Engine Build - Then Selling the tC
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Engine Build - Then Selling the tC
Well. I've found a machine shop to rehone my block.
I have pistons on hold and still waitin on word about rods.
But sadly, I think my motivation to build my tC is coming to an end.
It's been fun but I want a new car to work on and make it go fast. After the build, I will clean up the engine bay, fix any minor problems I may have, get the car fully dialed in and sell it privately.
I'm looking to sell my car in Spring 2007 (march/april). It's just time to move on, I've had enough fun, heartaches, blood, sweat and tears with this car. I think it would be nice for someone else to enjoy a really fast tC everyday. I love building cars and making them go fast. I thrive off speed.
All good things must come to an end.
I think its time I get a new project car
I have pistons on hold and still waitin on word about rods.
But sadly, I think my motivation to build my tC is coming to an end.
It's been fun but I want a new car to work on and make it go fast. After the build, I will clean up the engine bay, fix any minor problems I may have, get the car fully dialed in and sell it privately.
I'm looking to sell my car in Spring 2007 (march/april). It's just time to move on, I've had enough fun, heartaches, blood, sweat and tears with this car. I think it would be nice for someone else to enjoy a really fast tC everyday. I love building cars and making them go fast. I thrive off speed.
All good things must come to an end.
I think its time I get a new project car
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Sorry to hear you moving on away from the scion community, If possible could you get some pics up of you're ride or email me a few at gamepro.expert@gmail.com
Im looking to buy a turbo'd scion.
Im looking to buy a turbo'd scion.
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Originally Posted by soros151
What about waiting for new Scion cars to come out, so you can expirience further on the community?
I'm planning ahead for my future with my g/f. So we'll see.
As of now the tC IS going up for sale in March/April of 2007. I've already had a offer of $15,500 for it by a local kid (after I do my engine work) I think the base asking price I'll ask is $17,000 firm
Luther - I see you are in Surprise, I am located in Glendale/Peoria. 83rd Ave and Beardsley. I am holding a BBQ for Scikotics at my apartment this Saturday Night at 7-730 till whenever. You are more than welcomed to come join me and my club at my place for a cookout if you are not busy. The tC will be there
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Thanks steve =)
I talked to the potential buyer and he now offered $16,000. So i think thats where Im going to start the asking price is $16,000 firm.
so we'll see as the time passes
I talked to the potential buyer and he now offered $16,000. So i think thats where Im going to start the asking price is $16,000 firm.
so we'll see as the time passes
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I'm going to go ahead and go through with my engine build, and fix up in getting a new front/rear bumper and getting some scratches here and there fixed up.
As it looks now I might end up selling it =(
The Top Cars that I've looked at:
1. Lexus IS 250 RWD MT (test drove)
2. EVO MR
3. Lexus IS 350 RWD (test drove)
4. BMW 328xi
5. Acura TL
6. Acura TSX
So far the IS 250 RWD MT is in the lead right now.
As for my car. The start asking price will be $16,000 firm
I DO have a potential canidate for my car here in AZ. So we'll see what I decide after my engine build =)
As it looks now I might end up selling it =(
The Top Cars that I've looked at:
1. Lexus IS 250 RWD MT (test drove)
2. EVO MR
3. Lexus IS 350 RWD (test drove)
4. BMW 328xi
5. Acura TL
6. Acura TSX
So far the IS 250 RWD MT is in the lead right now.
As for my car. The start asking price will be $16,000 firm
I DO have a potential canidate for my car here in AZ. So we'll see what I decide after my engine build =)
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I got an 06 TSX and man Im never looking back to a tC...my TSX kills the tC in every category...well, theres one category the tC wins in hands down....cheapness factor
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Originally Posted by krdshrk
And we hate you for it, Vito!
lol just kidding...
lol just kidding...
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Originally Posted by zer0
Did you blow the motor?
Yeah Vito, bro I looked at the TSX last night... *droooool* mmm might tasty car.
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Originally Posted by BlkSandPrlTurbotC
Originally Posted by zer0
Did you blow the motor?
Yeah Vito, bro I looked at the TSX last night... *droooool* mmm might tasty car.
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Judging by this:
and this:
and this:
You will be buying the Evo.
If you have any respect for the other cars on that list, test drive them first before driving the Evo. Otherwise you won't even bother. The highest rated horsepower car on your list (IS350) has an off-the-lot 0-60 of 5.5 to 6 seconds. The Evo will get you there in a little over 4.
http://www.evolutionm.net
Read around and look at the posted track times and dyno sheets for the IX's. Basic bolt-ons and a flash will have you around 330awhp and running mid-low 12s. It's absolutely absurd how mod-friendly these cars are.
2. EVO MR
It's been fun but I want a new car to work on and make it go fast
I love building cars and making them go fast. I thrive off speed.
You will be buying the Evo.
If you have any respect for the other cars on that list, test drive them first before driving the Evo. Otherwise you won't even bother. The highest rated horsepower car on your list (IS350) has an off-the-lot 0-60 of 5.5 to 6 seconds. The Evo will get you there in a little over 4.
http://www.evolutionm.net
Read around and look at the posted track times and dyno sheets for the IX's. Basic bolt-ons and a flash will have you around 330awhp and running mid-low 12s. It's absolutely absurd how mod-friendly these cars are.