Random thoughts thread

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

@Snoopyalien24 rather rare car to find with a manual transmission from what I recall. Also heard owners talk about how that heavy iron beast (2JZ) really screwed the handling. I've always considered it a poor attempt at a Lexus Supra (the SC was better).

I know right?! Their was only 1 in a 1000 mile radius a year back, now I have found about 10 in a 75 mile range.

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Like Orb stated, it's a somewhat rare car.

I, myself like IS300. There are few things I hate bout IS300.
1. It's not 6sp (like JP ver).
2. Don't have beam engine (like JP ver).
3. Weight more than I hoped.
4. NA 2JZ is nice... but not enough hp vs weight.

There are few mods ppl do that makes IS300 worth owning.
1. Swap em w 2JZ turbo w Supra 6sp tranny.
2. Shave several lbs of weight to <2,900lbs.
3. Suspension setup need tuning to make weight on front concern.
4. Or for hell of it, I'll put UR engine lmao

Originally Posted by Guff

I like IS300s, but to GTE swap them, it's not cheap. Not at all. NA-T is an option for power but I don't think you wanna go that route.


And yes, they are heavy cars, because they are luxury sedans. So, idk if thats what you want. I would keep looking for a Miata...

Remember guys, its a first 'real car', not something that could destroy a C6 corvette on a track and in a straight line lol. From whatever this mystery car is, I will jump to the BRZ. So requsits are

Cheap
RWD
Manual
Good lookin
Preformance oriented
Cheap
Not a lot of money
Not too expensive
Cheap

and most important - fun

@Guff I think I just described the Miata (and a z32) hehe

[blur]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Cheap
RWD
Manual
Good lookin
Preformance oriented
Cheap
Not a lot of money
Not too expensive
Cheap

and most important - fun

Uhh I've been on craigslist searching for a sports car for a friend, right now he's looking into getting a turbo 300zx... they go for around $5000. Also, there is a couple of 350 V8 FC RX7s for less than $4000. There is a turbo e30 going for $6000 I believe...

Lots of choices.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Remember guys, its a first 'real car', not something that could destroy a C6 corvette on a track and in a straight line lol. From whatever this mystery car is, I will jump to the BRZ. So requsits are

Cheap
RWD
Manual
Good lookin
Preformance oriented
Cheap
Not a lot of money
Not too expensive
Cheap

and most important - fun

@Guff I think I just described the Miata (and a z32) hehe

Then IS300 doesn't qualify in that list. It's not cheap, that's for sure. lol

Hm... older Z, MR2/MRS, 240SX, FC, MX5, & older Supra might be good genre to look into

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by blur

Uhh I've been on craigslist searching for a sports car for a friend, right now he's looking into getting a turbo 300zx... they go for around $5000. Also, there is a couple of 350 V8 FC RX7s for less than $4000. There is a turbo e30 going for $6000 I believe...

Lots of choices.

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Then IS300 doesn't qualify in that list. It's not cheap, that's for sure. lol

Hm... older Z, MR2/MRS, 240SX, FC, MX5, & older Supra might be good genre to look into

Not really expensive tho it is at the same time

http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/493295...arl-paint.html

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=3&Log=0

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=2&Log=0

EDIT: OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG

http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/492869...verything.html

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG

[Spd229]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Not really expensive tho it is at the same time

http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/493295...arl-paint.html

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=3&Log=0

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=2&Log=0

EDIT: OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG

http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/492869...verything.html

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG

Hell...I'd hit that 240sx and I've got an FR-S. $8500 cash ain't bad.

Had this showed up a year ago about this time....it'd probably be what I would be driving.

Only 6 hours away too....

I kid. It is exciting to see a car in that good of shape though; if it turns out to be as such, good luck man!

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by Spd229

Hell...I'd hit that 240sx and I've got an FR-S. $8500 cash ain't bad.

Better to negotiate because that is too much but - ey - she is cleaaaan

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Not really expensive tho it is at the same time

http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/493295...arl-paint.html

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=3&Log=0

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=2&Log=0

EDIT: OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG

http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/492869...verything.html

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG

Yes, but no (cuz I'm not fan of blue color cars)
No (too high)
No

Nice, but no.

[Spd229]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Better to negotiate because that is too much but - ey - she is cleaaaan

True. Granted, I guess I'm also used to the crap up here where everyone wants new prices for their used stuff. It's silly

Sounds like everything but the engine has been freshened up though. If you can haggle, that'd be awesome.

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Actual random thought: I think there's a 240sx needing work in the back yard at my dad's near Tallahassee. I wonder what shape it was actually in lol. Think it was a 95' though and it wasn't pretty.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by wrxgoose

just saw something that REALLY pisses me off. not gonna say what it is fully, except that it involves Westboro Baptist Church. someone really needs to do something about those fucks.

Saw that. Disgusting.

Originally Posted by Jayde

They seem to work well for my car.

Pics?

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Yes, but no (cuz I'm not fan of blue color cars)
No (too high)
No

Nice, but no.

Originally Posted by Spd229

True. Granted, I guess I'm also used to the crap up here where everyone wants new prices for their used stuff. It's silly

Sounds like everything but the engine has been freshened up though. If you can haggle, that'd be awesome.

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Actual random thought: I think there's a 240sx needing work in the back yard at my dad's near Tallahassee. I wonder what shape it was actually in lol. Think it was a 95' though and it wasn't pretty.

I'm so bored I'm just searching everything lol HERE WE GOOOO

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=2&Log=0

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...Index=17&Log=0

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

(too much)
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

(not even sure what is going on here)

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=7&Log=0

(too many miles)
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...Index=23&Log=0

(too many problems, but best bang for the buck)

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...Index=12&Log=0


There.. who ever has like 5 minutes go thru these for the heck of it haha

[Spd229]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

I'm so bored I'm just searching everything lol HERE WE GOOOO

There.. who ever has like 5 minutes go thru these for the heck of it haha

This is totally what I did for months looking for cars.

Don't know much about the Porsche unfortunately, my brother was going to have a non turbo version of that but we eventually sold it as it was just going to be a pain to fix. Don't really know how nice they are when / if something breaks on it.

Funny story enough, was some dumb kid had a perfectly working turbo version but was complaining he would hear a slight whine from the engine when accelerating. I told my brother to let him know we'd fix it for him for free; free turbo .

Audi TT:
Looked at these too, not terrible I guess. Like the fact it's a hard top. Not sure how much better you'll fair on ebay for one of these. Mechanically I don't know how it'd stack up to your preferences though. I think they're built off the same chassis as the VW Rabbit but with some sportiness; I know a later year model shares the same one as the VW R32, maybe I misread...it's been over a year.

It's front wheel drive though. so eh. pass.

Definitely too much on the g35.

That Sc300 has nearly been to the moon.

And that Rx-7...mmmmm. Love those cars, but yeah. problems. Wonder how cheap you could get it, just not sure how complicated a car that might turn out to be even if you did get it at the right price though.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

I'm so bored I'm just searching everything lol HERE WE GOOOO

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=2&Log=0

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...Index=17&Log=0

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

(too much)
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

(not even sure what is going on here)

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=7&Log=0

(too many miles)
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...Index=23&Log=0

(too many problems, but best bang for the buck)

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...Index=12&Log=0


There.. who ever has like 5 minutes go thru these for the heck of it haha

Quickly went through all of em. Love the 7 color... but man, sounds like that 7 is more of project car than cheap fun car LOL

Love Porsche... but they're not cheap to fix (Due to damn "Porsche" brand).

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by Spd229

This is totally what I did for months looking for cars.

Don't know much about the Porsche unfortunately, my brother was going to have a non turbo version of that but we eventually sold it as it was just going to be a pain to fix. Don't really know how nice they are when / if something breaks on it.

Funny story enough, was some dumb kid had a perfectly working turbo version but was complaining he would hear a slight whine from the engine when accelerating. I told my brother to let him know we'd fix it for him for free; free turbo .

Audi TT:
Looked at these too, not terrible I guess. Like the fact it's a hard top. Not sure how much better you'll fair on ebay for one of these. Mechanically I don't know how it'd stack up to your preferences though. I think they're built off the same chassis as the VW Rabbit but with some sportiness; I know a later year model shares the same one as the VW R32, maybe I misread...it's been over a year.

It's front wheel drive though. so eh. pass.

Definitely too much on the g35.

That Sc300 has nearly been to the moon.

And that Rx-7...mmmmm. Love those cars, but yeah. problems. Wonder how cheap you could get it, just not sure how complicated a car that might turn out to be even if you did get it at the right price though.

Ah didn't notice the TT, idk why I thought it was a quattro

About the rest - spot on lol. This is fun to do every month or so

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Quickly went through all of em. Love the 7 color... but man, sounds like that 7 is more of project car than cheap fun car LOL

Love Porsche... but they're not cheap to fix (Due to damn "Porsche" brand).

If more rx-7 were that price around here OMGOMGOMG I would save up every penny for it. This is a miracle I found not 1 but 2!

Obviously both with lots work needed unfortunately