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Originally posted by PlatoSVT:
Third.
fourth. i just read the article in scc a couple of days ago. that makes me want to get one even though i will never give up my tour
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Originally posted by Fmr12B:
Well why not SAVE like crazy the next 3-4 months and try and come up with your negative equity and sell the car for $5K.
No chance you will keep the FSVT more than 3yrs....... How long have you owned the CSVT?
First of all, I would NOT sell this car private party. Personal ethics. I'd have to disclose everything that's wrong with it, and NOBODY would want it for $5000. A dealer, on the other hand... well, I have no problems lying to them. Second of all, my car might not be WORKING in 3-4 months, so I'd get even LESS trading it in.
Why don't you think I'll have the FSVT for more than 3 years? I planned on running this car into the ground, my whole family is that way. The only reason I'm getting rid of this one is because of the engine trouble. I'm pretty sure the Zetec is a much more reliable engine.
Plus.. I don't see any good alternatives that people gave me. I like the FSVT better than the GTI, anything else is just plain too expensive. Too many horror stories about neons.. I'd like to hear ONE person tell me that they're reliable.
The Spickle
New Car: Infra Red '04 FSVT
Former Car: Black '98 CSVT, #3137/6535 "The Unluckiest car.. ever"
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how about a later model 3 series...like a 98???
Regards, Cole.
Relegating to troll status sometime this week.
New Whip: 1990 Lexus ES250.
Old Hotness: 1995 GL MTX Zetec *IN TRIAGE*
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I like the FSVT.....was going to get one.....ride nice.....comfortable and plenty of room.
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
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The Spickle
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even though i voted for the srt-4 your fsvt idea makes more sense economically based on the numbers you provide.
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Originally posted by SpliceVW:
Plus.. I don't see any good alternatives that people gave me. I like the FSVT better than the GTI, anything else is just plain too expensive. Too many horror stories about neons.. I'd like to hear ONE person tell me that they're reliable.
Not trying to sway you, but the srt4 is pretty different from your standard neon. I know A LOT of people that will tell you how reliable a srt4 is. Some of them I know myself. One, you may know, tim (ATL-SRT, used to be -SVT), I'm sure could fill you in. But the fsvt will be much better for getting around day to day, though the srt4=more fun,easier to mod,and more fun.
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91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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Originally posted by SpliceVW:
Finally, someone. Hah!
It was a nice car.....was top of the line.....heated seats, engine block heater, HID projectors, moonroof.......car was real peppy and brakes were great......Did not even need exhaust.....the tone was just right. All it needed was some tint. 
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
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Originally posted by LoCoZs/c:
Originally posted by SpliceVW:
Finally, someone. Hah!
It was a nice car.....was top of the line.....heated seats, engine block heater, HID projectors, moonroof.......car was real peppy and brakes were great......Did not even need exhaust.....the tone was just right. All it needed was some tint.
You forgot to add serverly outclassed. With the SRT-4 out, only a fool would buy a FSVT. The car needs like a new engine to compete with the market. At least with the GTI you can chip the car.
SpliceVW, go with the SRT-4. The car is very,very nice.
Now I hate America? That is a new one to me.
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Originally posted by Antonio:
SpliceVW, go with the SRT-4. The car is very,very nice.
The engine,tranny,and suspension are very nice. Actually the interior looks good too, BUT it's not good. Like I said the carpet sucks up, and back seat head rests are made of reinforced titanium or something. Front seats are good though, just don't vacuum anything.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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