New additions to the automotive family.
01-07-2004, 08:01 PM
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New additions to the automotive family.
One improvement for my max, and one red-haired stepchild for it too:
Stillen RSB comes UPS (can't wait to put it on)
More interestingly, my wife finally got rid of her POS 2k Jetta and got a new Mazda 3s....Thing is pretty quick (15.5 1/4 supposedly), handling is TIGHT with the sport package, 17's and Goodyear RSA's....like the interior black and red seats and gauges (kind of like a Sentra Spec V)....Still will never go back to a 4-cyl, but if I did, this might be it.....
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Stillen RSB comes UPS (can't wait to put it on)
More interestingly, my wife finally got rid of her POS 2k Jetta and got a new Mazda 3s....Thing is pretty quick (15.5 1/4 supposedly), handling is TIGHT with the sport package, 17's and Goodyear RSA's....like the interior black and red seats and gauges (kind of like a Sentra Spec V)....Still will never go back to a 4-cyl, but if I did, this might be it.....
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01-07-2004, 08:09 PM
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Have her drive a 3....she will want it....it's quick and handles well, but my wife says it's a "chick car"....The 3 she got has the sport package but base interior (no leather or sunroof) and a 5-speed, the Jetta she gave up was loaded with everything (leather, heated seats, etc.) and she still says the 3 is much much better. I will not trade her the max, though. There's no substitute for displacement, baby!
01-07-2004, 08:25 PM
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Wow, congrats!!!!! You gonna stick with Nissan and go X-Terra or Pathfinder?
I drove a friends 2k1 Acura (MDX?) last week, ride is nice and you could probably get a 2k-2k1 for aroudn 20...
I drove a friends 2k1 Acura (MDX?) last week, ride is nice and you could probably get a 2k-2k1 for aroudn 20...
01-07-2004, 08:34 PM
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Yeah I heard those are pretty good performers for a small SUV, and it's for your wife to drive anyways, right?. Damn that 3 handles better than my car....I need to get the RSB on there asap!
01-07-2004, 08:50 PM
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...notice my neighbor's Protege (same color) in the background. Boy is she going to be jealous when she wakes up tomorrow, since she talks alot of sh-t about her car! When I got the max, she tried to dog it like her Protege was faster 
Nice lady, though, otherwise.
Nice lady, though, otherwise.
I have to same problem!
01-08-2004, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by MannyNJ2k2max
well we found out during Christmas we are expecting
so by summers end I need to find a sports ute- most likely pre-owned or new around ~$20K
so by summers end I need to find a sports ute- most likely pre-owned or new around ~$20K
hey manny...we are expecting too! july 14th-ish! this will be our second. congrats on your new addition!
some advice on the suv-if a jeep grand is in the running, its nice, but it is a lot smaller than you think. we learned that after our first child. if you make trips to see family or vacations, the jeep gets really small. a pack-n-play 2suitcases and maybe a basinette, and that mug is full! add in a car seat and you've got seating for 3. and if you're tall-6'+ the back seat will be cramped for whoever is back there. we love our jeep but it is a little too small for our liking. hope my advise helps with the decision.
01-08-2004, 06:49 AM
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thanx bro-congrats to you- actually went to the docs yesterday and our due date is Aug 14-
Grand Cherokee's are out of the question- we have had two friends (different occasions) pass away cause of they lost control(flipped) - Not blaming it
on the car (because it uncertain the reason) but the bad perception is there.
She's always driven small cars (she's 5'6" and I'm 5'10") so we have to see....
Grand Cherokee's are out of the question- we have had two friends (different occasions) pass away cause of they lost control(flipped) - Not blaming it
on the car (because it uncertain the reason) but the bad perception is there.
She's always driven small cars (she's 5'6" and I'm 5'10") so we have to see....
01-08-2004, 07:02 AM
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More interestingly, my wife finally got rid of her POS 2k Jetta and got a new Mazda 3s....Thing is pretty quick (15.5 1/4 supposedly), handling is TIGHT with the sport package,
It actually does the 1/4 in 16 sec flat which is still pretty impressive for a car in its class.
It actually does the 1/4 in 16 sec flat which is still pretty impressive for a car in its class.
01-08-2004, 10:06 AM
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Look for a 2001-2002 Isuzu Trooper. I've had ours since new in Fall of '96 and all I've done is a starter. I tow dirt bikes with it every weekend through the moutains and there's more room than a Tahoe. Watch out for Tahoe's if you're going to tow any loads ....bad trannys.
Besides used Troopers are a bargin!
Besides used Troopers are a bargin!
01-08-2004, 10:30 AM
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i'm staying away from domestics.....dont need to tow much- just need something comfy and nice for her - something of these sorts..
http://www.preownedvehicles.com/NFUs...AR05Y4XW045829
http://www.preownedvehicles.com/NFUs...DR07Y91W504973
http://www.preownedvehicles.com/NFUs...ZU86E82UJ19661
http://www.preownedvehicles.com/NFUs...AR05Y4XW045829
http://www.preownedvehicles.com/NFUs...DR07Y91W504973
http://www.preownedvehicles.com/NFUs...ZU86E82UJ19661
01-08-2004, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
One improvement for my max, and one red-haired stepchild for it too:
Stillen RSB comes UPS (can't wait to put it on)
More interestingly, my wife finally got rid of her POS 2k Jetta and got a new Mazda 3s....Thing is pretty quick (15.5 1/4 supposedly), handling is TIGHT with the sport package, 17's and Goodyear RSA's....like the interior black and red seats and gauges (kind of like a Sentra Spec V)....Still will never go back to a 4-cyl, but if I did, this might be it.....
and
and
and
Stillen RSB comes UPS (can't wait to put it on)
More interestingly, my wife finally got rid of her POS 2k Jetta and got a new Mazda 3s....Thing is pretty quick (15.5 1/4 supposedly), handling is TIGHT with the sport package, 17's and Goodyear RSA's....like the interior black and red seats and gauges (kind of like a Sentra Spec V)....Still will never go back to a 4-cyl, but if I did, this might be it.....
and
and
and
01-09-2004, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by charliekilo3
Congrats on the new ride. You park it on the street?
Man I miss the garage on our old rental house....4 more years I will have one again. Anyhow, we haven't had any problems...people drive like 10mph on the little street...huge speed bumps everywhere so not too worried. Knock on wood.
01-09-2004, 06:31 PM
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Soonerfan - didn't have to talk her into it....she picked it (and she is VERY picky)....was not too interested in my suggestions She went and bought it herself....did not want to bring me along after I yelled at the guy at the Honda dealer last month when she was looking at Civics because he was trying to pull some bs and not compromise on price. It's better she did it alone....
Manny - will post RSB install pics when I do it. It's 17 degrees outside at the moment....maybe use the in-laws garage tomorrow or sunday if I get a chance. Instructuions w/RSB appear to be excellent...very clear, with photos. I am betting it will take under an hour.
BiggD23....yeah, I was a little tired when I posted it, but gimme a break - substitute is a synonym for replacement. Ok, so it doesn't rhyme, but you knew what i meant!!!
She went and bought it herself....did not want to bring me along after I yelled at the guy at the Honda dealer last month when she was looking at Civics because he was trying to pull some bs and not compromise on price. It's better she did it alone....Manny - will post RSB install pics when I do it. It's 17 degrees outside at the moment....maybe use the in-laws garage tomorrow or sunday if I get a chance. Instructuions w/RSB appear to be excellent...very clear, with photos. I am betting it will take under an hour.
BiggD23....yeah, I was a little tired when I posted it, but gimme a break - substitute is a synonym for replacement. Ok, so it doesn't rhyme, but you knew what i meant!!!
01-09-2004, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
One improvement for my max, and one red-haired stepchild for it too:
Stillen RSB comes UPS (can't wait to put it on)
More interestingly, my wife finally got rid of her POS 2k Jetta and got a new Mazda 3s....Thing is pretty quick (15.5 1/4 supposedly), handling is TIGHT with the sport package, 17's and Goodyear RSA's....like the interior black and red seats and gauges (kind of like a Sentra Spec V)....Still will never go back to a 4-cyl, but if I did, this might be it.....
Stillen RSB comes UPS (can't wait to put it on)
More interestingly, my wife finally got rid of her POS 2k Jetta and got a new Mazda 3s....Thing is pretty quick (15.5 1/4 supposedly), handling is TIGHT with the sport package, 17's and Goodyear RSA's....like the interior black and red seats and gauges (kind of like a Sentra Spec V)....Still will never go back to a 4-cyl, but if I did, this might be it.....
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