BrandonDrecksage

[quote name='Rob x-7' date='Sep 14 2005, 06:02 AM']messing with a old car is one thing, I like that I can get into my car and drive it anywhere, I know that once I mess with it Im probably going to lose some confidence in it being reliable.



Im saying keep the old car nice and driveable, but go out a rape a new car with the warranty and still have comfort and reliability.



I did have a dream the night before I was looking at the GTO which is what got me thinking, so its wierd Vosko would mention that.


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**** the gto..although i liek the way it looks....but a used 01-02 firebird or camaro...its faster and less expensive. gto is way to heavy.



tc also has a factory option for a supercharger. ia lmost bought one when i was looking for a car...it was between that..a used wrx, new srt4 and 2001 camaro ss.



[quote name='94touring' date='Sep 14 2005, 12:35 AM']Very true. But half of what being a car enthusiast is about is messing with clunkers.


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I thin being a car enthusiast is messing with cars in general..not jsut dunkers.

inanimate_object

[quote name='94touring' date='Sep 14 2005, 04:00 PM']I wouldn't mind one brand new car as a reliable and comforatable econobox. But if thats all I had I would get bored really quick.


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Agreed. New cars are too sterile and ergonomic - they all feel the same. Old tempremental cars with awkward controls have character. Not saying they're better, far from it.



Mark

94touring

[quote name='BrandonDrecksage' date='Sep 14 2005, 07:17 AM']

I thin being a car enthusiast is messing with cars in general..not jsut dunkers.


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Hence the word "half". The other half is newer cars.

boxrs4sale

[quote name='BrandonDrecksage' date='Sep 14 2005, 07:17 AM']**** the gto..although i liek the way it looks....but a used 01-02 firebird or camaro...its faster and less expensive. gto is way to heavy.


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yeah but everyone and their mother has a firebird or camaro. they aren't very comfortable either, and they interior's weren't designed for the driver in mind.



the gto is a lot more comfortable, and is more driver friendly.

Il RX8 lI

I love the ******* GTOs. My grandparents had a 65 that was in perfect condition in Irish Mist...so sexy. The new ones took a bit of getting used to, but they've grown on me since we're having the second coming of the muscle age.

TYSON

[quote name='j9fd3s' date='Sep 14 2005, 12:59 AM']tyson's right, it wont last. at some point gas prices will get people to want cars with good economy.



unlike the 70's though, you can have 200hp and 30mpg in the same car


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Speaking of which....



http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20050914/tc_nm/...ergy_mileage_dc

Dramon_Killer

I am slowly getting onto the family car thing too.



I'm actually pretty impressed by the new STIs and Evos.

Black8

[quote name='PhoenixDownVII' date='Sep 14 2005, 06:31 AM']That's because you bought the NEW headache



-Tekniques


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Well....it wasn't too bad...it did make many trips back to the dealer, but only 2 were for non recall work.....I don't have any animosity towards mazda or the dealers....for the most part they took care of my concerns and the car was awesome.....



But, I just got another toy, that's faster, cost me 1/6th the RX8 did and will blow it away. And get 25mpg, not worry about adding oil, and can shut it down cold, anytime, and not flood it(to the RX8's defense, it never flooded in my hands....maybe because of the special care I gave it, or not...).





I am a diehard rotary guy...I will own another rotary powered car....don't know if it will be brand-new, or used.....

nopistons94

I guess this thread isn't talking about the RX8





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BrandonDrecksage

[quote name='boxrs4sale' date='Sep 14 2005, 12:37 PM']yeah but everyone and their mother has a firebird or camaro. they aren't very comfortable either, and they interior's weren't designed for the driver in mind.



the gto is a lot more comfortable, and is more driver friendly.


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are you kidding me? is the most comfortable car i've ever driven...every other car hurts my back and legs. i've only seen 2 other camaro SS on the road and a handful of z28...they are more rare now a days..thats why they stopped selling the car...they couldn't sell them anymore. I don't see whats not designed for the driver? only thing that bugs me is its a lil bit hard to heal toe downshift in the car cause the gas pedal is pushed back a lil. have you drivin a 98-02 camaro before? no to mention..you can pick up a decent one for 10-15k.