D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:55 amThis Mitsu place is in a part of Charlotte I don't think I've been more than once or twice in 26 years of living hereDetroit wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:12 am
If they run your credit, they'll probably assume it's an error.
When we bought the JL, they took forever to run my credit, said they had to double check everything because they never saw a credit score that high. The benefit of going to a dealer in the hood, they rolled out the red carpet.
Kind of busy with work, haven't called yet.
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Turns out the car is in Hickory, NC which is 75 minutes from here and a bit inconvenient. I made an appointment for Friyay morning and will probably just . At least the roads up there should be more fun. It's just a bit of a gamble to drive up there when it may result in a bunch of
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If you're ok with fighting the scum back with the stick it should be just fine.D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 12:41 pm This is in Charlotte... buy here pay here
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max225 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 12:44 pmIf you're ok with fighting the scum back with the stick it should be just fine.D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 12:41 pm This is in Charlotte... buy here pay here
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/ctd/d/ ... 68919.html
Plus, it's just tire kicking anyway.
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I am kind of curious about the Evo. I think we had a few guys on the dead forum that LOOOVED them dipped their toes in a GTI... then immediately 'd out and got another Evo...
Major issue is MPGGG 15-18 at best
Major issue is MPGGG 15-18 at best
That is pretty comparable to a in the city... that much in this case, I'm not doing a lot of commuting/road tripping.
I am watching a few videos and things at the moment
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I've had a few instances where I've gone into a dealer because of a 0% promotion and get told, "Well, that's only if you qualify."Detroit wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:12 amIf they run your credit, they'll probably assume it's an error.
When we bought the JL, they took forever to run my credit, said they had to double check everything because they never saw a credit score that high. The benefit of going to a dealer in the hood, they rolled out the red carpet.
I always look the salesman stern in the face, lean in, and say, "I qualify."
And then I let out an audible fart without breaking eye contact just to assert my dominance.
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Huckleberry wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 2:48 pmI've had a few instances where I've gone into a dealer because of a 0% promotion and get told, "Well, that's only if you qualify."Detroit wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:12 am
If they run your credit, they'll probably assume it's an error.
When we bought the JL, they took forever to run my credit, said they had to double check everything because they never saw a credit score that high. The benefit of going to a dealer in the hood, they rolled out the red carpet.
I always look the salesman stern in the face, lean in, and say, "I qualify."
And then I let out an audible fart without breaking eye contact just to assert my dominance.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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I could steer my STI with the throttle. It would spin if you wanted it to. On throttle it would widen the arc, off throttle it would tuck and start to rotate. Rear end was lively when you were running at the limits of the tires. I imagine the Evo is better due to the active rear diff instead of a torsen and brake based torque vectoring.
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144K miles on a ricer shitbox with a high strung motor known to be driven by vaper bros. $22K.[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 3:14 pmD Griff wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 12:41 pm This is in Charlotte... buy here pay here
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Wow, the used car market is whack.
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My experience is EVOs are worse with plowing when putting power down.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 3:05 pm I could steer my STI with the throttle. It would spin if you wanted it to. On throttle it would widen the arc, off throttle it would tuck and start to rotate. Rear end was lively when you were running at the limits of the tires. I imagine the Evo is better due to the active rear diff instead of a torsen and brake based torque vectoring.
But your description is dead on. Let off the throttle and it rotates, get on it and it tends to plow. Was a bit hard for me to get the hang of after being used to RWD where more throttle means more rotation. But the overall experience is still 5/7.
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The new normal.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 3:30 pm144K miles on a ricer shitbox with a high strung motor known to be driven by vaper bros. $22K.
This is why I'm out of cars, but hell even the boat market is the more I look into it.
Buying anything right now is a crap shoot.
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0% chance I'd buy a $24k Evo with that many miles over a new STi. You can still get a base for maybe $2k under MSRP, so $36.5k or so. If you're dead set on an Evo I'd think it's definitely worth spending the $30k-$33k to get a really nice low mileage one.
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[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 3:55 pmI'd go new STI all day long, personally.
I've driven an STI, and I find them to be pretty fun. Different way of driving for sure, but no less fun - and very raw and old school in terms of power delivery.
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What is funny is that there are also lots of 50-60K mile non shit examples at a similar price point. I have zero interest in actually buying any of the cars linked. I just want to drive one and see what it's about.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 3:30 pm144K miles on a ricer shitbox with a high strung motor known to be driven by vaper bros. $22K.
I suspect I may just be like and cruise off into the sunset in the shitbox I already have.
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Purple only[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 4:12 pmJust pull a and give it a new paintjob.D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 4:11 pm
What is funny is that there are also lots of 50-60K mile non shit examples at a similar price point. I have zero interest in actually buying any of the cars linked. I just want to drive one and see what it's about.
I suspect I may just be like and cruise off into the sunset in the shitbox I already have.
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Me too. Given the funds I'd pull the real move of buying the same car twice - I very much want another one.[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 3:55 pmI'd go new STI all day long, personally.
I've driven an STI, and I find them to be pretty fun. Different way of driving for sure, but no less fun - and very raw and old school in terms of power delivery.
That is a huge waste on a C5 IMO. Particularly one that gets tracked regularly. I could just go buy an immaculate one in a better color. If I do anything stupid Corvette wise, I would upgrade to a C6 GS or Z06 I think.[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 4:12 pmJust pull a and give it a new paintjob.D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 4:11 pm
What is funny is that there are also lots of 50-60K mile non shit examples at a similar price point. I have zero interest in actually buying any of the cars linked. I just want to drive one and see what it's about.
I suspect I may just be like and cruise off into the sunset in the shitbox I already have.
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I miss mine. Was a good car. Not sure if I would dump a vette for one if the priority is track driving. Would like to try an Evo but used is tough on both them and STIs, high chance it was beaten hard. Then again it’s built to take that abuse so I dunno.
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If you're going to change cars, might as well upgrade. A C6GS or Z06 would be
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Jetstream Blue.
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indeedDesertbreh wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 5:07 pmJetstream Blue.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-Corvette- ... Sw46JgJD9W
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The C6Z is the pinnacle of Corvette brodom however. Finding mid mile cars with zero mods or at least all good mods is certainly not impossible but.........Detroit wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 5:09 pmindeedDesertbreh wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 5:07 pm
Jetstream Blue.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-Corvette- ... Sw46JgJD9W
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-Chevrolet ... SwaRFgJ5hL
What do we have going on here for instance.
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