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Apr 28, 2008 @ 18:32:44

#16

si1501

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You could go for a Mitsubishi FTO, small car about the size of a Mazda MX5 (I think it might be known as the Mazda Eunos in the US) but it's got a V6 engine

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Apr 28, 2008 @ 22:30:42

#17

richreality

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49/F/, Pennsylvania
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Rag top Jeep YaaHoo!

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May 07, 2008 @ 20:39:21

#18

whiteboy16

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18/M/Boerne, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2008

Get the scion TC those things are awesome they are fast and sporty but they are also good on gas and they have room for the dogs my cousin bought one and he loves it. It has room for the animals, his G.F., and anything else you need to carry they also look really good fixed up.

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May 12, 2008 @ 18:09:16

#19

whiteboy16

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18/M/Boerne, Texas
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jonnythan said:
Chevy Cobalt SS, then?

I'd recommend an Impreza or WRX, but while reliability is OK on them, quality isn't.

They quit making the Cobalt SS

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May 12, 2008 @ 18:11:40

#20

jonnythan

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27/M/NY, New York
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whiteboy16 said:
They quit making the Cobalt SS

When they cease production on a certain model of car, they don't go back and destroy all the old ones

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May 12, 2008 @ 18:16:00

#21

iliterate_enginere

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23/M/Wichita, Kansas
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whiteboy16 said:
They quit making the Cobalt SS

no they didn't. it's a new make of car still. the new 09 one is supposed to have like 280 hp

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May 12, 2008 @ 18:17:19

#22

adrinachrome

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jonnythan said:
Chevy Cobalt SS, then?

I'd recommend an Impreza or WRX, but while reliability is OK on them, quality isn't.

I hear the Cobalt is crap, My father had one but it only lasted 2 years, of course he does think he's speedracer.

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May 12, 2008 @ 18:19:21

#23

iliterate_enginere

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adrinachrome said:
I hear the Cobalt is crap, My father had one but it only lasted 2 years, of course he does think he's speedracer.

no. they're awesome!

May 12, 2008 @ 18:21:07

#24

jonnythan

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iliterate_enginere said:
no they didn't. it's a new make of car still. the new 09 one is supposed to have like 280 hp

They stopped making the "SS" trim line.

The high performance ones are called the Sport Coupes or something now.

And by the way, those Ecotec engines are pretty bitchin'. Highly reliable and fuel efficient. And the 5-speed trannies are Italian-made Getrag transmissions. Quality stuff.

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Edited: May 12, 2008 @ 18:24

May 12, 2008 @ 18:26:15

#25

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May 12, 2008 @ 18:37:36

#26

imkindofabigdeal

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25/F/, Michigan
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NOOOOOOOO FORD!!!!! GARBAGE. RUBBISH!
I will probably get flamed for this, but don't buy American! However much you spend for an American car, for the same price you can get something foreign that is much better quality and will last you much longer!
I thought about a mini or an Evo, but in the end I ended up buying a Subaru Legacy Spec B. I don't know if you know how to drive a manual, but it is the best car I have ever had (and my first manual). I LOVE it. Subaru is extremely reliable, and it is a fast little car. It has basically the same engine as the WRX STi. Doesn't get great gas milage, but isn't horrible either. It is also all wheel drive so it is great for my Michigan winters.
It is also very luxurious with heated leather seats, navigation, HUGE trunk with fold down back seats, moon roof etc for under $40K.
And my Subaru would smoke your would-be-Mustang any day of the week!

The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.

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Edited: May 12, 2008 @ 18:38

May 12, 2008 @ 18:41:47

#27

jonnythan

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imkindofabigdeal said:
NOOOOOOOO FORD!!!!! GARBAGE. RUBBISH!
I will probably get flamed for this, but don't buy American! However much you spend for an American car, for the same price you can get something foreign that is much better quality and will last you much longer!

Used to be true.

Not true anymore.

Modern GM, and, yes, even Ford cars are ranked side by side with Toyota and Honda these days in terms of reliability and initial quality. Toyota in particular has been falling off, with some missteps on Camrys lately.

And Chrysler/Dodge both offer lifetime powertrain warranties on all new vehicles. Can't beat that with a stick.

These days, I'd take a Chevy Cobalt or Pontiac G5 over a WRX or Lancer any day of the week. Five, ten years ago it was a totally different story, but things change.

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May 12, 2008 @ 18:44:56

#28

imkindofabigdeal

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Well, I'm just speaking from personal experience, because anyone I know with a Ford, even a newer one has had nothing but problems with it.
And the G5 is just a different name for the Grand Am. Been there. Done that. Not that great. I've driven the G6 as well. Not nearly as fun to drive as my Subaru!

The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.

May 12, 2008 @ 18:47:09

#29

imkindofabigdeal

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Also driven the Avenger and the Charger. They both sucked. I rent a different car every week, so I get extended test drives on most new '08s. They might be ok for reliability, but I believe vizzy was also looking for something fun. Which those weren't! lol

The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.

May 12, 2008 @ 18:48:29

#30

jonnythan

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Er, enginere is right. I mixed up the numbers. The G6 is the Grand Am successor. It's a thoroughly different platform with a different tranny and different engine.

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Edited: May 12, 2008 @ 18:52

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