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Cheaply made? Haven't driven one, have you?
I owned a 2000 Tiburon, and I own a 2001 Santa Fe, and they both beat the hell out of their competitors.
Coasters.
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I like the IS300, I love the meters and dash configuration, but I won't buy an automatic sporty car, and the "auto-stick" thing doesn't do it for me. I think a 2003 IS300 is a few thou out of my price range, I saw a used 2001, but they only started making them with manuals in 2002.
I agree with Jeremy about the leather. The Maxima and RSX were leather, the others weren't. I wear shorts a lot in the summer, hot leather = ouch, and unless they're heated it seems on a cold PA morning it'll be hella-cold. (The Maxima seats were heated, and also had a heated steering wheel, BTW.)
Also, my wife has a 200SX, and I'm not sure I'd want 2 Nissans. Not because they're not good cars, just because I like variety.
Did you know that most people arrive at amusement parks (the #1 destination for coasters) in cars?
Oh, and Kia is actually a subsidary of Hyundai (which in turn is partially owned by Mitsubishi.)
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NoLimitChic said:
kpjb...If you would look at my info...I'm from Ohio....
Yeah, I see that; it was just a dumb joke which apparently just flew by everyone... probably better off that way.
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kpjb said:
"Oh, and Kia is actually a subsidary of Hyundai (which in turn is partially owned by Mitsubishi.)"
You are KIDDING me right? Can you point me to something "official" that says this? I would have *SO* much fun with my cousin who owns a Kia and swears she'd never buy a Hyundai because they are "crap" (direct quote).
Please give me teasing fodder!
jeremy
--who loves the 500+miles per tank of his Avalon
Wait, she drives a Kia and has the nerve to call some other car "crap"? That's funny.
ob.coaster: "My other car is a PTC"
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"Now all I want is to find a way home, to warn Earth -- look upward, and share the wonders I see..."
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1) Chrysler/Plymouth/Jeep
2) Hyundia/Kia/Mitsubishi
3)Ford/Lincoln/Mercury (Volvo is good)
The better three are:
1)BMW
2)Toyota/Lexus
3)Honda/Acura
Coasters are great
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GregLeg said:
ob.coaster: "My other car is a PTC"
A PT Cruiser? I drive one of those...
Edit: Before I get flamed and everything, yes I know, Philadelphia Tobaggon Company. And the PT Cruier has nice handling and good braking. (But what do I know, in my driving life {past 7 months} I've driven 4 different cars)
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*** This post was edited by MiLLeNNiUMRiDeR on 9/7/2002. ***
Well I use a gas card that saves me 20% on gas and I can use it anywhere (As long that the station is open on the inside). Becasue my dads car is supercharged we do like to get gas at Casey's becasue don't charge higher for high octane gas (I know it contains alcohol but its clean burning and doesn't bother the car one bit). We also like visiting the Flying J Stations they don't have the 20 cent spread and usally are cheaper on gas than everyone else is. (There is one just down I-435 from WOF on Front St. Everytime I go to WOF my dad makes me go there to get gas.)
I boycott the stations that have more than a 20 cent spread over regular unleaded.
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The Mantis is real. The Mantis is out there. The Mantis is protecting my yard from West Nile Mosquitos (No Joke).
Coasters are lovely.
That same mechanic friend would have told you to stay away from Honda in the early 80s, John. All car companies go through growing pains, and it's safe to say at this point that Hyundai has outgrown them. If you don't believe me, try Car magazine-it's a British mag that rips everyone and everything, yet they love the Hyundais.
Apollo's Chariot is my favorite hyper.
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Yeah, Hondas and Toyotas were total cheap p-o-s cars when they were introduced in the states. They certainly are the most reliable now, though. Nissan's up there, too, but not quite as good as the "big 2."
I like CP's Corkscrew more than Magnum, does that make me odd?
My parents owned a first generation Sonata, and recently got an Elantra. Hyundai's have grown and progressed by leaps and bounds, but they have a lot of room to improve to join the elite. They're probably average in the reliability chart now, whereas even 6 or 7 years ago they were some of the least dependable cars on the roads. As far as styling and features go, though, you're never gonna find a car with as much stuff in it for as little money.
I would rather eat Raging Wolf Bobs than ride it.
I decided on the Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor Sports Coupe. Once again, nowhere near as reliable as the Celica, but for the same price (within $200) I got so much more... the freakin' wipers are automatic... for when you're just too lazy to reach up and turn them on. The dealer is about 30 miles away from me. Whenever I need an oil change, they drive to my house, drop off an Accord, take my car back to the dealer, oil change, wash, wax, detail, and bring my car back to me at work or home. NO CHARGE. EVER. You just can't beat their asskissitude quotient.
Phoenix = Phun phor the phamily.
I said I'd never buy another non-Toyota car again, but then again, I never thought I'd be able to afford a Benz before 30. I figure, everything's under the warranty, and they don't depreciate. If it turns out unreliable, I'll trade it in in 5 or 6 years for a Solara. (and if you break down more than 100 miles from home, Mercedes gives you $300 a day spending money for every day that you're inconvenienced... now if I could just get it to break near IOA.)
Expedition Ge-Force is in Germany.
The car was on a boat from Germany when I bought it, it reached port late last week, I should have it this week. If I don't post for a while, it's because I'm having fun with the supercharger.
I don't like Wild Mice.
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My 200th coaster: The Wacky Worm at Grand Prix SC
The Hondas and Toyotas built in the early 80's were very reliable. I know Honda had problems with their first few years of the Civic (which was in the early/mid-70's).
I have fallen in love with Phantom's Revenge.
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kpjb said:I would rather eat Raging Wolf Bobs than ride it.
mmmmm, Raging Wolf Kabobs....so spicy, so delicious....:). Must be getting close to lunch-time....
I was doing some research and indeed found the early Accords did exceptionally well. So, there goes that thought of thm not. However. the new V6 Accords have been having some transmission issues lately.
We'll see how they age. When i look at cars, I want to know how reliable they will be when they hit 10 years old and 200,000 miles, since Im a buyer for the long-term.
Sounds like me. I'm waiting for some long-term tests on the newer Passats, and it's not looking too good. Multiple people have said "3 years, then the problems start..."
Sounds like some Dinn/Summers creations. ;)
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john peck said:
The PT Cruiser is also built on a Dodge Neon frame. I wonder if it will blow head gaskets as much as the neons do.
Well after almost 40,000 miles on the 'Cruiser (got it July 00, dad was driving it round back then), there have been little/no problems that I can immediately recall. Yes, it's based on the Neon chasis, but I'm not 100% sure about the engine. It's a mediochre (sp?) engine IMO, it doesn't pin me in my seat enough ;)
I like it when coasters pin me into my seat.
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Cedar Point FanBoy since 2001.
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