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Flappy Paddle is the one true shifter. [Car] Thread.
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TIP = Turbo Inlet Pipe, what pipes air into a turbo
If you don't have a turbo there's not much you can do. A cai might get you another 5 or so whp but that's way too low to ever actually feel on the road. You could get a lighter set of wheels, but to get a really lighter set (sub 18lbs) you're probably looking at a grand or more depending on size.
Unfortunately with na engines it normally requires a lot of expensive work in the go-fast parts department to make any difference.
I haven't seen anything about different engine choices for the 2013 model year yet.
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That's for a Prius c One, though. Get it up to a Three, and now you're looking at $23k.
For $24,000 starting, the Prius is kind of tempting. Good daily driver if you can swing a second "fun" car.
Im not entirely sure I get the point of the Prius Plug In though. Its nice that you can go 62MPH with only electric power, but you can only go 11 miles, unless Im reading the website wrong, at which point it just turns into a normal Prius. Yep, totally worth the extra $12,000.
I got my Two for about $24,500. And it drives decently - I enjoy taking it through the passes out here.
I thought so too but the '94 Prius had an MSRP in the low 20s.
Yeah, but personally I don't think I would need any of the features provided in the Prius c Three or Four. The Prius c Two would be just fine with its cruise control and fold down rear seats for 20k. I don't need wireless entry, push button start, and a nav system for an extra 1.7k
Then again if I were to get a Prius I would probably look into buying used. Of course this is all hypothetical because I'm going to drive my Impreza into the ground and I'm only at 90k on it right now.
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Most everything I've read says the battery life is maintained by a computer which maximizes life and it should last at least to 150k. They do warranty the battery for 8 years and 100,000 miles. New replacement batteries are 2.5k but you can yank some out of a wrecked Prius for $400-700.
First off, the traction battery is considered a drivetrain component, so it falls under the drivetrain warranty. Which I believe is currently 10 years/100k miles.
Second, there's been independent testing showing that there is little to no degradation in performance at 200k miles.
That's nice and all, but will the warranty transfer if you're buying the car used?
I think you spelled small block v8 incorrectly. . .
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That's good to know
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He drives it everyday, but I dunno how he keeps it so clean, though. I don't see him washing all that often.
Speaking of, I washed mine yesterday and the water is not beading up in some places anymore. Time to wax it again.
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Also, I remember why I thought the Prius was like 40k; when it first came out (it may have been the second generation, or whenever they made it not look like a shitty Corolla) it was going for almost twice its MSRP in California.
Do not want to spend monies :\
It is getting closer to the time where I will actually be purchasing my new (to me) vehicle, and there are a couple options open to me but I need some guidance.
First off, does anyone have experience/ knowledge of 2003-2005 Ford Focus hatchbacks? There are a few of them around my price range in the area, but I'm not sure about whether they're reliable or not. I definitely need a car with reasonable maintenance costs.
There are also a few Hyundai Accent hatchbacks in the area in the 2004-2007 range. Does anyone know anything about the reliability of these cars made during that time?
ALSO sorry sorry to be asking so many questions, but how many miles is TOO many miles on a used car, if you're looking to keep it for say, five years? 60K? 80k? 125K?
Thanks for any help!
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It needs an oil change. Seem straight forward enough, but I don't have my manual and haven't actually gone about the whole buying an oil filter thing before. Google is failing to tell me which sort I need to buy.
Any advise that will help me avoid the whole, having a car with no oil or oil filter sitting in my driveway while I ride me bike the few miles to back to the parts store thing?
Bosch D3421 or Purolator L20252
5w20 5qts. Preferably full synthetic.
Keep the copper washer that goes around the drain bolt. You will want to pick up some new ones for the next time you change your oil. VW recommends replacing the washer each time you change the oil.
I keep reading 30 or 40 weight online. I live in Florida this car is not going to see weather under 80 degrees until it needs another change.
But if you can find 30, use that.
5w30's pretty easy to find in Chicago. 5w40 is a pain in the ass though, and unfortunately is what the 08 GTI requires. Also I'm going on 4 years of oil changes without having replaced the crush washer on the oil pain and nary a drop has ever leaked.
One of the first I've seen around my area. Thanks!
It isn't as sexy as it looks on tv.
Post pics when you get it. I've always been fascinated with that car.
SVXs are awesome. I really like the glass.
Subaru AWD systems back then were heavy. That contributes a large part to the weight.