Your next automotive purchase

[Onslaught]

You should be investing, not BBQing!

I'm investing in my stomach. It's better then my normal investments, cigars, liquor and strippers.

[2o6]

Versa 1.6

[280Z Turbo]

Versa 1.6

Is that after you intentionally total the Yaris?

[CALL_911]

Are you picky on color or something, I checked out cars.com and shit I'd be in this in a minute.

It's even a ZHP!!!!  51 thousand miles, I think the 5 speed is a misprint,, yup checked the pics it's a 6 speed. I think all ZHP's came with a six speed. It's not listed but it has the wheels(easy to change) but more importantly the suede steering wheel and sports seats(as well as the front bumper cover) are all ZHP.



http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&csDlId=&csDgId=&listingId=121805620&listingRecNum=8&criteria=sf1Dir%3DDESC%26mkId%3D20005%26stkTyp%3DU%26mdId%3D20409%26rd%3D500%26crSrtFlds%3DstkTypId-feedSegId-mkId-transTypeId-mdId-yrId%26zc%3D49037%26rn%3D0%26PMmt%3D1-1-0%26stkTypId%3D28881%26sf2Dir%3DASC%26sf1Nm%3Dprice%26yrId%3D20199%26yrId%3D20143%26yrId%3D20198%26yrId%3D20142%26yrId%3D20197%26sf2Nm%3Dmiles%26isDealerGrouping%3Dfalse%26transTypeId%3D28112%26rpp%3D50%26feedSegId%3D28705&aff=gogsema&listType=1

Ha that thing's in the same town I go to school in

[2o6]

Is that after you intentionally total the Yaris?

If something happened to the Yaris, I would really look very hard at a new Versa Sedan.

[280Z Turbo]

If something happened to the Yaris, I would really look very hard at a new Versa Sedan.

Just sell it and buy what you want. It's cheaper than insurance fraud.

You might also consider an interesting car, but to each his own.

[2o6]

Or a Nissan Cube.

[CALL_911]

Next automotive purchase will probably be a long way down the road, I'd guess some sort of used Boxster when the GTI hits 150k+ miles.

[CALL_911]

Or more likely, a used 3-series/IS.

[Byteme]

Ready to buy a 2003-2006 XK8, red (or black) with a white interior.  Just looking for the right car at the right price with the right miles.

[Byteme]

500 miles

Be wary of the miles from your location shown on many of those sites.  I think they measure the distance from you in air miles.  For example Autotrader shows Carrollton, Texas as 269 miles from me.  The shortest reasonable route using google maps or a gps or anything else is 352 miles.

[3.0L V6]

Probably a 2014+ Mazda3 hatchback in a couple of years.

My Protege only has 120,000kms (75k mi) on it, so it's got some life left in it.

[Rich]

I went from 58k miles to 105k miles on the Miata in the last 3 years (in addition to 23k miles on the Mustang!)

A few of the things that'll be done to it in the winter.  I plan on finding a used Mini (not MINI) to use while the Miata is in for service.

Reupholster the seats - drivers seat has a huge tear in the bottom cushion, not sure which direction I'll go with this.
Repair the broken console storage lid bracket
Re-wrap the steering wheel - the leather has worn through, might as well get some good looking stuff on the shifter and handbrake lever too
Fix the glovebox door sag
Rear bulkhead partition has some bolts that have broken off
Grease the folding top hardware
Find new fitted floormats

Fix the oil leak coming from the rear crank seal or oil pan
New clutch or adjust have the current one adjusted.  I have about .5" of engagement, abrubt as shit.
Have the rocker panel rust removed/repainted
New front yokotama S Drive tires for the 6ULs
Rebalance the stock wheels and buy some slick all season tires for them
Frog arms
Shock tower brace


I'm thinking about a new windshield/new shocks and having the rear spoiler removed.  The windshield is pitted to hell and I think the shocks may be worn, but maybe I should wait a bit more until they really need to be replaced.

[Lebowski]

Most likely a C7 in a year or two.

[Raza]

A working left headlamp.

After that, a $4,000-$6,000 FWD or AWD car by next winter. 

[12,000 RPM]

I'm going to finish up alot of the shit I have laying around. Get my audi finished and get my bike done.

Over the winter I'm going to do a few things on the Z and Miata(possibly a Flying Miata turbo kit).

I don't currently have a car payment, so of course I've got a bug up my ass about buying something. Really at this point my problem is garage space, I don't want to start parking anything nice outside. That is keeping me from buying my next vehicle, which would be either a Cayman S or 911(standard or possibly S).

You have a bike?

Heres my plan for the 3 rides:

Bike:

- Finish up the fairing & headlight wiring. I was thinking about doing an HID retro but it's kind of pointless now as I don't think I will ever ride at night. I am not even keen on riding on the street, unless it's in the twisties which are at least 60 miles away
- Do maintenance- oil change, brake flush and SS front brake lines. Debating getting new tires too, the ones on the bike came with it new (it is a 2006 )
- Get riser clipons so I can ride to the mountains and back without excruciating back pain.
- Get shit to be able to throw the bike in a U haul van/truck to take to track days.

Z:

- I just replaced the radio. I do kind of want harder hitting bass though.
- Basic performance mods- new mild drop springs/shocks, intake, plenum spacer, long tube headers, exhaust
- OEM Nismo V2 or V3 front bumper
- 2006 + headlights
- Gunmetal or "hyper black" wheels (18x9s all around)
- Engine is up there in miles. I am figuring I will get another 100K out of it. Once I do that I would love to do a build. 3.8L from big bore pistons, 12:1 compression, Brian Crower camshafts, HR valvesprings. Should put down as much power as an E46 M3 and it will be cheaper than buying a newer car by that point. That is like 4-5 years away though.... unless I really grow to absolutely love this car I can't say for sure I will keep it that long.

Rabbit:

- Wifey could use navigation... Eonon sells Windows based headunits that fit like stock and have navi with traffic etc for not a lot of money. Maybe for Xmas.
- Wifey's headlights are OK but an upgrade to bixenon projectors wouldn't hurt. Whole kit is about $300 and a day of work.
- After driving the Z the Rabbit's suspension feels doughy. Could def use better body control and maybe a little less ride height. Again though, while I like the Rabbit my heart was really set on a 2.0T Passat wagon. I wouldn't mind just upgrading to one with navigation in ~3 yrs, and by then the TFSIs without the carbon buildup problems will be in our price range. Plus by then I could rationalize a bigger car for her with the impending children

Right now though I am not looking to do much... at most the bike stuff, wifey's headlights and just general maintenance (oil changes etc). Won't really start messing with mods and track days till next year. Priority 1 is getting a house.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

You have a bike?

I've got a 2011 Ninja 650R that I've been in the middle of fixing for about 6 months now(maybe more). I just need to get off my ass and paint it, other than that It's ready to go. I already have the color made up and have done a few spray outs.

[12,000 RPM]

Nice, that's a good bike.

[Vinsanity]

I really should get my windows tinted. But I tell myself that every year, so who knows...

Eventually, I'd like to pick up another convertible. Probably an E92, maybe a 2011+ Mustang or Camaro. I miss top-down motoring.

[Speed_Racer]

I plan on keeping the Kiz for about a decade, so no new cars in the horizon. I just want to tint it and I'm done modding it.
The SV I love as it is - I'll probably keep it until I pay off the Kizashi and then start looking for a Street Triple R to replace it with.

Ive been itching for something to work on, but I need a garage first. I still keep my eyes peeled on CL for old motorcycles to restore/tune. I think I'd enjoy working on a vehicle for fun, versus out of necessity and being dirt poor like with my past cars haha.

[12,000 RPM]

I feel like everyone who sells their SV regrets it. I want one for my next bike

[Cookie Monster]

I feel like everyone who sells their SV regrets it. I want one for my next bike

But v-twin.

If it were an I4, it'd be my perfect starter bike.

[Payman]

I'm going to tear down the Miata over the winter, rebuild the engine, paint and reassemble. Parts I'm ordering are new suspension, engine overhaul kit (timing belt, seals, etc), new interior bits (carpet, seat skins), composite tonneau fairing, etc. Still up in the air over colour... reason tells me to stick with BRG, but maybe something cool and unique for a Miata (Candy Apple Red)?

[Cookie Monster]

I'm going to tear down the Miata over the winter, rebuild the engine, paint and reassemble. Parts I'm ordering are new suspension, engine overhaul kit (timing belt, seals, etc), new interior bits (carpet, seat skins), composite tonneau fairing, etc. Still up in the air over colour... reason tells me to stick with BRG, but maybe something cool and unique for a Miata (Candy Apple Red)?

Unless you can repaint everything (door jambs, engine bay, underside of car, etc), I'd leave it BRG. Hell, I'd leave it BRG just because that's one of the more desirable colors on the Miata, IMO.

[Speed_Racer]

I feel like everyone who sells their SV regrets it. I want one for my next bike

I hear that so often too. Maybe I should just have two bikes 
It's just test-riding the STR was a celestial experience, an amazing bike that I just have to have one day.

But v-twin.

If it were an I4, it'd be my perfect starter bike.

I loooove the torque of the V-Twin. On my old tires, i'd get wheelspin in 1st and 2nd from about 4k rpm.

[Cookie Monster]

I hear that so often too. Maybe I should just have two bikes 
It's just test-riding the STR was a celestial experience, an amazing bike that I just have to have one day.

I loooove the torque of the V-Twin. On my old tires, i'd get wheelspin in 1st and 2nd from about 4k rpm.

I guess I'd have to ride an SV to find out how the vtwin is. I also love the Buell XB9/12R but again, the v twin kind of ruins it for me.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

I'm going to tear down the Miata over the winter, rebuild the engine, paint and reassemble. Parts I'm ordering are new suspension, engine overhaul kit (timing belt, seals, etc), new interior bits (carpet, seat skins), composite tonneau fairing, etc. Still up in the air over colour... reason tells me to stick with BRG, but maybe something cool and unique for a Miata (Candy Apple Red)?

What color is your interior and top?

Mine is black exterior with tan interior and top. I would love to paint it a nice deep burgundy or maybe a bright or medium sliver. Either would look great with the tan's and be much much less work than black.

[Speed_Racer]

I guess I'd have to ride an SV to find out how the vtwin is. I also love the Buell XB9/12R but again, the v twin kind of ruins it for me.

I actually looked into those as they were priced right. But those V-Twins are 45 degree Harley twins - rough idle, lumpy, vibrates every bolt until the whole bike falls apart. Sounds like potatopotato.

SVs have a 90 degree v-twin, smooth idle and smooth running. Sounds like muscle car. I only get pants vibrations near redline.

[Cookie Monster]

What color is your interior and top?

Mine is black exterior with tan interior and top. I would love to paint it a nice deep burgundy or maybe a bright or medium sliver. Either would look great with the tan's and be much much less work than black.

If you want silver, why not just get a silver Miata instead of repainting?

[FlatBlackCaddy]

If you want silver, why not just get a silver Miata instead of repainting?

I didn't think they came in any darker silvers.