If you were to sell your FD...
01-19-07, 04:49 PM
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So after reading my thread, basically, the FD is irreplaceable in terms of costs and I simply agree with that.
I think jpandes's post made the most sense in theory that in order to get on par with performance of the FD, you're going to have to shell out more money with his
M3 -e36
G35 Coupe
90's NSX
Audi S4
LS1/FD3S
C5 Z06
list of cars.
In keeping things in the same price range of the 7's which are around 14-18k depending on how well the FD's are maintained, I think for what I'm looking for right now it's going to have to be an 2002-2003 Audi A4.
Performance wise, the A4 is no where close in reaching the potential of the FD's. I test drove a 2003 1.8T A4 Quattro 5-speed last week and let me tell you, the acceleration on this car is HORIBBLE. I have to take into consideration though, AWD car that is heavy but I expected a lot more out of the car. I seriously felt like I had to redline it every time to just get it moving. I was cruising in 4th and I had to down shift to 2nd just to get a good jump with the car. Many on the forums say with some mods, they are able to pull on some M3's and for me that is good enough as I'm not going to race or do anything with a car like this. All show, some go.
Now the A4 is in a class of it's own on the interior which is pulling me in. I love how comfortable and how luxurious the interior feels as you sit in it. The features and all the bells and whistles really make you comfortable and at home to just cruise the streets.
As we all know the FD is in a class of its own in looks, and it's performance, but I feel at the time being, I need something with 4 doors, trunk space, and a little bigger but still have some good zip to it. It won't be FD zip status, but like stated above, there will be no kind of racing or speeding.
Here are potential buys that I've been looking at
Both are Audi A4 1.8T Quattro
I think jpandes's post made the most sense in theory that in order to get on par with performance of the FD, you're going to have to shell out more money with his
M3 -e36
G35 Coupe
90's NSX
Audi S4
LS1/FD3S
C5 Z06
list of cars.
In keeping things in the same price range of the 7's which are around 14-18k depending on how well the FD's are maintained, I think for what I'm looking for right now it's going to have to be an 2002-2003 Audi A4.
Performance wise, the A4 is no where close in reaching the potential of the FD's. I test drove a 2003 1.8T A4 Quattro 5-speed last week and let me tell you, the acceleration on this car is HORIBBLE. I have to take into consideration though, AWD car that is heavy but I expected a lot more out of the car. I seriously felt like I had to redline it every time to just get it moving. I was cruising in 4th and I had to down shift to 2nd just to get a good jump with the car. Many on the forums say with some mods, they are able to pull on some M3's and for me that is good enough as I'm not going to race or do anything with a car like this. All show, some go.
Now the A4 is in a class of it's own on the interior which is pulling me in. I love how comfortable and how luxurious the interior feels as you sit in it. The features and all the bells and whistles really make you comfortable and at home to just cruise the streets.
As we all know the FD is in a class of its own in looks, and it's performance, but I feel at the time being, I need something with 4 doors, trunk space, and a little bigger but still have some good zip to it. It won't be FD zip status, but like stated above, there will be no kind of racing or speeding.
Here are potential buys that I've been looking at
Both are Audi A4 1.8T Quattro
01-21-07, 02:19 AM
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Yea I think if I stuck with a stage 3 or swapped in a bigger turbo I'd be happy for a luxurious dd with some go. It seems as though a lot of them get the GT28rs put on if going big turbo.
I think I found my next car
I think I found my next car
01-21-07, 08:13 AM
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01-21-07, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by amp
itll never happen to me...
although in the event someone was actually successful enough to pry em off me...
id go buy a c5Z06 shell and drop in a 20b and only post in the vette forums...
no offense intended to the ltx folks on here...
although in the event someone was actually successful enough to pry em off me...
id go buy a c5Z06 shell and drop in a 20b and only post in the vette forums...
no offense intended to the ltx folks on here...
Man oh man... Jio, you're my hero!
01-21-07, 12:45 PM
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IF I decide to sell , I'm looking at Porsche 911's ... I have driven many and I already have a 356C , and these cars are just great ... I know I'll never get back all the money I've invested into my FD , but I think I could get around $20K +or- for it when I decide to sell ...
01-21-07, 01:07 PM
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I cannot get a Vette, well I could but again, as I said it isn't practical for me. I need something that has luggage space to carry around things, I need something that will seat more than just 2 people and I'd like to find something luxurious at the same time, I think that best describes the Audi. Even though it doesn't have great performance, it still has the potential for later down the line just to have some zip. It would be like getting a M3, it's BMW's performance car sort of, but at the same time it's comfortable to drive in.
01-21-07, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by HardHitter
I cannot get a Vette, well I could but again, as I said it isn't practical for me. I need something that has luggage space to carry around things, I need something that will seat more than just 2 people and I'd like to find something luxurious at the same time, I think that best describes the Audi. Even though it doesn't have great performance, it still has the potential for later down the line just to have some zip. It would be like getting a M3, it's BMW's performance car sort of, but at the same time it's comfortable to drive in.
You can get 01+ S4's for a decent price man.
Sure it might have higher mileage but anything that was recalled or broke, has most of the time been fixed already.
My cousin has an S4, for the abuse he gives it, its damn reliable.
I say go for it. Its a damn good car.
02-05-07, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by amp
itll never happen to me...
although in the event someone was actually successful enough to pry em off me...
id go buy a c5Z06 shell and drop in a 20b and only post in the vette forums...
no offense intended to the ltx folks on here...
although in the event someone was actually successful enough to pry em off me...
id go buy a c5Z06 shell and drop in a 20b and only post in the vette forums...
no offense intended to the ltx folks on here...
Okay Man ! I feel vindicated, can I go home and cry now ???
02-05-07, 11:33 AM
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Some people dream of Ferrari's and Porsches...I dream of RX7's with Quad Rotors and SuperGT widebody kits...
Mmmmm, Quad Rotor with non-sequential TwinTurbo GT42R's...
Mmmmm, Quad Rotor with non-sequential TwinTurbo GT42R's...
02-05-07, 12:27 PM
#165
Originally Posted by 1QWIK7
You can get 01+ S4's for a decent price man.
Sure it might have higher mileage but anything that was recalled or broke, has most of the time been fixed already.
My cousin has an S4, for the abuse he gives it, its damn reliable.
I say go for it. Its a damn good car.
Sure it might have higher mileage but anything that was recalled or broke, has most of the time been fixed already.
My cousin has an S4, for the abuse he gives it, its damn reliable.
I say go for it. Its a damn good car.
02-05-07, 05:12 PM
#166
Originally Posted by 7_rocket
Was this the cousin you slept with?
Sorry im not gay.
And only cousin i'd sleep with is my half cousin (well not even blood related) and she's 19. Saw pics of her for the first time last year and i wanna **** her, related or not.
But she lives in cali
02-05-07, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 1QWIK7
Sorry im not gay.
And only cousin i'd sleep with is my half cousin (well not even blood related) and she's 19. Saw pics of her for the first time last year and i wanna **** her, related or not.
But she lives in cali
And only cousin i'd sleep with is my half cousin (well not even blood related) and she's 19. Saw pics of her for the first time last year and i wanna **** her, related or not.
But she lives in cali
02-05-07, 09:58 PM
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Pontiac Solstice 2007 GXP
I already ordered one of these but I'm keeping my RX7 for now.
The GXP is Pontiac's Halo car to bring people onto the lot. (See photo in later post)
ALL STANDARD:
260 HP in a 2.0 L
260 LB-FT of Torque
Direct injection
Twin Scroll 20 PSI Turbo
Dual Cam Phasing
Electronic Stability Control
Dual Exhaust
All in a beautiful Convertible on a scaled down Corvette chassis.
Lists for only $25k
Drive a Porche off the lot and it depreciates about 1/3rd
The GXP has basically held it's value.
What's more to love??
The GXP is Pontiac's Halo car to bring people onto the lot. (See photo in later post)
ALL STANDARD:
260 HP in a 2.0 L
260 LB-FT of Torque
Direct injection
Twin Scroll 20 PSI Turbo
Dual Cam Phasing
Electronic Stability Control
Dual Exhaust
All in a beautiful Convertible on a scaled down Corvette chassis.
Lists for only $25k
Drive a Porche off the lot and it depreciates about 1/3rd
The GXP has basically held it's value.
What's more to love??
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02-05-07, 10:32 PM
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Let's keep it real
So hey guys,
Sure I'd like a Viper, or a Ford GT, or an original Shelby Cobra. For that matter I'd like a Lear Jet and personal teleportation machine but c'mon.
That's why I chose the Pontiac Solstice GXP. It's a realistic alternative to the RX7 3rd Gen. And no I do not work for Pontiac
Sure I'd like a Viper, or a Ford GT, or an original Shelby Cobra. For that matter I'd like a Lear Jet and personal teleportation machine but c'mon.
That's why I chose the Pontiac Solstice GXP. It's a realistic alternative to the RX7 3rd Gen. And no I do not work for Pontiac
02-05-07, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverstone
So hey guys,
Sure I'd like a Viper, or a Ford GT, or an original Shelby Cobra. For that matter I'd like a Lear Jet and personal teleportation machine but c'mon.
That's why I chose the Pontiac Solstice GXP. It's a realistic alternative to the RX7 3rd Gen. And no I do not work for Pontiac
Sure I'd like a Viper, or a Ford GT, or an original Shelby Cobra. For that matter I'd like a Lear Jet and personal teleportation machine but c'mon.
That's why I chose the Pontiac Solstice GXP. It's a realistic alternative to the RX7 3rd Gen. And no I do not work for Pontiac
blangin rims
