New Car for NickAlero2000

[94Gt5.0]

@kramerbuccs24

So this will be a $20/minute lesson? :lol

It really depends on what your interests are. Honestly, I love MR2’s, they’re cheap and VERY reliable (I beat the ever living shit out of mine and only have about $40 in maintenance into it), but i would not recommend one as a year round DD. They are very twitchy and probably wouldn’t be so hot in the snow even with snow tires.

That being said, a Civic is a good way to go. Any generation, really.

Honestly, if I was looking for a DD in your budget range, I’d go MkII VW. I’ve loved all of bigred’s MkII’s and every “clean” one that I’ve seen. They can be made “fast enough” for not too much, especially for someone coming from an Alero .

A few examples, some are obviously faster/better/in better shape than others

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-VW-Jetta-2-Door-Diesel-5-Speed-Records_W0QQitemZ120450436421QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item1c0b67cd45&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A-1|39%3A1#ht_500wt_1060

comes with uninstalled turbo kit for a little project, only asking 5.5k:

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rebuilt motor but a little beat up, only 1,000!!!

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PNW but seemingly minttttt, 5k

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You get the idea. Plus, the VW crowd is the best there is, no questions asked.

My $.02

Only problem with that is that VW’s CAN be very testy, and unreliable at times. Many require re-wiring, and not to sound like a dickhead, but 2000Alero doesnt sound like hes super mechanically inclined(no offense dude).

[LKSi]

Yeah coming home from H20i in the rain… first thing that gives out… wipers.

[K20power]

@LKSi

Yeah coming home from H20i in the rain… first thing that gives out… wipers.

:rofl

[kramerbuccs24]

:lmao

[94Gt5.0]

Oh and correction, VW isnt the “best crowd”, they are the WIERDEST crowd :rofl

[kramerbuccs24]

i think they’re the funniest lol

[NickAlero]

@94Gt5.0

Only problem with that is that VW’s CAN be very testy, and unreliable at times. Many require re-wiring, and not to sound like a dickhead, but 2000Alero doesnt sound like hes super mechanically inclined(no offense dude).

None taken, except I am mechanically inclined :lol

I’m at RPI for an Aero/Mech Engineering dual major. As long as I know what I have to do when I’m working on a car, I can usually do it pretty quick, except for lowering springs apparently. :banghead

[KrazyKid]

@NickAlero2000

None taken, except I am mechanically inclined :lol

I’m at RPI for an Aero/Mech Engineering dual major. As long as I know what I have to do when I’m working on a car, I can usually do it pretty quick, except for lowering springs apparently. :banghead

You will have to prove it to this crowd! For the most part, everyone here is in it for fun and experiences. Some people here get srs with their cars, have been in the know for a long time, and have a good ammount of money wrapped up into their rides… Some people “aquired” their $$ and/or rides from undisclosed sources… and some people are loaded and make us wish we hit the lotto. But for the most part everyone here is cool as hell, and at the end of the day get along just fine.

BUT

You have to D0 WORK, not just cob shit together. It doesnt have to cost a million bucks but if you make smart choices here and there you will be very happy with the out come and we will respect your work.

AND PS… The last job I worked at, this kid was a grad from RPI, he was a system engineer… He was a complete boob, and didnt know dick. Awefull to work with, made an ass out of himself constantly… and re-engineered his 07 civic front bumper with plastic coragaited (*sp) cardboard becasue he swor that Honda didnt know anythig about MPG/areodynamics. He also told me his SI got 50mpg! As soon as he told me this, I lost all credit for the guy.

DONT BE LIKE HIM!

[Alpine]

@n!cole

OP - don’t listen to Chris with his “electronic throttle” nonsense.
I learned to drive on my Jetta with no problems.
I drove a Cobalt SS/Saab 93 after driving my car/various other manuals for a few years, and the clutch in those cars makes me want to kill myself. It’s just retarded. Bottom line.

Explain to your parents that the best way to learn is in your own vehicle. It’s more beneficial anyway. You’re learning how your car responds to what you do. Granted a general know how is going to help you more than not knowing at all, but it just makes more sense to get comfortable with the car you’ll be driving every day.

/mini rant

Don’t drive a Cobalt SS/Saab 93 as your first stick shift car then :lol

[Alpine]

@kkkustom

your a boob… name a dirt bike with 60hp.

the husky and my ktm may look like dirt bikes, but I will run away from any beginner - novice jap bike rider in the twisties.

Aint no dirt bike S0N!

Case and point, some kid on a kanatuna parked next to my bike. I was about to get on when he walked over and asked me the two most common squid questions… “is that dirt bike fast” and “can you wheelie it” I looked at his rear tire, same size as my SMC… his shit was flat in the center and had over a half inch chicken stripe… mine has maybe an 1/8 inch left of a stripe. I replied, faster than you anywhere but the freeway, and yes I can wheelie it. He said busshit, its just a dirt bike… i pointed to my back tire, vs his and he said so what. I lol’d and left.

Now On topic…
NICK. How old are you… name the cars you have driven before. I am not bashing you, I just want to get an idea of the level of “fast” your looking for. this will help us put you in a car that will make you feel good, and not splatter you all over a guardrail.

PS look at the othe rnew guys “what should I get…” thread, your both in the same market it looks like.

This. Ask Crazyz250 how we left our buddy on his SV-650 in the dust yesterday out in berne :lol So funny how sportbike riders think because they can go 200mph in a straight line that they are god in the turns. A great majority of them don’t know how to ride their bikes even CLOSE to their full potential in the twisties… I think it’s hilarious.

[Alpine]

Also, just because you can read the books doesn’t mean you have what it takes to do the job in the real world.

[KrazyKid]

^ TRUTH

Everyone I com in contact with and we talk cars, in the first 3 minutes I can tell if they are bullshitting me, retarded or know their shit. I am no pro, by a long stretch, but I ask alot of questions and learn something new everytime I pick up a wrench.

[big_red]

@LKSi

Yeah coming home from H20i in the rain… first thing that gives out… wipers.

word, the wipers worked but wouldnt shut off. cant blame the car tho its all thanks to windshield that was not correctly sealed by the PO.

[NickAlero]

@Chris07SS

Also, just because you can read the books doesn’t mean you have what it takes to do the job in the real world.

QFT.
Hence, my intership coming up. Hoping to get some hands on in college before I go into the field out when I’m done with school.