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  • Integra

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    Car considerations...

    The Legacy is on it's way out so, i'm trying to decide what's next...

    My parents are willing to give me thier extra car, basically what i'm driving now, a 1997 Lumina with 170k ish. I know the car has been very reliable, but it's not really all that exciting. Still, I'm going to drive it for awile, why not? I still get around 30 MPG with it ,and it's comfy.

    What I have been thinking though...I'm only looking to spend about 4k on the top end...I will not buy another car with an auto. One thing I must try to keep in mind is that I am about 6' and have weight lifted for sevral years now, plus, I am big framed to begin with. Comfort is semi important. The Legacy seemed Just big enough.



    1994-1997 Mustang GT.

    Pros: Mid 14 second quater, I love torque, great sound, RWD in the summer woot!, I can still get engine parts at local junk yard for freaking cheap, Mods are freaking cheap, 2v 4.6 reliable

    Cons: 18 town/ 27 highway, RWD in the winter booo, Ridiculous desire to Mod!, every whiny civic will want a peice, Cop bait.

    1993-1997 F body

    Pros: LT1, Torque!, high 13 sec quater stock, RWD in teh summer, less desire to mod than mustang etc

    Cons: 19/27, more expensive to mod, every whiny civic will want sone along with the mustang guys, Expesive overall, Not easy to find junkyard parts, RWD in the winter, cop magnet


    1996-1999 v6 Fbody

    Pros: Still decent power, RWD summer, 21 city/ 30 highway, 3.8 is a common engine to find stock replacemnt parts for, t5 strong with a v6
    Cons: Will wish I had sprung for v8, winter driving, cop magnet, Still expensive overall, mods not cheap.

    1994-1999 Acura Integra

    Pros: 25/31, ok in winter, still handles reasonbly for FWD, shoud be reliable, still reasonbly gutsy if pushed...

    Cons: not cheap, torqueless, not the type of sound I apreiciate, Mods mostly available not my taste, parts not so easy to get at bone yard, Vtec jokes ensue, Every eclipse, prelude, civic, and mx6 will want a peice.

    1997-1999 Escort Sedan

    Pros: 28 city/ 38 highway, parts at bone yard easy to find, not much desire to mod, not a cop magnet, Cheap!!!

    Cons: Slow, might be small for me, back seats means carpool, not a wonderful handler.

    1997-2000 Jbody coupe (non z24)

    pros: Cheap...not much desire to mod, plently of totaled doner cars.

    Cons: Slow, reliably is suspect, awful body roll, squeeks,

    1994-1998 corolla/ Prism

    Pros: good MPG, no desire to mod, reliable

    Cons: No desire to mod (haha), slow as hell, boring, most people want a small fortune in my area for the toyota version.

    1996-1999 Mazda protege
    Pros: Handles well, 1.8L peppy, reliable, parts avaible at boneyard. Good MPG

    Cons: 1.5 most common engine, Still FWD, might be small


    I might consider a civic coupe or hatch, but the last time I knew, people wanted as much for them as Integras, Mustangs, etc (IDK WHY!). No Neons (i've seen them at work), nothing from DSM in genral, no 240sx's, I won't own a Volkswagon, no trucks, No hyndias need apply, no wagons, five-six speed only. I'm not ready for another Subaru, won't be for awile. Oh, I can't fit in a Miata...

    Any sugestions? Thoughts?
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    I've also thought about Mustang/Camaro insurance. I know it will be higher, but I am not a teenager, have a very clean driving record, etc. Also, I'm not that afriad of driving RWD in the winter. My brothers and parents have done it for years and years. People are just wimpy about it today. I know I'd just need a nice set of studded snows, and about 200lbs in the trunk haha.

    A part of me says escort, etc, something cheap and good mileage now, and when I get out of college go for the toys. Another part of me says go for the toy now while I still can. After college marriage happens, kids happen, moving happens...foresters and minivans happen.
    98 bk?

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    Acura Integra is your best bet.
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    Yup, I voted Integra as well.
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    If the Mazda is the Protege5, I'd vote for that. Otherwise, it's going to be the Teg route.
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    You should get a toyota celica gts. nuff said.
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    I'd kind of like reasons...if you've owned or driven an integra for instance, what did you like about it?
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    Out of those choices, I would probably choose the Integra. Be surprised if your insurance costs on that car are equal to or greater than that of the Mustang, or F-body. So many people in our age group are crashing these cars it's not even funny. Lets not mention how many Integra's are stolen every year.

    I'm not voting at this time. You don't seem like you really know what you want out of a car, or what you're going to do with it. If you buy something you won't want to mod when you know you're going to want to mod something, you're just going to regret buying it to begin with. You choice of cars goes from V8 sports cars to 4 banger family sedans that IMO, aren't worth crap. Figure out what you want out of a vehicle, then find something that fits those requirements.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AJM
    I'd kind of like reasons...if you've owned or driven an integra for instance, what did you like about it?
    its amazing right up till it gets stolen haha
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    i voted corolla, yes its not fast nor cheap. but very reliable good mpg, my friend has an 02 1.8s and its pretty nice car. very light handles pretty well in stock form with a set of better wheels tires and you got a performer. car is light and could be found with a 5speed. 120hp(cranck) and 2500lbs is pretty decent for a car that can give 30+mpg. not a cop magnet either. this is just my opinion hope it helps
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    Quote Originally Posted by Perdue
    Out of those choices, I would probably choose the Integra. Be surprised if your insurance costs on that car are equal to or greater than that of the Mustang, or F-body. So many people in our age group are crashing these cars it's not even funny. Lets not mention how many Integra's are stolen every year.

    I'm not voting at this time. You don't seem like you really know what you want out of a car, or what you're going to do with it. If you buy something you won't want to mod when you know you're going to want to mod something, you're just going to regret buying it to begin with. You choice of cars goes from V8 sports cars to 4 banger family sedans that IMO, aren't worth crap. Figure out what you want out of a vehicle, then find something that fits those requirements.

    I know what I want, it's the matter of reality. I want something RWD and v8, but the reality is, gas is going up, and I don't have a ton of money to spend at this point in my life.
    98 bk?

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    mazda mx3 FTW you can pick them up for like $500-1000 and beat the sh*t out of them and still get 32mpg and it just will not die.. plus for 88hp they still rap 180hp honda civics
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    what about a 94+ accord
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    Quote Originally Posted by AJM
    I'd kind of like reasons...if you've owned or driven an integra for instance, what did you like about it?
    The engines are resilient, and like to be wound out. There's tons of parts available, and they're becoming very difficult to find unabused.

    Engine swaps are cake on them, IIRC.
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    Buy a new car

    hm..Toyota Camry? V6 version

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2.5GT
    Buy a new car

    hm..Toyota Camry? V6 version
    Yeah. that brilliant, when I have a max of 4k to spend ,or the fact a new v6 Camry get almost indetical Gas mileage to an lt1 these days, and less than an LS1 f-body.

    If I had the money to get a car that expensive, I'd just get a mazda speed 3, Mx-5, new wrx, or used c5 corvette.
    98 bk?

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    At least with an Integra I could make a few tasteful mods. I know Heddman and Pacesetter make headers, and flowmaster has a catback, etc.


    Insurance would kinda suck though, but I doubt it'd get stolen where I live.


    One thing I do know, perofromance mods for other cars, like mustang and Integra are waaaay f*cking cheaper than anything for a N/A Subaru.
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    Any used car will eventually give you a headache just like your legacy. why not just fork out some money and buy yourself a new car instead. trouble free.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2.5GT
    Any used car will eventually give you a headache just like your legacy. why not just fork out some money and buy yourself a new car instead. trouble free.
    What money? You really don't get the idea that i'm a college student that has not much in saving, and can't afford some huge car payment.

    Any car will evetually give you headaches.

    My family has had plenty of used cars that required some repair at some point or another, but nothing like my DSM or Suabru. For instance, the chevy i'm currently driving in 4 years time has required a new alternator, beyond that nothing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2.5GT
    Any used car will eventually give you a headache just like your legacy. why not just fork out some money and buy yourself a new car instead. trouble free.
    That's the worst advice you could ever give someone...

    A new car comes with a dozen more problems - higher insurances, higher out of pocket costs, and if you can't afford the $20k to drop on a new car to buy outright, you're making payments that you could be putting toward toys or investments.

    New cars typically have more problems than used ones, they're just "accepted" because people have "warranties".
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    i still think you should get a gts. 180 hp, and they are nice looking.. not to mention.. you could get one for $7k-9k easy.
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    trouble free as in maintenance free..as in not breaking down so easily..

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    Both huffer and 2.5gt have stumbled onto my personal buying strategy. I buy cars that are 3 years old with 30-40k miles. These cars have already taken the biggest depreciation hit and are new enough not to require major maintenance for a long time. This also puts a car into your possession sooner so you can do preventive maintenance sooner. This is the best way to go IMO.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SilentRacer
    Both huffer and 2.5gt have stumbled onto my personal buying strategy. I buy cars that are 3 years old with 30-40k miles. These cars have already taken the biggest depreciation hit and are new enough not to require major maintenance for a long time. This also puts a car into your possession sooner so you can do preventive maintenance sooner. This is the best way to go IMO.
    That's the best advice on here in my opinion. I bought my LGT at around 80k or so I think, which was a lot higher than I wanted, but I couldn't afford really any better than that. My next car will definitely have 25k-50k miles on it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2.5GT
    trouble free as in maintenance free..as in not breaking down so easily..
    2 years ago a workmate took a brand new 2006 VW Jetta to the dealership 10 times in a year. For repairs, not maintenance. I've seen new Hondas go in similar numbers of times (company leases).

    IMHO, I will take maintenance over breakages anyday.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AJM
    At least with an Integra I could make a few tasteful mods. I know Heddman and Pacesetter make headers, and flowmaster has a catback, etc.
    dude u just used tasteful to explain pacesetter..... wtf is up with that....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Huffer
    Quote Originally Posted by 2.5GT
    trouble free as in maintenance free..as in not breaking down so easily..
    2 years ago a workmate took a brand new 2006 VW Jetta to the dealership 10 times in a year. For repairs, not maintenance. I've seen new Hondas go in similar numbers of times (company leases).

    IMHO, I will take maintenance over breakages anyday.
    you can't compare vw with toyota. ...also depending on the owner, who knows he/she drives like an asshat

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    Honda is more leggo than subaru so parts are interchageable, engine + tranny is very strong only problem is FWD, you might loose cool points with some of your friends, as you stated you will have to be constanly thingking of fresh combacks to Vtec Jokes & i think the teggy would be small for you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Huffer
    Quote Originally Posted by "2.5GT":36mpvvis
    trouble free as in maintenance free..as in not breaking down so easily..
    2 years ago a workmate took a brand new 2006 VW Jetta to the dealership 10 times in a year. For repairs, not maintenance. I've seen new Hondas go in similar numbers of times (company leases).

    IMHO, I will take maintenance over breakages anyday.
    you can't compare vw with toyota. ...also depending on the owner, who knows he/she drives like an asshat [/quote:36mpvvis]

    I'm not comparing. I'm stating a fact - here was a brand new car, that went to the dealership for such things as:
    2x in-dash clock runs too fast. 2:00pm, then 5 mins later it's showing 2:08pm
    1x horn activated and stayed activated for 10mins
    7x rear windshield defroster kept shorting out - turns out factory assembly installed the wrong part.

    Brand new car, all those issues - plus a $200 month payment? No thanks.
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    I saw one that had a RWD conversion once, it was awesome. Looked like a S14 on steroids.
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