Talk to me about cars - Page 4

Nathan · 09-12-2012, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by SkiPunk11

what issues? I have one and know this car inside and out !

Cracked windshield, a number of scratches and cosmetic issues all over the exterior, and a "clunk" could be heard every time I drove over a bump. Suspension?

SkiPunk11 · 09-12-2012, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by Nathan

Cracked windshield, a number of scratches and cosmetic issues all over the exterior, and a "clunk" could be heard every time I drove over a bump. Suspension?

the bushings on the rear are not the greatest. Could also just need tightening. Most of us that have swapped to aftermarket need to re-tighten the rear sway after a few days.

The paint jobs on the Black Mica Speed3s are the worst !

Cracked windshield is $150 for a place in Puyallup!

mulletman · 09-13-2012, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by IllN

News flash: you shouldn't make blanket statements about such a wide group of cars.

Watch out for early production E46 M3s. BMW got a bad batch of rod bearings and had a lot of S54 engines go kaboom. This is a well known problem - google it. S54's are expensive to replace.

This actually happened to an acquaintance of mine who bought an '01 in 2011 - engine blew <6mos after he bought the car.

There was a recall for the rod bearing issue. The root of the issue is why the previous owner didn't comply with the recall, and why your buddy was buying an M3 without extensive service records. The S54 is indeed complex and expensive... but it's also very strong when properly maintained and not abused. Even easier solution: Don't buy one with a build date previous to May 2003, although the vast majority of those are still fine.

Off-topic, but what did the guy do with the blown motor, and how extensive was the damage? I'd be more than willing to do an S54 build for my E30...

Nathan · 09-27-2012, 07:18 AM

Until I change my mind again, I have narrowed my interest down to either a Mustang GT or a Mazdaspeed3 GT.

I took some pictures of a Mustang that I looked at last night. I had a terrible experience with the dealership, but it was an attractive car. It is a 2007 with 33k miles. They wanted $18,900 for it.

I told them I couldn't pay that, but they kept trying to convince me that I could. It was very strange.

Avboden · 09-27-2012, 07:25 AM

forget the mustang

Nathan · 09-27-2012, 08:20 AM

Forget ALL Mustangs? Gee, thanks.

Anyway, here is a list of what I have picked out:

2005 Mustang GT Premium

2005 Ford Mustang Custom

Mazdaspeed3 GT

2009 Mustang Bullit

2007 Ford Mustang GT

What do you think?

KevinD · 09-27-2012, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by Avboden

forget the mustang

Why?

Admittedly, there are better options for handling, but the Mustang is pretty good at what it is: a muscle car.

KevinD

Nathan · 09-27-2012, 09:29 PM

Here is the 09 Mustang:

http://www.salvage-cars-for-sale.inf...09-MTM5NTMzNjE

KevinD · 09-27-2012, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by Nathan

Here is the 09 Mustang:

http://www.salvage-cars-for-sale.inf...09-MTM5NTMzNjE

A glutton for punishment, aren't you?

KevinD

Deven · 09-27-2012, 10:21 PM

Come on man lets step back and use our brains.

Don't buy a totaled vehicle

Don't buy a domestic car

Don't buy from a stealership

Now was that really that difficult?

I buy and sell at least 3 vehicles a year and by following these 3 simple rules i have profited thousands! its effing amazing isn't it!?!? maybe i should write a book!!
\

How to buy cars for dummies

Ryanthegreat1 · 09-27-2012, 10:22 PM

Nothing about the Mustang screams good winter car, or good car at all for that matter.

To each their own I guess.

SkiPunk11 · 09-27-2012, 10:34 PM

my MazdaSpeed3 can be a Mustang GT....just sayin

vsid · 09-28-2012, 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by mfrankpdx

Does he have a Russian accent?

LMAO!!!

Originally Posted by KevinD

There's a good reason for asking this...
Eastern Europeans have a propensity for buying totaled (or otherwise badly worn/damaged) late-model cars, and then repairing & selling them at a large profit. While there's nothing wrong with this, said Eastern Europeans are no better (or worse) than the average shade-tree mechanic, so it's a real crap-shoot as to whether or not repairs were made properly.
...

KevinD

I actually came from Eastern Europe About two decades ago... And your words are fairly accurate. Most of these "shade-tree mechanics" have absolutely no certifications and learn from their dads or brothers in the backyard or driveway, in fact I have a few acquaintances and maybe even relatives who do this. However the quality of the work actually varies from person to person... My father is a VERY detail oriented person, and I have taken after him. The work he has done on cars meets and even exceeds OEM standards. I have absolutely no problem fixing and driving a totaled car, and I do it right. But then again I dont flip cars for profit... So it really depends on the motives and character of the person your buying the car from. And if your buying a salvaged title car, always take it to a mechanic before you buy. BTW, with all that said, even I wont buy a car from an "Eastern European" even if its my best buddy

Originally Posted by Motoxfox12

Come on man lets step back and use our brains.

Don't buy a totaled vehicle

Don't buy a domestic car

Don't buy from a stealership

Now was that really that difficult?

I buy and sell at least 3 vehicles a year and by following these 3 simple rules i have profited thousands! its effing amazing isn't it!?!? maybe i should write a book!!
\

How to buy cars for dummies

I absolutely agree with two of the three statements. I find nothing wrong with buying a totaled vehicle. Will I go out and buy a car with a salvaged title? no. But I will however buy a car that has been totaled and fix it. I have no problems what so ever driving a salvaged title car, so long as I know the damage and how it has been fixed... I've personally fixed several salvaged title cars and driven them, and they drive just as good as a clean title car... The only difference is the brand on the title.

04cbrf4i · 09-28-2012, 03:41 AM

I know you guys hate fwd but look at 2006 or newer civic si, they have nice seats, factory lsd 6spd tranny and get 30 mpg. They do good in all weather and there is alot of after market parts available if you wanna go fast.

Nathan · 09-28-2012, 06:25 AM

Originally Posted by Motoxfox12

Come on man lets step back and use our brains.

Don't buy a totaled vehicle

Don't buy a domestic car

Don't buy from a stealership

Now was that really that difficult?

I buy and sell at least 3 vehicles a year and by following these 3 simple rules i have profited thousands! its effing amazing isn't it!?!? maybe i should write a book!!
\

How to buy cars for dummies

I wasn't planning on buying that car.

I was just showing you guys what I found out.

tyrklnr · 09-28-2012, 06:56 AM

nothing wrong w/mustangs-owned many.(and yes, driven them in REAL winters) just one thing-not to be negative, but unless you're experienced in automotive repair and can identify framework/bodywork issues, STAY AWAY FROM SALVAGE.

Nathan · 09-28-2012, 07:19 AM

Actually, I bought a 3000GT SL that had a rebuilt title. An old guy owned it and was about to give it to his son, but decided to sell it to me instead. I bought it for about $6,000. As far as I could tell, the front bumper had been replaced. That was about it.

I never had any problems with the car and didn't have any problems selling it, either. Sometimes you get lucky.

FlyingFinn · 09-28-2012, 08:04 AM

Come on now this is a Motorcycle Forum .. F*** CARS!

2 wheels = good

4 wheels = bad

SkiPunk11 · 09-28-2012, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by Nathan

Actually, I bought a 3000GT SL that had a rebuilt title. An old guy owned it and was about to give it to his son, but decided to sell it to me instead. I bought it for about $6,000. As far as I could tell, the front bumper had been replaced. That was about it.

I never had any problems with the car and didn't have any problems selling it, either. Sometimes you get lucky.

BOOOO...shoulda got the MS3. Few of my friends are parting out 350+hp cars !!

Nathan · 09-28-2012, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by SkiPunk11

BOOOO...shoulda got the MS3. Few of my friends are parting out 350+hp cars !!

This was years ago.

I wasn't implying that I just purchased a 3000GT.


09-27-2012, 07:18 AM	#64
Nathan Peg Dragger Joined: Jul 2006 From: Seattle, WA	Until I change my mind again, I have narrowed my interest down to either a Mustang GT or a Mazdaspeed3 GT. I took some pictures of a Mustang that I looked at last night. I had a terrible experience with the dealership, but it was an attractive car. It is a 2007 with 33k miles. They wanted $18,900 for it. I told them I couldn't pay that, but they kept trying to convince me that I could. It was very strange. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-27-2012, 07:25 AM	#65
Avboden Moto2 Contender Joined: Oct 2007 From: from Wa, living on Grenada (island) I Ride: 2007 BMW F800S, 1999 ATK 605 ESDS/SM	forget the mustang __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-27-2012, 08:20 AM	#66
Nathan Peg Dragger Joined: Jul 2006 From: Seattle, WA	Forget ALL Mustangs? Gee, thanks. Anyway, here is a list of what I have picked out: 2005 Mustang GT Premium 2005 Ford Mustang Custom Mazdaspeed3 GT 2009 Mustang Bullit 2007 Ford Mustang GT What do you think? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-27-2012, 09:29 PM	#68
Nathan Peg Dragger Joined: Jul 2006 From: Seattle, WA	Here is the 09 Mustang: http://www.salvage-cars-for-sale.inf...09-MTM5NTMzNjE __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-27-2012, 10:21 PM	#70
Deven Dee-von White Joined: Jan 2007 From: Vancouver, Washington I Ride: R6 track, SV650S street	Come on man lets step back and use our brains. Don't buy a totaled vehicle Don't buy a domestic car Don't buy from a stealership Now was that really that difficult? I buy and sell at least 3 vehicles a year and by following these 3 simple rules i have profited thousands! its effing amazing isn't it!?!? maybe i should write a book!! \ How to buy cars for dummies __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-27-2012, 10:22 PM	#71
Ryanthegreat1 Shredder Joined: Feb 2008 From: Olympia I Ride: XR650R	Nothing about the Mustang screams good winter car, or good car at all for that matter. To each their own I guess. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-27-2012, 10:34 PM	#72
SkiPunk11 Shredder Joined: May 2011 From: Tacoma, Wa I Ride: 2008 Buell 1125R	my MazdaSpeed3 can be a Mustang GT....just sayin __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-28-2012, 03:41 AM	#74
04cbrf4i Licensed Joined: Feb 2011 From: clackamas I Ride: cbr600f4i	I know you guys hate fwd but look at 2006 or newer civic si, they have nice seats, factory lsd 6spd tranny and get 30 mpg. They do good in all weather and there is alot of after market parts available if you wanna go fast. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-28-2012, 06:56 AM	#76
tyrklnr Chicken Strips Joined: Apr 2011 From: under the viaduct I Ride: APE	nothing wrong w/mustangs-owned many.(and yes, driven them in REAL winters) just one thing-not to be negative, but unless you're experienced in automotive repair and can identify framework/bodywork issues, STAY AWAY FROM SALVAGE. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-28-2012, 07:19 AM	#77
Nathan Peg Dragger Joined: Jul 2006 From: Seattle, WA	Actually, I bought a 3000GT SL that had a rebuilt title. An old guy owned it and was about to give it to his son, but decided to sell it to me instead. I bought it for about $6,000. As far as I could tell, the front bumper had been replaced. That was about it. I never had any problems with the car and didn't have any problems selling it, either. Sometimes you get lucky. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-28-2012, 08:04 AM	#78
FlyingFinn Endorsed Joined: Jul 2010 From: Ole' Tacoma I Ride: Guzzi Norge, HD FXRP	Come on now this is a Motorcycle Forum .. F* CARS! 2 wheels = good 4 wheels = bad __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter**

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