[SVT ZX3]

scoobasteve,Jan 12 2006, 09:26 AM Wrote:the car has been relitavley problem free, aside from its usual garbage. wonky charging system...  random stalling/rough idling.
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Have you tried the updated flash from Ford or an aftermarket tune?

[scoobasteve]

SVT ZX3,Jan 12 2006, 10:35 AM Wrote:

scoobasteve,Jan 12 2006, 09:26 AM Wrote:the car has been relitavley problem free, aside from its usual garbage. wonky charging system...  random stalling/rough idling.
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Have you tried the updated flash from Ford or an aftermarket tune?
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Yup, the YFR0 Flash was done a while ago...

[CanadaSVT]

NOS2Go4Me,Jan 11 2006, 02:19 PM Wrote:http://www.kansei.ca

If you want something slightly older, like my never-ending admiration for the Skyline R32 GTS-4 and GT-R... check that out.

Whoops. Says they're in transition, which I hope means they're coming back.
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I noticed this in the Saturday Toronto Star Jan 28 by Lawrence Yap. There is a place in TO that imports 15 year old Skyline R32's. Something like $17000 with about 140,000km. Very nice cars B)

[02ztsian]

CanadaSVT,Jan 31 2006, 08:14 AM Wrote:

NOS2Go4Me,Jan 11 2006, 02:19 PM Wrote:http://www.kansei.ca

If you want something slightly older, like my never-ending admiration for the Skyline R32 GTS-4 and GT-R... check that out.

Whoops. Says they're in transition, which I hope means they're coming back.
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I noticed this in the Saturday Toronto Star Jan 28 by Lawrence Yap. There is a place in TO that imports 15 year old Skyline R32's. Something like $17000 with about 140,000km. Very nice cars B)
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Since I have been paying attention, I have seen 3 Skylines here in Calgary-I couldn't get used to the RHD.

[D-Dub]

The s4 is nice, but eats more gas then a Hummer when the pedel is pushed to the floor.

[scoobasteve]

haha. This topic can/should be closed.

I'm 99% sure i'll be driving a maxima within a week.

[nass]

scoobasteve,Jan 11 2006, 05:55 PM Wrote:2000 Audi S4 - My price range = High KM, but such a nice car.


2002-2003 Cadillac CTS 5spd


Import a 2002-2003 Subaru WRX from the US (much cheaper than canadian prices)


Thanks

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those are the 3 cars I would consider from your list. S4 well it's AWD BiTurbo a few tweaks and you're reaching 350hp and it's a solid built car you can get them with HIDs.

the caddy, I am not a big fan of caddies but this one is sure nice and from what I hear not that bad for repairs like the catera was, HIDs found on this car too.

WRX much for the same reason I said for the S4. AWD Turbo fun. Not sure about the US model if they had HIDs I don't think so that was a feature saved for the STi

If my 2cents means anything go for the S4 I drove one and I could retract my massive erection for a day or so.

[scoobasteve]

the s4 used to me my first choice until i researched the ridiculous maintenence and repair costs.

totally not worth it.

[nass]

scoobasteve,Jan 31 2006, 10:40 PM Wrote:the s4 used to me my first choice until i researched the ridiculous maintenence and repair costs.

totally not worth it.
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Same with the M3 M5 and any other big ticket car. It comes with the territory. You gotta look at how often they break and cost per repair.

[scoobasteve]

nass,Jan 31 2006, 07:09 PM Wrote:

scoobasteve,Jan 31 2006, 10:40 PM Wrote:the s4 used to me my first choice until i researched the ridiculous maintenence and repair costs.

totally not worth it.
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Same with the M3 M5 and any other big ticket car. It comes with the territory. You gotta look at how often they break and cost per repair.
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Yup, thats why i had to settle for a japanese family sedan...


Someone tell the N/A automakers to make a 6spd v6 sedan... and i'll buy

[Flofocus]

Hopefully some 19's will be oging on that bad boy!

[nass]

and a supercharger :)

[darkpuppet]

scoobasteve,Feb 1 2006, 10:27 AM Wrote:Yup, thats why i had to settle for a japanese family sedan...

Someone tell the N/A automakers to make a 6spd v6 sedan... and i'll buy
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man, if you were going to spend all that money on an S4 or bimmer, why not save up and get a mazdaspeed 6?

275HP, 280lb of torque, AWD, in a body that looks a helluva lot better than the maxima IMO.

[NOS2Go4Me]

Mazdaspeed 6... not a bad car. Needs more snail, tho.

[darkpuppet]

NOS2Go4Me,Feb 1 2006, 03:18 PM Wrote:Mazdaspeed 6... not a bad car. Needs more snail, tho.
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the snail it has would probably be better off with an intercooler NOT mounted on top of the engine underneath a sealed hood.

As it is I think it makes double-digit boost at 2000 RPM, you just gotta make it more efficient.. exhaust, better intercooler.. I bet it would kick more ass quite easily. Maybe not european evo territory, but definitely STi territory.

I wonder how much it weighs? I think the biggest complaint would be that it's a FWD car first, and AWD car secondly.

[NOS2Go4Me]

Ahh... the preview review I read said it felt like it ran out of steam almost 10000 RPM before redline... which, in a large 4 cylinder can't be a good thing.

It's also fairly portly (> 3400 lbs) and AWD-but-not-quite. That can't be an ideal setup.

[scoobasteve]

I'd probably have one if i went new...

this time i went the more cost effective route... Picked up a 3 year old car... low km.. and tons of warranty left.

after i'm done school. i'll buy something better.

[meford4u]

scoobasteve,Feb 1 2006, 10:27 AM Wrote:

nass,Jan 31 2006, 07:09 PM Wrote:

scoobasteve,Jan 31 2006, 10:40 PM Wrote:the s4 used to me my first choice until i researched the ridiculous maintenence and repair costs.

totally not worth it.
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Same with the M3 M5 and any other big ticket car. It comes with the territory. You gotta look at how often they break and cost per repair.
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Yup, thats why i had to settle for a japanese family sedan...


Someone tell the N/A automakers to make a 6spd v6 sedan... and i'll buy
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Have you seen the Fusion? We did put a 6 speed/6 cylinder in it if I am not mistaken?

[Burnin21]

Yea the Fusion is a nice car, my cousin just bought one :) I like the dual exhaust on that car, suites it well actually. And by the way, a year ago there was an Lancer Evolution 8 parked inside Mitsubishi Autopark on the service road by the QEW here in Burlington. Price tag was a large $45,000 and the car had 30,000 MILES on it, not Km's. May be illegal but how the hell did they get one?

[scoobasteve]

meford4u,Feb 1 2006, 05:47 PM Wrote:

scoobasteve,Feb 1 2006, 10:27 AM Wrote:

nass,Jan 31 2006, 07:09 PM Wrote:

scoobasteve,Jan 31 2006, 10:40 PM Wrote:the s4 used to me my first choice until i researched the ridiculous maintenence and repair costs.

totally not worth it.
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Same with the M3 M5 and any other big ticket car. It comes with the territory. You gotta look at how often they break and cost per repair.
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Yup, thats why i had to settle for a japanese family sedan...


Someone tell the N/A automakers to make a 6spd v6 sedan... and i'll buy
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Have you seen the Fusion? We did put a 6 speed/6 cylinder in it if I am not mistaken?
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6spd auto doesnt count. + the power is lacking