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Originally posted by MindFad:
*bow* *bow*
Hey, it wasn't even clever the first day I started using this handle online almost 6 years ago, and it ain't now. [/B]
Don't get me wrong. I actually did mistype MindFag. In case anyone saw the mistake, I was clarifying that I did not mean to.
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my bling bling $300 88 626. 
already paid itself off delivering pizzas.
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Dave's RX7 is some bad ass ****
Do you street race sometimes? Please tell us...
do you see rivers trying to challenge you (and of course kick their ass)?!!??! tell us!
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Originally posted by ambush:
now that's an ugly car.
BEATS me how even the cheapest euro/japanese cars' design beat the **** of american cars' designs.
Disagree. If you clarified your statement to say "GM or Ford" designs, then yes, I'd probably agree with you. Chrysler, however, has some pretty stunning models out right now (crossfire, 300C, pacifica).
But yes, the cavalier is butt ass ugly. I cannot believe what they did with the taillights, one big gigantic skidmark of red complete with faded GOLD redneck symbol. Good LORD. I think I've seen better car designs in the bowl of my toilet.
- Ca$h
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Originally posted by cla214:
Oh, my choice in wheels has been bashed by cash. I feel so official now.
Funny thing is that often I agree with what you have to say about certain cars.
You agree with me often because I'm right most of the time, and unfortunatly you've just been 'tricked' into thinking the Z4 is a good design. I park next to one everyday, and it's putrid. The Z3 looked much better.
- Ca$h
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Originally posted by d4nth3m4n:
my bling bling $300 88 626.
<Pimp Mobile>
already paid itself off delivering pizzas.
Big ballin', son. I'm buyin' you a purple fedora with a pink feather. Obviously your ride is too legit to quit. 
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Originally posted by C.J. Moof:
It's truly awful when folks feel the need to rice-out a perfectly good Corrado. IMHO, it's one of the best looking cars ever- that's why I got one. My only complaint about it's design is that it stood too tall- they stand like a Subaru or a Volvo XC on stock suspension. Mine's dropped 40mm, which is a tad too much, I scrape a bit on the summer 17"s in that picture. Stock 15"s fit just fine... they'll be on soon, winter is coming.
I agree. Corrados are INCREDIBLE cars. If I had the $, I'd be looking for an SLC with a bad engine, and any wrecked 1.8T vw. I'd have to say Corrados are easily best handling FWD car I've ever driven, easily. They might not get skidpad #'s like a neon ACR, but the balance of handling, and compromise between harshness and comfort is incredible, even with lowered springs. As for how tall they stand, yeah, I guess a little bit too high, but I'd change your statement to say as tall as "MOST" subarus. 
- Rob
PS: Any trouble driving with a lowered car in the winter? This will be my first one in my SVX (dropped 1.5" in front, .5" in back)
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Originally posted by Link:
You just showcase the blatent ignorance in Bushies. 
Then what was it that Mindfad was showing when he started the ignorance?
I noticed you never mentioned that.
Originally posted by ambush:
BEATS me how even the cheapest euro/japanese cars' design beat the **** of american cars' designs.
Highly subjective. For example, I think VWs are too boxy and aren't stylish at all. But that is what is known as a subjective opinion.
You are going to have to learn how to post opinions as opinions. And not facts like you have a habit of doing.
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Originally posted by Kilbey:
* I work for GM. Jjust thought I'd say that in case Rob decided to come back and bitch.
They may not be the best looking compact car or the fastest cars but they are extremely reliable (only GM car to make the top ten) and are much cheaper* than Civics & Coroloas even before GM Family First discounts. Right now, You can probalby find them for pennies because of the introduction of the Cobalt.
*Although MSRP may be similar, factory/dealer incentives reduce the prices an insane amount.
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Sorry Zimphire, it's a fact:
This:
is better than:
- $
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Originally posted by PowerMatt:
They may not be the best looking compact car or the fastest cars but they are extremely reliable (only GM car to make the top ten) and are much cheaper* than Civics & Coroloas even before GM Family First discounts. Right now, You can probalby find them for pennies because of the introduction of the Cobalt.
*Although MSRP may be similar, factory/dealer incentives reduce the prices an insane amount.
Regardles of reliability, they look like horseshit, have HORRIBLE build quality (gee is that panel supposed to not line up with that one? WTF is this big dildo in the middle? Oh it's the shifter!), and a complete coma inducing ride. The ONLY good thing about a cavalier is that it's going to improve your work ethic because you'll want to get a better car.
- Ca$h
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Originally posted by banninated68:
Sorry Zimphire, it's a fact:
- $
Oh yes, in that instance. He was speaking in general about American cars. Not just the Cavalier.
Having said that, the late 90s early 2k Z24s are nice looking.
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Originally posted by Zimphire:
Oh yes, in that instance. He was speaking in general about American cars. Not just the Cavalier.
Having said that, the late 90s early 2k Z24s are nice looking.
Ignoring the build quality, horrible rear bumper treatment, and shoddy interior, sure.
- $
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Corrado owns all, really.
neons look like my grandpa's ****ing car...
the reality is that euro designs own all... and also japanese **** is great...
sorry zimph... your country's not good at designing cars...
go read my work on marxism now btw.
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Originally posted by the_glassman:
You're right, I'm sorry for jumping like that. It's not like me at all. I've put a lot of blood sweat, tears and not to mention enough money for a third world county in the car. It's my main passion besides mountain biking and Mac's. I guess I'm just a little sensitive when it comes to dealing with something I've spent so much of my resources on. 
Thanks for not jumping on my response.
Also... nice car. 
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Originally posted by banninated68:
Ignoring everything about the car, sure.
- $
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Originally posted by banninated68:
Regardles of reliability, they look like horseshit, have HORRIBLE build quality (gee is that panel supposed to not line up with that one? WTF is this big dildo in the middle? Oh it's the shifter!), and a complete coma inducing ride. The ONLY good thing about a cavalier is that it's going to improve your work ethic because you'll want to get a better car.
- Ca$h
What you are refering to is fit-and-finish. And you are correct about Cavalier/Sunfire fit-and-finish leaving much to be desired, although perhaps not to the degree that you state. Most motorists, however, might give up a little fit-and-finish for better reliability. I would. The Cavalier/Sunfire are very good sellers in part because you can get almost Honda-like reliability for almost Kia-like prices. With that said, I have purchased 3 used cars in the last 3 years and have never considered an American car. Partly because I am brand-loyal to Honda (Honda made the Passport/Rodeo/Amigo cousins) because I have had previous good experiences and partly because I like the overall build quality of Hondas: from fit-and-finish, to paint finishes, to drivetrain. You may disagree, but that is okay.
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Originally posted by ambush:
Csorry zimph... your country's not good at designing cars...
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Originally posted by ambush:
Corrado owns all, really.
neons look like my grandpa's ****ing car...
the reality is that euro designs own all... and also japanese **** is great...
sorry zimph... your country's not good at designing cars...
go read my work on marxism now btw.
You're a ****ing idiot. Neons look decent. It's the interior that sucks.
Here's my old one, and it looked pretty decent:
With a little bit of aftermarket parts, they can look pretty sweet:
That white sedan runs 12s. It's cost under 10 grand to build, total.
- Ca$h
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dude cash.. that's a rice Neon.....
 never thought it could be possible but my worst nightmare has come true.
QUICK, A KNIFE SO I CAN PROCEED TO THE REMOVAL OF MY EYE BALLS
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Originally posted by banninated68:
I agree. Corrados are INCREDIBLE cars. If I had the $, I'd be looking for an SLC with a bad engine, and any wrecked 1.8T vw. I'd have to say Corrados are easily best handling FWD car I've ever driven, easily. They might not get skidpad #'s like a neon ACR, but the balance of handling, and compromise between harshness and comfort is incredible, even with lowered springs. As for how tall they stand, yeah, I guess a little bit too high, but I'd change your statement to say as tall as "MOST" subarus.
- Rob
PS: Any trouble driving with a lowered car in the winter? This will be my first one in my SVX (dropped 1.5" in front, .5" in back)
Well, I fear I'm on my way to an SLC with a bad engine... mine's burning more oil than I'm happy about. It's pretty easy to leave a big noxious cloud of blue smoke behind at anything more than 1/2 throttle, some days less than that. Sometimes, it's just fine. It's never the same... *shrug*.
I'm not sure if I'd like a 1.8T in my Corrado... I love the VR6 flat torque curve. I'm pretty sure I'd put in a 24V VR6 if I ever have to replace it.
It's not any harder to drive a lowered car in winter than it is in summer. If there's so much snow that I'm dragging the undercarriage through it, I have no business driving. I'm sure with subaru AWD, you'll be just fine.
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OS X: Where software installation doesn't require wizards with shields.
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Originally posted by the_glassman:
they are both hilarious .. but i love the smiley!
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No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
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Originally posted by banninated68:
With a little bit of aftermarket parts, they can look pretty sweet:
[snip]ricey neon[/snip]
That white sedan runs 12s. It's cost under 10 grand to build, total.
- Ca$h
Assuming 12s is accurate, it could probably shave a few tenths off if those heavy 17" wheels were replaced with the stock 15" steel wheels with wheel covers. If it lost some of that ricey body work, mabye it could loose another 30-50lbs and loose a few more hundreths. Then it would have cost under $7* grand to build, wouldn't look like a rice mobile, and might actually be impressive. Otherwise, its just another rice tuner car.
*denotes an estimate in price
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Originally posted by PowerMatt:
Assuming 12s is accurate, it could probably shave a few tenths off if those heavy 17" wheels were replaced with the stock 15" steel wheels with wheel covers. If it lost some of that ricey body work, mabye it could loose another 30-50lbs and loose a few more hundreths. Then it would have cost under $7* grand to build, wouldn't look like a rice mobile, and might actually be impressive. Otherwise, its just another rice tuner car.
*denotes an estimate in price
Actually no. For drag racing he has another set of 15" wheels with slicks. As for switching back to factory wheels, they're 14", and very narrow. 215's are much better than 195s. It wasn't meant to be a drag racer, it's goal was just to be a fun car to drive. With over 200hp to the wheels, a stiff suspension, and sticky rubber, it's very fun to drive. As for your price estimates, again, you're wrong. That bodykit cost $579. If I recall correctly, his front bumper was damaged due to some dick with a trailerhitch. Hence, he didn't really spend that much on it.
- Rob
PS: Watch this neon movie:
http://chicane.myftp.org/Videos/n2k3.mov
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Originally posted by ambush:
dude cash.. that's a rice Neon.....
never thought it could be possible but my worst nightmare has come true.
QUICK, A KNIFE SO I CAN PROCEED TO THE REMOVAL OF MY EYE BALLS
It looks a hell of a lot better than the ugly front end and 80s headlights on your GTI gas guzzler.
- Rob
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If you're looking for hot rides, look no further than Broome County, NY... here's an example:
I'm figuring the wing adds at least 30hp and the orange tint at least 20 hp.
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Originally posted by Malvavisco:
If you're looking for hot rides, look no further than Broome County, NY... here's an example:
I'm figuring the wing adds at least 30hp and the orange tint at least 20 hp.
Yeah but at least it has some tasteful alloys. OH WAIT! THEY AREN"T REAL! THEY'RE JUST HUBCAPS!
Oh man for a second they TOTALLY tricked me. 
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Originally posted by banninated68:
unfortunatly you've just been 'tricked' into thinking the Z4 is a good design.
Please, rob, tell me how I've been 'tricked' into thinking anything?
I happen to like the car, you don't. Fine with me.
Love the panel gaps on the ricey white neon. That's quality right there.
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Here's another example of Broome County's fast and furious....
The hood scoupe and wing really compliment the base Cavalier's lines... looks like he's ready to pull some 20's in the quarter mile
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Originally posted by Malvavisco:
Here's another example of Broome County's fast and furious....
The hood scoupe and wing really compliment the base Cavalier's lines... lookes like he's ready to pull some 20's in the quarter mile
OHHHH yeah ... that's some SECSI CAVALIER ACTION
Air INTAKE ACTION BOY!!! HE REALLY NEEDS THE AIR TO COOL THIS BEAST OF A MOTOR
Here's some funnier ****, zimp
and... the cherry on the sunday.... that BAD ASS CAVALIER.... whoooo... at least 12.0 0-60
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Originally posted by ambush:
I'm a moronic 16 yr old who just got my license and somehwo feels I can talk about cars!
Yep. Your VW is SO SWEET!
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Originally posted by banninated68:
Yep. Your VW is SO SWEET!
I really like it too but look at that dreamy VW...
I'm actually nearly 18 too.
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Originally posted by ambush:
I really like it too but look at that dreamy VW...
I'm actually nearly 18 too.
That is dreamy? And 18? WOW!
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And now for part three of Broome County's hottest rides..
With this huge wing the maroon Pontiac Gran Am is ready for racing on the street or track! 
When faced with a choice between having door handles or a lift kit, the owner of this fine ride made the smart choice!
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Originally posted by Malvavisco:
When faced with a choice between having door handles or a lift kit, the owner of this fine ride made the smart choice!
Maybe they actually lost the handles while putting the lift kit to use off road? Nah.
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And here's mine...
- but on German plates and in green metallic
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Originally posted by banninated68:
Sorry Zimphire, it's a fact:
This:
is better than:
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Absolutely - at least it's better looking and doesn't look like an piece of melted plastic...
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Originally posted by d4nth3m4n:
my bling bling $300 88 626.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/dantheman/IMG_5520a.jpg[IMG]
already paid itself off delivering pizzas.
I like how the front wheels are turned slightly to the left to better show the nifty wheels on that puppy.
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