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  • StaleStale Registered User regular
    When she says "I love you."


    she really means, "I'm plotting how I can most hurt you in as many and varied ways as is humanly possible."

  • ZeroFillZeroFill Registered User regular
    a sleeper what

    are you sneaking up on civics, making them think you're a camry when you're alongside them

  • jwalkjwalk frosty Registered User regular
    Oh whew I was worried there for a minute...

    wait.. that sounds worse? :( Sorry man.

  • DoodmannDoodmann Registered User regular
    Do you guys have any tips on finding local auto auctions? I feel like it might be my best bet for picking up a cheap car

  • StaleghotiStaleghoti Registered User
    ZeroFill wrote: »
    a sleeper what

    are you sneaking up on civics, making them think you're a camry when you're alongside them

    I actually don't drive like a teenager anymore so I guess saying sleeper isn't allowed. It's just nice to have the v6 power without the body kit

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  • StaleghotiStaleghoti Registered User
    Doodmann wrote: »
    Do you guys have any tips on finding local auto auctions? I feel like it might be my best bet for picking up a cheap car

    It's pretty much a roll of the dice every time, not exactly a safe idea. That said, google your town and car auction and you should find a couple.

    Try and find ones that have dealer-days where only dealers can bid, that way you know they have a half decent reputation, pretty much all you can ask for cause when you buy a car on auction, you buy it as is and any problems are "Welp it's your own damn fault for bidding on it."

    Oh it should also have a place where you can get it safetied and e-tested nearby, unless you have a way of moving the car without driving it, cause fuck paying tow-trucks.

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  • Wrench N RocketsWrench N Rockets Registered User regular
    Doodmann wrote: »
    Do you guys have any tips on finding local auto auctions? I feel like it might be my best bet for picking up a cheap car

    Find the one that handles credit repossessions. Those are always good for a laugh.

    And a dozen boats and RVs.

    And once a dump truck.

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  • Mortal SkyMortal Sky Tails, You're my realest friend.Registered User regular
    Stale wrote: »
    When she says "I love you."


    she really means, "I'm plotting how I can most hurt you in as many and varied ways as is humanly possible."

    Alright, once I get back to the states I am fucking driving straight down to Atlanta so I can give you a ginormous hug.

    Kochikens wrote: »
    oh man I saw an otter with a boner at the seattle one and this kid asked his dad, IS HE EATING A HOT DOG
    and I laughed forever
  • StaleghotiStaleghoti Registered User
    so apparently Gran Turismo 6 has commenced production

    Rumor has it, this is what it might look like

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fIqRk6pYQ8

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  • webguy20webguy20 Registered User regular
    man I wonder if the PS3 is up for pushing that many polygons. Hell, it'll probably be announced as a PS4 launch title and then relive the GT5 development issues.

    and While thats nice I would rather have better simulation physics employed. I want a more realistic driving experience, not just driving super shiny hot Wheels.

    Also car guys, I'm looking to pick up a mid 90's jeep cherokee. Want to get the 4.0 straight 6 and use it as my light offroading / quad hauling rig. Can a cherokee pull a small trailer with 2 quads and supplies on it? I would think so.

  • KrieghundKrieghund Registered User regular
    Gran Turismo has passed me by. I haven't the slightest idea how to set up a race suspension, so when I get to that part, it's like a monkey banging away on a keyboard. Same thing with aerodynamics. I love the series, but damn it sucks to be dumb.

  • Count ZeroCount Zero Registered User regular
    New lamborghini v12.
    Spoiler:

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  • IpseDixitIpseDixit Treat me like a pirate And give me that bootyRegistered User regular
    So my work rents both hardtop and soft top's of the new 2011 mustangs, with un-fucked with V6's

    If you are going to rent a car, these are the ones to rent.

    Of course every time one of them gets returned they have to be taken on a road test. You know, to make sure that they drive safely

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  • webguy20webguy20 Registered User regular
    IpseDixit wrote: »
    So my work rents both hardtop and soft top's of the new 2011 mustangs, with un-fucked with V6's

    If you are going to rent a car, these are the ones to rent.

    Of course every time one of them gets returned they have to be taken on a road test. You know, to make sure that they drive safely

    its a v6! but yet has 300HP. makes a man weep. One does not want a pony car, but 300hp is not something to sneeze at, especially with the price difference between the standard car and the GT.

  • StaleStale Registered User regular
    webguy20 wrote: »
    man I wonder if the PS3 is up for pushing that many polygons. Hell, it'll probably be announced as a PS4 launch title and then relive the GT5 development issues.

    and While thats nice I would rather have better simulation physics employed. I want a more realistic driving experience, not just driving super shiny hot Wheels.

    Also car guys, I'm looking to pick up a mid 90's jeep cherokee. Want to get the 4.0 straight 6 and use it as my light offroading / quad hauling rig. Can a cherokee pull a small trailer with 2 quads and supplies on it? I would think so.

    Yes.


    I owned a 98 Wrangler with that s6 and I loved that engine.

    Actually I loved that entire bullet-proof motherfucking rock of a vehicle.

    Almost 10 years, and all I ever had to do was change the oil, the tires, and the wiper blades.

  • IpseDixitIpseDixit Treat me like a pirate And give me that bootyRegistered User regular
    webguy20 wrote: »
    IpseDixit wrote: »
    So my work rents both hardtop and soft top's of the new 2011 mustangs, with un-fucked with V6's

    If you are going to rent a car, these are the ones to rent.

    Of course every time one of them gets returned they have to be taken on a road test. You know, to make sure that they drive safely

    its a v6! but yet has 300HP. makes a man weep. One does not want a pony car, but 300hp is not something to sneeze at, especially with the price difference between the standard car and the GT.

    Even with just the V6 it is a really really fun car to drive. Sure it might not be the fastest thing out there, but that just means you won't be the one getting the ticket. I can't help but grin while driving it, and there are very few cars in our rental fleet that can do that (the few others are: Mazda3 Hatch, VW Passat, Nissan Xterra/Titan mainly because they make me feel like a boss)

    From a styling stand point they got it right too, at least for the front of the car. It looks so fucking menacing

    The rear still needs some work though, but it's better than the late 90's versions

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  • IpseDixitIpseDixit Treat me like a pirate And give me that bootyRegistered User regular
    webguy20 wrote: »
    man I wonder if the PS3 is up for pushing that many polygons. Hell, it'll probably be announced as a PS4 launch title and then relive the GT5 development issues.

    and While thats nice I would rather have better simulation physics employed. I want a more realistic driving experience, not just driving super shiny hot Wheels.

    Also car guys, I'm looking to pick up a mid 90's jeep cherokee. Want to get the 4.0 straight 6 and use it as my light offroading / quad hauling rig. Can a cherokee pull a small trailer with 2 quads and supplies on it? I would think so.

    As much as I hate to plug a JP magazine article here you go.

    A good basic guide to buying a cherokee. Although for both towing and off roading purposes I would suggest looking for a late 80's cherokee with a Dana 44 rear, it really is worth it

    I am also going to recommend you look at a Nissan Pathfinder instead. Out of the box the pathfinders have bigger tires for off roading, 31x10.5's were a factory option and will fit on stock ride height. Stock pathfinder gearing is also much lower than stock gearing on a Cherokee, which is great for off roading and towing. They are extremely reliable, my 1988 Pathfinder has 266,000 miles on it on the original engine. It doesn't burn a drop of oil, and only has a very very slow leak from the rear main seal. The transmission finally gave though, but at 266k I think it's had a very good run. Also you have the benefit of not being just another jeep.

    The main downsides though are: less power. 86-90 Pathfinders only made 145hp and 180lb/ft. 90-95 Pathfinders made 153hp and 180lb/ft. The automatic also suffers from a bad internal transmission cooler which has resulted in the deaths of many a pathfinder transmission (including mine). It's a pretty easy fix though, just install an external transmission cooler and completely disconnect the stock one. The final major downside is a weaker aftermarket, but the few companies that do make parts are competitively priced.

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  • SpudgeSpudge Registered User
    webguy20 wrote: »
    Also car guys, I'm looking to pick up a mid 90's jeep cherokee. Want to get the 4.0 straight 6 and use it as my light offroading / quad hauling rig. Can a cherokee pull a small trailer with 2 quads and supplies on it? I would think so.

    The Cherokee should be able to handle your quads, and the 4.0 is a dang beast of a motor

    Just be sure to check it over well, a good lot of the older Cherokees are pretty tired by this point

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  • webguy20webguy20 Registered User regular
    too many people to quote but thats why I want the Cherokee over another 4 wheel drive vehicle. That straight 6 4.0L.

    Parts out the ass for that thing if it ever does happen to break. I have a buddy who is a serious car nut, like builds his own cars and such, and will drag him along with me to any jeeps I might go look at. I'll look at the late 80s versions for the better rear end. I won't do much off roading with it, but every little bit helps. Most I'd probably do is take it out on the dunes occasionally.

  • SpudgeSpudge Registered User
    There's only one thing missing: ABARTH

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  • webguy20webguy20 Registered User regular
    The front end just bugs me. I like more aggressive front ends, like the mustang, or the new lancer evos.

  • John MatrixJohn Matrix Registered User
    Spudge wrote: »
    There's only one thing missing: ABARTH

    You got me all excited there thinking that the Abarth had hit US shores. When's that scheduled to happen?

  • SpudgeSpudge Registered User
    Next year bro, next year

    I don't even think the dealerships have been set yet. They better get on that, since the standard 500s should be arriving soon

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  • jwalkjwalk frosty Registered User regular
    I like the 500, but if I had to choose between that and the Focus ST.... mmmm

    In other news, GT5 apparently has the Top Gear test track in it (and the Stig)
    http://www.topgear.com/uk/videos/gran-turismo-5-trailer?VideoBrowserMode=this-week

  • ZeroFillZeroFill Registered User regular
    I seriously want an ST or a Mazda 3 variant for my daily driver in a couple years

  • risumonrisumon Registered User regular
    autoblog wrote:
    Romeo Ferraris stepped in to nearly double the engine's output, upping the horsepower figure from 135 to 260. They also threw in 280mm Brembo disc brakes, 205/40-R17 Yokohama tires and a full aero kit. And in case that wasn't enough with the special treatment, each example gets a brass plaque with the owner's name, an edition number on the shifter and a whole mess of Monza logos all over the place.


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    The interior is completely awesome and completely unpractical.

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  • ZeroFillZeroFill Registered User regular
    no matter how you dress them up, these designer econo cars are still econo cars

  • webguy20webguy20 Registered User regular
    its so awesome but yet would get dirty so quickly.

  • ZeroFillZeroFill Registered User regular
    the kick panels look like they're already dirty

  • zen-zen- Registered User regular
    fiat 500's will always be pizza delivery cars

  • sponospono Mining for Nose Diamonds Registered User regular
    yeah yeah you guys and your real cars

    I drove my piece of shit around like a retard this weekend and it was awesome
    Spoiler:

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  • The Black HunterThe Black Hunter Registered User regular
    ZeroFill wrote: »
    no matter how you dress them up, these designer econo cars are still econo cars

    Except that it has

    260 HP


    that is a large number, in a tiny car

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  • ZeroFillZeroFill Registered User regular
    Im not saying they can't be made to perform, I was just referencing the appearance, fit and finish, and quality of the interiors

  • Dr.FunkensteinDr.Funkenstein Registered User
    I'd never spend money on a baby car like that, no matter how fast it may be

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  • jwalkjwalk frosty Registered User regular
    spono wrote: »
    yeah yeah you guys and your real cars

    I drove my piece of shit around like a retard this weekend and it was awesome
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    what is this, autox in the LA aqueducts?? :^:

  • Wrench N RocketsWrench N Rockets Registered User regular
    ZeroFill wrote: »
    Im not saying they can't be made to perform, I was just referencing the appearance, fit and finish, and quality of the interiors

    You've never sat in a 500 have you?

    Or really any recent higher end "economy" car.

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  • The Black HunterThe Black Hunter Registered User regular
    I just watched "Love the Beast"

    saddened :(

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  • chrishallett83chrishallett83 Hi! Registered User regular
    ZeroFill wrote: »
    Im not saying they can't be made to perform, I was just referencing the appearance, fit and finish, and quality of the interiors

    You've never sat in a 500 have you?

    Or really any recent higher end "economy" car.

    Also kind of missing the whole point of souped-up superminis...

    I wonder if he's ever seen The Italian Job (Michael Caine version, not bloody Marky Mark!)

  • ZeroFillZeroFill Registered User regular
    ZeroFill wrote: »
    Im not saying they can't be made to perform, I was just referencing the appearance, fit and finish, and quality of the interiors

    You've never sat in a 500 have you?

    Or really any recent higher end "economy" car.

    I'm looking at that interior

    at that picture, like right now

    it is something akin to alcantara stretched thinly over hard plastic

  • SpudgeSpudge Registered User
    Pictures do not do that interior justice

    When we get the upscale (Abarth) 500 here, go sit in one. Maybe drive one. The interior is awesome

    also t spono: it looks like you're about to flip that little car! Looks like fun. I can't wait to get my SPG fixed and get her out on a course

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