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snowflexzone
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Hey I searched, don't think this is repost, but what was your first car ns? just got mine, 02 grey saturn. Tiny little car, but can fit skis, have to floor it to get up hills (literally, my foot is hitting the floor). How about you ns?
Oct 18 2010 10:11PM
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COrider
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This except there was a huge dent over the back left tire. It also looked older and more beaten up. Dents not from me
Oct 18 2010 10:56PM
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Common_Cents
Posts: 455 - Karma: 13
^My beautiful lincoln towncar. Car phone and duct tape windows included.

Working windows/dashboard/airconditioning/sound system not included.
Oct 18 2010 10:57PM
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Ftacnik
Posts: 1997 - Karma: 111
93 525i BMW... Still don't have my license though (Just turned 17).

My grandpa is a BMW specialist and owns a BMW shop so he gave it to me for my 15th birthday. I'm spoiled, I know.
Oct 18 2010 10:59PM
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jibbinjess.
Posts: 70 - Karma: 10
lucky
Oct 18 2010 11:00PM
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XtRemE11
Posts: 5680 - Karma: 246
those cars are not expensive at all, you can find them for like 2 grand easily. so ur not spoiled. but they are still sick!
Oct 18 2010 11:02PM
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dwhite
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I have pretty much the same car. So sick.
Oct 18 2010 11:02PM
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deathcookie
Posts: 1800 - Karma: 1,196
If you get a forest after 2004 (I think) its a good choice because they fixed the head gaskets problem. Ive got one like the picture you posted and its great. I drove it across the continent, and up crazy logging roads with tons of rocks and stuff and I have had no problems. It has enough space to sleep in the back, and it doesnt use up as much gas as a jeep does. Furthermore, buy buying a jeep you are basically buying a chrysler SUV.
Oct 18 2010 11:06PM
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XtRemE11
Posts: 5680 - Karma: 246
and by buying a forrester you are buying a subaru suv, soooooooo yea.
Oct 18 2010 11:09PM
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charmander
Posts: 10636 - Karma: 370
93 explorer

i rolled it...
Oct 18 2010 11:09PM
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Ftacnik
Posts: 1997 - Karma: 111
Shut up. You're killing my stokedness lol.


Oct 18 2010 11:13PM
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deathcookie
Posts: 1800 - Karma: 1,196
Thats right, you are buying a car that will last forever and have a higher resale value than a chrysler.
Oct 18 2010 11:50PM
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jeremy.g
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i picked up a 1990 subaru legacy wagon,  5 speed manual for 950 with a ski rack. i have had it for about a year and a half now. my friends fill it with garbage but i still love it.
Oct 18 2010 11:54PM
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MCIRONCOCK
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2002 Land Rover Freelander

Went through my dad, brother, and unfortunately, my sister. She abused it so bad that it needed a new engine and at least three sets of brake pads. The new engine worked great, but unfortunately the transmission crapped out and cost way more than the car as worth to fix. Amazing ski car. The four wheel drive plowed through snow as good as anything i've ever seen, save a snow cat.
Oct 19 2010 12:01AM
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XtRemE11
Posts: 5680 - Karma: 246
ok, i really dont give a shit about jeep's or chryslers. so this isnt coming from some big jeep fan. but your just another typical hippie subaru dick sucker. saying that by buying a subaru suv instead of a jeep means your getting a higher quality car is just wrong. its a fucking forrester, theres nothing special about it. jeeps last forever too. they are just as reliable. and unlike the forrester, the jeep can actually offroad, like an suv should be able to. actually i know two kids at my school who's subaru engine's one being a forrester didnt last over 200,000 miles.


Oct 19 2010 12:06AM
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deathcookie
Posts: 1800 - Karma: 1,196
Tell that to Consumer Reports, I'm sure you know more about reliability than them. Which list has the forester and which has the jeep.

Best & worst models

These 2007 models earned the highest and lowest predicted-reliability ratings, based on CR's 2006 reliability survey. Models marked with (2006) have been redesigned for 2007. Models with * use data based on one model year only.

Most reliable

Vehicles listed in scoring order, starting with the best score.

SMALL CARS: Honda Fit*, Toyota Yaris*, Honda Civic Hybrid*, Toyota Corolla.

FAMILY CARS: Honda Accord Hybrid, Toyota Prius, Honda Accord (4-cyl.), Ford Fusion*, Mercury Milan*.

UPSCALE/LARGE CARS: Lexus ES350*, Lincoln Zephyr*, Hyundai Azera*, Acura TSX, Acura TL.

LUXURY CARS: Lexus LS (2006), Infiniti M*.

SPORTY CARS/
CONVERTIBLES/COUPES:
Lexus SC, Toyota Camry Solara (4-cyl.), Subaru Impreza WRX, Honda S2000, Mitsubishi Eclipse*, Mini Cooper Hatchback (2006).

WAGONS/MINIVANS: Pontiac Vibe, Scion xB, Toyota Matrix, Toyota Sienna.

SMALL SUVS: Toyota FJ Cruiser*, Honda Element, Honda CR-V (2006), Toyota RAV4*, Mitsubishi Outlander (2006)*, Subaru Forester .

MIDSIZED SUVS: Toyota Highlander Hybrid*, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Lexus RX400h (hybrid)*, Acura MDX (2006).

LARGE SUVS: Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus LX, Toyota Sequoia, Chevrolet Tahoe*, GMC Yukon*.

PICKUP TRUCKS: Subaru Baja, Toyota Tundra, Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier (V6).

Least reliable

Vehicles listed in scoring order, starting with the worst score.

SMALL CARS: Chevrolet Cobalt, Nissan Sentra (2006), Volkswagen Jetta (5-cyl.), Chevrolet Aveo.

FAMILY CARS: Volkswagen Passat (4-cyl.)*

UPSCALE/LARGE CARS: Jaguar X-Type, Chrysler 300 (V8), Saab 9-3.

LUXURY CARS: Cadillac STS (V8), Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2006), Mercedes-Benz CLS*, Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan, BMW 7 Series, Jaguar S-Type.

SPORTS/SPORTY CARS:
Pontiac Solstice*, Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz CLK, Mercedes-Benz SLK (V6), Chevrolet Corvette, Porsche 911, Carrera, Ford Mustang (V6).

WAGONS/MINIVANS: Buick Terraza, Chevrolet Uplander, Saturn Relay, Nissan Quest.

SMALL SUVS: Kia Sportage.

MIDSIZED SUVS: Mercedes-Benz M-Class*, Land Rover LR3 (V8), Cadillac SRX (V8), Mercedes-Benz R-Class*, Volkswagen Touareg, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Hummer H3*, BMW X5 (V8, 2006), Volvo XC90 (6 & V8), Ford Explorer (V8), Mercury Mountaineer (V8).

LARGE SUVS: Nissan Armada, Infiniti QX56, Lincoln Navigator, Hummer H2.

PICKUP TRUCKS: Nissan Titan, Ford F-250 (TurboDiesel), Dodge Dakota (4WD), Cadillac Escalade EXT (2006).
Oct 19 2010 12:16AM
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deathcookie
Posts: 1800 - Karma: 1,196
http://autos.msn.com/advice/CRArt.aspx?contentid=4023544

I dont have the used cars buyers guide with me right now because I am 3500 miles away from home, but I can tell you foresters are rated well and jeeps arent.
Oct 19 2010 12:18AM
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jibnut
Posts: 3038 - Karma: 304
I cant quote (for some reason?) but my first car was a 93 bmw 535i and it was amazing. I have a dodge nitro now, that I love. I used to own a land rover but they suck and have engine fail problems.
Oct 19 2010 12:39AM
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WikiWiki
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and subarus are for lesbians


game over
Oct 19 2010 12:42AM
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Scrambles
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Oct 19 2010 12:42AM
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*rkp*
Posts: 8198 - Karma: 257
96' volvo 850 turbo

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Oct 19 2010 12:52AM
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860media*
Posts: 1575 - Karma: 10,519
its my stepdads, so sometimes. But its quick for what it is.
Oct 19 2010 7:01PM
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KatyPerry.
Posts: 1051 - Karma: 23
yeah i learned to drive in a 95 pathfinder, i loved that thing, i was teaching one of my friends how to drive stick and she rolled it. awesome.

now i'm driving this, except mine is red:

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Oct 19 2010 7:12PM
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*valkyrie*
Posts: 229 - Karma: 51

2004 Ford Focus SE. After the 120,000 miles I put on her, she hasn't failed me yet.

And way to go Mr. ConsumerReports, I am quite a fan of the annual auto issue

Oct 19 2010 7:13PM
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KatyPerry.
Posts: 1051 - Karma: 23
It looks exactly like this actually. but damn, I wish I had the black one.

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Oct 19 2010 7:14PM
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rudager
Posts: 11335 - Karma: 4,624
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier!
Put 25000 km's on it in one year. Twas a good year.
I wish I had a picture.
Oct 19 2010 7:16PM
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FMeissner
Posts: 490 - Karma: 85
How the FUCK do you roll a car while learning to drive stick?
Oct 19 2010 7:16PM
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KatyPerry.
Posts: 1051 - Karma: 23
she was coming up to a curve in the road and i told her to slow down cause it was a bit tighter than it looked, and she goes "i don't know how." i guess she got confused on how to downshift. i was like.... brakes maybe???

so she took it way too fast, went a little wide and hit some gravel, ended up fishtailing and rolling it into the ditch on the opposite side of the road. i was in the passenger seat and we landed on my side, she had to pull me out the drivers side because mine was completely mangled.

moral of story: don't let your dumb friends drive your car, and always wear a seatbelt.
Oct 19 2010 7:20PM
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rudager
Posts: 11335 - Karma: 4,624
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what a car
Oct 19 2010 7:23PM
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teleTay
Posts: 2320 - Karma: 186
2000 Audi A4 2.8 Avant 95k miles
-Bilstien Sport Shocks
-Neuspeed Sport Springs
-AT Italia's w/ Blizzax's for snow tire

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-View from the top of a VW and Audi cruise a couple of weeks ago
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-what car will look like as soon as i get some coilovers (should be soon)
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-praise the lowered



Oct 19 2010 7:28PM
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WaterBottle
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would you call me a whore if i told you i have a challenger rt (5.7l v8) with an NS sticker on it
Oct 19 2010 7:39PM
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Six.0.Tree-ski
Posts: 4059 - Karma: 67
A subaru is awd all the time. A jeep is 2wd, 4wd when it is turned on, there is no comparing the two.
You cannot spell worth shit.
The two kids you know at school with Subaru's probably bought them used you fucking retard.



Oct 19 2010 7:39PM
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XtRemE11
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first of all this is from 2007, which doesnt say much in terms of long term reliability at all. and the forrester posted was a first generation, which was not all that reliable, i have a friend working at a subaru/mazda/kia dealer and he says he sees more subaru's between 98-05 or so with blown motors than anything else. forresters included, though most of them are impreza's alot of them didnt make it past 100,000 miles. i personally know of many jeep owners with tons of miles on their cars and no problems. one kids is almost to 400,000 miles on stock engine, tranny everything, he's owned it for the last 120,000 miles beats it to shit, offroads all the time and he hasnt had to fix one thing.
so a forrester may have less problems when it comes to little annoyances that come up, but id trust a jeep over a subaru any day to last me a long time. in my experience with both cars, subaru's just tend to be built alot less robust than most other cars.

though neither jeep or subaru is something to brag about in terms of quality. im not a very big fan of either, but atleast jeep's can offroad like they are supposed to. unlike subaru's "competeator" car the forrester which is basically a minivan with a body that resembles an suv, it cant offroad for shit. its a gutless car for moms and lesbo's to drive around.
Oct 19 2010 7:40PM
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Six.0.Tree-ski
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Guess what?










































































You're still retarded.
Oct 19 2010 7:44PM
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XtRemE11
Posts: 5680 - Karma: 246
it may be cheap but your still getting a better car than most other cars that cost 8-15k. old bmw's are the shit, you get sooo much for the money.
Oct 19 2010 7:44PM
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dreadyboy
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hahahaha,

not gonna teach anyone on my car then
Oct 19 2010 7:45PM
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gregorio
Posts: 2372 - Karma: 151
1999 volvo station wagon. 161000 miles on it and it used to be my moms, i love it so much!
it can fit many people and it can fit skis, bikes or whatever you want to put in it
Oct 19 2010 7:49PM
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Liam.Butler
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If you plan on any real fun off the pavement buy the jeep, and if you want something a little more practical for a car thats point A to point B buy the subie. Both cars will be good in the snow if you have proper tires. My buddies cherokee is at 250k and the motor is still strong. Everything he has had to fix on it was his own fault from driving it to fast stock in the bush.
Oct 19 2010 7:54PM
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JacheOReally
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Unfortunately It exploded because I'm retarded so I got

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Oct 19 2010 8:01PM
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BroNamath
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Thats tight

Oct 19 2010 8:01PM
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Mr-Cam-ron
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94' Volkswagen golf

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Oct 19 2010 8:13PM
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ASkierNamedJaymz
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Its the 06 though...

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Oct 19 2010 8:22PM
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Dainsey
Posts: 2263 - Karma: 378
man...
i wish my dad was batman
Oct 19 2010 8:26PM
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315jibber94
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07 chevy avalanche
Oct 19 2010 8:27PM
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XtRemE11
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thats fine, but atleast i dont drive a subaru
Oct 19 2010 8:43PM
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Six.0.Tree-ski
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Neither do I. You're just ignorant.
Oct 19 2010 8:45PM
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orangecrush23
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Power lifted f-350. pimp truck when you are 16

Oct 19 2010 8:47PM
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theWIZARD
Posts: 935 - Karma: 76
04 thane, the thing sucks on gas tho. I'm saving up for a Saab or an Audi
Oct 19 2010 8:47PM
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theWIZARD
Posts: 935 - Karma: 76
Tahoe*
Oct 19 2010 8:48PM
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AWALLRUS.
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holy shit man me too, exact same car. got it from my dead grandpa
Oct 19 2010 9:01PM
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XtRemE11
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miata's are the shit, they are sooo underrated. ive seen stock ones with springs at track days passing modded sti's, evo's etc.. like nothing. light rwd momentum cars are so much more fun than a numb heavy awd turbo car. it takes alot more skill to drive too.
Oct 19 2010 9:21PM
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