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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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One other car recommendation.

Chevy Cobalt SS. Yes it is chevy but the stock cobalt was a lot of fun for me to drive. SS is supposed to be dreamy. Stock.
Old Jul 11, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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One other car recommendation.

Chevy Cobalt SS. Yes it is chevy but the stock cobalt was a lot of fun for me to drive. SS is supposed to be dreamy. Stock.
Not getting a ------- cobalt.
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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win?
I think that this is a good idea. Just don't get the baby hauling version.
Old Jul 12, 2012 | 11:28 AM
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win?
Far more then I want to spend on a DD at this moment. Im looking at a Mazda for 14.5k or less out the door. You won't find a new mini for anywhere near that price.
Old Jul 12, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by shuiend
Far more then I want to spend on a DD at this moment. Im looking at a Mazda for 14.5k or less out the door. You won't find a new mini for anywhere near that price.


waiiiit


have you even driven a mz2 yet?
Old Jul 12, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by shuiend
Far more then I want to spend on a DD at this moment. Im looking at a Mazda for 14.5k or less out the door. You won't find a new mini for anywhere near that price.
sheeeeit I bet you could find a used one a year old for under 20k if you were to look. sure it's not going to be awd turbo but that just means it's on the same level as a mada 2.
Old Jul 12, 2012 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Faeflora
waiiiit


have you even driven a mz2 yet?
Yes I went out yesterday for a test drive at the local dealership. Felt like a miata hatch. Slightly quicker then my 92 dd.

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sheeeeit I bet you could find a used one a year old for under 20k if you were to look. sure it's not going to be awd turbo but that just means it's on the same level as a mada 2.
I have no desire to buy another used car. I want something that for the next 5 years I do not have to even think about touching anything in the engine bay.

Plus I am betting long term maintenance on a mini will be much higher then the mazda 2.
Old Jul 12, 2012 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by shuiend
Yes I went out yesterday for a test drive at the local dealership. Felt like a miata hatch. Slightly quicker then my 92 dd.



I have no desire to buy another used car. I want something that for the next 5 years I do not have to even think about touching anything in the engine bay.

Plus I am betting long term maintenance on a mini will be much higher then the mazda 2.

How hard did you ----- on it?

Also, did you like my little buying guide? :b
Old Jul 12, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by shuiend
I have no desire to buy another used car. I want something that for the next 5 years I do not have to even think about touching anything in the engine bay.
I want to be the first person in the country to buy a used ford focus ST and I have the same goal with engine/car.
Old Jul 12, 2012 | 02:05 PM
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Yo, If you get the 2, you gotta let me test drive it. I'm thinking about buying one once I finish up this last part of training.
Old Jul 12, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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Yo, If you get the 2, you gotta let me test drive it. I'm thinking about buying one once I finish up this last part of training.
Ill let you take it out to an autox once I get it and have time.
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This is partly why I wouldn't ever have an older miata daily. Yes the cost in the long run is MUCH cheaper, but my Lancer has needed nothing but oil changes and tires in the last 5 years. It's even on 100% original light bulbs everywhere. Legit, I know.

I bought a paper filter once, then upgraded to a K&N. it paid for itself in less than a year since i lived on a gravel driveway, dust got everywhere.
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i still have the original air filter on my 2000 altima. roflrofrofrlfrflrofroflfloollloolllolool
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Your lazyness knows no bounds.
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Originally Posted by curly
Your lazyness knows no bounds.
Everytime I check it, it still looks good.
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 11:08 PM
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Ask me how many times I've checked it...
Old Jul 12, 2012 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
Ask me how many times I've checked it...

Someone likes lowering the VE of their motor.
Old Jul 12, 2012 | 11:24 PM
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Also, I'm on a plane. In the sky.
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Originally Posted by Faeflora
Also, I'm on a plane. In the sky.
This deserves it's own thread.



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