New Car Want U Guys Help

[FooTemps]

Originally posted by Zumina



How so?? Imports tend to be a lot more expensive to purchase and maintain....

But that's because they aren't trash... ^_^ I'm not looking forward to rebuilding a domestic car every 3 years of hard driving. Not to mention most American cars these days are crap or overpriced.

[bofh]

Originally posted by FooTemps
But that's because they aren't trash... ^_^ I'm not looking forward to rebuilding a domestic car every 3 years of hard driving. Not to mention most American cars these days are crap or overpriced.

He's right you know, I had to rebuild my crap chevy last year. It need a whole new engine. The mechanic said I should get the transmission rebuilt just in case.

The mechanic also to told me to expect to rebuild it when it hits this age.

Now I'm going to have to replace the engine every FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND MILES. Dang. :)

Hey Footemps, how much of hard driving do you do?

[Shaft]

American cars are good.
European cars are good.
Japanese cars are good.
It's the owners that make them great. Those that twist a wrench give the car soul.
No one nation makes/sells only crap cars. It's how they are driven, cared for etc. that makes the difference.
Cars are about style, much like music is. Something for everyone. Some like a hot stereo, some like to win the race in the straights, some need a comfy ride and some folks like stickers.
The car guys that sound the most dumb are the ones that can only talk about how weak someone else's style is, rather than making their own ride speak for itself - or at least get their own ride.

The folks that sit here and talk down about ANY style, rice included, are only leaving the impression that they couldn't tell a big block Chevy from a two stroke Honda.

Be cool folks. You want to prove superiority... take your car to a show or a race and win. You want to express yourself through iron and rubber.. well HELL YEAH, GRAB A WRENCH, SHUT UP AND DIVE IN!!!!

PBRulz - Do what you want. If you're serious about this car, then you shouldn't need to ask any of us what to do - maybe "how," but not "what."

Get a Valentine One detector. Cost more than you have budgeted, but they tend to win the comparos.

[bofh]

Originally posted by Shaft
No one nation makes/sells only crap cars

As much sense as you made in the post, which I agree with completly, I have to argue with this. There are several Nations that only make bad cars....

Uh, hold on, I'm thinking of it... Yugoslavia.
I think we can all agree that the Yugo sucked. Couldn't beat the price however. The Suck to Cost ratio was pretty good... but lots of suck, even less cost.

Ok, maybe not several.

[Mango]

Another Wolfsburg owner!! :) COOL! Enjoy the car. Here is mine:



sorry for the size.

If you want to do any performance mods, please do yourself a favor and go to:

https://www.vwvortex.com

Click on "Forums" up at the top of the page. Then click on "Volkswagen" and pick the series of your car. Yours is a Jetta III. Just hang out there, read/learn/enjoy.

:) Hope this helps.

[paintballrulzs]

Ya i love it. I got to wait that 90 day rule in nh til i can drive by myself but in the meantime doing some work to it. What year is urs?

Also any1 do that trunk trick to their car?

[paintballrulzs]

Isn't mine a jetta II????? Not a III

[Mango]

Ahh im sorry dude, got carried away there. Yes its a Jetta II. My mistake.

Mines a 2001 Wolfsburg 1.8T. :)

[ShooterJM]

Originally posted by Shaft
It's how they are driven, cared for etc. that makes the difference.

Do what you want. If you're serious about this car, then you shouldn't need to ask any of us what to do - maybe "how," but not "what."

Get a Valentine One detector. Cost more than you have budgeted, but they tend to win the comparos.

Ok, my opinions on these statements in order.

1) Generally a true statement, cars that are cared for well generally run well. You can't exclude the lemon factor though, I've had to do far more engine repairs on babied cars then I'd care to remember.

2) Very true, sit down and think what you really want in the car (be specific). Then draw up a plan how to get there.

3) Yep a good detector. Best detector out there is just to drive smart and keep your head on a swivel though. Find out what speed checking equipment your local department and the state uses. Then you can get the restrictions. (ie laser strength and line of sight requirements).

good luck man

[Zumina]

Originally posted by bofh

Now I'm going to have to replace the engine every FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND MILES. Dang. :)

Hey Footemps, how much of hard driving do you do?

heh, I hear that, I have an 89' Corsica with a 2.8L MPFI V6 carrying 205,000 miles on it.

Isn't foo temps 12? Thus he doesn't have any driving experience to begin with...

[FooTemps]

Originally posted by Zumina


heh, I hear that, I have an 89' Corsica with a 2.8L MPFI V6 carrying 205,000 miles on it.

Isn't foo temps 12? Thus he doesn't have any driving experience to begin with...

15.... who said i didn't know how to drive? just because I don't have a license..

[oldsoldier]

Ok...from the "other side of the radar gun"...dont get one...if you speed, you will get caught, regardless of the type of detector you get. I have worked with cops that can guess speeds +/- 5mph...before gunning someone. Also, most state departments will go radar soon...only need a second for it to work, and its only on when you gun someone. Besides, nothing screams "pull me over" like someone coming over a hill or around a corner, then suddenly seeing brake lights.

[Jon/xpm]

Also in NH radar/laser detectors are legal. So i need one because the fastest highway up here is 65. If anyone could help me on one of those. I am not gonna spend 300 dollars for one

i have one for sell let me get the specs and price fo you