June 6, 201115 yr It is actually possible. One of my coworkers got a 2008 dodge for $850. I myself was lucky as well, I bought a 2002 Echo 3 years ago for $2000 and still didn't need to change any parts except for one -> It's almost at 300K Km now. The co-worker obviously bought it from someone well known to him/her. I saw a vid on Youtube where a guy bought a post 2003 corolla off his cousin for 500 bucks. He even filmed the whole transaction to prove it's legit. And I'm priiitty sure nobody would sell a 2008 for 850 bucks to a random person. For god's sake, it's only a 3 year old car.... I wouldn't worry about high mileage on Hondas, Toyotas and Volvos. Those cars were meant to keep on running and running. That's specifically the reason why they're so popular.
June 7, 201115 yr It is actually possible. One of my coworkers got a 2008 dodge for $850. I myself was lucky as well, I bought a 2002 Echo 3 years ago for $2000 and still didn't need to change any parts except for one -> It's almost at 300K Km now. The co-worker obviously bought it from someone well known to him/her. I saw a vid on Youtube where a guy bought a post 2003 corolla off his cousin for 500 bucks. He even filmed the whole transaction to prove it's legit. And I'm priiitty sure nobody would sell a 2008 for 850 bucks to a random person. For god's sake, it's only a 3 year old car.... I wouldn't worry about high mileage on Hondas, Toyotas and Volvos. Those cars were meant to keep on running and running. That's specifically the reason why they're so popular. That coworker bought it from a dealership. Car had a minor accident, but I don't know why it brought down the price as much as that since my Echo has 2 minor accidents and is still worth more than what I paid for it.
June 7, 201115 yr Author lol i haz no brakes anymoreWarped rotors? Brake fluid bad? Pads worn? Brake booster fail? ~ 3,072nd to 99 Mining on August 30th, 2009 ~~ 112,084th to 99 Magic on April 16th, 2011 ~~ 131,681st to 99 Crafting on March 29, 2019 ~~ 178,385th to 99 Prayer on April 2, 2019 ~~ 234,921st to 99 Defence on May 9, 2019 ~~ 173,480th to 99 Herblore on June 21, 2019 ~~ 155,160th to 99 Smithing on July 16, 2019 ~
June 8, 201115 yr lol i haz no brakes anymoreWarped rotors? Brake fluid bad? Pads worn? Brake booster fail?The rotors are thin and lipped, but I think the root problem is the master cylinder. I'm just going to go ahead and replace the rotors and master cylinder with OE parts. While I'm at it i'll flush that brake fluid out.I just assist my normal braking by downshifting, so I can work with it untill I get paid. Problem is, I shudder to think just how bad my pockets will bleed after buying OE Volkswagen parts....
June 9, 201115 yr Author Well there's your problem: you're driving a VW :mrgreen: ~ 3,072nd to 99 Mining on August 30th, 2009 ~~ 112,084th to 99 Magic on April 16th, 2011 ~~ 131,681st to 99 Crafting on March 29, 2019 ~~ 178,385th to 99 Prayer on April 2, 2019 ~~ 234,921st to 99 Defence on May 9, 2019 ~~ 173,480th to 99 Herblore on June 21, 2019 ~~ 155,160th to 99 Smithing on July 16, 2019 ~
June 9, 201115 yr What kind of car you have again Demby? Surely VW parts aren't too expensive in the UK?
June 10, 201115 yr Well there's your problem: you're driving a VW :mrgreen:Yes, yes it is a problem. What kind of car you have again Demby? Surely VW parts aren't too expensive in the UK?1998 Volkswagen Jetta GL$102 for chinese-made iginition wires is a lot.......I'm not even going to bother looking at bosch
June 10, 201115 yr Oh yeah nice, we don't have any of those older models in NZ I think, we have some 2003 onwards ones, mostly 2006 plus though.
June 11, 201115 yr I just drove by a Ferrari F50! I didn't get a picture, but hopefully when I drive by again it'll still be there.
June 13, 201115 yr Oh yeah nice, we don't have any of those older models in NZ I think, we have some 2003 onwards ones, mostly 2006 plus though.Mk4(late 1999 models +) jettas actually hold up well. Also, Drove a 370Z at work the other day, The only car that fit me like a glove...Me like.
June 13, 201115 yr Author Track event (2 days) down in Carolina Motorsports Park with the Type R community called ITR EXPO. Great track, I really liked it and really got the line down early on in the weekend. Last year (I didn't attend) many of the ITRs had race tape designs so I decided to give it shot (this was my first EXPO). Unfortunately, there wasn't much of that going on this year, but I did get many laughs (as well as strange looks on the highway during the 12hr drive down). ^ Forever Alone and <---- PASS ME ----> ^ TWSS Here's a better TWSS: ~ 3,072nd to 99 Mining on August 30th, 2009 ~~ 112,084th to 99 Magic on April 16th, 2011 ~~ 131,681st to 99 Crafting on March 29, 2019 ~~ 178,385th to 99 Prayer on April 2, 2019 ~~ 234,921st to 99 Defence on May 9, 2019 ~~ 173,480th to 99 Herblore on June 21, 2019 ~~ 155,160th to 99 Smithing on July 16, 2019 ~
June 19, 201115 yr thinking i'll let the cars thread drop to the 2nd page I was grabbing a cylinder at the junk yard a few days back on my off day, almost walked out with a crappy old used one that wouldn't be much of an improvement. As I moved toward the exit, I found a 94 with an exact match, brand new parts everywhere (somehow). Walk out with a brand new OE master cylinder for 30 bucks. Problem, Volkswagen? Also "borrowed" several pieces they never bother checking for, I have a cap for my wiper fluid reservoir and that piece on the oil dipstick that Jettas seem to never have... Everything went better than expected. :thumbup:
June 19, 201115 yr Author Well it's obvious what you have to do: Get rid of the VW :D ~ 3,072nd to 99 Mining on August 30th, 2009 ~~ 112,084th to 99 Magic on April 16th, 2011 ~~ 131,681st to 99 Crafting on March 29, 2019 ~~ 178,385th to 99 Prayer on April 2, 2019 ~~ 234,921st to 99 Defence on May 9, 2019 ~~ 173,480th to 99 Herblore on June 21, 2019 ~~ 155,160th to 99 Smithing on July 16, 2019 ~
June 20, 201115 yr Author 1.8T nevAr lose. All joking aside, the 1.8T is a decent engine but super unreliable. 2.0L is slow but virtually bulletproof. But your best bet (if it HAD to be a VW car) would be a car with a 2.8 VR6. ~ 3,072nd to 99 Mining on August 30th, 2009 ~~ 112,084th to 99 Magic on April 16th, 2011 ~~ 131,681st to 99 Crafting on March 29, 2019 ~~ 178,385th to 99 Prayer on April 2, 2019 ~~ 234,921st to 99 Defence on May 9, 2019 ~~ 173,480th to 99 Herblore on June 21, 2019 ~~ 155,160th to 99 Smithing on July 16, 2019 ~
June 20, 201115 yr 1.8T nevAr lose. All joking aside, the 1.8T is a decent engine but super unreliable. 2.0L is slow but virtually bulletproof. But your best bet (if it HAD to be a VW car) would be a car with a 2.8 VR6.lolno I would never get a FWD car for performance, unless it was a celica or a CRX because they're cheap. I'd rather have a 1.9L diesel for my economy car, but maintaining that would be a bit harder and more expensive. I can't get rid of my car until I get the money for something better, and even then I'll have to keep it because loves it so much for some god awful reason.
June 20, 201115 yr Author lolno I would never get a FWD car for performance, unless it was a celica or a CRX because they're cheap I see what you did there. Celica would be one of the worst choices. If anything, find an SRT-4 that hasn't been beat on by some chav teen (good luck ;)) or go buy a GS-R Integra and spend ~$1000 on the Type R differential + labor. It'll do wonders on a track (I know, I've gone up against one. It's not fast, but the handling is pretty damn good for a GS-R). ~ 3,072nd to 99 Mining on August 30th, 2009 ~~ 112,084th to 99 Magic on April 16th, 2011 ~~ 131,681st to 99 Crafting on March 29, 2019 ~~ 178,385th to 99 Prayer on April 2, 2019 ~~ 234,921st to 99 Defence on May 9, 2019 ~~ 173,480th to 99 Herblore on June 21, 2019 ~~ 155,160th to 99 Smithing on July 16, 2019 ~
June 21, 201115 yr ^^ I wouldn't spend that much on labors. Cars listed on craigslist usually has all the work done for you and it's much cheaper too.Celicas are great cars. I haven't gotten to drive one myself but the reviews are spot on. Who doesn't want a reliable sporty carwith a 30+ MPG?
June 21, 201115 yr lolno I would never get a FWD car for performance, unless it was a celica or a CRX because they're cheap I see what you did there. Celica would be one of the worst choices. If anything, find an SRT-4 that hasn't been beat on by some chav teen (good luck ;)) or go buy a GS-R Integra and spend ~$1000 on the Type R differential + labor. It'll do wonders on a track (I know, I've gone up against one. It's not fast, but the handling is pretty damn good for a GS-R).hahaha paying for labor, nope. Celica's are light, that's all I really care about and as long as it's not a 7th gen with that crappy Z engine i'll be happy. >CRX>not better than an integra oh, and any American sport compact that isn't a GLH or European ford is horrible.no exceptions
June 21, 201115 yr Author CRX: God's chariot. ~ 3,072nd to 99 Mining on August 30th, 2009 ~~ 112,084th to 99 Magic on April 16th, 2011 ~~ 131,681st to 99 Crafting on March 29, 2019 ~~ 178,385th to 99 Prayer on April 2, 2019 ~~ 234,921st to 99 Defence on May 9, 2019 ~~ 173,480th to 99 Herblore on June 21, 2019 ~~ 155,160th to 99 Smithing on July 16, 2019 ~
June 21, 201115 yr CRX: God's chariot. Warning: Video has horrible music. Mute volume before viewing.
June 22, 201115 yr CRX: God's chariot. Probably not stock seeing as those where I live seem to not have that much strenght, they're more annoying than anything as far as I'm concerned, seeing as most are driven by teenagers that are bad drivers (probably not like that everywhere but at least here it is like that).
June 22, 201115 yr Washed and waxed my car today. For those of you that haven't seen it yet :shades: [hide] [/hide]
June 22, 201115 yr Author Very nice. ~ 3,072nd to 99 Mining on August 30th, 2009 ~~ 112,084th to 99 Magic on April 16th, 2011 ~~ 131,681st to 99 Crafting on March 29, 2019 ~~ 178,385th to 99 Prayer on April 2, 2019 ~~ 234,921st to 99 Defence on May 9, 2019 ~~ 173,480th to 99 Herblore on June 21, 2019 ~~ 155,160th to 99 Smithing on July 16, 2019 ~
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