What vehicle do you drive?
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Eomer
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Each hoist came with one metal and three plastic pans that you can slide around. So you just put them under where the engines/fluids are. None of those cars leak anything right now, though, the floor under them has been spotless. The 1980 M1 my brobought, yeah, that one's staying on the ground.
ShakyJake
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Vinen
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Rented the GT. Still 10 grand less.
My old WRX (non-STI) still handled and drove far superior.
Burren
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Different cars, built for different purposes andverydifferent target markets. Not a direct comparison. That said, yes the recent Mustangs aren't as sharp as a Subi, Exo, etc. but they are more than enough for most people. And, that V6 model is bare-bones crap on purpose.
ShakyJake
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A 2011+ Mustang V6 with the Performance Pack is very respectable. In a recent comparison it outperformed a Subaru BRZ at the track.
I've owned a WRX (not the STI, mind you) and, while I enjoyed the car, the lack of torque killed it for me.
Burren
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Lack of torque? I had a 2009 WRX (first year of bigger turbo and 270ish hp) and it had plenty of torque. Everything you want is just a downshift away
Right now I just drive a 2010 Civic. Extremely exciting for sure!
Next winter I'll probably trade it in for a 4Runner style SUV. Then after the winter I'll probably be getting myself a 2015 Mustang GT since they're finally ditching the rear axle.
Next winter I'll probably trade it in for a 4Runner style SUV. Then after the winter I'll probably be getting myself a 2015 Mustang GT since they're finally ditching the rear axle.
Soygen
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Yeah, performance has never really been a complaint I would have on the WRX. The interiors look like shit for a 40k ride, though.Lack of torque? I had a 2009 WRX (first year of bigger turbo and 270ish hp) and it had plenty of torque. Everything you want is just a downshift away
01 VW Golf TDI. 254k miles, 46MPG average for 12 years, no payments for 6 years and I modded it to ~140hp/270ft lbs of torque w/ 26 psi of boost. Fun to drive (torque) and great fuel mileage. Best commute car ever. It should last to 400k.
Would love to take a wrecked WRX and build me a Factory Five 818 though.
Would love to take a wrecked WRX and build me a Factory Five 818 though.
The Dauntless One
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More info would be needed. What is your budget? What country are you in? What would you rank, in order of importance such things as, MPG, looks, handling, acceleration, maintenance costs, ect.
Ford should still be the best quality "American" vehicle. If you want a reliable car, go with Honda. If you want to maximize MPG, the current generation civic is a fairly nice looking piece of equipment these days.
Aamry
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Not sure of budget, my dad's helping me out with paying for it. America. I need a car around 25-30 highway mpg, preferably stylish, with decent acceleration and handling. Maintenance I can do myself, so I guess reasonable parts cost.
I've been looking at some old Honda hatchbacks, but most of them are all riced out, with like 2" exhaust pipes and a screaming muffler.
I've been looking at some old Honda hatchbacks, but most of them are all riced out, with like 2" exhaust pipes and a screaming muffler.
Hekotat
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Give me that 993Bro ordered some car hoists. We're storing a few friend's cars and bikes over the winter, things were getting too crowded. Things are pretty sweet, and not too bad price wise, about 3k each installed.
Burren
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Yup, prices are retarded now. But, in 2009 when Iboughtmy car brand new, it was $24,500.
Following is dealer cost for the 2006 Honda Civic Si. It is a fun little car to drive and should meet what you want. Parts are fairly cheep (afaik) and it should not be hard to find a used stock muffler on the cheep, if all you can find are cars with rattlecans attached (Spoilers and mufflers add almost as much performance as racing stripes).
I dont know much about the Mazda3 or Focus (not my taste), but a quick look at Manheim shows the 2006 Focus as 1-2 thousand cheaper, and the 2006 Mazda3 1-2 thousand higher. Both have about 6 or 7 different performance packages, and I have no idea what is what.
New M3 looks amazing... 3300 lbs, 426 hp, 405 lb-ft torque... gonna wait a few years and get one lined up if things work out