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Old 03-11-2016, 10:20 PM   #1 (permalink)
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New car!

Finaly got a car that has good mpg! My main (favorite) vehicle is a 6.8L forced induction monster that can get decent mpg for what it is but if you even look at the right pedal it drops to 10.

Now I have something that I can hold the gas to the floor and still beat 30! A 1988 dodge Aries K car with the 2.2L non turbo engine in two door trim. I absolutely love it, rides so soft and really takes you back to the 70s with the interior design. A very enjoyable daily driver that won't drink as bad as my 4.0L jeep.

Ideas for mods? I already have wheel caps for it to smooth out airflow over the rims.

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Old 03-11-2016, 10:36 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I never in a million years would have thought a thread with the title "new car" would be about an almost 30 year old Chrysler K car. In Ohio they must have put it in a sealed container with nitrogen for an atmosphere.

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Old 03-11-2016, 10:39 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I never in a million years would have thought a thread with the title "new car" would be about an almost 30 year old Chrysler K car. In Ohio they must have put it in a sealed container with nitrogen for an atmosphere.

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It is in hilariously good condition for the age, 4531 miles on it but I seriously suspect the odometer was messed with.
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Old 03-12-2016, 12:55 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Old 03-12-2016, 06:43 AM   #5 (permalink)
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and just like that I am convinced this might be an odd car for a 20 year old to be driving.....
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Old 03-12-2016, 01:44 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I am convinced this might be an odd car for a 20 year old to be driving.....
Why this might be an odd car for a 20 year old?
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Old 03-21-2016, 11:40 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Why this might be an odd car for a 20 year old?
Idk, most people my age want the newest thing and see older items as garbage even though they might be just as good for the same purpose.
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and just like that I am convinced this might be an odd car for a 20 year old to be driving.....
At this point, it's an odd car for ANYONE to be driving. They made a ton of K-cars, but there aren't many still on the roads these days.

That said, if it's in good shape it should get the job done just fine.

Oddly, the K-car I most often see driving around is a Maserati...

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