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Pros and Cons of your Car

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Rollazn, Mar 28, 2006.

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  1. Rollazn

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    Here you guys can post your opinion on your car or a car that you have driven, and what the pro and cons of it are. Since I don't have a car at the moment I will post about my dad (and the car I am currently driving) Infiniti I30T.

    Pros:
    Cons:
    Verdict:

    2001 Infiniti I30T

    Pros: It has a very good 3.0L V6, and has a great stereo system Bose. It has enough power and torque but a little more couldn't hurt. It has great leg room, although I feel too big in the driver seat. The touring model has better sport tuned suspension then the regular I30. Good amount of trunk room along with good back seat room. Basically it's roomy.

    Cons: Overpriced. It's basically a re-badged Maxima. Heavy and could use more power. Known for brake problems, including squeaking brakes.

    Verdict: I felt that this car isn't worth the amount of money my dad paid. But it wasn't my choice. The Infiniti I30T is an overpriced Maximum.



    2001 Nissan Quest

    + Easy view... nothing else really.

    - Slow
    - Ugly
    - No C/D (at least my van)
    - Shifter position not to my liking
    - Can't adjust the seats up and down
    - air conditioner aren't really good
    - Head lights are not really good either.

    = Overall it sucks.


    Two different format on how to line up your post. Have fun guys.
     
  2. Yan_Yao

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    Audi A4 Quarttro V6:

    PRO:
    Great and fun car to drive, luxury inside, bose sound system, enough horsepower for most ordinary people, great feeling, great feature, GREAT CAR.

    CONS:
    COST-------Includes regular maintanence, Hella expensive for repair, premium is needed for everything in this car (oil, oil filter, air filter, gas), hard to find parts, little mechanic shop available for this kind of car.........All in all, very expensive for maintanence and repair.................
     
  3. VooDooPope

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    2005 MINI Cooper S

    Pros - Handles as well as a car that costs 3 times as much. Great gas mileage. Fun to drive on a daily basis. Great for AutoXing and for track days. Great commuter car. More connected to the road than any other car I've ever driven.

    Cons - Could use a little more cargo capacity. Runflat tires are heavy and expensive. Eats front tires like they are going out of style (track days and autox's will do that, shhhh don't tell my wife)
     
  4. Falcons Talon

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    1992 Mustang GT

    Pros
    -Gobs of Horsepower on demand.
    -Paid off 9 years ago
    -Solid motor mounts stiffen suspension
    -Can light up tires like a torch

    Cons
    -Gobs of gas on demand of said horsepower
    -Cost of upgrading drivetrain to handle HP/rwtq demands
    -solid motor mounts stiffen suspension
    -tires get expensive
     
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    2002 F150

    Pros:
    Price, got it brandnew for 11 grand.


    Cons:
    It's a truck, not much fun to drive.
     
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    2005 Scion TC

    PROS:
    -Reliable
    -Extremely affordable
    -Great value for what you get standard
    -Pretty nice inside and out

    CONS:
    -Not too much engine power
    -Price shows itself cause there are rattles when going over bumpy surfaces
    -Stock tires are terrible
     
  7. MR. MEOWGI

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    tacoma truck

    pro:
    toyota
    truck
    4 wheel drive

    cons:
    no back seat, I wish I got the back seat 2-wheel drive instead.
     
  8. ndnguy85

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    2005 Camry SE V6 with Body Kit

    Pros: it's good looking and sporty with toyota dependability

    Cons: Tires are expensive ($160 each), mileage is 23 mpg, no sports shift or HID.

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  9. codell

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    Cons: It the biggest P.O.S. you'll ever see
    Pros: It starts, runs, gets me where I need to go and gets almost 30 MPG.
     
  10. Rizzy

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    How much did you get it for? I've been looking for that exact same model but in black.
     
  11. Yan_Yao

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    I think it's pretty cheap for the v4. You can get a new 06 v4 for about 19k out the door at the beginning of the year. I could imagine it would probably be cheaper now.
     
  12. Manny Ramirez

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    2002 Lincoln LS V8

    Pros - heated leather seats, 4 door car, 250 or so HP, Alpine 6 Disc CD changer (great sound system), moonroof, luxury

    Cons - since it is an automatic and a V8 the gas mileage isn't that good (but better than a SUV), maintenance costs can get high (although mine is still under warranty), the perception that only old people drive Lincolns :rolleyes: ;) :D
     
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    1997 Toyota Rav4

    Pros: inexpensive for an SUV. gets decent gas mileage for an SUV (~20 mpg). reliable as hell. works perfectly for hopping curbs when you need to and driving through some slightly high water. After owning for 9 years, nothing is broken at all.

    Cons: 104 hp. very tiny. rough ride. loud interior noise. Ugly. No CD. Minimal seat adjustment. Seats aren't soft. Not fun to drive.
     
  14. Rizzy

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    SE with a body kit for 19k? Or just the LE model?

    I can't go back to a V4. I need some power.
     
  15. Kam

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    99 Tacoma.

    Pro. It's a Toyota

    Con. It's a Toyota
     
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    2000 Buick Century:

    Pros: Paid for.

    Cons: 175,000 miles on the way to 250,000.
     
  17. JunkyardDwg

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    Tacoma Prerunner V6

    Pros:
    it's a truck
    toyota reliability
    prerunner styling gives it look of 4x4 w/o it being one
    not too big and not too small; V6 makes it a fun, sporty drive
    and it's got a back seat

    Cons:
    Aside from average fuel efficiency...none.
     
  18. Mack

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    1993 Subaru Legacy

    Pros:
    Economical - 28 mpg mixed city/hwy driving
    Subaru reliabilty
    Easy to maintain
    Many parts are interchangeable with the other Subaru models
    Handles well for a 4dr family sedan

    Cons:
    Ugly
    Slow
    Limited dealership network
    Noisy
    Can only tow 1,000 lbs
     
  19. Cohen

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    2006 Infiniti M35

    Pros:
    Technology ... esp. sound system (easily best I've ever heard), satellite radio, cool self-adjusting cruise, bluetooth phone, etc.
    Comfort
    Nice performance, smooth dirve
    Spacious
    Styling

    Con:
    I like the size of the 3 series more for handling, but since we have 2 kids it's not viable anyway
    plastic bumper
    ...nothing else.
     
  20. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

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    No Camry needs $160 tires... you're getting ripped off or you want a Michelin ride... lol. :)
     

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