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26 minutes ago, Drak3 said:

Don't lump me in with them. I'm an enthusiast of mechanic design, be it engines, weaponry, or productive machinery. Not a guy with a wrench that reads the marketing garbage AFE/insert other "enthusiast" brand that can't legally warranty half of their products.

 

I fail to see a correlation between people screeching variations of "forced induction is more efficient!!! Reclaimed energy!!!" and anything I've said.

If you can't be civil. Please leave

 

Edit. That goes for everyone in the thread

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Why do all countries have better used car market than mine :(

Import^^ That's what most of these are

 

Bmw 2002 turbo

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Like new 350 mustang

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Porsche speedster 718 RS

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190SL 

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V8 volvo streetrod

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V8 911

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428 cobra jet

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A gorgeous old jag XK 120

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A supercharged Charger in mint condition

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The only opel i'll ever care about. Met the builder too^^ 

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I went to a chevy dealer yesterday (Got my car serviced), and i am totally thinking about buying a Camaro V6 or a Sonic Sedan (1.8L Turbo) Which one and opinions please?

 

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That's the Lancer from the photo?

 

BTW, I found a pic of the M5 Nurburgring Edition that lived (not anymore :() nearby:

 

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I love those e34 m5's. I have only gotten to see one in person and it was amazing. They look especially good with bmw's m-parallel wheels.

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I went to a chevy dealer yesterday (Got my car serviced), and i am totally thinking about buying a Camaro V6 or a Sonic Sedan (1.8L Turbo) Which one and opinions please?

 

Camaro if you're not after fuel economy or rear seats. :)

 

If you're young, check your insurance premiums though.

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I went to a chevy dealer yesterday (Got my car serviced), and i am totally thinking about buying a Camaro V6 or a Sonic Sedan (1.8L Turbo) Which one and opinions please?

Those are 2 totally differenty beasts. I'd go with the Camaro out of those 2.

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Camaro if you're not after fuel economy or rear seats. :)

 

If you're young, check your insurance premiums though.

I am 21, and a cop... insurance is pretty good for me. I do not need rear seats really...

 

Those are 2 totally differenty beasts. I'd go with the Camaro out of those 2.

The reason I considered a the Sonic is because it was super comfy and nice and less expensive (about half as). It felt a little bigger on the inside, but the Camaro is very nice too. 

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Anyone of you interested in car spotting?

 

I spot.

 

Usually on the move so can't take many pictures.

 

I recently saw a Huracan on the back of a truck getting delivered and saw a GTR today.

And I see Bentleys and Rolls Royces pretty often.

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I recently saw a Huracan on the back of a truck getting delivered and saw a GTR today.

And I see Bentleys and Rolls Royces pretty often.

 

Californian high rollers :P

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I am 21, and a cop... insurance is pretty good for me. I do not need rear seats really...

 

The reason I considered a the Sonic is because it was super comfy and nice and less expensive (about half as). It felt a little bigger on the inside, but the Camaro is very nice too. 

Saving money is always good. Go with the one you feel better. The Sonic will probably be more versatile.

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Import^^ That's what most of these are

 

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On the topic of importing - how hard is it to import (money wise and the paperwork needed)?

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Saving money is always good. Go with the one you feel better. The Sonic will probably be more versatile.

I should add I am fairly big, 6'4 (196cm) and like 200 Pounds. Amount of room matter for me....

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I am 21, and a cop... insurance is pretty good for me. I do not need rear seats really...

 

The reason I considered a the Sonic is because it was super comfy and nice and less expensive (about half as). It felt a little bigger on the inside, but the Camaro is very nice too. 

 

Both are fun cars. Give em a spin and see which one you can live with. :)

 

I like your area. I enjoyed Nashville (and TN in general) every time I got to visit.

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I should add I am fairly big, 6'4 (196cm) and like 200 Pounds. Amount of room matter for me....

The best thing to do is go for a test drive. You'll learn the most :)

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Both are fun cars. Give em a spin and see which one you can live with. :)

 

I like your area. I enjoyed Nashville (and TN in general) every time I get to visit.

Not, *Not* so near, I am in Oregon xD I want to move to Franklin. It is my dream city. 

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Californian high rollers :P

 

I'm on the beach side of LAX but some of my friends go spotting in Beverly Hills and saw a Veyron recently and a whole bunch of other stuff 

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On the topic of importing - how hard is it to import (money wise and the paperwork needed)?

Depends on the local laws, Import regulations and costs/distance

 

Around here we have some small firms that import cars for you. But some can't be trusted and in the end it's a risk

Some cars are not legal to import (Skylines in the US as an example)

Local laws might force you to modify the car when it arrives. (911's need bumper guards in the us as an example)

Right hand drive cars need new headlights in most cases.

The paperwork is usually complicated. And lots of information is needed sometimes

The car has to be de-registered in the country it's imported from and then registered in the country it enters. Which is expensive.

etc etc

 

But if it is a car you really want that isn't available in your country. And you have the money to spend on it. It's worth it^^

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I should add I am fairly big, 6'4 (196cm) and like 200 Pounds. Amount of room matter for me....

 

We are about the same height/weight, but different people would have different dimensions. 

 

I suggest test driving both to see what works for you. Legroom and headroom shouldn't be that different, but the Camaro has more shoulder room (noticeably wider interior).

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Depends on the local laws, Import regulations and costs/distance

 

Around here we have some small firms that import cars for you. But some can't be trusted and in the end it's a risk

Some cars are not legal to import (Skylines in the US as an example)

Local laws might force you to modify the car when it arrives. (911's need bumper guards in the us as an example)

Right hand drive cars need new headlights in most cases.

The paperwork is usually complicated. And lots of information is needed sometimes

The car has to be de-registered in the country it's imported from and then registered in the country it enters. Which is expensive.

etc etc

 

But if it is a car you really want that isn't available in your country. And you have the money to spend on it. It's worth it^^

Well EU/JP to US I understand it would be complicated as they have totally different laws, but EU to EU shouldn't. That's what the European Union was made for... right?

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Well EU/JP to US I understand it would be complicated as they have totally different laws, but EU to EU shouldn't. That's what the European Union was made for... right?

Eu to Eu should be a bit easier. But it still depends on the import laws of the two countries

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Not, *Not* so near, I am in Oregon xD I want to move to Franklin. It is my dream city. 

 

Franklin seems like a nice quiet place with lots of history. :) I don't think I've actually visited downtown, but I saw a lot of Nissans (I know their North American HQ is nearby).

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I keep an eye out for interesting cars when i'm out on the street^^ But i only take pictures at car shows.

On an unrelated note. If it's still there next weekend i think i might've found my next daily

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I don't really need a wagon. I just like them :P

I got a 1987 300TD for $350 as a project car. It started up after sitting in this guys driveway for months, but soon discovered it had a cracked rad. About $1500 in various parts, fluids, tires and paperwork, she's on the road again. Most of the work needed is cosmetic now, mechanically she's very sound. *knocks on wood*

These are from when I first looked at it before I bought it.

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I got a 1987 300TD for $350 as a project car. It started up after sitting in this guys driveway for months, but soon discovered it had a cracked rad. About $1500 in various parts, fluids, tires and paperwork, she's on the road again. Most of the work needed is cosmetic now, mechanically she's very sound. *knocks on wood* These are from when I first looked at it before I bought it. --snip--

Maintain that thing and it'll be with you for a long time^^

 

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Don't you just love how you can lock the hood in that position? It makes it soo easy to reach everything :)

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Maintain that thing and it'll be with you for a long time^^

 

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Don't you just love how you can lock the hood in that position? It makes it soo easy to reach everything :)

 

That's the plan. Luckily for me, the guy I bought it from is a diesel nut (he's got a Dodge Ram Cummins turbo diesel) so he had already redone all of the vacuum lines (thank the Jebus; I hate that kind of stuff), pressure tested the cylinders, and a bunch of other maintenance. He didn't have the time or space to keep working on it. So it's mostly little things to really fix now; windshield washer fluid tubing needs re-run, new door seals, power windows need fixed, interior needs a lot of cleaning and such, etc, etc. But all I care about is if it runs. So comfortable on the highway. Though, should the diesel ever die, V8 AMG.... :lol:

 

I'm just not sure what to do with the paint. As you can see, the rear hatch has a lot of surface rust, and the overall condition is pretty worn. The Southern sun hasn't done it much good; I have the original service book from the first owner and he was from Georgia. Apparently that paint wasn't very common, so I hate to repaint it something else; but the w124 wagons look so good in white.

 

And yes, I wish more cars could do that. I've lost so many brain cells to smacking the back of my skull on the hood.

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