The Official Automobile Thread

My dreamcar list:

Saturn Aura (I pray they make a Red Line version):http://www.babez.de/saturn/aura/newtitel.jpg
Those of you who like rice: http://www.maxituning.pl/pics/virtual/sierpien/SaturnAura_Bigos.jpg

Audi S8: http://www.caradisiac.com/media/images/le_mag/mag268/audi-s8-1big.jpg

Lincoln MKS: http://www.lincolnsofdistinction.com/images/lincoln-mark-s/lincoln-mks-5.jpg

Currently I’m driving an Nissan Altima 98 GLE and it’s garbage. I hate the leather seats because it gets too damn hot, its too slow and its small. I was thinking of investing a hatchback since its more roomey and has style. Here’s the choices I’ve came up with

Toyoa Matrix XR 03 http://car-reviews.automobile.com/images/cars/ArtImages/29209/01.jpg

It’s hard to find XRS these days, plus it requires 91 octane, and I don’t have that kind of cash.

OR

Mazda 5
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d4/Mazda-5-'06.jpg

Or possibly get a Honda Civic SI, but I’m not really a big fan of honda. Anyone have drive a matrix or mazda? any opinions on it ?

i was basing it on the rx7 and 240.

I’m looking to make it fast, however after doing some research I’ve realized that I don’t want the Integra anymore. I did my research and I’ve realized that it’s just not worth the risk. My brother had a 93 Civic and people would try to break into that thing very often. I wouldnt want to go through that headache.

Righ Now I’m considering a 1995-1999 Toyota Celica. Does anyone know how much something like this would cost?

Also I’m open to take suggestions, I want a car that’s extremely customizeable as far as modifications are concerned (Integra-esque) not too expensive (stock)and is not ugly.

Like seriously, I wish these fucking car thieves would just fucking die.

By the way, this is AHVB on my brothers account.

celica a bitch car lol

yea 93 civic si would get stolen a lot or break into a lot

4-8g i think teg the best way to go if you want better then it gonna me more $$$…

240sx. i prefer the coupe looks wise. now i’m not a gearhead but this is what i know via google and forums- it’s a really popular platform in japan and the us so mods are gonna be easy-pickins. as far the engine you can swap an sr something for great hp at a nice value, or if you realllly wanna a be a cool guy, use a skyline engine. (someone did taht in town)

http://www.drifting.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-2599.html sr20det swap faq. drfting.com also has an install dvd.

Excuse me sir?, Are you speaking of the Eclipse GSX?

Don’t worry, It’ll be be back soon but as the Eclipse Ralliart (yes they made the OFFCIAL announcement)

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/eclipse_ralliart.asp

Later Edit: I didn’t read the thread but I’ll post up “S-Chassis 101” in a lil’ bit…

The Celica wasn’t ALWAYS a bitch car, the 3rd Gen Celi’s were the best ones.

And Honda? - that is soooooooo 10 years ago plus anything from Honda/Acura is an easy mark.

And as for what do I drive? - I have a 240SX Fastback…in the next 5 years I’m going to get a Sky Redline.

GM Kappa Cars = Nissan S-Chassis ver. 2.0

Well at least the Celicas hasn’t been overplayed and riced to death like the Civic/Integra. My guess is you could get a 6th Gen Celica for fairly cheap considering the 2000 models run for about $8,000 at minimum.

I’m currently trying to obtain a 7th Gen Celica and attempt turn the looks into something like this, except without the splitter: http://www.newcelica.org/forums/showthread.php?t=219675

Clean and simple.

Anyone have suggestions for a car with nice low-end torque that gets good MPG?:wonder:

Ummmmmm seriously - 7th Gen Celica’s are a VERY pretty piece of SLOW fiberglass I’m afraid. :sad:

They would kicked ass if the had a AWD version…or more then 140HP @ the fuckin’ CRANK - my STOCK 17 year old car can kill a 7th gen celi EASY.

The last GOOD Celicas that the US got were the 5th Gen Turbo All-Trac’s, if I had a Celi it would be a 3rd Gen CeliSupra or a 5th Gen All-Trac, you can’t fuck with those cars.

Ya funny you talk about the Alltrac cause I’m riding in one now. Imo they’re ok the AWD is pretty tight in corner but serious understeer too.

I have the JDM 3SGTE motor, tranny, and turbo in mine though I think it’s like 225 hp stock so it’s got some decent pick up, can keep up with Turbo II FC’s.

I’m really thinking about trading it for a 240 cause I’m really itching to get sideways again. Or if I can’t find a decent 240 just sell it and get a 2000-2002 civic. I don’t really have time to work on cars anyway cause I need to focus on my studies:wasted:

when i think bitch car, meaning cars only girls drive, i immediately think VW Jetta

I thought we banned all car threads on SRK
They always end up in ricer flamewars.

We come to SRK for video games, not cars.

I have a grip setup S14 240SX.

well in GD you dont have to talk about video games.

show some pics endless8

hey yall…i have a 89 240sx hatch…i wanna race it but it will cost alot to do what i wanted to have done…instead i was just thinkin about addin nos and makin it a show car…what i wanna have done to it is install air bags…any links or suggestion on makin it a true girl magnet?

I hate you.:bluu:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v26/tragik/backgrounds/Teh%20Cez/getta.jpg

Well, the POlice have stepped it up in renton. I used to go where they would all meet up at gas station but never raced because the fastest thing there was a turbo integra and he too didn’t race anyone. The cops knew the deal too so it was rather dumb.

But, I have just ran into a random assortment of cars. All of which I burned with no problems. I was actually going to go for 500hp with a new turbo, but since I don’t ever go to the track and everyone is afraid to get raped on the streets I’ll just stick with my current power level. I can beat STI’s and now I need to go to intec and get retuned to run more boost.

Not bad for a 16 yr old car.

Here is a nice pic.

http://media.twango.com/m1/large/0004/d63cb8869b764682ba22717b1166e0e8.jpg

you mean by all the gas station by greatwall and staples and shit? yea cops still down there now but it like someone yell out a track everyone mobb down there and then we get like maybe 30-45mins of races off then cops come everyone scatter then everyone meet up at random gas station and it just repeat untill like 4-5am when everyone goes home. There better cars then turbo teg there now there plenty of Sti a few evo and some muscle cars but for the most part still the same old usual of rsx with a shietload of hatches

Co-sign any VW for that matter.

haha no its ok :wgrin:

just i always see girls packed in those cars, everyone from way back in HS had that as their first car where I came from :wink: