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Well, after seeing the stories about people with dying 3Ls, I've decided enough is enough. I just got approved for a blank check from my credit union, and I'm going to go trade in my car while it still has a reasonable quiet and running engine. I'm downgrading myself to a FSVT. My only concern.. the focus message boards seem to suck compared to this one. Sigh.
The Spickle
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Former Car: Black '98 CSVT, #3137/6535 "The Unluckiest car.. ever"
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In all honesty, I'd do the same...except minus the FSVT ;-) seem to be good platforms and a better aftermarket
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Well if you've got a good suggestion, I'm open to ideas. Can't be japanese, has to be <$21k out the door price. The FSVT has $3k cash back, which is what really turned me on to it.. since I'm gonna have $4200 negative equity from this piece of crap.
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depends what your looking for, but honestly the Gulf/Jetta 1.8ts have me eye balling them. Not thati'd ever buy one, but I think they are sharp little cars.
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Function before fashion.
'96 Contour SE
"Toss the Contour into a corner, and it's as easy to catch as a softball thrown by a preschooler." -Edmunds, 1998
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has to be <$21k out the door price.
Take a look at the Dodge SRT/4. Under $21k, Mopar Stage 1,2,3 mods for over 300 hp if you want it and a 0-60 of 5.9 seconds stock without any stage upgrades.
If I didn't love tinkering with my Mystique so muc I'd have one in my garage right now.
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Originally posted by RogerB:
E36 M3.
Your joking right?
I second the SRT-4.
Now I hate America? That is a new one to me.
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Originally posted by Antonio:
I second the SRT-4.
Third. Don't know how much used GTO's (the new ones) will run ya, but take a look at those too.
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Make sure you test drive the fsvt first my buddy just bought one the csvt is much better even he thinks so,but the sound system kicks ass and the six speed is awsome.I know you said no japanese how about a subaru or a 95+ M3.The only good american cars I can think of are the mustang,new hemi dodge wagon,the GTO 33,000+.I dont know if that helps.
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I know you said no japanese, but give the Maxima a look. They got pretty good speed and handling charecteristics in stock form. They aren't as common as Honda and Toyota and seem to be quite reliable. My wifes '99 Maxima is about to turn 100K with out an issue.
You can get a quality used one for a decent price, and they have a better aftermarket than the contiques.
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