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Post by MiG on Nov 22, 2010 11:34:24 GMT -5
Honestly, a nice topic here for all forum members. Let's keep it politically clean, and have some nice discussion. So, what is your favorite car, and why? If you're ready to purchase another one, which will you most likely purchase? Amongst other things, what kind of a setup is best suited to your car (Engine/Drivetrain Conversions, Coilovers, Rims, etc etc.)? Pictures are welcome, always.
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Post by rex362 on Nov 22, 2010 12:01:52 GMT -5
well I brought a Fusion Hybrid ...very happy with it cant stop bragging about it
1 tankful (17.5 gallon) takes me 5 weeks to burn where the beemer was 3 fillups for 4 weeks for same routes driven .
a good size car and nice to drive I get maybe 45 mpg in city the way I drive it and 36mpg on highway with 5 people
would make excellent cars for cab drivers imo
otherwise I play with 60's-70's cars
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Post by Nikola on Nov 23, 2010 6:20:51 GMT -5
My ideal car would be naturally aspirated, high revving, rear wheel drive and manual. So, a Porsche 911 GT3. I can't think of another car that would suit me better. Sure, there are some supercars that are more powerful than that (Ferrari 458 Italia for example) but they would be too extreme and excessive. A 911 is ideal. Problem is, Porsche's cost far, far too much here in Australia so only the very rich can afford them. I could actually buy one if I sold my apartment and rented instead but that would be silly.
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Post by Nikola on Nov 23, 2010 6:24:30 GMT -5
Oh and btw, I currently own three cars (still trying to sell one of them), and my weekend car is an Australia only Holden VE SS Ute. It comes with a 6.0 litre L98 GM V8 engine and manual transmission. It look pretty stock but I have done it up somewhat, it now put's out 540bhp (405kw), and it's FAST! In a straight line at least. It sounds amazing too but the fuel consumption is appalling and despite the huge power, it's definitely no sports car.
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Post by Nikola on Nov 23, 2010 6:32:28 GMT -5
Now that I think about it, I've actually owned some pretty cool cars over the years. My first properly sporty car was this one, a Nissan Silvia S14. Four cylinder, 2.0 litre, turbocharged, RWD and manual. It was also done up somewhat with a bigger intercooler and more boost. It was fast but to be honest, overall a crappy car. Poor build quality and horrible engine sound and response. I also got so sick of the turbo lag that I've sworn off turbo cars forever. Only naturally aspirated for me from now on.
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Post by Nikola on Nov 23, 2010 6:37:49 GMT -5
However, my favourite car that I ever owned was this one, my Honda S2000 (same garage as the Holden picture as you can see), from about 3 years ago. I really, really loved it. The build quality was excellent, the engine revved to 9000rpm, and being a convertible, it was great during summer. I still regret selling it but I just couldn't fit in it properly. It was very small inside and was built for skinny Asian people I think, not for big Balkan guy's. ;D I really love the look of it too. Awesome car.
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Post by MiG on Nov 26, 2010 0:34:15 GMT -5
^ Those are some nice whips, Nikola. S14's are rare here, especially right hand drive ones. Rex, how much did you pay for your Hybrid Fusion? I'm buying another car end of March or beginning of April. I'm looking to get a Audi A4 B7. First I'll start with something simple, like coilovers, fat tires, nice rims, skid plate etc. No work on the motor 'till next summer. I'll take pics once shes ready. It's gonna be a nightly and weekend ride. Winters, it will spend in the garage.
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Post by Nikola on Dec 1, 2010 6:37:38 GMT -5
If there is one thing I have learned over the years MiG, it's that the more you modify a car, the worse you make it.
Best thing to do is buy a good one, leave it stock, and enjoy it.
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Post by MiG on Dec 3, 2010 15:20:59 GMT -5
Yeah I know what you mean. The more unique a car is the more expensive it is to maintain it and to fix it, if it gets wrecked or whatnot. But it doesn't necessarily get worse. My cousin did ample amounts of work on his '03 Jetta (Was 2.0, but now its a 1.8T from an '09 Jetta). 6 Speed (GLI Transmission), Race suspension, etc etc. Very clean looking car from the outside. Very low profile. I'll try and get a picture in. I'll do the same to the Audi, and make it a summer/weekend car. Somehow, its my dream to do that. But I'm young, and that kind of shit appeals to me. Especially cruising to the beach or through the city with a mint looking car. Bitches love it. Bwahaha. But I do understand what you mean by keeping it stock. Some cars deserve the respect, since they're still ballsy going stock.
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Post by Nikola on Dec 4, 2010 8:37:06 GMT -5
It depends on what you want. If you can live with all the downsides to car modifications (hard ride, blaring noise, etc), then by all means, go ahead and enjoy it. And if you're still young then you definitely can live with those downsides. I know I did.
But if you're trying to create a Porsche beater from a lower base, then just buy the Porsche is my advice.
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Post by MiG on Dec 4, 2010 22:18:45 GMT -5
Nah, no way a Porsche beater. Just a nice ride I can enjoy, that looks good, and rides clean.
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