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Re: (Boosted Chemist)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boosted Chemist »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So i just dropped some bank
- 3 vdo gauges
- ef3 t bar
- precision 600 cooler
- new wideband display
These cars are expensive econo buckets
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nice
Its funny once all the cheap parts have already been purchased and installed the cost of modifying skyrockets...
- 3 vdo gauges
- ef3 t bar
- precision 600 cooler
- new wideband display
These cars are expensive econo buckets
</TD></TR></TABLE>nice
Its funny once all the cheap parts have already been purchased and installed the cost of modifying skyrockets...
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Re: (Boosted Chemist)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boosted Chemist »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">But it did, society deemed to midlife materialistic women that they need to have a 4 ton suv, when a simple wagon with suffice. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, surfing the interwebs on their iPhone, failing to signal, infuriating me in the process.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRXBart »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I see what you are saying, but you could have found something, you liked better in mint condition with like 30K on it used, and because it wasn't under 3 years old you couldn't get financed for it. You never looked for anything like that, because you knew it wasn't possible to get financed for it. Thus forcing you to by a new car. It has nothing to do with safety or reliability.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You're in a completely different market, a completely different region of the country. OKC is the biggest city in the country as far as square miles. You have to use the interstates if you plan on getting anywhere the same day. Because of that, the cars here tend to have way more miles on them. It's simply not easy to find low mileage cars that are worthwhile. We are the reason NADA and KBB ask for your zip code. They factor in higher yearly mile averages for this region.
You're acting like I hate the Fit and society plus poor shopping forced me into buying it. That's simply not the case. It's a neat little car. The seats fold down and I can move large pieces of furniture with it. The paddle shifter things are fun, it handles very well, all things considered.
Yes, surfing the interwebs on their iPhone, failing to signal, infuriating me in the process.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRXBart »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I see what you are saying, but you could have found something, you liked better in mint condition with like 30K on it used, and because it wasn't under 3 years old you couldn't get financed for it. You never looked for anything like that, because you knew it wasn't possible to get financed for it. Thus forcing you to by a new car. It has nothing to do with safety or reliability.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You're in a completely different market, a completely different region of the country. OKC is the biggest city in the country as far as square miles. You have to use the interstates if you plan on getting anywhere the same day. Because of that, the cars here tend to have way more miles on them. It's simply not easy to find low mileage cars that are worthwhile. We are the reason NADA and KBB ask for your zip code. They factor in higher yearly mile averages for this region.
You're acting like I hate the Fit and society plus poor shopping forced me into buying it. That's simply not the case. It's a neat little car. The seats fold down and I can move large pieces of furniture with it. The paddle shifter things are fun, it handles very well, all things considered.
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Re: (-NA-aLL-thE-wAy-)
you could say that society forced me to get my new car to an extent. I was looking for a late model awd 5sp crv or 5speed impreza outback in decent shape. Good luck.... I eventually got tired of looking at beat cars and dealing with deadbeat sellers and just bought a brand new car. I dont regret it.
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Re: (-NA-aLL-thE-wAy-)
I think a Fit is a good daily... or a stock EP3, i would just have to have something crazy hidden in the garage for those non daily days!
i really dont think id want anything but a honda... so not too many choices!
i really dont think id want anything but a honda... so not too many choices!
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Re: (-NA-aLL-thE-wAy-)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by -NA-aLL-thE-wAy- »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You're in a completely different market, a completely different region of the country. OKC is the biggest city in the country as far as square miles. You have to use the interstates if you plan on getting anywhere the same day. Because of that, the cars here tend to have way more miles on them. It's simply not easy to find low mileage cars that are worthwhile. We are the reason NADA and KBB ask for your zip code. They factor in higher yearly mile averages for this region.
You're acting like I hate the Fit and society plus poor shopping forced me into buying it. That's simply not the case. It's a neat little car. The seats fold down and I can move large pieces of furniture with it. The paddle shifter things are fun, it handles very well, all things considered.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It doesn't matter where you live. There are always old lady's with mint low mileage cars around. Just living out their existence driving their beloved car, that get regular maintenance, and washed, and waxed fanatically. Eventually these old women die, and the car gets sold. That's really irrelevant to my point.
I just hate how society is caught up in this new car bs. They won't give you a loan for anything old, if they do they rape you with the interest rates. I know why they do it, to drive new car sales, because if they don't sell new cars, then in the future there will be no used cars. I just don't like any of the new cars that much. I like the new Si Sedan, I like the new Accord Coupe, but not enough to purchase any of them. Nothing lately has inspired me to go 25k or more in debt. That's all I am trying to say. I like old cars, society doesn't that's all. Your choice of car is your choice. Well in this case, your choice and your wife's. It's cool though man, just because I hate Fits, doesn't mean I hate you. We all do crazy things for women.
You're in a completely different market, a completely different region of the country. OKC is the biggest city in the country as far as square miles. You have to use the interstates if you plan on getting anywhere the same day. Because of that, the cars here tend to have way more miles on them. It's simply not easy to find low mileage cars that are worthwhile. We are the reason NADA and KBB ask for your zip code. They factor in higher yearly mile averages for this region.
You're acting like I hate the Fit and society plus poor shopping forced me into buying it. That's simply not the case. It's a neat little car. The seats fold down and I can move large pieces of furniture with it. The paddle shifter things are fun, it handles very well, all things considered.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It doesn't matter where you live. There are always old lady's with mint low mileage cars around. Just living out their existence driving their beloved car, that get regular maintenance, and washed, and waxed fanatically. Eventually these old women die, and the car gets sold. That's really irrelevant to my point.
I just hate how society is caught up in this new car bs. They won't give you a loan for anything old, if they do they rape you with the interest rates. I know why they do it, to drive new car sales, because if they don't sell new cars, then in the future there will be no used cars. I just don't like any of the new cars that much. I like the new Si Sedan, I like the new Accord Coupe, but not enough to purchase any of them. Nothing lately has inspired me to go 25k or more in debt. That's all I am trying to say. I like old cars, society doesn't that's all. Your choice of car is your choice. Well in this case, your choice and your wife's. It's cool though man, just because I hate Fits, doesn't mean I hate you. We all do crazy things for women.
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Re: (CRXBart)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRXBart »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It doesn't matter where you live. There are always old lady's with mint low mileage cars around. Just living out their existence driving their beloved car, that get regular maintenance, and washed, and waxed fanatically. Eventually these old women die, and the car gets sold. That's really irrelevant to my point.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Old car breaks, need another car right away, can't wait for old ladies to die.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nothing lately has inspired me to go 25k or more in debt. That's all I am trying to say.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Me either, that's why I spent $16k. Pretty darn reasonable for what you get.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I like old cars, society doesn't that's all.</TD></TR></TABLE>
More for us, right?
Old car breaks, need another car right away, can't wait for old ladies to die.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nothing lately has inspired me to go 25k or more in debt. That's all I am trying to say.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Me either, that's why I spent $16k. Pretty darn reasonable for what you get.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I like old cars, society doesn't that's all.</TD></TR></TABLE>
More for us, right?
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Re: (-NA-aLL-thE-wAy-)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by -NA-aLL-thE-wAy- »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Old car breaks, need another car right away, can't wait for old ladies to die.
Me either, that's why I spent $16k. Pretty darn reasonable for what you get.
More for us, right? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah your right on all accounts. You can buy military surplus humvees for less than 16k though, It's just something that pisses me off about society. The fact of the matter is, this is the EF thread, so I am gonna shut up now because I am way off topic as usual.
Old car breaks, need another car right away, can't wait for old ladies to die.
Me either, that's why I spent $16k. Pretty darn reasonable for what you get.
More for us, right? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah your right on all accounts. You can buy military surplus humvees for less than 16k though,
It's just something that pisses me off about society. The fact of the matter is, this is the EF thread, so I am gonna shut up now because I am way off topic as usual.
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Re: (SIred91)
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LOL I keep my crx w three kids cause Its a huge waste of time and money....LOL</TD></TR></TABLE>
I keep mine just to **** off my wife and have a place to spend time when she is nagging me
And it'll have a B series forever because I can't afford anything else
LOL I keep my crx w three kids cause Its a huge waste of time and money....LOL</TD></TR></TABLE>
I keep mine just to **** off my wife and have a place to spend time when she is nagging me
And it'll have a B series forever because I can't afford anything else
Re: (Chronicsinners)
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nice Its funny once all the cheap parts have already been purchased and installed the cost of modifying skyrockets...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah pretty much, i still need a twin disc, and a tial 44
nice
Its funny once all the cheap parts have already been purchased and installed the cost of modifying skyrockets...</TD></TR></TABLE>Yeah pretty much, i still need a twin disc, and a tial 44
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Re: (HOTSAUCE01)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HOTSAUCE01 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think a Fit is a good daily... or a stock EP3 </TD></TR></TABLE>
i like my fit more than i used to, but it's still gay as hell. people disrespect you on the freeway and you dont have enough power to downshift and flip em off. all you can do is stare at their taillights and mumble to yourself. weaksauce.
i like my fit more than i used to, but it's still gay as hell. people disrespect you on the freeway and you dont have enough power to downshift and flip em off. all you can do is stare at their taillights and mumble to yourself. weaksauce.
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Re: (g2_teg_)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by g2_teg_ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">saw an interesting EF engine bay the other day...
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someone grab me a towel...
</TD></TR></TABLE>someone grab me a towel...
Re: (STREETWERKZ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by STREETWERKZ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i like my fit more than i used to, but it's still gay as hell. people disrespect you on the freeway and you dont have enough power to downshift and flip em off. all you can do is stare at their taillights and mumble to yourself. weaksauce.
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You sir, Need a K20!
BTW: MR-S has a K20 too...
i like my fit more than i used to, but it's still gay as hell. people disrespect you on the freeway and you dont have enough power to downshift and flip em off. all you can do is stare at their taillights and mumble to yourself. weaksauce.
</TD></TR></TABLE>You sir, Need a K20!
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Re: (HatchMo)
Those of you willing to drop $16k on fit should consider a used wrx wagon. Although not new with a warranty and not as good mpg, they are faster and easily upgradeable. So I've read. I like the fit though, and I think people who buy them aren't buying them for straightline speed. I believe one of you did some butt kicking on a road coarse with a stock fit and some good rubber.
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im buying this car to kinda get outta dumping loads of cash into cars, i have my EF still and am just tired of dumping money into it. Prolly gonna finish it up and sell it and use the money towards a house.
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Re: (HatchMo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HatchMo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im buying this car to kinda get outta dumping loads of cash into cars, i have my EF still and am just tired of dumping money into it. Prolly gonna finish it up and sell it and use the money towards a house.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Then fix up the fit boyyy!
Then fix up the fit boyyy!
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Re: (civicandy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civicandy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Those of you willing to drop $16k on fit should consider a used wrx wagon. Although not new with a warranty and not as good mpg, they are faster and easily upgradeable. So I've read. I like the fit though, and I think people who buy them aren't buying them for straightline speed. I believe one of you did some butt kicking on a road coarse with a stock fit and some good rubber. </TD></TR></TABLE>
you know whats strange
I thought I was like the only one who was having the whole dilema betwee purchasing a Fit or a WRX
Its funny how this seems to be a thought of other "EF" owner as well.
They have a 08 Fit Red Sport w/ like 100 miles on it that was a trade in @ the VW dealership near my job.
They have it marked @ 19,xxx with a $16,xxx as the mark down price
you know whats strange
I thought I was like the only one who was having the whole dilema betwee purchasing a Fit or a WRX
Its funny how this seems to be a thought of other "EF" owner as well.
They have a 08 Fit Red Sport w/ like 100 miles on it that was a trade in @ the VW dealership near my job.
They have it marked @ 19,xxx with a $16,xxx as the mark down price
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Re: (-NA-aLL-thE-wAy-)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by -NA-aLL-thE-wAy- »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Most banks will only finance on cars older than 3 years for 36 months or less. When you're talking monthly payments, it made more sense to get a newer, safer, more fuel efficient car for the same monthly payment as an Accord 3-6 years older. Trust me, we considered that.
I bought it for the wife to haul the kids around. I would never consider it for myself. She doesn't understand why I'd rather be driving my 17 year old sedan.</TD></TR></TABLE>
5 years ago, my bank wouldnt even consider giving me an auto loan for anything older than a 1997.
Most banks will only finance on cars older than 3 years for 36 months or less. When you're talking monthly payments, it made more sense to get a newer, safer, more fuel efficient car for the same monthly payment as an Accord 3-6 years older. Trust me, we considered that.
I bought it for the wife to haul the kids around. I would never consider it for myself. She doesn't understand why I'd rather be driving my 17 year old sedan.</TD></TR></TABLE>
5 years ago, my bank wouldnt even consider giving me an auto loan for anything older than a 1997.
Re: (vega_ROCKS)
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you know whats strange
I thought I was like the only one who was having the whole dilema betwee purchasing a Fit or a WRX
Its funny how this seems to be a thought of other "EF" owner as well.
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Screw cars, im a fan of a dd that has 4wd
1am and still working woot
you know whats strange
I thought I was like the only one who was having the whole dilema betwee purchasing a Fit or a WRX
Its funny how this seems to be a thought of other "EF" owner as well.
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Screw cars, im a fan of a dd that has 4wd
1am and still working woot
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Re: (Boosted Chemist)
Im leaving for china in the morning! If anyone asks where I am, tell them to read my friggin site and say im at the Olympics! C ya in a few weeks gents
EDIT: frequent flier miles FTW!
C ya in a few weeks gentsEDIT: frequent flier miles FTW!
