Thread 28486795

ITT: we post our cars and what we love (or hate) about them
>valved exhaust
>adjustable dampers
>adjustable suspension
>adjustable steering
>0-60 in 4.8 sec
>30+ mph during commute to work
>muh 10 yr warranty
it's the perfect do-everything daily driver sports sedan and it's cheap enough to buy with cash

>>28486795 (OP)
>valved exhaust
>adjustable dampers
>adjustable suspension
>adjustable steering
That's all pretty common.

>>28486816
>'93 geo prism
>'01 cavalier
>'16 civic
not in any car i've owned
don't think there's a better performer for the price (new)

The good:
>dead simple
>dirt cheap
>made so many of them that spares are still plentiful
>exceptionally spacious and comfortable for its size
>clever flexible interior
>nice seats
>full-length glass sunroof
>closed deck engine block
>cast, shaft-mounted roller rockers

The bad:
>clutch was meh when I bought it and fried itself 3.5 years in (has been replaced and is back to being mint now)
>crank sensor issues (common problem, 10 minutes to replace)
>laggy e-throttle
>not fast even in 16V form
>noisy above 80km/h
>no AC in mine sucks in summer

Luv me frogbox.

>>28486827
the only mustangs discounted to that price in my area are ecoboost premiums

>>28486837
Worth traveling for. Also can just buy one with 8,000 miles on it. Car warranties are attached to the car and transfer owners.

>>28486837
to add, idk how much room you have to negotiate with ford dealers but my N was a few grand less than that gt OTD with taxes, GTs here are listed mid 40s with discounts

>>28486795 (OP)
Why are you constantly shilling this shitbox? It gets raped by Porsche by the way.

>>28486850
Sure, you might have to play with numbers, buy used, travel or whatever to make it work but realistically the elantra N isn't ever going to be the best option. At the end of the day it's FWD, has riced boyracer aesthetics and is slow. Not trying to make you feel bad about your purchase, however.

>>28486901
The V8 coupe is something very special and worth buying if you have the money, but purchase price is just the start of total cost of ownership. The Elantra has steep depreciation which hurts but despite that it's still much cheaper overall. To some people that much money is a big deal, to others it's nothing.

>>28486952
Then don't buy the premium and buy slightly used. There is a reason they sell only 5k elantra n's per year and sell 45k Mustangs.

>>28486837
Do you even like driving? fly out 1000 miles and drive it back

>>28486998
But if you want to compare used, the elantra can be had for even less since it depreciates so hard. Some people have smaller budget than others and that can be important. The Elantra N as you note is small volume anyway. It's a niche car but pretty good at what it does.

pros:
my car
i love it

cons:
none
2.0 not 2.5 :(

>>28486952
One day when you get your money up you can enjoy a RWD v8 coupe
But if that day is not today then there's nothing wrong with that
All of these types of cars will all be discontinued in the VERY near future anyway due to EVs and hybrids.
There'll be tens of thousands of mustangs (and camaros and challengers) left for you in the future... if you wanted a brand new sporty car with warranty, and this is what you could afford, the elantra N is not a bad choice

>>28487003
>the elantra can be had for even less
Sure, except it's still a FWD ricebox.

>Elantra N as you note is small volume Because people aren't really interested in it, for good reasons. People are going to opt for a ecoboost mustang or step up to the V8. Or another sports car. The elantra n ends up being too expensive for what it is. It becomes this weird autistic contrarian pick for people who don't care they're buying something lesser to not be "meta".

>>28487056
not OP but im assuming he needed four doors
no one willingly buys 4 door cars unless they have to lmao

>>28486795 (OP)
>hand built V8
>aluminum block cast by teksid
>crank forged gerlach-werke
>6 bolt mains
>gorgeous cast aluminum intake manifold with bellmouthed runners inside a plenum fed by cable activated twin 57mm throttle bodies
>intake manifold runner controls that close off 8/16 intake ports under 3250 rpm to promote swirling and increase low rpm torque
>injectors have 2 duty cycles, they spray more fuel when the runners open above 3250rpm
>fed solely through a manual transmission to a rear driven limited slip axle and a stainless steel 2.5" dual exhaust
>cobra specific variable rate springs and 14.7:1 steering rack
>cobra specific 13" front brakes with PBR calipers also used in the C4 Corvette and vented rear discs

>>28487856
>hand built
into the trash it goes.
humans suck and fuck up all the time

Pros
>I think it looks great
>lightweight and drives like it
>best dual-clutch in the biz
>as fast as a daily needs to be
>great mpg and runs on regular
>quiet and comfy as fuck inside
>practical as fuck
>infotainment is actually pretty nice now and steering wheel has physical buttons again
>base trim has heated steering wheel (can't get that in an A3/S3/RS3) and a bunch of other nice shit that subcompact hatchbacks never get
Cons
>still wish it had some physical center stack controls
>worst example of iPad-glued-on-dash probably ever
>digital gauge cluster doesn't show odometer at all times

>>28486795 (OP)
>30+ mph during commute to work
kek

I know what you mean but lel

>>28486827
>8k under msrp
Grim

>>28487974
LOL premium gas is still above 4.50 a gallon here, used to be over 5.30 a few weeks ago so that shit adds up

>>28488448
Damn that's cheap.

>>28486795 (OP)
pros
>small and compact
>easily repairable
>gets complements from everyone
>manual
>can trash it around without getting into trouble

cons
>not very fast past 2nd gear
>handles like a truck
>interior could be better

>>28487856
no fair i thought i was the only sn95 in the thread :(

>>28486795 (OP)
>>30+ mpg during commute to work

Hey guys, here's my 1997 Mazda B4000. I bought it pretty recently and I've got plans to fix it up and make it alot nicer, there's very little rust on it and the bed is off of a 1993 2wd Ford Ranger, which is why its a stepside bed, which mazda didnt offer for the B4000. Only issue Im working through rn is the right turn signal doesnt work, I think it might be the tilt sensor or something. It literally just doesnt do anything at all when I hit the right turn signal.

>>28488896
>SN95
>>small and compact
Come on mate, it's as long as an Audi A4. You can't just lie.

>>28489458
A4s are literally compacts

>fast
>fun
>tire smoker
>sounds beautiful
>looks aggro
>makes people seethe about blacks even though I’m huwyte
>pulling over is optional

>>28487918
>hurr hand built bad
It's still working after 30 years, also I've seen these with over 400k miles before.
>>28488907
Sup Stangbro, what year is your GT?
>>28489458
SN95s were classified as subcompacts.

>>28486795 (OP)
I've driven my car cross country multiple times and put over 30k mi on it without any issues. that's all the hype I need.

It looks nice and got four doors, a win in my book

>>28486795 (OP)
pros:
>2.4 liter 4 cylinder
>made 160hp 20 years ago
>5 speed automatic (shifts good, sometimes)
>D3 detent for hektik speed on the interstate (3rd goes to like 100)
>wide af 205mm tires
>factory alloys (very shiny)
>comfy seats
>awesome visibility
>twitchy handling despite long wheelbase (based redneck mechanic gave me front toe-out)
>34 mpg
>makes full torque from like 1200 rpm to 4500 rpm
>thoughtful interior design
>tuneable ECU
>engine runs extremely rich when cold (amazing smell)
>drives good when warm despite being beat to fuck
>clear is still very shiny
>sunroof (worked until 2009)
>clean interior, smells nice (AC compressor oil leak behind dash)

cons:
>transmission is dying due to extreme abuse and poor design
>engine is dying due to extreme abuse, despite legendary design
>rattles over bumps
>scratches and dents due to nigger family members hitting it with shit
>engine is LOUD when cold
>burns enormous oil when cold
>AC went out and cost $900 in parts to fix

>>28489637
98? what's yours? looks clean from behind.

>>28486795 (OP)

2008 Lincoln Town Car.

Pros

>Fantastic ride quality
>Good suspension.
>V8
>RWD
>Comfy seats
>Huge trunk
>Opening and closing the power trunk with my keyfob is very satisfying
>Gunsight hood ornament
>Lots of chrome
>Dependable
>Cheap repairs
>Seats 6
>Simple dash and controls that still has everything I want.
>Surprisingly fun to throw around a curve thanks to RWD and solid suspension
>Great value for the price as a used car.

Cons

>I've had two power window regulators go out
>Rainwater leaked into the passenger side through a seal under the hood that had to be replaced
>20 MPG
>Not fast. Its not slow either and if you put your foot to her the 280 lb/ft of torque at low revs from the lazy V8 will move you pretty good; but she's a comfy cruiser not a sports sedan so know what you're buying.
>My ass slides around in the comfy seats when I'm hooning around a corner.

Great car, the last of the dinosaurs. Decades of gradual improvements to big American RWD body on frame full size sedans culminated in this car as its final form. They're really a fantastic bargain as a used car too. There's nothing you can get for the price that comes anywhere close to the Town Car's ride quality and comfort.

>nothing but shitboxes ITT
Not surprising. You do know that all these rental spec, plastic, disposable, turkroach leasebait shitboxes get utterly raped by Porsche right? Remember that brown sons.

>>28486795 (OP)
2005 Volvo S60 R

pros:
>still a great car at 20 years old
>driving a relatively rare car feels better than driving something very common
>turbocharged 2.5L 5cyl at 15psi stock makes 300hp and sounds incredible
>simple intake/exhaust upgrade makes it sound 10x better
>super easy to wrench on, lots of aftermarket parts/upgrades available
>6-speed manual swap is common and easy
>insanely easy to tune (free open-source tuning whaaaaat)
>car adjusts power transfer, brakes, and shocks hundreds of times per second
>pushbutton adjustable damping
>volvos legendary safety: you can get tboned and not even a bruise
>can still be found for sale relatively cheap by old ladies who dont know what they have

cons:
>if you're not a wrencher, dont get this car
>heavy, shit off the line, and most people only care about 0-60 times
>auto tranny is torque-limited in 1st and 2nd
>parts can be hard to find, and expensive
>best source of parts is parting out an identical one
>every part of the car is a computer and they aren't very cross-compatible
>block is known to have weak cylinder walls, relatively easy to reinforce
>5-speed auto is fragile as fuck
>interior is near identical to even the most basic base model
>you wont impress a woman with this car, only men, especially furries
>the exhaust note is a cue to german cars to try to race you

The good:
>JDM model spec of a common MPV
>factory lift, alloys and tints
>big enough for two MTBs standing upright side by side
>1.4tsi giving 170hp

the bad:
>DSG
>cooling fans run for 90 seconds after switch off
>underbraked

>>28492012
Mine is a '96, is yours a 5spd or auto?

>>28493387
These things are Golfs chassis-wise, right? Couldn't you slap some GTI- or R-spec brakes on there if it's underbraked?

>>28492292

>You're brown
>You're poor
>Do Americans really?
>Is coffee good for you?

Boo! Get new material!

>>28486795 (OP)
Subaru BRZ

What's not good
>0-60 in 6.5 seconds (autotragic)
>clunky auto transmission
>9l/100km fuel economy (got 8l/100km on a corolla with 25 percent less displacement and nearly half the power)
>Exhaust is very quiet and there is fake engine noise
>Car is boring unless you are revving out in the twisties
>Spare wheel takes up all of the trunk space

What's good
>Handles extremely well
>Decent value for money now that the Golf GTI is nearly as much as a Golf R
>Simple interior
>Engine is buttery smooth except at idle
>Looks pretty good
>Not many people own the second gen of the twins

>>28487021
You forgot cylinder deactivation and the torsion beam rear.

Pros:

>Really stands out and attracts attention (where I live anyway)
>Big V8 (godlike sound, plenty of power)
>Manual, RWD, no handholding (very engaging to drive)
>very simple machine, no frills (can repair many things myself)


Cons:
>Really stands out and attracts attention (can get tiresome, every other tesla wants to race me)
>Big V8 (Terrible fuel economy)
>Manual, RWD, no handholding (not fun in slow traffic at all, occasionally scary)
>very simple machine, no frills (feels very rough in many ways and older than it is)

>>28493901
Just out of curiosity, why an automatic BRZ? Personally, this is a car I always thought of as manual or nothing.

>>28494151
Heavy traffic where I live and I will never track/autocross it so it doesn't matter. Also speed cameras every 1km radius here so it's not really that fun in a manual since you can never rev it out.

>>28494181
Interesting. All valid reasons, but those are things that would have me looking at different cars, cars where an automatic fits it like a glove. But hey, if you enjoy it that's what matters.

2015 Jeep Wrangler 2 door
Pros:
>manual locks, windows, and side view mirrors
>2 seats. I yanked the rear bench seat out as soon as I got it home
>great aftermarket support

Cons
>Stellantis product
>plastic oil cooler

>>28494197
The only other reasonably priced automatic performance car was a Golf R that cost nearly 50 percent more.

It's about 60k AUD for a GTI these days and and 65-70k for a Golf R. An i30n is now 60k which was 40k before.

Anything cheaper was dry clutch DCT bullshit or torsion beam.

I basically didn't want to pay inflated prices.

>>28494274
That's reasonable. Pricing isn't that fucked in the US, so the GTI is right in line with the Twins here.

>>28494288
it used to be amazing here. Just 5 years back it was:

27.5k usd for Golf GTI or GR Yaris (same engine as GR corolla) .
35k usd for a Golf R
50k usd for an m240i
16.5k usd for a Civic/Impreza

>>28493397
Goddamn mate is that a 3rd gen Lancer Evo? Thought they've all been crashed in regional rally.

>>28486795 (OP)
I've been driving this Park Avenue for 8 years, and what I love about it most is the ergonomics. t takes so little effort to drive that I sometimes wonder about how much thought went into it. About the only thing I hate about it is how long the downshift delay is when putting pedal down to pass. It delivers pretty good thrust, but never promptly enough.

>>28493939
>>Big V8
It is not big for a v8 by american standards lol, i dont know what it has by looking at it, either 4.6 or 5.0 but those are both on the smaller size

>>28492149
I Like those rather a lot, big sedans generally. Cop versions of Crown Vics have a pretty shit ride quality, about equivalent to, say, a typical $80K SUV or crossover. Why do people do that to themselves?

>>28486795 (OP)
>elantra nigger-line
>100% engine failure rate
>frequently and easily stolen by pavement apes
>uninsurable due to the high theft rate
>it's a korean shitbox in lipstick
>imagine coming on here of all places and bragging for weeks about a fucking elantra
You're so cooked you might as well be charcoal. There is no hope, this is the future you chose.

>>28495900
Says the guy who drives a japanese gookbox

>>28495900
not a single true statement
enjoy your bus pass

>>28495906
Bitch you fuckin thought
straight 6 and a 5 speed as God intended

>>28495922
>t. he really thought he cooked with this

>>28495922
Sorry about your penis

Pro
>smoothest ride out of any car I've ever had
>37 MPG
>loads of space for anything I need
>does very well on shitty dirt roads and deep snow
>tech stuff mostly just werks and stays out of your way once you set it up
>b57, so should be relatively reliable
>decent looks
Con
>price
>3rd seat row is mostly useless
>no physical climate controls
>don't think I'll ever be able to drive a shitbox again after this

>>28495939
Hideous

>>28495939
These look good in blue or red

pros
>surprisingly cheap to run
>surprisingly quiet on the highway
>very comfy seats, at least for the front
>manual swap is very straightforward, probably the most complex thing needed is splicing the reverse light switch into the wiring
>manual swap is insanely fun
>same engine and suspension setup as the a70 poopra
cons
>head gasket, once addressed car is very reliable however
>slushy auto has weird transmission flare if you brake then immediately accelerate
>back seats might be a bit awkward, your head sits really far back if you use the headrests
>rear seats can't be folded down for a trunk passthrough
>trunk can fit a push mower and some extra things but awkward because you have to lift stuff up high, opening is also kind of small
>stock wheel size of 205/60r15 is unusual and options are limited, but going to 195/65 gives you a lot more without messing up the speedo

>>28495906
>>28495915
>>28495923
>>28495934
Samefag, lol
If your Hyundai is soooo cool then my opinion shouldn't matter to you

>>28495946
Mine is white. That's just a generic google photo.

>>28495964
it doesn't matter, i'm just talking shit about your rusted out pile of shit
feels good to not be poor

>>28495964
smartest truck owning spic

>>28492149
>>28495716
>Cop versions of Crown Vics have a pretty shit ride quality, about equivalent to, say, a typical $80K SUV or crossover. Why do people do that to themselves?

Crown Vic is still really reliable; but its ride is more truck like. A lot of people worry that the air ride suspension is going to be a pain in the ass; but mine has never given me any trouble and from what I've read they're more reliable and cheaper to repair than most people think.

I guess if you're getting it with the intention of it being a beater and not a cruiser you take pride in then it makes sense to want to standard shocks since you've removed a moderately expensive component and replaced it with something cheaper and more bulletproof.

>>28495900
it's more of a ricebox in gook lipstick. Basically has an Evo X engine with a wet clutch DCT.

It's an N not an N-line

This car sucks dick, pic not mine just some redditor's.
About all you can say for it is you get an awd turbo drivetrain with a stick for cheap.
The rev hang is absurd, gear changes take a fucking lifetime and the transmission just feels like shit all the time unless you're sprinting from 60 to 120 which admittedly does feel great and like what the car wants to be doing all the time.
Seems like it would be great in the snow but the clearance is terrible and performance all season tires are actually just shit in the snow, so you'll need to run snow tires if you actually need to get somewhere (thankfully I don't lmao).

>>28495979

Trolling outside of /b/ and lazy trolling at that. Get better material.

>>28495939
>decent looks

>>28486821
As far as new cars under 40k go... yeah, it's either that or the Mustang (I'd take the stang personally). I like the cooper s and miata too for more economy along with your sport, but obv if the question is lap times you aren't going faster in those.
You *might* be able to find a GR Corolla under the line somewhere... maybe...
Honestly things have been getting pretty grim for 'hot hatch' segments post 2020. Prices on these things creeping up to basically entry level BMW (or tesla) money, and it's like, what even is the value proposition anymore.

Pros
>its a burgermobile in yurop
Cons
>its a burgermobile in yurop

here are mine
>1995 Alfa romeo 155
Cons
>its a fwd fiat underneath
>poverty spec 1,7 8v engine
>most parts are unobtanium
>ive bought the only model for sale and its been heavily neglected.
Pros
>Looks good especially with the factory widebody that was on facelifted models
>Rare
>handles surprisingly well
>engine is like a puppy pulling you on a leash urging you to go faster and faster.
Ive got a stockholm syndrome lads
>2008 BMW 318d
Cons
>Diesel
>4pot
>N47
>I feel nothing when i see it.
Pros
>Good fuel consumption
>Pretty reliable
>practical(muh wagon)
>No screens
>amazing handling(its rwd bmw what did you expect
Just a solid yet tad bit boring DD

>>28496460
Is it possible at all to properly align all the front-end parts in these? Every turdgen Pontiac I saw had these gaps.

>>28496657
I will try bending the bumper cover up when I'll eventually get around to changing it out. I've seen pre second facelift turdgens without that gap so there has to be a way to fix it.

>>28497023
There's also the issue with headlights and hood/fender edges

>>28497029
I probably tightened the headlights down too much when I was fixing the motors but regardless I think these things had massive panel gaps from the factory. Also I meant bumper cover support, had a brainfart.

>>28497033
Panel gaps are completely okay if they are even, but misaligned surfaces make me cry internally. I like the overall design (pre-1991 front) and sometimes think about buying one (also in EU). I've seen a number of them and for some reason not a single one of them have everything properly aligned. Old Charger Daytonas have the similar problem with the front end for some reason.

>>28497143
You have to assume all these cars were brought to Europe after they had an accident in the US. That's how most of them got here. Besides that 80s GM wasn't exactly stellar in QC so there's a good chance many of these cars looked similar to how they do now even back then as far as panel gaps go.

pros:
so much power it explodes
cons:
it exploded

>RWD
>Glorious inline 6 exhaust note
>Excellent steering feel
>Nice leather interior
>Small and attractive body style

>Oil leaks made this shit stink while driving. Luckily that is sorted (for now) even though the DIY repairs can be a PITA
>>28496176
Yeah I drove a VA WRX and the driving experience was kind of jarring. High seating position, stiff clutch, sloppy shifter, numb steering... But an AWD manual sedan capable of 300+ HP is objectively a cool package. I'll probably own a VB one day.

>>28498737
awd is gay as fuck unless you can turn it off

https://youtu.be/r_jhR0zHS6c
>This is as good as saloon cars get
>This is a damn fine car which is bristling with world firsts and good ideas.
>I still can't see it pulling in too many Mercedes or Jaguar drivers, because of what it stands for, because of that '80s I M A G E.
>But it's EASILY good enough to keep BMW drivers smiling a smile the size of Cheshire
>The best sports sedan overall that there is
>Perfect out of the box
>This is as good as saloon cars get

>The last amazing 3 Series
>It doesn't disappoint.
>It's an almost perfect 50/50 weight distribution which means the car is B A L A N C E D.
>It's stiffer. The body is stiffer, the chassis is stiffer; the whole thing holds together better.
>The suspension. Keeps everything -- oh, look at that! It's superb!
>Oh, bugger! They've done it again!
>I've had a damn good drive in the new 3 Series, and I can report that as a machine, it's F A N T A S T I C.
>As a piece of engineering this is fantastic. It's awesome. It's B R I L L I A N T.
>And it's great to drive.
>It really is.

https://youtu.be/BZ3R_S_hyew
>The shifts are so fast, the gap between them can't even be measured. That's good.
>But it's not as good as the way this car simply DEVOURS corners.
>Unlike Porsche with their new 911, BMW has not gone for (gay) electric steering, but instead stuck with old fashioned hydraulics; it's so much BETTER for it! There's much more of that feedback; it actually lets you know which way the front wheels are pointing!
>With the settings in full track mode, you can smoke all day long!
>This one, it can be a proper L U N AT I C M5, or a soothing companion when you just want to drive along the M5
>And then, there's the ride. It's really, REALLY good.
>C O M F O R T A B L E.
>It feels BETTER than a normal 5 Series.
>The F10 M5, then, is not only better than the old one, I'd say that as an all-rounder, it's actually the BEST CAR IN THE WORLD.
>And in some ways, it reminds me of this, the BMW M1; the first supercar that could also be Civilized in the real world. And that's what they've done here.
>I have to say, that car, I drove it the other day, it is E P I C.
>It's a P H E N O M E N A L car.
>Meet the new B O S S.
>Same as the old, old boss (he means the E39, by the way)

>>28495120
Yeah, it's really quick too. Has cams, big turbo e.t.c.
>>>/wsg/5915886

>>28498954
y did he stop accelerating

>>28498960
He was already pulling by the top of 3rd gear and still went a little in 4th after he had passed. No need to keep accelerating at that point..

>>28498987
the pull doesn't end till 150mph.

>>28498954
LOL why the FUCK did you put that thing on fuckin STILTS?!

chally wally three six vee sex

>spooky sultry eyes
>cute smile
>big hips

i need not say more

>>28499081
sus bus cap fr fr on gods family are you "shaking your head" and "not gonna lie?"

>>28499086
shut up nigger

>>28486795 (OP)
Picked this bad boy up about a week and a half ago.

Things I like about it

>Exotic status in Europe, it's a head turner
>V8 Motor, torque literally everywhere
>Quite economical on the highway in 6th gear, consumes less fuel than my boosted miata on the hwy, about equal when factoring in combined driving
>Sounds good
>Handles great despite having a >Leaf Spring.
>Adding to point above, American cars being unable to turn is a meme
>Actually rather comfortable despite being a track focused car.
>Parts are surprisingly piss cheap. (Thanks Rockauto)

Thinking of getting long tube headers and a better intake down the road. Kinda want to see if I can push it to 400WHP

test

>>28499121
nice car hauler, it looks fucking ridiculous.

Pros
>Surprisingly comfortable interior despite the size
>Surprisingly handles well
>Smooth, relatively quiet ride
>Good storage space
Cons
>It's a fucking Nissan Juke

>>28499726
There's no "CVT made of glass" in cons

lexus rc
pros:
-Looks good
-Relatively affordable luxury coupe
-Great interior if you get the F sport trim
-18 gallon tank plus good gas milage
-Decent trunk space
-Reliable toyota engine
cons:
-Slow and heavy
-Expensive repair costs if something goes wrong
-Retarded lexus infotainment system

>>28493397
5 speed :)

>>28501796
also some new pics from a trip to sequoia national park :)

the red color and 90's styling really made it stand out from the rest of the cars there. got a compliment for it being a stick from the park ranger too

Pros:
> extremely reliable, specially considering it's a chink mobile. Never gave me any serious issues
> cheap af
> takes me anywhere a 911 would, just slower

Cons:
> kinda ugly
> slow motherfucker
> it's a 2012 car, so it's showing its age
> can't get any pussy with it

pic isnt mine because its at the shop (I'll get to that)
but its is a visual match
pros:
>about as comfortable as it gets
>the correct amount of tech without being intrusive
>its a land rover
cons:
>its a land rover
its at the shop for the timing belt, but they found issues with the valve covers and the drive shaft
all in all they estimated it'll cost me in the ballpark of 5000 euro to fix

>>28502926
>because its at the shop (I'll get to that)
Lost it right here

>>28502942
would you believe me if I said that mine is arguably one of the more reliable models?

>>28502926
>modern JLR
>timing belt
Wat?

>>28502994
Ford Lion V6

Pros
>It's a truck.
>It'll go just about anywhere you point it, has a winch.
>It's a stick.
>Max comfy.
>0-60: Yes
Cons
>best mileage ever seen is 22, average 16.
>OEM exhaust is kinda loud and drowns on the interstate.
>More an adventure truck than a useful work tool. Maybe could swap some tundra springs on it to fix that.
>Spring over design on soft leafs cause lots of axle wrap. Can be fixed a few different ways. Best option is six? inch lift springs mounted spring under. Maintains OEM ride height with more flex.

>>28503013
>drowns
drones

>>28502979
More reliable by JLR standards? Sure.

2000 Mazda B3000
What I love: Everything
What I hate: It has 200k miles on it

>>28486795 (OP)
>it's cheap enough
It's an ugly POS niggermobile.
>>28486821
>'93 geo prism
>'01 cavalier
>'16 civic
What the fuck is wrong with you? Serious question.

>>28499121
I know you slavs love to fellate americans but that rear sticker might be too much.
>Handles great despite having a >Leaf Spring.
>Adding to point above, American cars being unable to turn is a meme
>Actually rather comfortable despite being a track focused car
The C5 is a great car but these just might be your low standards. Otherwise good purchase.

>>28503837
>What the fuck is wrong with you? Serious question.
kek the geo was obviously my parents' which was my first car in hs, the cavalier i used for a bit during uni but i lived just off campus so didn't drive much, the civic was the first new car i bought when i got my first job, almost bought a gti but would've been retarded to spend 35k on a new car, and the N is based

>>28486827
This car is still for sale, I checked. 27 days up. Meanwhile GR86 sell before they hit the lot. What's going on stangsisters?

>>28499121
These are great cars, and in Europe they're super rare. That's awesome bro, you're gonna love it. Highway mileage will surprise you too, the car can actually be economical. My dad worked for Chevrolet, he didn't make vettes but it still makes me happy to see.

Um I really like my Sportage because it has fully coverage stock skid plates from the factory.

W211 E55

like
> massive torque at low rpm
> sounds like a rumbling beast while you barrel down the road
> height adjustable air suspension
> adaptive damping system
> heated, ventilated, dynamic seats
> RWD
> the hood ornament

don't like
> gearbox shifts slow

This is my ride. I got bullied a lot as a kid for being gay, but now I'm proud and out. My car is a big part of my life, I always go cruising at local spots for hookups.

>>28504312
>Bulgaria
Ask me how I know that it's a 1.6L diesel

>>28486795 (OP)
w203 c200 kompressor
like
>massive torque at low rpm
>supercharged
>rwd
>timeless bodystyle
>plenty of space inside
>long wheelbase for a "hatchback coupe"
>easy to find parts
>LPG tank
don't like
>short 6th gear
>rust everywhere
>terrible fuel economy for a 2.0L

>>28504369
How much do you want to bet?

>>28504458
My invisible internet points

>>28504491
For that I can't be bothered to go downstairs and take a photo with bread on the engine.
But here's a photo of my other car

like
> little kids ogle it and I rev it
> very fast, more than the E55
> looks sinister
> hud
> feels extremely planted
> has 11 coolers

don't like
> sound is somehow worse than the E55, it's more like a screaming sports car than the deep rumble of the E55

>>28504387
>massive torque at low rpm
Kek
Speaking of the cons, I've drivern one of those for short time (or maybe a 230 Kompressor) and was amazed by how heavy the car felt on the road in terms of suspension and steering operation. Like crossover-heavy or even truck-heavy. What's the culprit?

>>28504619
>photo
At first I thought Russia or Ukraine
It seems Bulgaria is a close contender in "nice car parked in a garbage dump behind a commie block" competition.

>>28504387
>c200 kompressor
>LPG tank
Goddamn you s*rbs are something else.

Pros
>Dbl wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension
>3.7 6 cyl with 330 hp stock
>Robust transmission with a "manual mode" option
>Acceleration is great and sounds awesome

Cons
>Dated infotainment system with little options to upgrade
>Sun roof drain pro to clogging causing leakage

>>28504620
yeah the steering wheel is surprisingly heavy and i have absolutely no idea why, only cars i've driven before were multiple opel omegas and a w220 s class so i thought smaller car=heavy steering
and the body roll is massive, especially for a double-wishbone suspension, i imagine it's because of the used up rubber parts in the suspension and anti-rollbars, regardless i bought some h&r springs off of a junkyard so i hope that'll fix the issue a bit
>>28504799
seethe at my superior fuel economy and octane rating

>>28503849
That rear sticker is gay as fuck and was the first thing I removed.

Handling on this thing is fucking great out of the box and rivals my miata sitting on Supermiata coilovers.

I find the seating also about as comfortable as my DD

I guess that's another car to hype up

>Handles very well
>Dirt cheap and still reliable when boosted. (250WHP)
>Girls love it
>Carbros love it
>Perfect for late summer evening top down cruising
>Perfect for small backroads

>>28504154
Considering I'm getting like close to 15km/l I'm impressed yeah. Highway econ is great and beats my miata. Neither of these are going to be my daily but it's still a nice bonus regardless.

>>28504330
>ebonics
Bruh waint no one get bullied on gods pussy ahh shit only in '80s movies fr fr on gods bmaooo

another anon did it for me so i'll just post his instead

>>28504916
>fake landau top

>>28504916

Its worth noting that the landau tops aren't a factory option. They're an after market addition and if they aren't sealed right water can get trapped under them and rust out the roof.

They look kind of neat; but I think two tone paint or a wrap would achieve the effect without the rust risk.

>all alloy v8
>moody british shitbox aesthetics
>way more reliable than their reputation suggests
>rwd
>awesome grille
>good enough fuel economy for its output and cylinder count (24mpg)
>nice and smooth torque curve
>roof racks and a good sized trunk
>sounds cool
>has a tow bar and it tows a trailer very nicely
>tax exempt due to age, i can just drive this to my standards and not give a shit
>feels groovy when i play psych rock in its tape deck
>cheap parts thanks to the land rover community keeping it alive
>simple enough to work on (carbs and points ignition just works so well)
>rust free because i completely cut out and replaced every square inch of rust and put thick underbody everywhere
>i dont feel jealous about any other car on the road, because i feel like i dont care anymore, i just like what i have
>unless i crash it or it gets stolen im never changing cars
cons
>im worried its going to get stolen all the time because i like to go to concerts and its unattended
>occasional earthing issues for every sub circuit, i know which wires to jiggle for headlights and indicators now

good
>price is a deal when buying used
>interior has all buttons and knobs
>infotainment is responsive
>RWD
>Handling is great (Magnetic Dampers)
>Michigan Made
>Engine burps on upshift

bad
>not as luxurious as others
>door feels cheap
>have to get blackwing for manual.
>10 speed is fast but too many gears for spirited driving
>4cylinder
>Fake exhaust tips

>>28505709
Looks and feels fantastic.
Takes up about as much road space as a modern mini.
V8 or BMW MIni. Decisions, decisions.

>>28505903
id take the v8 p6 any day, a bmw mini carries over bmw problems/difficulty to work on and the latest minis are ginormous and carry over that modern car fat in both weight and size. Meanwhile the p6 is commonly swapped from the stock 3.5 v8 to a more powerful and more common 4.6 v8 as a direct bolt in that makes it sound even badder, go even harder, and available with a holley carb campaitable intake. The Rover is just so much easier to live with, cheaper suspension components, cheaper drivetrain and trans rebuilds, cheaper tyres, cheaper everything. Its a no brainer to me

>>28495939
All crossovers are ugly.

>>28499048
Oh, ok.
>>28501796
Nice, how many miles?
>>28501809
>>28501812
Sweet pics Anon, did you add the shorty antenna or was it already on there?

>>28495922
Trucks like that are elegant, especially those with beds 8 feet long.

>>28496176
Fuck you I like my va
Altho running it with the ac on makes the throttle very unpredictable and I wish it had actually lsd's instead of brake vectoring

>>28486795 (OP)
Likes:
>4 sec 0-60
>1g lateral grip on summer tires
>480+ HP, already able to gap scat packs completely stock
>aircon seats
>loud
>has all the luxury features like adaptive cruise for long road trips

Dislikes:
>wannabe tesla screen
>Could use better cooling, oil temps get kind of toasty when doing hard pulls up to 150+ mph (I've seen up to 260C once)

>>28507606
260F, not 260C. Had a retard moment lmao. That would be catastrophic for oil temps.

Pros
>smooth as fuck
>3.8 v6
>only 1401 made
Cons
>boomer as fuck [spoiler] Im 28 [/spoiler]
>3.8 v6
>irreplaceable limited edition if I something happens to it I'll be SAD

And I wouldnt have it any other way

>>28509000
Is that the pace car edition?

>>28509030
Hell yeah 03

>>28506885
Goddamn, hatchback foxbodies look so good. Love the neutral styling akin to a Sierra, contradicted by that long hood. Cool car.

>>28504150
theyre not terrible dailies but if you even think about doing anything more than driving to work in it, it becomes a huge hassle. golf clubs fit but are a pain in the ass to maneuver for example.
the more concise answer is that car prices have gone up and salaries haven’t. people can’t afford second cars, those who can or want to already have one. If you have kids or a dog it’s a non starter. And the S650 frankly doesn’t offer enough over the S550 to get an S550 owner to trade theirs in
GR86s compete more with the ecoboost mustang, which is more similar in price, and toyota has famously gone with a low supply approach to their inventory so they sell out of almost everything
> t. 2023 gt owner

>>28509000
It's also FWD.