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Old 07-11-2008, 07:19 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Another Yaris, maybe one with Hybrid Synergy Drive... when it finally makes it to the Yaris that is...

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Old 07-11-2008, 07:54 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Cant just buy a new car, rather build my own

gotta stay with Honda because they are magical

I would ride my ninja 250 while I found a clean Insight shell. I would then install a k20a3 with a custom turbo kit and programmed to leanburn with hydrogen injection (NOT HHO!). I would modify the rear to accommodate a awd Honda wagovan rear end that would be coupled to a brushless electric motor with regen capabilities. It would also have solar panels on the roof flush mounted and would have the option of plug in charging.

400+hp awd hybrid Insight

It would cost about 15K from start to finish and would be capable of 80+ mpg and a sub 12 second quarter mile.
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Old 07-11-2008, 08:52 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Ford Focus wagon or Metro 5-door - if I could find either one! All the manny tranny models of either have been totally snapped up. Looks like Americans can indeed shift for themselves when necessary.
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Old 07-11-2008, 09:00 PM   #24 (permalink)
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I'd want another xB. It's really a fantastic car.

A fun joke:
Q: How many 1st-gen xB owners does it take to change a light bulb?
A: NO, I'M NOT CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB. I LIKE THE OLD ONE BETTER, AND I'M KEEPING IT FOREVER. THE NEW ONES ARE SO MUCH WORSE.
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Old 07-11-2008, 10:42 PM   #25 (permalink)
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A TDI would be nice.
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Old 07-11-2008, 11:02 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Oh, I'd probably just get another Suzukiclone. And scavenge the salvageable mods off the wrecked one (I can't believe anybody would steal it). I'll also never buy a new car. Can't stomach the depreciation/money out the window.
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Old 07-11-2008, 11:25 PM   #27 (permalink)
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I'd get another pre-96 manual transmission, sub-100hp car. Probably something pretty common, so parts are cheap.
I'd like something without power steering, like an escort pony, but those don't have a/c either, making those cars useless with my wife and baby.
I don't want an OBDII car with excess sensors to fail and unnecessary security/electronics. Sequential fuel injection is efficient enough.
My stepdad's 96 camaro was rendered useless when his body control module with its Vehicle Anti-Theft System (VATS) started going haywire. The car's not going to be stolen now; it's getting old. The module costs like $1500, about the value of the whole car.
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Old 07-12-2008, 12:21 AM   #28 (permalink)
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I guess if my Metro died I would have to cry for awhile, ok a loong while. Then I would buy another one and rape my Metro for parts. I really want an Insight, but I can't really spend that kind of money
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Old 07-12-2008, 12:49 AM   #29 (permalink)
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New mini cooper.
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Old 07-12-2008, 01:56 AM   #30 (permalink)
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If we're talking realistically, I'd buy another Geo Metro 3cyl/manual for cheap and fix it up.
If I ever bought a new car(I won't), I like the Mini Cooper...maybe their new "Clubman" model.
If money was not a factor, I'd definitely order a Tesla...now that's an electric car!!!

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