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centerchannel68 · Jan 3, 2007, 12:27 PM

Ah. That would make sense. Oddly enough, the 4 banger avenger has more potential. Since it's a neon engine, you can get turbo kits for it, to make way more power than the V6. The v6, nobody made anything for, so unless you do a homebrew turbo system, it's kinda screwed.

Really though, that car SHOULD have been RWD. It looks like it was RWD...

imitchellg5 · Jan 3, 2007, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by Lateralus

I wouldn't mind a second generation Neon. I think it's probably one of the best looking compact sedans to ever hit the road. The problem is that I *MIGHT* be able to fit in one if I cut off my legs. Same goes for the Stratus.

I'm not sure if the first gen Neons are as bad. But it wouldn't matter to me anyways since I think the first gen Neons are about as nice to look at as the Pacer was.

You sound exactly like me Lat. How tall are you? 6 four here.

Lateralus · Jan 3, 2007, 01:54 PM

6'7"

centerchannel68 · Jan 3, 2007, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by Gossamer

A new paint job would only affect the 'condition' rating of the car, like moving it from fair to good or good to excellent. A really good paint job is not a very cost efficient way to increase the value of a car. A $1500-2000 paint job (probably what you want to spend to get good prep work and a finish that will last) will most definitely NOT increase the value of the car by that much, most likely less than $500 (I'm just making these numbers up).

A good paint job actually costs more like 3-5k, really. The only way you'll get a nice paintjob for $1500ish is if you know people.

centerchannel68 · Jan 3, 2007, 02:53 PM

Yeah, the tall dude who had the coupe, he unbolted his front seat and rebolted it a few more inches back. It was pretty funny actually.

residentEvil · Jan 3, 2007, 02:54 PM

who needs a good paint job when you got earl sheib to do it?!?!

he is the best

Gossamer · Jan 3, 2007, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

A good paint job actually costs more like 3-5k, really. The only way you'll get a nice paintjob for $1500ish is if you know people.

So probably not worth it on a $600 car, and it definitely won't make it worth $3600.

imitchellg5 · Jan 3, 2007, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

Yeah, the tall dude who had the coupe, he unbolted his front seat and rebolted it a few more inches back. It was pretty funny actually.

The horrible thing about being tall is that I can't even fit in my dream car, a Porsche 911. Well, I can, but operating the pedals is very difficult, and I can't even engage the clutch, so I'd have to get an automatic which is dumb. I have a really hard time fitting in my friend's SLK too, which is a pity cause it's very fun in the summer.

SSharon · Jan 3, 2007, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by His Dudeness

And toyotas and BMW's built in the US.

My camry was made in Japan thank you very much.

laieboy · Jan 3, 2007, 05:04 PM

I own a 2002 Dodge Dakota bought new. No problems with so far and I love it!

imitchellg5 · Jan 3, 2007, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by laieboy

I own a 2002 Dodge Dakota bought new. No problems with so far and I love it!

My aunt had a 2002 Dakota. Nice truck. She only kept it for a few months since she gets free Dodges and Mitsubishis ( she works as a liason of sorts between the two).

centerchannel68 · Jan 3, 2007, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by laieboy

I own a 2002 Dodge Dakota bought new. No problems with so far and I love it!

Oh, you have one serious problem, but you arent' aware of it yet: Resale value.

His Dudeness · Jan 3, 2007, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by SSharon

My camry was made in Japan thank you very much.

Many Camry's are made in Tennesse, right?

SSharon · Jan 3, 2007, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by His Dudeness

Many Camry's are made in Tennesse, right?

I think so. I have an older one and it was the last year any were made in Japan. The first character of the VIN will tell you what country it was made in.

His Dudeness · Jan 3, 2007, 06:24 PM

I'm just waiting for all these people here to start bitching about how Camry's are **** because they're American made!

Velocity211 · Jan 3, 2007, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by glideslope

Why would anyone drive a Dodge? I do like the look of the Nitro, but don't trust the drivetrain of any current Dodge. I left one that said R/T AWD on it standing still with my V6 RAV4 Sport a week ago. Plus, I get MUCH better milage, and have a car that won't start falling apart around 60,000 as most Dodges do.

But I can dig the buy American thing. It's just a car is such a crap purchase. It's the worst investment in the world. Why not at least get something that will last. Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Subaru, Mazda (the ones made in Japan.)

I agree with you on every point there, except that hyundai is made in korea, not japan. Hyundai's are a whole lot worse than dodges.

sek929 · Jan 3, 2007, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by Velocity211

I agree with you on every point there, except that hyundai is made in korea, not japan. Hyundai's are a whole lot worse than dodges.

Maybe in the past, but new Hyundais spank American brands, and are nipping at the heels of Toyota and Honda.

centerchannel68 · Jan 4, 2007, 01:49 AM

Originally Posted by sek929

Maybe in the past, but new Hyundais spank American brands, and are nipping at the heels of Toyota and Honda.

Yep. Out on the west coast savvy urban buyers are now picking up hyundais like crazy (instead of toyotas or hondas), driving up their resale value like mad.

laieboy · Jan 4, 2007, 04:19 AM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

Oh, you have one serious problem, but you arent' aware of it yet: Resale value.

I'm not selling my truck anytime soon so resale value does not concern me.

sek929 · Jan 4, 2007, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

Yep. Out on the west coast savvy urban buyers are now picking up hyundais like crazy (instead of toyotas or hondas), driving up their resale value like mad.

How can you beat a 10 year 100,000 mile warranty?

They're dirt cheap too.

His Dudeness · Jan 4, 2007, 10:14 AM

You do realize that the warranty is not bumper to bumper??? And MANY cars come with a 10 year 100,000 mile warranty. It is for the powertrain.

macintologist · Jan 4, 2007, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by His Dudeness

I'm just waiting for all these people here to start bitching about how Camry's are **** because they're American made!

It doesn't matter where they are made, Camry is a fantastic model.

His Dudeness · Jan 4, 2007, 10:50 AM

Yeah, if you like bland boring 4 banger sedans that nobody sees on the road.

centerchannel68 · Jan 4, 2007, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by His Dudeness

Yeah, if you like bland boring 4 banger sedans that nobody sees on the road.

Actually the new camry is pretty fast, and isn't bland looking anymore. I'd still never get one though. The v6 version has almost 270hp..... which really, isn't very bland at all. That's only 30 horses shy of 300hp in a family sedan.