what did you all drive before?
10-06-2005, 08:28 AM
#221
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at least the wing was also wielside, along with the entire kit. thats why i had it on there cause i wanted to be suited, but i was gonna take it off then i decided to sell it cause it was getting me in trouble =)
10-07-2005, 12:34 AM
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1991 Nissan Stanza - The pinnacle of Nissan Engineering. Had 320,000 miles on it and was running strong when I sold it to my neighbor who subsequently got it impounded by the police. Rather than pay 500$ in fines to get it back he let the police keep it. Beat the crap out of it, me, my brother and my girlfriend all learned how to drive stick on it. Spun in to a Jersery barrier at 50 mph during an ice storm, was hit and run by a stolen van in NYC, yet still ran like a champ. Maintainence consited of changing the oil and checking the tire pressure. Parked on the street in NYC and pretty much driven in to the ground. Yet despite the abuse it still rode and handled as tight as the day it left the factory.
Sold it because I got a good deal on mint condition 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. This collectors item met it's demise on Saturday afternoon when a lady in an Expedition forgot what pedal the brake was.
Typical GM quality, the lower intake manifold was leaking coolant in to the engine and needed to be replaced at 45,000 miles. Both front wheel hubs and speed sensors went at 50,000 miles. Brake pads every 20,000 miles. It got 29 mpg on the highway from a 3.4 liter 6 though.
sorry for the novel....I get sentimental over my past flames....
Sold it because I got a good deal on mint condition 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. This collectors item met it's demise on Saturday afternoon when a lady in an Expedition forgot what pedal the brake was.
Typical GM quality, the lower intake manifold was leaking coolant in to the engine and needed to be replaced at 45,000 miles. Both front wheel hubs and speed sensors went at 50,000 miles. Brake pads every 20,000 miles. It got 29 mpg on the highway from a 3.4 liter 6 though.
sorry for the novel....I get sentimental over my past flames....
10-07-2005, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Tsuihousha
at least the wing was also wielside, along with the entire kit. thats why i had it on there cause i wanted to be suited, but i was gonna take it off then i decided to sell it cause it was getting me in trouble =)
10-07-2005, 01:36 AM
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SUV was key, now its economy for me
1997 toyota 4runner limited, fully loaded and 14-18MPG
I doubled my gas mileage moving to my LunchBox...and still have just as much room for hauling stuff!!!
I doubled my gas mileage moving to my LunchBox...and still have just as much room for hauling stuff!!!
10-07-2005, 07:51 AM
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ya right, i wish i still had it. but when i got in trouble and got a state ref ticket (even though the judge dismissed the charges cause i know how to talk) they still made me get rid of it. although i must say, the car was probably red flagged at that point and if i got pulled over again i prolly would have gotten impounded. Still! they didnt have to make me sell it cause i could have just had a weekend/track car, cause i was all done pretty much. =( i miss her....
10-07-2005, 08:29 AM
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ya it does suck really bad. now my project is my xb but its not the same thrill you know? i love my box but i just have this constant urge for agressivness and not just playfull pep you get from the xb.
10-07-2005, 09:44 AM
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I still have my 97 integra w/ many mods. I need to sell it but hate going through the process. $6900, that would all be put to use on my tc. So I really should start trying, it be nice to have a turbo and rims on my new ride!
10-07-2005, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsuihousha
ooooo you had a hachi roku???? DOOD! That is whats prolly gonna be my next project, ive been wanting to do it but its hard to find one thats good to start, hard to find the right year.
http://home.hawaii.rr.com/ebhc/100_0493.jpg
http://home.hawaii.rr.com/ebhc/100_0439.jpg
http://home.hawaii.rr.com/ebhc/552.JPG
http://home.hawaii.rr.com/ebhc/fortanya.jpg
10-11-2005, 10:49 AM
#235
97' Land Rover Discovery (POS) bought it new and by 25K miles the throttle body started leaking coolant, driver's window motor dead. By 50K (in 2001) dead transmission, electrical problems galore, replaced engine etc.
Severly underpowered, so the transition to the xB was actually a boost to me.
(my 2004 box, Keiko, has 53K and the only problem was caused by me not putting a bypass on the CAI thus killing 3 MAF sensors in two days
but corrected quickly)
Severly underpowered, so the transition to the xB was actually a boost to me.
(my 2004 box, Keiko, has 53K and the only problem was caused by me not putting a bypass on the CAI thus killing 3 MAF sensors in two days
but corrected quickly)
10-15-2005, 02:09 AM
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Originally Posted by edlin
My last 'car'.. no joke.. traded in on the xB
Bad decision on Hummer, but you made up for it with a Scion. GJ!
10-23-2005, 02:26 PM
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interesting .......
1st car) Used 98 Ford Mustang GT (Traded in for EVO)
2nd car) Brand new 03 EVO VIII (Totaled) I know i was a stupid kid
Period between 2nd and 3rd : NO RIDE - LICENSE SUSPENDED
3rd car) Then got a used 03 IS 300 (Still have it)
Current) Finally a brand new 05 TC
1st car) Used 98 Ford Mustang GT (Traded in for EVO)
2nd car) Brand new 03 EVO VIII (Totaled)
I know i was a stupid kid Period between 2nd and 3rd : NO RIDE - LICENSE SUSPENDED
3rd car) Then got a used 03 IS 300 (Still have it)
Current) Finally a brand new 05 TC