gotta couple of questions.
08-14-01, 03:28 PM
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gotta couple of questions.
first off let me say that this a very nicely set up board. ok, i'm getting pretty tired of my honda, and the whole rice thing that comes with it. i'm ready to graduate to a more serious car, the 7. i have been researching constantly for the last week on the rotary and models, etc. my question to you , and what it really comes down to with me is, if I get a '94 with say around 70k original, and i only drive 12-14k miles a year, is it gonna last me a good four years with out any MAJOR problems which are going to require gobs of money to fix? any imput at all about purchasing one is welcome too. thanks to all! Justin
08-14-01, 06:10 PM
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me thinks you might want to call Miss Cleo on that one mon! :p
you buy any used car you roll the dice on whether you're going to experience a major problem PERIOD.
as for purchasing one, take your time and find a clean one in perfect shape to reduce your chances of spending a fortune down the road but its a mechanical machine - expect failure.
this may be of use to you - http://www.robrobinette.com/buyaused.htm
you buy any used car you roll the dice on whether you're going to experience a major problem PERIOD.
as for purchasing one, take your time and find a clean one in perfect shape to reduce your chances of spending a fortune down the road but its a mechanical machine - expect failure.
this may be of use to you - http://www.robrobinette.com/buyaused.htm
08-15-01, 07:51 AM
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if i read your location right you're in alabama which means you don't worry about snow much so that helps your situation. find a clean one. get a compression test.
then replace/delete the ast, install a downpipe, do the fan mod, install a boost gauge, make sure all fluids are good to go, change the oil religously and preferably before 3k miles. and only the best gas you can find. if you really want to ensure safety then upgrade the radiator too. if you can swing all that then go for it.
viper jr. is right though. a used car is a used car, be careful. and run a carfax on it too. good luck! its awesome driving one everyday as long as there's no snow.
then replace/delete the ast, install a downpipe, do the fan mod, install a boost gauge, make sure all fluids are good to go, change the oil religously and preferably before 3k miles. and only the best gas you can find. if you really want to ensure safety then upgrade the radiator too. if you can swing all that then go for it.
viper jr. is right though. a used car is a used car, be careful. and run a carfax on it too. good luck! its awesome driving one everyday as long as there's no snow.
08-15-01, 08:18 AM
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hahahah....
Ill say it again
jhahahahahahahah boooo hooohhaahhahahahhah hahahahhaha
just teasing....but its the truth see my mod list to see what Im talking about
jason
94 PEG
streetport
pettit intake
hks downpipe
gforce ecu
apexi dual n1
act clutch
yokohama intermediates
strut bar
koni yellows
h&r springs
manual boost controller 13lbs
reliability mods
new motor 70k
new tranny 85k
new clutch 45, 70, and 85k
new injectors 70, 77, 83 k
new whats it calds...monthly
etc...
any car with serious power will bring unreliability and ***** out FUN!
I had to look for a year to find mine....they were almost all beat to *****...
Ill say it again
jhahahahahahahah boooo hooohhaahhahahahhah hahahahhaha
just teasing....but its the truth see my mod list to see what Im talking about
jason
94 PEG
streetport
pettit intake
hks downpipe
gforce ecu
apexi dual n1
act clutch
yokohama intermediates
strut bar
koni yellows
h&r springs
manual boost controller 13lbs
reliability mods
new motor 70k
new tranny 85k
new clutch 45, 70, and 85k
new injectors 70, 77, 83 k
new whats it calds...monthly
etc...
any car with serious power will bring unreliability and ***** out FUN!
I had to look for a year to find mine....they were almost all beat to *****...
08-15-01, 10:31 AM
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i gotcha on everything else but the ast, what is that? and also i've been readin everywhere that the power fc is the first thing to get, or something with the control of the fc. and plus i'm not going to the first one i see and buy it, it'll probably be around christmas or even longer until i find one that i'm happy with and get it. or maybe sooner, i just gotta find one. basically i just want a good project car while in college, and then hell, i'll probably just get the new 8. thanks for the answers peeps. Justin
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