New Member/Driver!
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- Junior Standardshifter
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New Member/Driver!
Hey all, new member and driver(got my license 4 months ago) here! 16 years old
Been reading around for a while and I don't own a car of my own so when I do get to take the car I usually take my dads 96' Honda Accord. (automatic)
However, been talking to my brother (former stick driver with an Integra) and many of my cousins who have previously driven stick and I have been wanting to learn for quite a while. I've always liked the idea of being totally in control and with manual I think i can do that. Do any of you guys have any suggestions on a used car that is a good learning car for manual? Getting a job over the summer to pay for it along with insurance
Thanks for everything and I am glad to have joined this forum
Paul
Been reading around for a while and I don't own a car of my own so when I do get to take the car I usually take my dads 96' Honda Accord. (automatic)
However, been talking to my brother (former stick driver with an Integra) and many of my cousins who have previously driven stick and I have been wanting to learn for quite a while. I've always liked the idea of being totally in control and with manual I think i can do that. Do any of you guys have any suggestions on a used car that is a good learning car for manual? Getting a job over the summer to pay for it along with insurance
Thanks for everything and I am glad to have joined this forum
Paul
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- Master Standardshifter
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Re: New Member/Driver!
Another from Chicago. You guys breed like rabbits, I swear. And a real live Paul too. We really only have fake ones around here.
As for a good used car, we need more information. What are you interested in when it comes to cars? Do you prefer tourers, sports cars, trucks? Big engines, little engines? Coupes, sedans? Any prefered auto makers?
Welcome to insanity!
As for a good used car, we need more information. What are you interested in when it comes to cars? Do you prefer tourers, sports cars, trucks? Big engines, little engines? Coupes, sedans? Any prefered auto makers?
Welcome to insanity!
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its organized chaos...serious. there is a method to the madness, we're just still trying to find it...watkins wrote:Welcome to insanity!
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Lol.watkins wrote:And a real live Paul too. We really only have fake ones around here.
Welcome to the forums.
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- Junior Standardshifter
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haha thanks for the warm welcome guys.
as far as cars go, i'm not looking for anything to crazy just a learning car basically. I do like touring and sports cars and im not too particular as far as sedan or coupe. I'd probably be going for a smaller engine(V4) because gas is RAPE over here!! regular is slowly nearing 4 bucks per gallon. I am not sure which direction to go as far as auto makers are concerned because i have no real experience with them so any suggestions would be great:)
thanks again guys
as far as cars go, i'm not looking for anything to crazy just a learning car basically. I do like touring and sports cars and im not too particular as far as sedan or coupe. I'd probably be going for a smaller engine(V4) because gas is RAPE over here!! regular is slowly nearing 4 bucks per gallon. I am not sure which direction to go as far as auto makers are concerned because i have no real experience with them so any suggestions would be great:)
thanks again guys
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welcome to the site.
i would like to suggest a Subaru. any would be good. but i think in your situation i'd look for a 99-01 Impreza 2.5 RS.
i would like to suggest a Subaru. any would be good. but i think in your situation i'd look for a 99-01 Impreza 2.5 RS.
2013 Subaru Impreza WRX in Orange
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Having owned one, I will second that. No matter what I own in the future I think that will always be my favorite car (until I get an STi). The have a great tossible nature and have plenty of power to have some fun. At the same time there is plenty of room, and a trunk that can hold three bodies, though its an awkward opening. Yes, I do measure trunk size in bodies. Fuel economy is good. I beat the crap out of mine and got about 24mpg, and trust me, theyre fun to beat around. The styling is unique, agressive, and I think quite attractive. All wheel drive is amazing and this car will go through quite a bit of mess with no problem. I really cant praise this car enough. I cant wait to get my hands on another one in a few years.jomotopia wrote:i would like to suggest a Subaru. any would be good. but i think in your situation i'd look for a 99-01 Impreza 2.5 RS.
Heres my '98. There are a few differences between mine and newer years in that range, but heres the idea:
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badass suggestions guys! i'll definitely look into them... also quick question; how are hondas and toyotas in terms of performance?
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The term "bottom of the heap" comes to mind.
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haha ouch that bad eh?
I was offered by my current boss a 96' Saturn with 100k miles brand new clutch pad. Only thing is it has a slight crack in the
what do you guys think
I was offered by my current boss a 96' Saturn with 100k miles brand new clutch pad. Only thing is it has a slight crack in the
what do you guys think
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i always viewed a saturn as a disposable car, probably because their bodies are plastic.
its a cheap transportation appliance, like a toyota or a honda or something like that. i wouldnt get a saturn if you do any spirited driving. saturn and going fast dont really belong in the same conversation.
welcome to SS by the way
its a cheap transportation appliance, like a toyota or a honda or something like that. i wouldnt get a saturn if you do any spirited driving. saturn and going fast dont really belong in the same conversation.
welcome to SS by the way
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Re: New Member/Driver!
Here's my suggestion: Nissan 240SX. It's going up in price 'cause all the rice drifters are picking them up. But it's a reliable import, has decent power and is RWD. A good starter car IMO, if you plan on keeping it for at least a few years.
I was trying to get ahold of one as my first car, but alas, I was unsuccessful.
I was trying to get ahold of one as my first car, but alas, I was unsuccessful.
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