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Postby Nick Serra » Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:43 pm

Well the eclipse looks to be sold, and I have around $5000 to play with. I really don't wanna spend that much on whatever i get next, seeing as it will be a DD. I've been looking around but don't know what I should get. Needs to not kill me on gas, and not break down every day. Quick would be a plus, but I don't really care. Import/domestic/whatever. What do you think?

Hopefully i'm gonna have enough cash at the end of the summer to buy something i really want, I'm thinking a VW jetta GLI. The 6 speed makes me drool.
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Postby Rb25Cory » Wed Apr 16, 2008 3:50 pm

Gonna need about 10 more g's for that GLI.... umm I'm in a similar boat looking for a new DD... its a tough one I feel you man. But if you like DSM's you could always do another Eclipse 1g...
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Postby Nick Serra » Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:14 pm

Rb25Cory wrote:Gonna need about 10 more g's for that GLI.... umm I'm in a similar boat looking for a new DD... its a tough one I feel you man. But if you like DSM's you could always do another Eclipse 1g...


Yah I know, hopefully at the summer's end ill have enough for that, I see them going for $13,000. I just don't know what to get right now. I'll probably grab the first decent thing i see.
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Postby SVT THIS » Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:40 pm

i can look around for an early ls1 cam/ta... prob can find i decent 98/99 for that, prob with high miles... want me to look? :rockon:
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Postby Rb25Cory » Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:36 pm

SVT THIS wrote:i can look around for an early ls1 cam/ta... prob can find i decent 98/99 for that, prob with high miles... want me to look? :rockon:


There was an lt1 z28 6 speed on Nasioc for like 3500 dollars, 140k miles or so. Fucking cheap lol.
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Re: I need a new car, help me find something.

Postby Nick Serra » Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:51 pm

Rb25Cory wrote:
SVT THIS wrote:i can look around for an early ls1 cam/ta... prob can find i decent 98/99 for that, prob with high miles... want me to look? :rockon:


There was an lt1 z28 6 speed on Nasioc for like 3500 dollars, 140k miles or so. Fucking cheap lol.


Ya Gary, keep an eye out for me! Ijust don't wanna be working on something though, but if it's high miles, clean, and cheaper i'm down... :D
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Postby Ubryaj » Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:10 pm

Put it towards a new Hyundai Accent. :lol:
I don't think I'd ever buy a used VW. The new models are just starting to get my trust...but not yet.

99-'00 Protege 1.8 (ES), Focus ZX3 (I believe you could always get SVT parts), BMW E30, SAAB, 300ZX?
Maybe a Subaru if you'd want AWD...older Legacy or Impreza. If you could find an early 90's turbo Legacy (will never happen).


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Postby g3ar5hift3r » Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:31 pm

Nick Serra wrote:Well the eclipse looks to be sold, and I have around $5000 to play with. I really don't wanna spend that much on whatever i get next, seeing as it will be a DD. I've been looking around but don't know what I should get. Needs to not kill me on gas, and not break down every day. Quick would be a plus, but I don't really care. Import/domestic/whatever. What do you think?

Hopefully i'm gonna have enough cash at the end of the summer to buy something i really want, I'm thinking a VW jetta GLI. The 6 speed makes me drool.

my friend is actually looking to sell his gli, its black on black 6spd with maybe 70-80k miles. Hes probably asking more than 5k though...
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Postby mtkhalid » Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:10 pm

g3ar5hift3r wrote:
Nick Serra wrote:Well the eclipse looks to be sold, and I have around $5000 to play with. I really don't wanna spend that much on whatever i get next, seeing as it will be a DD. I've been looking around but don't know what I should get. Needs to not kill me on gas, and not break down every day. Quick would be a plus, but I don't really care. Import/domestic/whatever. What do you think?

Hopefully i'm gonna have enough cash at the end of the summer to buy something i really want, I'm thinking a VW jetta GLI. The 6 speed makes me drool.

my friend is actually looking to sell his gli, its black on black 6spd with maybe 70-80k miles. Hes probably asking more than 5k though...


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Re: I need a new car, help me find something.

Postby Nick Serra » Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:40 am

g3ar5hift3r wrote:
Nick Serra wrote:Well the eclipse looks to be sold, and I have around $5000 to play with. I really don't wanna spend that much on whatever i get next, seeing as it will be a DD. I've been looking around but don't know what I should get. Needs to not kill me on gas, and not break down every day. Quick would be a plus, but I don't really care. Import/domestic/whatever. What do you think?

Hopefully i'm gonna have enough cash at the end of the summer to buy something i really want, I'm thinking a VW jetta GLI. The 6 speed makes me drool.

my friend is actually looking to sell his gli, its black on black 6spd with maybe 70-80k miles. Hes probably asking more than 5k though...


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Postby RSbeast » Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:45 am

Wanna black Trans Am?

LT1 6spd

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6k w/ ZR1s
5k on chrome 16" stockers

Milage is decent. Overall I average 17-19mpg city included
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Postby Rb25Cory » Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:58 am

have a price for that badboy? ^^^
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Postby RSbeast » Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:12 am

Yeah actually...lol. It's right under the pics :thumbsup:
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Postby RSbeast » Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:18 am

I'm actually just wanting to eliminate some cars and get back harder into the DSM game lol << mistakte :lol:

It doesnt get driven in winter, and its basically $ I could be using other places/savings. I'm totally gonna cry when it goes though. T-Tops are so goddamn awesome in the summer/nights. The car gets more attention then my stang I think.

Price is slightly obo. Comes with a set of sportlines. Already has an adjustable panhard and a skip shift emlinator, new brakes (front) and a new waterpump.

Basically a stock fun cruiser.
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Postby SVT THIS » Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:23 am

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Postby Nick Serra » Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:48 am

Oh mann, thats tempting. Do you have any pics with the stock wheels? I definitely can't afford it with the ZR1's. How many miles exactly?
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Postby Rb25Cory » Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:58 am

RSbeast wrote:Yeah actually...lol. It's right under the pics :thumbsup:



lmao! I thought you were saying thats how many miles were on each...... o.O

Not bad, yeah like Nick said miles?
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Postby RSbeast » Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:20 am

Pics can be found Here:

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although not the greatest quality as it's kinda impromptu

The car has 157k on it I think. I guess I can off the zr1s separately, but they look soooooooooooo good :mrgreen: They literally have like under 500 miles on them.

It's really whatever, I'm just tossing it out there. You can offer on either 'setup' I guess either way I'm loosing $ lol...I really need to get better at that :lol:
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Postby Nick Serra » Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:51 am

Wow that many miles kinda scares me haha :shock: . Ya those ZR1's look badass on there. I would love to have that thing, I just worry about whats going to break next on it at 160k haha.
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Postby RSbeast » Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:09 am

I understand. Mechanically the car seems pretty legit even at milage. Doesn't burn or leak any oil. No funky noises or anything other than the usual low speed (sub 1200rpm) tob 'rattle' in 1st, which I guess is common as my bros LS1 does it too. Starts and goes everytime.

If I had to guess at the next thing 'to go' it would be the optispark, but I've never an issue.

LMK if that kid doesnt pick up your GSX, I might be interested lol. Do you have the stock nose or wheels for it?
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Re: I need a new car, help me find something.

Postby Nick Serra » Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:21 am

RSbeast wrote:I understand. Mechanically the car seems pretty legit even at milage. Doesn't burn or leak any oil. No funky noises or anything other than the usual low speed (sub 1200rpm) tob 'rattle' in 1st, which I guess is common as my bros LS1 does it too. Starts and goes everytime.

If I had to guess at the next thing 'to go' it would be the optispark, but I've never an issue.

LMK if that kid doesnt pick up your GSX, I might be interested lol. Do you have the stock nose or wheels for it?


Yah i'm gonna keep looking around, because I just can't afford to buy another car that i'll have to work on. How many miles are on that clutch, btw?

As far as the GSX, the kid game me some money down on it, so it looks like he's taking it for sure. But i'll let you know. I was selling it with the stock wheels and the aftermarket. And no, I don't have the stock nose. :(
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Re: I need a new car, help me find something.

Postby RSbeast » Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:37 am

It's cool. No idea on the clutch.
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Re: I need a new car, help me find something.

Postby Nick Serra » Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:04 pm

Outlawz... opinions?
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Postby BOOST3DWRX » Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:45 pm

g3ar5hift3r wrote:
Nick Serra wrote:Well the eclipse looks to be sold, and I have around $5000 to play with. I really don't wanna spend that much on whatever i get next, seeing as it will be a DD. I've been looking around but don't know what I should get. Needs to not kill me on gas, and not break down every day. Quick would be a plus, but I don't really care. Import/domestic/whatever. What do you think?

Hopefully i'm gonna have enough cash at the end of the summer to buy something i really want, I'm thinking a VW jetta GLI. The 6 speed makes me drool.

my friend is actually looking to sell his gli, its black on black 6spd with maybe 70-80k miles. Hes probably asking more than 5k though...


He wants 13000 for it
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Postby EVIL_WS6 » Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:25 pm

Nick Serra wrote:Outlawz... opinions?


Looks like a great looking car. Go check it out, couldn't hurt.. :wink:
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Re: I need a new car, help me find something.

Postby Nick Serra » Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:18 pm

Yah I may have to come have a look. I've been reading and it seems like alot of them don't make it to that many miles. Whats the story on the car, mainly highway miles?
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Postby EVIL_WS6 » Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:25 pm

Nick Serra wrote:Yah I may have to come have a look. I've been reading and it seems like alot of them don't make it to that many miles...


Who told you that?? :? My brothers '94 Formula(same engine) has 165k on it and still runs great. Never been rebuilt. I've heard of others with 220k and 250k still going strong.. As long as the engine has been taken care of properly through-out its life, that motor will last 250-300k miles.
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Postby Nick Serra » Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:37 pm

Well just researching high miles T/A's. Good to hear they can last long! :thumbsup:
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Postby SVT THIS » Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:34 am

lt1 caprice cop carsw have lt1s... they rock 250k+ yo
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