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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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Ok so im thinknig of sellnig my current car and getting a new one. So far iv been thinknig about GS-t or GSX, a GSR, s13/s14 with an sr20 swap, or a 5th gen prelude, o and also a k20 hatch......But my main question is are DSM's really as bad as peopel say they are. I know there known as the onyl car that will break while not running, is that exagerated or true. Any help or sugestions would be appreciated
Old Mar 26, 2006 | 09:40 AM
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Graham, you can't type for s***.

Step 1: Sell the M3
Step 2: Buy a k20 hatch and put the remaining money in the bank.
Step 3: Be happy.
Old Mar 26, 2006 | 09:43 AM
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Graham, you can't type for s***.

Step 1: Sell the M3
Step 2: Buy a k20 hatch and put the remaining money in the bank.
Step 3: Be happy.
haha I know i cant type so dont hate, and i was actually leaning toward a k20 hatch> it would be fast as hell and what not, but how are they on the I-state, Kyle you of all people should know that i like to go fast.
Old Mar 26, 2006 | 09:45 AM
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A k20 hatch will satisfy your needs for speed. It may be not be as stable as the M3 up top.. But I believe it will go just as fast if not faster.

Plus you can pick up a clean k20 hatch for 8-13k
Old Mar 26, 2006 | 09:47 AM
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ive had a dsm for 3 years....gone through 3 engines and 3 trannys, i bought a 4th engine but decided to trade it because i got tired of dealing with the DSM.....still have it and im still paying on the other replacments.......
Old Mar 26, 2006 | 09:48 AM
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Default Re: How bad are DSM, and be honest

Kyle: what abotu ac and all that im not looking for a stripped out car, again, i want something nice

MexDizzle: so i guess the dsm horror stories are true, ill be staying away from those. Thanks
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ive had a dsm for 3 years....gone through 3 engines and 3 trannys, i bought a 4th engine but decided to trade it because i got tired of dealing with the DSM.....still have it and im still paying on the other replacments.......
Chris, this is a perfect example of why you don't get a DSM.
Old Mar 26, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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haha yea i was just making sure
Old Mar 26, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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haha yea i was just making sure
I don't get it..

How can you want a k20 hatch.. and then say you want A/C. =p

Get a hype-R eg.
Old Mar 26, 2006 | 09:55 AM
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haah youve met Lysa you should know



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