:plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist

[MexicanYarisTK]

Yeah, the cost of ownershit is high, especially when you consider the value floor is like $2500.

I think from a perspective, Civic Si is pretty epic. Reliable, cheap to buy new, used with 25K miles is still worth MSRP apparently. I could buy one and own it until 2030 for next to nothing.

BUT is a 1.5T really that exciting?

Not to mention, the new hybrid is actually quicker too

[Desertbreh]

Yeah, the cost of ownershit is high, especially when you consider the value floor is like $2500.

I think from a perspective, Civic Si is pretty epic. Reliable, cheap to buy new, used with 25K miles is still worth MSRP apparently. I could buy one and own it until 2030 for next to nothing.

BUT is a 1.5T really that exciting?

It's a motorcycle engine.

[Gberg2119]

I diesel geek... being all the rage. I also it being kind of finicky to install with the removal of the battery tray being necessary.

Battery tray does not need to come out.

[D Griff]

Also... I've driven a bunch of GTIs and Civics. I've owned both. Civics have way better manuals than GTIs, this has been true since at least the mid 90s, I haven't driven earlier ones. Also, Japanese cars in general just have better manuals than Euro cars do.

BMWs have some of the worst, VW is typically a little better IMO, but still not top notch.

I don’t think the point of the gti having a worse manual than the civic was contested. More like the gti having a “bad one”

I mean, I haven't driven a MK8, but I always thought GTIs were enjoyable to shift. I think you get some rev hang which is true in most things.

[SAWCE]

I diesel geek... being all the rage. I also it being kind of finicky to install with the removal of the battery tray being necessary.

Battery tray does not need to come out.

Yeah I don’t remember pulling mine out for this install.

[max225]

I diesel geek... being all the rage. I also it being kind of finicky to install with the removal of the battery tray being necessary.

Battery tray does not need to come out.

10-4

[max225]

BUT is a 1.5T really that exciting?

Not to mention, the new hybrid is actually quicker too

I hate this statement

[D Griff]

Not to mention, the new hybrid is actually quicker too

I hate this statement

EV everything is fast… doesn’t make it the ‘fun’ choice in many cases.

[max225]

I hate this statement

EV everything is fast… doesn’t make it the ‘fun’ choice in many cases.

That’s exactly the point

[Johnny_P]

I hate this statement

EV everything is fast… doesn’t make it the ‘fun’ choice in many cases.

I mean it’s the same as my accord which I think is perfectly quick for a DD but I wouldn’t say my car is fun. The hybrid system is alright but not an enthusiast choice.

[Melon2.0]

BUT is a 1.5T really that exciting?

Not to mention, the new hybrid is actually quicker too

E30 is slow.
It's still better than a soulless Camry.

[J-Ho-Fo-Show69]

EV everything is fast… doesn’t make it the ‘fun’ choice in many cases.

That’s exactly the point

Just got into this with an industry friend who has a Tesla. He said it could smoke my 328i. Like yea man, it could, but you drive a microwave. I like home cooked meals prepared from scratch, you want a TV dinner frozen meal. Which makes it funnier if you knew the guy. He doesn’t cook and literally eats that shit, while I’m resident chef in our neighborhood. I then proceeded to list cars I would rather drive than a Tesla. After 40 cars he said he finally got it.

[CaleDeRoo]

What is the world could POSSIBLY go wrong?

[golftdibrad1]

What is the world could POSSIBLY go wrong?

Timing chains.

[golftdibrad1]

Battery tray does not need to come out.

10-4

I think it depended on the exact car. Its like 8 bolts to get the battery and the tray out the way and give easy access. All you mk6 mf's maybe didn't but im pretty sure on the mk4 you did have to remove.

[D Griff]

What is the world could POSSIBLY go wrong?

Well driving from NY to IN took 2X the time it should've... makes you wonder what broke on that trip.

[max225]

What is the world could POSSIBLY go wrong?

Been in it to these for a bit. Carbon cleaning every 30k miles is your friend but honestly … I think that car is likely worn out … 157k miles on a Tacoma is not insignificant… an rs5 is probably busted in ways we can’t even imagine

[CaleDeRoo]

What is the world could POSSIBLY go wrong?

Well driving from NY to IN took 2X the time it should've... makes you wonder what broke on that trip.

10hrs each way is correct, and dude was hauling ass at that speed lol.

[CaleDeRoo]

What is the world could POSSIBLY go wrong?

Been in it to these for a bit. Carbon cleaning every 30k miles is your friend but honestly … I think that car is likely worn out … 157k miles on a Tacoma is not insignificant… an rs5 is probably busted in ways we can’t even imagine

157k on a Tacoma means bushings and shit are likely worn out but you have no idea because they drove like a turd anyways, but a 157k mi performance European car has likely had control arms and shit replaced at least once already so it likely drives pretty decent.

[Gberg2119]

Been watching this S4 and man... tempting https://carsandbids.com/auctions/92oVg2 ... ref=lr_1_2

Curious to see what it goes for and contemplating throwing in a bid. This would be an epic ride for $10-15K.

Sold for $16,250 + 5% fees so just over $17k.

[D Griff]

Been watching this S4 and man... tempting https://carsandbids.com/auctions/92oVg2 ... ref=lr_1_2

Curious to see what it goes for and contemplating throwing in a bid. This would be an epic ride for $10-15K.

Sold for $16,250 + 5% fees so just over $17k.

Saw that... not a bad really, but I don't think it's for me.

I feel pretty stressed right now between work, baby, marriage, life... think I'm just going to roll with the Supra so I don't have to waste time/brain real estate on this. Give it 2-3 weeks and it'll be back on the table I'm sure

[D Griff]

Well driving from NY to IN took 2X the time it should've... makes you wonder what broke on that trip.

10hrs each way is correct, and dude was hauling ass at that speed lol.

Ah, I missed that it was round trip and just wanted to make a joke about an old Audi breaking.

[CaleDeRoo]

10hrs each way is correct, and dude was hauling ass at that speed lol.

Ah, I missed that it was round trip and just wanted to make a joke about an old Audi breaking.

Me seeing someone call a 2014 car old

[D Griff]

Ah, I missed that it was round trip and just wanted to make a joke about an old Audi breaking.

Me seeing someone call a 2014 car old

Specifically an Audi... although your comment stands. I wouldn't consider a 2014 Japanese or 'murican car that old

[Johnny_P]

Sold for $16,250 + 5% fees so just over $17k.

Saw that... not a bad really, but I don't think it's for me.

I feel pretty stressed right now between work, baby, marriage, life... think I'm just going to roll with the Supra so I don't have to waste time/brain real estate on this. Give it 2-3 weeks and it'll be back on the table I'm sure

Ultimately why I bought my accord which I never really need to think about. I can’t waste brain cells on cars right now.