NEW CAR!....but i need your help

[gizmolax13]

well it's lavender....still though

i've thought....screw rims...i found some nice cheap hubcaps lol (yea i'm doin it the ghetto way)
$50 bucks shipped for 4 hubcaps that are much better then the bubble ones.

leaving me lots left for a good stereo system. the purple i'll just live with. who cares....i have a car that's getting me places and i don't hafta walk anymore.
if i get a good deal and the money is there maybe later i'll paint it.

[Zumina]

$50 for hubcaps???? Autozone or any other "reputable" parts house sells em for $20 a set.

Rims are a BIG investment. $500 wheels require $120 [each] tires.

[subbeh]

If you put a system in it, take your car to the shop and have a mechanic fix the trunk latch up a bit so it doesn't rattle. 95 neons rattle HORRENDOUSLY with subwoofers in the trunk.

[Zumina]

Originally posted by subbeh
If you put a system in it, take your car to the shop and have a mechanic fix the trunk latch up a bit so it doesn't rattle. 95 neons rattle HORRENDOUSLY with subwoofers in the trunk.

that, and invest in a Dynamat Kit.

[Timmee]

How about some vinyl decals to make the car more masculine? Cheaper than a paintjob (provided you don't go overboard), and you might be able to cover up the paint chips and scratches with them, protecting the car's body from rust somewhat.

[Flip540]

if your going to stick with the hubbies, some companie(i forgot which) makes hub caps the look like chrome rims. not sure how they look on the wheel though.

[gizmolax13]

well no i found some nice hubcaps for 10 each plus shipping.
comes out just under 50 shipped.

thanks for the advice on the rattling. but i won't be putting a sub in the the trunk.
i'm looking for a stereo w/ a very good deck and make sure all my speakers work good.

i'm lookin at this nice sony one (the deck system) for 160

a little over 210 to make it look and sound alot better
purple i don't care much about....oh well it's my car. and think how low my insurance will be... a guy driving a purple neon....

[rhetor22]

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT GO TO MAACO!!!!!!!!!!

I've heard HORROR stories about them...

But what do you expect for $200.

Seriously though, do not go to maaco, it isn't even close to worth it.

Hubs are a much better idea...

I really don't think it matters too much when you're in highschool, everyone has ****ty cars. (except of course in my RICH *** town, where the kids have brand new BMWs and FRIGGIN Boxters...)

[Zumina]

A Maaco paint job will last about a year. As long as you prep the car yourself (i.e. removing secondary color body cladding and trim) you should be ok.

[tazman]

If you are in high school and they have an autobody class talk to the teacher and they might paint your car for you if you buy the materials and give them some compensation. When I was In high school I got my car painted that way and It only cost me about $150 to 200 bucks canadian give it a try.

Also watch out for the head gasket on the neon they leak at the right rear corner!

[Zumina]

I dunno about you, but I wouldn't place my car in the hands of a bunch of punk kids that take autobody because it exposes them to certain "aromas" if you will.

[paintbattler]

well..i dont giva crap about the color..as long as you gotta ride