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[Doug]

So I sold the CRX last night as I got tired of finding more and more crap wrong with it. So now I'm on the prowl for a good deal. Not looking to jump into the first thing I find so hopefully I can find something decent. Other than my failure of an Eclipse the only other cars I have experience with are Honduhs. Seeing as I have had every model from a 90-99 I'm looking outside that box to go for something different.

Anyway, like I said I haven't had any personal experience from some of the cars I'm looking at, so any personal input would be great.


99+ Mustang (preferably GT) - Concerned that they have 150k+ mileage, and not sure on reliability. I know all the past Fords my parents had ate through tranny's and shit the bed by the 150k mark. I have only found a couple of these as it seems like most are v6 auto tragic failures

98+ Camaro (preferably Z28) - Again same concerns as above.

VW GTI - 2003 model I found that looks great, but I have always heard VDubs have a bunch of weird issues. I heard the same thing about Eclipses and found out real quick it was true.

Mk2 MR2 - Seem pretty decent and I know they will run a good while kept up. Most have high miles and a hefty price. Other than the obvious T top leaks and bleeding of the coolant are there any other issues?


 

[LS1pwNzJ00]

get the ls1 camaro, you wont buy another honda, ever.

[98redcavz24]

00+ z28, dont get a 98

everything else on that list, just no

[snm95ls]

Out of the shit you have listed, the Musturd and Camaro would be the most trouble free.  Your 'reliability concerns' are pretty much unfounded.

The VW pile of shit will be more of a headache than either of those two could ever aspire to be.

Build quality is a different story though.

What do I know though, I drive cheap ass Civics that are built like trash.

[bigdaddyvtec]

get the ls1 camaro, you wont buy another honda, ever.

Yup, They feel fast, till you get walked on by a D series running 1 BAR.

[Doug]

get the ls1 camaro, you wont buy another honda, ever.

Yeah problem is finding one. I think everyone of the ones I seen were V6, and of those 90% were auto. Same with the Mustangs. Found plenty of pre 98 Camaro Z28 and pre 99 Mustang GT's, but don't like those body styles.

00+ z28, dont get a 98

everything else on that list, just no

What's wrong with the 98's?

[ratcityrex]

get the ls1 camaro, you wont buy another honda, ever.

Yup, They feel fast, till you get walked on by a STOCK D series running .5 BAR.

Fixed it for you 

[Lowerit]

A  VW?  Do you have something against money?

I have seen C5 vettes for low teens. 

[Doug]

A  VW?  Do you have something against money?

I have seen C5 vettes for low teens. 

Yeah, I don't like to spend it.

[97Econobox]

A  VW?  Do you have something against money?

I have seen C5 vettes for low teens. 

Dont buy a fucking VW older than like a 2000 or 2002.  errr. wait i mean i have a sweet passat i will sell you.

Its got all sorts of cool features like one touch roll down windows, heated leather seats.  self changing oil.

[Doug]

A  VW?  Do you have something against money?

I have seen C5 vettes for low teens. 

Dont buy a fucking VW older than like a 2000 or 2002.  errr. wait i mean i have a sweet passat i will sell you.

Its got all sorts of cool features like one touch roll down windows, heated leather seats.  self changing oil.

Sounds balla, can I pay you in Nacho Hot Pockets?


Here's the GTI I was talking about. Guy said he has had it since 38K miles. Tranny was replaced at 114k, said that it just locked up randomly one day. So replaced tranny and ACT clutch.

I am selling my 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI. It is in good condition, only selling because i am in need of a Truck.
-142,xxx miles, mostly all highway miles
-1.8T engine
-has GIACx+ chip installed professionally by Technical Dymensions in Jacksonville, FL. Adds pep when you need it. Does not affect gas milage, but just adjust the PSI on the turbo.
-All maintenance has been done on this car.
-Recent Maintenance includes:
Timing Belt
Water Pump
Brake Master Cylinder
New Oil Pan
New Transmisison
Oil Changed reguarly
Fluids Flushed out
New brake light switch
new temp sender sensor
New Brakes 12,000 miles ago
New Shocks
etc.

Car is in great shape inside and out. No known problems with the car. Feel free to give me a call and ask any questions that you may have.

[j.h.christ]

that gti isn't worth more than 5-6k. what's he asking?

[97Econobox]

Looks lowered.  Id rock it, get one of those NP72's diverted valves.  Oh and make it Pepperoni pizza Hotpockets and we got a deal.

[Robb]

Dont buy modded VW's.  Thats a long walk off a short pier.

Of your options, I put them in this order for reliability/ease of working on.

Eclipse<VW<Camaro<Mustang

Personally my choice would be the mustang.  Easiest to work on, and probably cheapest to own and modify in the long run. Parts can be had for dirt money usually. Ive owned 2 mustangs 5.0 and 4.6 and loved both of them.  Keep the mustang stock and get better gas mileage than either of the others too.  My 98 GT got 27mpg highway when it had the stock ring/pinion.

[Doug]

that gti isn't worth more than 5-6k. what's he asking?

$5300

Looks lowered.  Id rock it, get one of those NP72's diverted valves.  Oh and make it Pepperoni pizza Hotpockets and we got a deal.

No deal, pepperoni are premium ish. How about I meet you in the middle and do cheeseburger flavor?

[97Econobox]

that gti isn't worth more than 5-6k. what's he asking?

$5300

Looks lowered.  Id rock it, get one of those NP72's diverted valves.  Oh and make it Pepperoni pizza Hotpockets and we got a deal.

No deal, pepperoni are premium ish. How about I meet you in the middle and do cheeseburger flavor?

Toss in a coke dollar store shasta and we got a deal.

[VW-Vortex]

Buy the VW! 

[Jorsher]

If you buy a VW I will laugh at you.

[97Econobox]

If you buy a VW I will laugh at you.

After you get one give caleb a call he will help you install your wood floor and sweet luggage rack.

[VW-Vortex]

If you buy the VW, we're all going to have a VW meet at Henry's house!



VW party!

[97Econobox]

ew. 

My garage has only one rule, no solicitation of Penis for any reason.

so by default.  no VW parties.

[VW-Vortex]

ew. 

My garage has only one rule, no solicitation of Penis for any reason.

so by default.  no VW parties.

VW PARTIES! 


I get the couch. J.H. Christ can crash in your bed after you two have killed a bottle of johnnie walker red

[j.h.christ]

ew. 

My garage has only one rule, no solicitation of Penis for any reason.

so by default.  no VW parties.

VW PARTIES! 


I get the couch. J.H. Christ can crash in your bed after you two have killed a bottle of johnnie walker red

i will drink a bottle by myself.

[speedjunky01]

what about the s2000?

they are going to the low teen area

[Doug]

what about the s2000?

they are going to the low teen area

Yeah would be nice, but not looking to drop that kind of money on a daily driver. Not to mention when I was in one last I was sitting straight up in the seat with it all the way back and my knees were up against the dash which wasn't too comfortable. Also I would want a AP2 which is still a bit higher.

[speedjunky01]

what about the s2000?

they are going to the low teen area

Yeah would be nice, but not looking to drop that kind of money on a daily driver. Not to mention when I was in one last I was sitting straight up in the seat with it all the way back and my knees were up against the dash which wasn't too comfortable. Also I would want a AP2 which is still a bit higher.

booo ap2 you mean you dont want random bits of oversteer, your kidneys to fall out, and reving to 9000 for no reason?




and you call yourself a honda enthusiast

scoobi wrx?

[Doug]

what about the s2000?

they are going to the low teen area

Yeah would be nice, but not looking to drop that kind of money on a daily driver. Not to mention when I was in one last I was sitting straight up in the seat with it all the way back and my knees were up against the dash which wasn't too comfortable. Also I would want a AP2 which is still a bit higher.

booo ap2 you mean you dont want random bits of oversteer, your kidneys to fall out, and reving to 9000 for no reason?




and you call yourself a honda enthusiast

scoobi wrx?

Yeah looked at those too. Still high priced and you know 99% of them have been raped sideways.

[speedjunky01]

Yeah looked at those too. Still high priced and you know 99% of them have been raped sideways.

the man speaks the truth scubi is the new honda

[Doug]

No deal, pepperoni are premium ish. How about I meet you in the middle and do cheeseburger flavor?

cheese burger hot pockets have mustard in them, fuck mustard

Toss in a coke dollar store shasta and we got a deal.

dollar tree carries coke products.

out of all the cars you listed i'd probably end up with the mustang. only cause i wouldn't buy a camaro that didn't have the ls1 in it. they are not easy to find (cheap).
vw costs money to fix, they are not cheap.

I'm having just as hard time finding GT Mustangs. The only one I found that looked decent was a 2000 black with black leather interior, auto (ehhh), and 160k miles. Again the miles is what kills me. I just don't trust a domestic for high mileage.

[snm95ls]

lol.

Domestics can handle high miles as far as most of the hard parts are concerned.