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08-31-2012, 12:30 PM
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#101
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Originally Posted by Mike
those hondas arent fully built, or, built by morons. and i guess on a sight where performance cars are all that matter, the cheapest gas is a great argument?
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Nope but when someone is looking for a daily driver it is! I aint having a argument either. There are many reasons not to get a G8..
They get crappy gas miles around town.. Usually 20mpg city driving 25-28 highway, they are big and sometimes tuff to park, There are many blind spots, Hard to find parts for since they dont make them anymore.
Built by morons or not a early integra with which I assume is a fully built b18 and a type r head running mid 14's to me is not so good. A fully built B16 Hatch with June stage 2 cams ( think he said which means nothing to me) running high 13's while fully stripped to me is not to good.
When I hear built bottom end with ported heads and cams to me means fully built motor!! I dont know how it is defined in the Honda world so if I pissed you off or offended you I apologize..
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2002 WS6 T/A.. M6..Built 383 TMR tune..461rwhp,458rwtq
2009 G8 GT. Bone stock 13.6@103.. Vararam Intake, GXP Axlebacks, LS2 FRC's
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08-31-2012, 12:39 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Biggest reason IMO is that not too many were made and Pontiac is a ghost. So finding replacement parts might be a bitch. Yes, GM is supporting it for a little bit but that doesn't mean parts are always in stock, etc.
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08-31-2012, 12:52 PM
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Not pissed off or offended. I just know quite a few people with very fast Hondas both na and boosted. There are many with simple bolt ins that are faster than the cars you mentioned
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Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva
It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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08-31-2012, 01:54 PM
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#104
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WildBillyT
Biggest reason IMO is that not too many were made and Pontiac is a ghost. So finding replacement parts might be a bitch. Yes, GM is supporting it for a little bit but that doesn't mean parts are always in stock, etc.
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I would be afraid of that too, but there is a little more hope since they made the PPV. You can actually buy one here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...item19d4963912
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08-31-2012, 11:43 PM
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#105
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: West Long Branch
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Originally Posted by 1320B4U
I've never seen soo much love for the g8 than on this forum.
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You need to get out more then.
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Originally Posted by LTb1ow
An obsolete car made by a non existent car company none the less!
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Originally Posted by LTb1ow
Their gone until the new Trans Am comes out.
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This guy
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Originally Posted by WildBillyT
Biggest reason IMO is that not too many were made and Pontiac is a ghost. So finding replacement parts might be a bitch. Yes, GM is supporting it for a little bit but that doesn't mean parts are always in stock, etc.
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I don't see that as a problem since Holden is still a huge part of GM and that Holden even used the Pontiac face as part of a special appearance package to sell through some of the left over production parts.
Getting the parts might be a problem, but they should still be available.
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09-01-2012, 08:03 AM
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#106
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Blackwood, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WildBillyT
Biggest reason IMO is that not too many were made and Pontiac is a ghost. So finding replacement parts might be a bitch. Yes, GM is supporting it for a little bit but that doesn't mean parts are always in stock, etc.
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We are going through that right now. We have had a bad exhaust muffler since we bought it back in March and the dealer just got the exhaust system in. Cool thing is they are gonna replace the whole exhaust system from the Manifolds back.
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Originally Posted by Mike
Not pissed off or offended. I just know quite a few people with very fast Hondas both na and boosted. There are many with simple bolt ins that are faster than the cars you mentioned
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I hear you. Just wanted to make sure. I know some fast hondas as well and there were a handfull at the track running 12 seconds or faster but there was also a stock Automatic C6 vette running 11.7@118mph there and everyone one in the stands couldnt believe it was stock!! I know I am comparing apples to oranges but even for me with dumping 6 grand in my t/a to run the same mph as a stock vette I feel a little pissed.
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2002 WS6 T/A.. M6..Built 383 TMR tune..461rwhp,458rwtq
2009 G8 GT. Bone stock 13.6@103.. Vararam Intake, GXP Axlebacks, LS2 FRC's
1998 Corvette Convertible, Vararam Intake+Power Duct, Fast 90/90, Ti Axleback..12.8@110
2003 Cobra Convertible 10th Anniversary
http://www.fquick.com/slow-v6
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09-04-2012, 11:52 PM
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lol wow. Funny what simple advise turns into. I agree with the g8 comments, but also something to look at would be the bmw 335i or xi..twin turbo/6 speed with a few mods can really move out. All while being comfortable and luxurious. although they are a little hard to find in your price range theyre not impossible to find.
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09-05-2012, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by k_garretson23
lol wow. Funny what simple advise turns into. I agree with the g8 comments, but also something to look at would be the bmw 335i or xi..twin turbo/6 speed with a few mods can really move out. All while being comfortable and luxurious. although they are a little hard to find in your price range theyre not impossible to find.
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Maintenance on an out of warranty high mileage (to get into her price range) turbo BMW could be crippling
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Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva
It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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09-05-2012, 08:12 AM
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A year after I bought my Turbo Legacy GT (just a comfy WRX but a little more power lol) my ideals have changed a little and to be honest I wish I would have bought with noting but fuel economy in mind. It's a DD...in essence it's a beater. It's too nice to be a beater but it is. the mileage is racking on and theres really nothing I can do about it. and because that it's not worth as much. which means I am stuck with it. In retrospect I would of bought something that got more than 30 MPG and can run on 87 or diesel and not 92 which has been 4.00/gallon.
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09-05-2012, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by greenformula92
. In retrospect I would of bought something that got more than 30 MPG and can run on 87 or diesel and not 92 which has been 4.00/gallon.
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But this is a performance website so why would you want to run on anything but 93?? j/k.
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2002 WS6 T/A.. M6..Built 383 TMR tune..461rwhp,458rwtq
2009 G8 GT. Bone stock 13.6@103.. Vararam Intake, GXP Axlebacks, LS2 FRC's
1998 Corvette Convertible, Vararam Intake+Power Duct, Fast 90/90, Ti Axleback..12.8@110
2003 Cobra Convertible 10th Anniversary
http://www.fquick.com/slow-v6
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09-05-2012, 01:56 PM
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You need to get out more then.
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I guess i should venture out more but i want to get 13k posts too coolio.
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09-05-2012, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 1320B4U
I guess i should venture out more but i want to get 13k posts too coolio.
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Just start replying to everything I post. Should get you there.
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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09-05-2012, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by LTb1ow
Just start replying to everything I post. Should get you there.
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Good idea!!
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2002 WS6 T/A.. M6..Built 383 TMR tune..461rwhp,458rwtq
2009 G8 GT. Bone stock 13.6@103.. Vararam Intake, GXP Axlebacks, LS2 FRC's
1998 Corvette Convertible, Vararam Intake+Power Duct, Fast 90/90, Ti Axleback..12.8@110
2003 Cobra Convertible 10th Anniversary
http://www.fquick.com/slow-v6
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http://www.cliffscalendar.com/
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09-05-2012, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 1320B4U
I guess i should venture out more but i want to get 13k posts too coolio.
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Anyone can get 13k posts. Its those who can do it in 4 years that truly shine.
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09-05-2012, 07:17 PM
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Dodge Neon
Better rally car than an STI, WRX and EVO
Better weight distribution than the BRZ
More torque than the cummins diesel
Runs on regular
Doesn't need a B16, 2JZ or R134 A to go fast.
I crack myself up
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09-05-2012, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 12secondv6
Dodge Neon
Better rally car than an STI, WRX and EVO
Better weight distribution than the BRZ
More torque than the cummins diesel
Runs on regular
Doesn't need a B16, 2JZ or R134 A to go fast.
I crack myself up
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be careful....
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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09-11-2012, 07:20 PM
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Location: Eastampton, NJ
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1. just found out I'll be getting a job offer so a new car is definitely in my future
2. slowly falling in love with the brz/frs
although I'm sure my mind will change 100 times
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09-12-2012, 08:15 PM
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ive heard that flat 4 has oiling issues. Id wait apparently their coming out with a turbo "sti" version.
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09-12-2012, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bordentown
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Originally Posted by k_garretson23
ive heard that flat 4 has oiling issues. Id wait apparently their coming out with a turbo "sti" version.
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One oiling issue has been addressed. There's a Prescreen inline with one of the banjo bolts for the turbo. Easy to fix by pulling it out, but can easily kill a turbo.
http://store.forcedperformance.net/m...ious090108.pdf
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09-14-2012, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 3rdGenHardtop
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Thats for the LGT, WRX, and STI....BRZ is non-turbo...and rear wheel drive...therefore not a subaru 
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09-14-2012, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by WS6_CAIT
1. just found out I'll be getting a job offer so a new car is definitely in my future
2. slowly falling in love with the brz/frs
although I'm sure my mind will change 100 times
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Just a heads up. Scion has a college grad program which will knock off $1000 on the spot, Subaru is less. $500-300 is what I heard.
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09-14-2012, 08:06 AM
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Just keep in mind that Subarus are a little high maintinance so if your not a maintinance stickler you may want to look elsewhere. If you want I can give you a run down of the maint schedule of mine to get an idea what your in for
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09-14-2012, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by greenformula92
Thats for the LGT, WRX, and STI....BRZ is non-turbo...and rear wheel drive...therefore not a subaru |
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Just keep in mind that Subarus are a little high maintinance
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I've heard it called a Toyobaru.
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09-14-2012, 02:57 PM
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Thats for the LGT, WRX, and STI....BRZ is non-turbo...and rear wheel drive...therefore not a subaru |
Whoops. That's what I get for not reading. Missed the part where it was about the BRZ.
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'91 Z28 cam'd/carb'd w/ manual th-350 and a 9"
'89 Formula350 w/ T-Ram injected motor coming soon
'85 Trans Am L69 5speed car w/ t-tops and a leather gut. (Hers)
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09-18-2012, 12:49 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Eastampton, NJ
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Originally Posted by WayFast84
Just a heads up. Scion has a college grad program which will knock off $1000 on the spot, Subaru is less. $500-300 is what I heard.
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that's good to know, I'll definitely look more into it.
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Originally Posted by greenformula92
Just keep in mind that Subarus are a little high maintinance so if your not a maintinance stickler you may want to look elsewhere. If you want I can give you a run down of the maint schedule of mine to get an idea what your in for
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I may take you up on this once I get closer to actually deciding what to buy. thanks!
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