJ1V6XF1176765

 

There's also a Fiesta ST for $16K but I think that's a bit too much. Only has 21K on the odo though.

[JoaoPRSousa]

3 minutes ago, byalexandr said:

I also saw this, more expensive but I think still within price range. Will have to ask my dad about it though.

 

Leather seats, heated and power seats, back up camera, blind spot monitoring, 6-speed instead of a 5-speed, etc.

 

https://www.texasdirectauto.com/for-sale/wow-manual/vehicle/JM1GJ1V6XF1176765

 

There's also a Fiesta ST for $16K but I think that's a bit too much. Only has 21K on the odo though.

 

184hp 2.5L. Not bad.

It does have more extras than the Focus, and it might be a bit more spacious. Give it a shot. Test drive it. If you like it and can afford it, go for it

[bcredeur97]

2 hours ago, vetali said:

Avoid the 1.4 turbo. Exploding ringlands.

Wait what 1.4 turbo was he talking about? The fiat abarth motor? 

[bcredeur97]

1 hour ago, Real_PhillBert said:

This doesn't shock me. Subcompacts have never really got a good footing in the US. Generally speaking americans like big cars. 

 

Which is sad when you enjoy the small lightweight options on the market. 

Idk if it's because of obesity... Like my dad just doesn't like small hatchbacks for some reason. He just doesn't like how they look 

 

He can't explain why, I can't explain why or come up with any idea why, but he just doesn't like them. 

 

Perhaps our tastes just lean towards bigger vehicles for some reason? Well... Most of us anyway

[vetali]

8 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

Wait what 1.4 turbo was he talking about? The fiat abarth motor? 

The one in the chevys. Pretty bad when theres 3 cores sitting in the shop. 

[Real_PhillBert]

8 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

Idk if it's because of obesity... Like my dad just doesn't like small hatchbacks for some reason. He just doesn't like how they look 

 

He can't explain why, I can't explain why or come up with any idea why, but he just doesn't like them. 

 

Perhaps our tastes just lean towards bigger vehicles for some reason? Well... Most of us anyway

I agree; it has nothing to do with obesity. 

 

It's just the culture in the US. Everyone sees big cars and big houses and sees them as symbols of success. Therefore small compact cars portray a less successful image. Not that I think the size of your car or house has anything to do with your level of success but it seems to be a common thing in the US. 

[TVwazhere]

1 minute ago, Real_PhillBert said:

I agree; it has nothing to do with obesity. 

 

It's just the culture in the US. Everyone sees big cars and big houses and sees them as symbols of success. Therefore small compact cars portray a less successful image. Not that I think the size of your car or house has anything to do with your level of success but it seems to be a common thing in the US. 

I kinda see the size of the house as a measurement of success actually. That, or lots of land. I dont know why. Size of cars has never been a measurement of success to me.

[terrytek]

1 hour ago, byalexandr said:

I also saw this, more expensive but I think still within price range. Will have to ask my dad about it though.

 

Leather seats, heated and power seats, back up camera, blind spot monitoring, 6-speed instead of a 5-speed, etc.

 

https://www.texasdirectauto.com/for-sale/wow-manual/vehicle/JM1GJ1V6XF1176765

 

There's also a Fiesta ST for $16K but I think that's a bit too much. Only has 21K on the odo though.

hey, if it's more loaded and safer in case of a crash, and still has a manual, and in price range, go for it, if you like how it feels and drives.

10 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

Idk if it's because of obesity... Like my dad just doesn't like small hatchbacks for some reason. He just doesn't like how they look 

 

He can't explain why, I can't explain why or come up with any idea why, but he just doesn't like them. 

 

Perhaps our tastes just lean towards bigger vehicles for some reason? Well... Most of us anyway

i think my dad doesn't like small cars because of how dangerous they could be on highways. like my dad sees a miata or a fiesta st, and while i think theyre super fun to drive bc they're really light, my dad doesn't like it because in case of a crash, they might be too small to protect you. i kinda see it, but whatever.

7 minutes ago, Real_PhillBert said:

I agree; it has nothing to do with obesity. 

 

It's just the culture in the US. Everyone sees big cars and big houses and sees them as symbols of success. Therefore small compact cars portray a less successful image. Not that I think the size of your car or house has anything to do with your level of success but it seems to be a common thing in the US. 

yeah now i kinda see why a lot of wealthy people buy cars like land rovers and rolls royces and s classes and the like aside from its poshness. they're just big.

[Real_PhillBert]

3 minutes ago, TVwazhere said:

I kinda see the size of the house as a measurement of success actually. That, or lots of land. I dont know why. Size of cars has never been a measurement of success to me.

That's my point. 

 

There's some validity to the big house side of things, as an unsuccessful person its difficult or impossible to own a mansion. However the opposite side doesnt follow; not all successful people own mansions. 

[TVwazhere]

Just now, Real_PhillBert said:

not all successful people own mansions. 

Facts

[vetali]

18 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

Idk if it's because of obesity... Like my dad just doesn't like small hatchbacks for some reason. He just doesn't like how they look 

 

He can't explain why, I can't explain why or come up with any idea why, but he just doesn't like them. 

 

Perhaps our tastes just lean towards bigger vehicles for some reason? Well... Most of us anyway

 

11 minutes ago, Real_PhillBert said:

I agree; it has nothing to do with obesity. 

 

It's just the culture in the US. Everyone sees big cars and big houses and sees them as symbols of success. Therefore small compact cars portray a less successful image. Not that I think the size of your car or house has anything to do with your level of success but it seems to be a common thing in the US. 

Fat boomers buy the shit outta crossovers because of their easy step in height. They don't want subcompacts. Obesity has a lot to do with it. 

[byalexandr]

8 minutes ago, terrytek said:

hey, if it's more loaded and safer in case of a crash, and still has a manual, and in price range, go for it, if you like how it feels and drives.

i think my dad doesn't like small cars because of how dangerous they could be on highways. like my dad sees a miata or a fiesta st, and while i think theyre super fun to drive bc they're really light, my dad doesn't like it because in case of a crash, they might be too small to protect you. i kinda see it, but whatever.

yeah now i kinda see why a lot of wealthy people buy cars like land rovers and rolls royces and s classes and the like aside from its poshness. they're just big.

Payments on that expensive of a car are going to be killer though. With my low credit (since I just turned 18) I'll have a pretty high interest rate. The monthly payments I would have on the $8,890 Focus are already going to be $225 a month for a 48 month finance with $1000 down. And I'm not going to do anything longer than that, I want to have the car paid off by the time I am out of college, or at least have my bachelor's. That way I can get my WRX STI that I've always wanted. And I'm certain this car will help my credit out a lot for that STI.

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[terrytek]

5 minutes ago, byalexandr said:

Payments on that expensive of a car are going to be killer though. With my low credit (since I just turned 18) I'll have a pretty high interest rate. The monthly payments I would have on the $8,890 Focus are already going to be $225 a month for a 48 month finance. And I'm not going to do anything longer than that, I want to have the car paid off by the time I am out of college, or at least have my bachelor's. That way I can get my WRX STI that I've always wanted. And I'm certain this car will help my credit out a lot for that STI.

hmm but you said the mazda6 was still within your price range, so i'm a little confused here.

[RevoltTrain]

5 hours ago, paps511 said:

 

 

There is metal in the oil, which is never a good sign. Not sure what killed it yet, but it is dead. I'm looking to source a new motor now. Factory rebuilts are in the 12-16k range. Used are in the 9-12k range

I know how you feel 

5 hours ago, Mister2010 said:

i honestly never had seen anything about this .... it seriously fits?  

Yeah, found this out on a Saab owners Facebook group in a part of 

[RevoltTrain]

3 hours ago, wcreek said:

no love for the korean cars

Well it seems the value goes down as quickly as a Kia, so a 2015 Mazda6 costs about the same as a 2015 Optima.

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나의 아름다운 한국 자동차 should roughly mean My beautiful Korean cars. I've spent maybe 20 minutes learning the Korean alphabet because I got bored one day and now I love the concept.

 

Buddy of mine has a 06 Hyundai Sonata with the 3.3 V6. Very underrated car. And he's wanting to get into modding it (Just bolt ons) but it's nice to see

[RevoltTrain]

3 hours ago, terrytek said:

miata? still fun, rwd, and i bet it can check all those boxes too.

A lower spec Mustang / Camaro would be much better for him. My buddy AJ with the TC hates how little space he has due to college. A MX5 would be even worse

3 hours ago, terrytek said:

ok fine. so i guess the mr2 plans fell through? what about a saab 9-5? just a curious thought. i mean you couldn't really do payments, but you wouldn't really need to, they're like 2-3 grand, even for an aero model, the most powerful model.

Seems like he wants something new and reliable. A 2-3K Aero while a hell of a lot of car for the money, just doesn't fit those boxes. He could get a later model 9-3 Aero (Maybe even a XWD) and have the best of everything. But those aren't a common site

[RevoltTrain]

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[terrytek]

17 minutes ago, RevoltTrain said:

A lower spec Mustang / Camaro would be much better for him. My buddy AJ with the TC hates how little space he has due to college. A MX5 would be even worse

Seems like he wants something new and reliable. A 2-3K Aero while a hell of a lot of car for the money, just doesn't fit those boxes. He could get a later model 9-3 Aero (Maybe even a XWD) and have the best of everything. But those aren't a common site

well i mean the 9-5 was sold till 2011, with 2 generations, but i don't think it's possible to find anything newer than even the 1st facelift first gen, since 2nd facelift models were super ugly and the 2nd generation was pretty much impossible to find, since they made like 11 thousand units before bankruptcy.

[handymanshandle]

29 minutes ago, RevoltTrain said:

Buddy of mine has a 06 Hyundai Sonata with the 3.3 V6. Very underrated car. And he's wanting to get into modding it (Just bolt ons) but it's nice to see

My mom has a 2011 Kia Soul. We've taken road trips that are well over 1000 miles in it and it's been reliable.

[terrytek]

2 minutes ago, wcreek said:

My mom has a 2011 Kia Soul. We've taken road trips that are well over 1000 miles in it and it's been reliable.

yeah but does it have any soul? (pun intended)