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Recommend me a car, NS

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introvert
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Must be:
Under 5K used
Look good
Stick shift
Reliable

Must not be:
A Mustang



So far I'm looking at Civic SIs and, Nissan 240sx.
Nov 19 2012 3:07AM
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Rolfe
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Get a Volkswagen mk 3 gti with a vr6.
Nov 19 2012 7:17PM
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cool_name
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might not be your taste but id get a na miata
Nov 19 2012 8:13PM
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Jenkins_
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deffs 240. drift that shit
Nov 19 2012 8:19PM
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last_tango
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do you really want a sports car? I know I don't have the self control to have one or the money to afford one even if its a nissan 300z. Also a sports car ain't going to get you skiing reliably if your going on a pow day.

By the self control factor I was mentioning I have gotten 3 speeding tickets with a 06 impreza 2.5i (all stock) and that's driving a fucking econobox.

I would personally find a 2.2 legacy wagon. I had one and I want it back even though I now own the impreza that I mentioned. I sold it after it hit 350K. Things you look for in a legacy:

code 420 (im not BSin you) its a O2 sensor code that never goes away even if you put in a new O2 sensor. For inspection time just do the whole negative terminal trick and clear the codes.

Front spring recall. Salt belt states kill the front springs. Slap some springs in when needed

Oil. The 2.2 doesn't hold much oil. Keep a eye out on your dipstick every other time you get gas.

Those were the only problems I had with my legacy and it started up every time from the base of Mount Washington without a problem.
Nov 19 2012 8:58PM
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Ye_ol_wild_Koala
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Lexus gs400, lexus ls400. Maybe not stick, but 260 HP rwd GANGSTA
Nov 19 2012 9:01PM
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KingTaco
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yeah this exactly. dont be afraid of a 2.5 if the owner has records for the headgaskets already serviced. If that job was taken care of the car is gonna be pretty much perfect. Dont be hasty, wait for the right car from a seller you think you can trust with records of service. Buying a piece of shit will suck
Nov 19 2012 9:05PM
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Bethune
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Get something like this OP

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/ctd/3398930071.html
Nov 19 2012 10:16PM
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Lucas
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el camino
Nov 19 2012 10:21PM
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Nieds
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Toyota Celica's aren't too bad and look decent. It'd be worth looking at.
Nov 19 2012 11:57PM
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Spic-N-SpaN
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5 speed 4Runner if you can find one. Will easily do 300,000 with regular maintenance and will get you anywhere
Nov 20 2012 12:03AM
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No.Quarter
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My buddies got a red 1986 4 runner with a 4 inch lift and a 2 inch body lift w/ 33s. so sick i think he spent about 4500 bucks on it somehow
Nov 20 2012 12:49AM
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beezey
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Passat, but parts can be a bitch to find. You can sleep in it!
Nov 20 2012 3:14AM
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Montana_Hoodrat
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get a chevy astro 4WD van. then you can haul all you and your buddies shit to the mountain!!

my friend has an astro, and it is a great snow/ utility car.

getting a rear wheel drive riceburner or a lifted truck is overrated. just get a van, and put 2 huge subwoofers in it.
Nov 20 2012 3:36AM
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Moosen
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2.5rs maybe, in shitty condition. bugeye wrx, not for under 8k.
Nov 20 2012 3:51AM
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Moosen
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Incorrect. Nothing near close to as expensive as euro cars. All Japanese imports are going to be cheaper to fix than euros.

Plus the work is way easier to do yourself!
Nov 20 2012 3:52AM
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babysteeze84
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Tacoma 4x4, or, maybe a good used Subaru? Either of those would be hard to find under 5k, but well worth it.
Nov 20 2012 4:17PM
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Dr.Dickless
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had an 82 300D, it was way more expensive to fix than my 97 legacy
Nov 20 2012 4:43PM
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introvert
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Well I've been doing some research and it looks like I'm getting an Integra GSR.


RICER MODE, ENGAGE
Nov 20 2012 5:50PM
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PacificRimJob
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AE86

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I think all of the GT-S models were 5speeds... and I don't think you'll find many over 5 grand that aren't basically race cars.
Nov 20 2012 7:09PM
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PacificRimJob
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Laura, you do know that I bought my Subaru for 3 grand right? lol.
Nov 20 2012 7:11PM
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Wall_Nut
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Sorry but I've gotta bash, an AE86 is a fucking stupid choice for this budget. They're old enough that most would require a full restoration, and any well-maintained ones you may find have been converted into track cars for drifting. It's an awesome idea in theory, but an utterly pointless (and all too trendy) suggestion.
Nov 20 2012 7:34PM
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Chubz.
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no u haven't u still mean
Nov 20 2012 7:50PM
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saxon
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i have a protege 5 right now, gonna pick up the 3 for next spring. super stoked for it !
Nov 20 2012 7:51PM
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PacificRimJob
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You took me far too seriously.
Nov 21 2012 2:38PM
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Raz.
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fuck owning gyro cars. ITS SO MUCH MONEYYY
Nov 21 2012 2:42PM
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Chubz.
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forester xt.

in a year swap the og turbo with one from an sti.

vroooooommmmm
Nov 21 2012 10:48PM
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kamron_708
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Bro do you even fucking lift?


Bmw's from the early 90's came with 235 bhp+
Nov 21 2012 11:56PM
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