I bought a new car (the "I wanna be like Gugs" thread)...
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I'll take a look at the leases on a few of the luxury brands (sporty models). If something is being offered at an insane price, I may go in that direction. If not, #1 on my list is the 6-Cylinder Mustang. 305 HP and 30 MPGs? That's just nuts. Plus, I love the distinctive styling. Ford is really kicking ass these days with quality.
What about you?
That's awesome.
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lol
The VW guys seem to be a little bit out to lunch so I'm moving on. Looking at a Mazda3 S 6-speed now. We'll see if anyone wants to sell a car.
The VW guys seem to be a little bit out to lunch so I'm moving on. Looking at a Mazda3 S 6-speed now. We'll see if anyone wants to sell a car.
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Dude I totally had a dream that I was having non-WRX remorse. Also the first time I got drunk I got all maudlin for 10 seconds about betraying Fuji Heavy Industries. Jebus, who cares.
But seriously? Offroading in cars sucks balls. I jumped the WRX a few times, and it took it like a champ, but that kind of ground clearance is not meant for anything but the street unless you like breaking shit all the time. I'll take a 40 year old Jeep over any Subaru in the dirt. Oh yeah, rad video.
We have a 2000 Corolla, which is probably slightly beyond the Glory Years of Toyota, but that car is seriously a fucking tank. Granted, it only has 85k on the clock, but here is a list of things we've replaced in the past 11 years:
-oil
-tires
-gas
My '80s Toyotas were nearly bulletproof, but not as much as my '80s Suzukis. Holy fuck those cars didn't even need gas half the time.
Nobody makes money on those kinds of vehicles anymore, and that is the ONLY thing that matters in today's world unfortunately. Mercedes and Toyota learned that lesson in the '80s by overbuilding their shit and losing their ass on new car sales. Sucks. I honestly get depressed at the distinct lack of solid, '80s cars on the road these days. There are still plenty left, but not like 10 years ago. Speaking of Samurais, the used market on those is RIDICULOUS these days for good condition ones. My first car was an '86 that cost $1,200 that would probably go for $4,000 these days because they've become niche. I should go steal a few.
$480/month.goddam! $470/month?! I wonder what Adrian's new payment is
Not that much more than the WRX, and I paid that car off when I was unemployed, no biggy. I hate leases, I always buy. At least with the WRX I came out with cash at the end, hopefully I'll be able to do the same with the Mazda. Note that I didn't say "I hope the Mazda lasts forever" because we know that'll never happen.
I've been saying this for years: there is no way that today's cars will be on the road in 20 years. They are way too complicated. My frickin' Mazda has shit that says HELLO to you with flashing lights when you enter the car. When you turn off the engine, you can walk outside the front bumper and literally hear all the computers shutting down from goat knows where. It's absolutely ridiculous.
But, fun while it lasts. I would have kept the WRX, which was pretty low key really, the only thing complicated was the ECU, everything else was straight '80s Japanese style, but can't afford making double insurance payments every month just for kicks. Plus I knew I could still get quick $$$ for it and buy a bunch of bass gear, which I promptly did. :Spin:
Oh yeah, I just got over 27mpg with the 'speed on a weekend trip. Usually averaging 22mpg with mixed driving, so that's cool. I still don't know WTF Leadfoot Lurch did to his Mazda.
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Finally got some high speed pulls tonight. Hit 132mph on the first go before standing on the brakes to avoid a sharp turn and pair of railroad tracks. Did the same run a few minutes later and cruised at 110mph, felt pretty solid at that speed. Sure do have to shift a lot in this sumbitch, jebus christ. Them short ratios combined with a turbo that kicks in around 2,000rpm makes this car hard to drive slow. Oh darn.
It's funny because my other two turbos were really obvious when they spooled up. The old Toyota pickup would hit around 2,800 and you could feel the torque curve get a nice boost, and then the WRX would go from "this car sucks" to "holy fucking shiiiiiiiiiit!!!" instantly at 3,000rpm. The transition in the Mazda isn't even noticeable unless you floor it in first gear from idle, which causes a big rush followed by a burnout at 4,000rpm. From what I understand the GTI has a turbo like this as well, apparently the whole on/off thing is the equivalent of livin' in the fuckin' past.
It's funny because my other two turbos were really obvious when they spooled up. The old Toyota pickup would hit around 2,800 and you could feel the torque curve get a nice boost, and then the WRX would go from "this car sucks" to "holy fucking shiiiiiiiiiit!!!" instantly at 3,000rpm. The transition in the Mazda isn't even noticeable unless you floor it in first gear from idle, which causes a big rush followed by a burnout at 4,000rpm. From what I understand the GTI has a turbo like this as well, apparently the whole on/off thing is the equivalent of livin' in the fuckin' past.
Just got my wife one... she loves it. Awesome car. I owned a Speed6 and can't say enough about Mazda.
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This internet purchasing thing is still cracking me up. Sales people absolutely refuse to provide a quote when you click on "PROVIDE A QUOTE". They do everything but.
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True. It's typical sales bullshit. I know all the tricks because the wife has been in sales for quite awhile. Although, she'd never stoop so low as to sell cars, I gather that the stories she's told me are all generally the same regardless of what field one is in.
The main problem I have with it is it says "PROVIDE A QUOTE" and they simply don't do it. It's an out and out lie.
They want you to come in person so they can pressure you. One time I had two guys stand in front of the exit when I was walking out on a car I couldn't really afford. After I brushed past them, I actually *ran* back to my car hahahahahahahahaha
The main problem I have with it is it says "PROVIDE A QUOTE" and they simply don't do it. It's an out and out lie.
They want you to come in person so they can pressure you. One time I had two guys stand in front of the exit when I was walking out on a car I couldn't really afford. After I brushed past them, I actually *ran* back to my car hahahahahahahahaha
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That wasn't even at some shady used car lot either. It was at a reputable Ford dealership in Dayton
I can't bring myself to consider Hyundai. Weren't they like $4,000 brand new when they were introduced to the states? And didn't they have a buy one, get one sale?
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hahaha same here. My friend tried to talk me into one but all I can picture is a 1990 (or whatever) Hyundai Excel
