Which is Better?
11-21-2004, 12:52 PM
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Re: Which is Better?
if you are getting a rotary do ALL of your homework first so you know what to look for when you are buying. Great cars but you dont want to be replacing the engine at the get go.
11-21-2004, 08:47 PM
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Re: Which is Better?
Originally Posted by TRU
GSX is cheap and fast, but not very reliable. GTi VR6's arent reliable at all, but are very fast. GTi 2.0L can have potential, but make sure u keep track of the oil and change it when u should or it will be more unreliable then it should. GTi 1.8T's are cheap and easy to mod and fast as hell if done right, while still being reliable. dont bother with the focus(dosent have much potential or aftermarket) or celica(not much aftermarket, which equals $$, and u said u want something cheap). i love maximas, but the shifter is sloppy and working under the hood on them can be a major pita. the BMW would be my first choice, but its DEFINITLY not cheap to modify, buy OR fix, so thatd be my last choice in reality cause i aint got the money. i would say 1.8T GTi(MKIII is easier and cheaper to work on, plus handle better and are lighter)
11-22-2004, 09:18 AM
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Re: Which is Better?
Originally Posted by Focal X
You should be more worried about which one will break down on you, and which has cheaper replacement parts.
11-22-2004, 09:24 AM
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Re: Which is Better?
Originally Posted by HighPSI TSi Guy
any car will break, unless it's a slow piece of shit.. if you're trying to go fast, reliability doesn't even need to be on the list. power WILL break shit
Just teasing (but you know its true)
11-22-2004, 11:11 AM
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Re: Which is Better?
Originally Posted by Focal X
Coming from a guy with a dsm, lol. Your completely right, however, why have a car that constantly breaks from normal wear, when you have to replace parts you break from power anyway. If your going to start modding a stock car, you're not going to get very far if you are constantly replacing dumb shit, like alternators, radiators, head gasket. If you have a car that is already know to have numerous problems, then modding it will only cause more. Thats why every DSM guy only has there car on the road half the time. Just teasing (but you know its true)
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11-22-2004, 02:02 PM
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Re: Which is Better?
Originally Posted by mbui00
rx-7 turbo II ..woooot! Lesser moving parts = more money to save = more mods
Ok I'll give the BMW advice (being the nazi that I am..
.) You could get a beaten up 318 with high miles on the engine, throw in an S50 engine (1995 OBD1 E36 M3 engine) w/ intake, exhaust, and chip (w/tranny) for $3k and make about 230hp to the wheels (ALL MOTOR.) It will pull hard at any engine speed.. do some more weight reduction (318 doesnt weigh much anyways) and you'd be quick as hell! If my shit runs low 14s, a 500lb-lighter 318 with a little more power should have no problems with low 13s.
Then again in all honesty, if those were my only choices I probably wouldn't go with the 318 lol. You'll never pass inspection ever again.