Time to leave the Max for something else.....
#1
Time to leave the Max for something else.....
Well today I saw a lady who wants to sell her 1990 Chrysler LeBaron GTS Turbobecause it's taking up garage space. She also had a 1996 Ford T-bird and I was able to pick both of them up for $700!!!
The T-bird just needs to get an oil change and new exhaust while my car (the LeBaron GTS Turbo) just needs a new alternator belt. The T-bird is going to my brother. While I get some boost
Chrysler LeBaron GTS Turbo
This car has 110K miles on the dash. The car spits out 179hp but once I change the exhaust and get a boost controller I can do up to about 220hp stock (excluding exhaust)!!! These cars are known to do mid to high 14's on an autotrajic tranny bone stock (meaning no aftermarket exhaust and controllers) Personally with me being 17 and all this is going to be my 4 banger project and possibly next summer I should be a proud owner of a VQ as my V6 project. I am going to own a maxima within the next 24 months so right now I'm taking a maxima vacation. The turbo's are T3's but don't hold me for it.
I'm leaving my current maxima becuase it was in the accident, the tranny is ice skating, the rear suspension is going, and the paint job was awful. I decided that over $2000 to spend in a nearly 15 year old car is too much and I still won't know how long the tranny will last. I'm about to go to College in SC and I will need a dependable car, not a car that I will have to guess what's wrong. Plus my allowance won't cover it But look on the bright side. I didn't spend heavy money into modding it out.
I am still going to be part of the board b/c I'm getting a new max next summer and it's always fun to have a general knowledge of the best car made today - just 10-16 years ago. I still think third gens are the best.
The T-bird just needs to get an oil change and new exhaust while my car (the LeBaron GTS Turbo) just needs a new alternator belt. The T-bird is going to my brother. While I get some boost
Chrysler LeBaron GTS Turbo
This car has 110K miles on the dash. The car spits out 179hp but once I change the exhaust and get a boost controller I can do up to about 220hp stock (excluding exhaust)!!! These cars are known to do mid to high 14's on an autotrajic tranny bone stock (meaning no aftermarket exhaust and controllers) Personally with me being 17 and all this is going to be my 4 banger project and possibly next summer I should be a proud owner of a VQ as my V6 project. I am going to own a maxima within the next 24 months so right now I'm taking a maxima vacation. The turbo's are T3's but don't hold me for it.
I'm leaving my current maxima becuase it was in the accident, the tranny is ice skating, the rear suspension is going, and the paint job was awful. I decided that over $2000 to spend in a nearly 15 year old car is too much and I still won't know how long the tranny will last. I'm about to go to College in SC and I will need a dependable car, not a car that I will have to guess what's wrong. Plus my allowance won't cover it But look on the bright side. I didn't spend heavy money into modding it out.
I am still going to be part of the board b/c I'm getting a new max next summer and it's always fun to have a general knowledge of the best car made today - just 10-16 years ago. I still think third gens are the best.
#2
Originally Posted by turdlett
I decided that over $2000 to spend in a nearly 15 year old car is too much and I still won't know how long the tranny will last.
good luck with your new car
#4
I personally wouldn't consider a 14 year old Chrysler product with 110k miles dependable, but it sounds like you got a very good deal on the two cars. It should get you by until you can afford another Max.
#6
Well just for a little update. I did buy the T-bird but didn't get the LeBaron because the engine is knocking horribly and the manifold is cracked. So I am looking at a few 240sx's for sale.
#7
Originally Posted by Red92MaxSE
I personally wouldn't consider a 14 year old Chrysler product with 110k miles dependable, but it sounds like you got a very good deal on the two cars. It should get you by until you can afford another Max.
I think the Maxima is a MUCH better built car than a lebaron.
I mean a chrysler labaron? ...ouch.
#8
Originally Posted by dmontzmax
I think the Maxima is a MUCH better built car than a lebaron.
I mean a chrysler labaron? ...ouch.
#9
Originally Posted by turdlett
OK I get the point. The car was sort of a downstep but I am not going to be it's next owner. I am looking at a 240sx. Wish me luck.
240 is a MUCH better decision.
#12
The tbird is now my brother's. I'm in the search for a 240sx. I reallyt wanted another nissan anyway. The reason why I was going to get the Lebaron was because of the overheating which I heard can cause the manifold to crack as it did and the engine needed to be rebuilt. I guess I'll have to go carless for a few.
#14
Originally Posted by happyricefob
i agree too. i don't even feel like putting any $$ on my 10 years old max. i just wanna keep it well-maintaned.
good luck with your new car
good luck with your new car
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