TDI fades into regulatory oblivion; Enter Miata

[Char]

So let me get this straight... Tave asks for a new car, and you tell him that not only is the GTI not reliable, but then you go an recommend a 25 year old car with a swapped engine as a daily driver?


Holy shit. You have to be trolling. No matter how cool a swapped E30 may be, that is one of the worst choices anyone could make looking for a new daily driver.

[cawimmer430]

Cadillac Cimarron 

[NomisR]

So let me get this straight... Tave asks for a new car, and you tell him that not only is the GTI not reliable, but then you go an recommend a 25 year old car with a swapped engine as a daily driver?


Holy shit. You have to be trolling. No matter how cool a swapped E30 may be, that is one of the worst choices anyone could make looking for a new daily driver.

No kidding.. E30 is incredibly overrated by "enthusiasts"

[Tave]

It's all good, he suggested plenty of other cars too. No 4-doors though, which is what I'm leaning towards.

I think I'm going to testdrive the Toyobaru if I can.

[Cookie Monster]

No kidding.. E30 is incredibly overrated by "enthusiasts"

I think it's a cool car but if I'm getting an olde BMW it's going to be a 2002.

[Raza]

I know it's mostly a mental hurdle but it's there. I'm a big guy and driving a small car is wearing on me. And yeah the difference between the classes are small and vary make-to-make, but you do notice them if it's on your mind.

I might, it's a timing thing. I need the Aveo checked out to see how much it will cost to keep running for the next few years. I'm thinking new shocks+struts, tires/maybe wheels, couple seals/gaskets, coolant flush, minor trans work. If it's only a couple grand I'll hold onto it and save up for a new or used car, but if I need to cut my losses and finance, I'd feel more comfortable with a new car.

I have a better handle on used market anyway, just haven't been following the new stuff as much.

Understandable.  I was going to go for a new car when I thought I wasn't going to find what I wanted used. 

About the big guy/small car thing....you're already on a small car and you've had it for years, right?  Compact and subcompact cars aren't like they were 10 years ago.  My friend's MkIV Jetta, for example, was a solidly built car.  My MkV was even more solid.  I have little doubt the German choices will feel more substantial than the competition (which they generally are, and come with a higher curb weight), but that's not to say the others won't feel more substantial than the Aveo as well. 

[Raza]

I think it's a cool car but if I'm getting an olde BMW it's going to be a 2002.

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/bmw/2002tii/1523443.html

[Char]

No kidding.. E30 is incredibly overrated by "enthusiasts"

I'm rolling my eyes at him because I threw that one in there for comedy.  And no, the E30 isn't overrated, it's BMW's civic and better than the 2002 in every way.

[Char]

Understandable.  I was going to go for a new car when I thought I wasn't going to find what I wanted used. 

About the big guy/small car thing....you're already on a small car and you've had it for years, right?  Compact and subcompact cars aren't like they were 10 years ago.  My friend's MkIV Jetta, for example, was a solidly built car. My MkV was even more solid.  I have little doubt the German choices will feel more substantial than the competition (which they generally are, and come with a higher curb weight), but that's not to say the others won't feel more substantial than the Aveo as well.

No it isn't - it's a shit box of astronomical proportions. I'll admit, German cars do feel "more substantial" in areas compared to Japanese cars, but generally speaking, the Japanese cars hold up better, and are better thought out and engineered. That solid sounding "thunk" of the doors closing means little when the rest of the car is falling apart.

[Eye of the Tiger]

No it isn't - it's a shit box of astronomical proportions. I'll admit, German cars do feel "more substantial" in areas compared to Japanese cars, but generally speaking, the Japanese cars hold up better, and are better thought out and engineered. That solid sounding "thunk" of the doors closing means little when the rest of the car is falling apart.

Give me one objective example of your stupid claim and I won't delete your account.

[2o6]

I'm rolling my eyes at him because I threw that one in there for comedy.  And no, the E30 isn't overrated, it's BMW's civic and better than the 2002 in every way.

Most FWD cars from a decade later can match or beat it on the track. Civic, Neon, B15/B14 Sentra....

[Char]

Give me one objective example of your stupid claim and I won't delete your account.

I'm getting real tired of your shit - If I'm wrong, it would be easy to disprove right? Be sure to post up CR comparisons of the Jetta's reliability or just head over to Wikipedia "The earlier models have a few quality control issues, as a number of owners reported windows falling into the doors, electrical problems, and emissions system defects. [67]" And have fun pricing out those timing belts jobs, the whole front end of the car needs to be disassembled.

Did you miss where I pointed out how VWs terribly designed FSI and TFSI motors (MKV and newer) have their own issues, including wearing cam lobs and carbon build up? What world do you live in where you never heard, seen, and don't believe this happens? VW has a bad reputation and for good reason.

Just because it doesn't agree with you narrative, doesn't make it untrue.

[Char]

Most FWD cars from a decade later can match or beat it on the track. Civic, Neon, B15/B14 Sentra....

Swing and miss.

[Char]

Come back to this thread and own up to your ignorance.

[Soup DeVille]

Come back to this thread and own up to your ignorance.

Struggling for attention, are we?

[Char]

Struggling for attention, are we?

Not even. His silence says more than any words could - he was wrong, and he knows it.

[MrH]

Char is the only poster whose age I really care about.

I'm betting teenager, anyone else?

[68_427]

Being a teenager ain't that bad mang

[MrH]

As long as you embrace it, man

[Soup DeVille]

Not even. His silence says more than any words could - he was wrong, and he knows it.

Nobody bothers to argue with the idiot homeless guy who lives under the overpass either, does that mean he's right?

[280Z Turbo]

What's the point of winning on the internet anyway? Do you get a prize?

[Soup DeVille]

What's the point of winning on the internet anyway? Do you get a prize?

yes, +100 internets. If you get 8 in a row, you get a 1Up.

[NomisR]

yes, +100 internets. If you get 8 in a row, you get a 1Up.

You just won a green mushroom

[Soup DeVille]

You just won a green mushroom

[Char]

Children. 

[Tave]

Let's try to keep this thread on track. I only have so many erotic stories I can share to lighten the mood.

[Rupert]

Have you driven a BRZ yet?

I always know it's gonna be a fun thread when Char shows up...

[NomisR]

Have you driven a BRZ yet?

I always know it's gonna be a fun thread when Char shows up...

What?  You mean suggesting a 30 year old car with an engine swap when the OP was asking about new cars was bad idea??? NO WAY!!

[2o6]

Come back to this thread and own up to your ignorance.

Who the fuck are you challenging?

[Char]

Who the fuck are you challenging?

Not you, you're not even worth the effort. And if I were, what would you do about it?