I thought it'd be fun to start a thread describing cars we've owned in the past, as well as what we liked/disliked about them. I also threw my ms3 in for no reason.
So...
(1996-2002)1987 Chevy S10 4x4 ext. cab: 350 v8 swap with th350 3 spd auto, carter afb 4-barrel carb, flowmaster exhaust and k&n intake.
Likes: V8 soundtrack, when those secondaries opened up is was pure joy. Plus that thing was my first vehicle, I beat the living crap out of it (including getting all 4 wheels airborne a couple of times) and she took it all in stride.
Dislikes: Gas Mileage-bad to terrible. Handling-haha, very funny! Braking-put a heavier motor in a truck with bad brakes and hilarity ensues. Despite the v8 it still wasn't that fast.
(2002-2007)1993 Mazda 626 ES V6 5spd: PRM cai, custom exhaust, fidanza flywheel, eibach springs, addco rear sway bar, centreforce clutch, 215/40/17 tires on 17x7 rims.
Likes: It was fairly light, the 2.5 V6 was smooth, revved to 7000rpm and sounded beautiful, the light flywheel made heel and toeing a pleasure and it actually handled pretty good. It was a simple, fun little car.
Dislikes: The brakes sucked, for all the music it still only had ~170hp, no torque, the chassis after 249,000 kms was pretty limp, it revved too high on the highway, the ride was too stiff for winter time, the loud exhaust got old after a couple of years, I wasted waaay too much money on this car.
(Now)2007 Mazdaspeed 3: Stock, I'd like to get an ms cai, lightweight flywheel and better tmic in the future.
Likes: Practical hatchback with way too much power is good times. Brakes are amazing, good ride/handling compromise, gets decent gas mileage when you don't drive like a maniac, won't become a money pit for mods as there's not much I plan to change on it.
Dislikes: Engine stops making power well before redline, I'm just not a fan of how 4-bangers sound (stock exhaust is gonna stay on this one!), drivetrain windup, if you want to enjoy all that power you gotta pay for it at the pump.
Anyone else?
So...
(1996-2002)1987 Chevy S10 4x4 ext. cab: 350 v8 swap with th350 3 spd auto, carter afb 4-barrel carb, flowmaster exhaust and k&n intake.
Likes: V8 soundtrack, when those secondaries opened up is was pure joy. Plus that thing was my first vehicle, I beat the living crap out of it (including getting all 4 wheels airborne a couple of times) and she took it all in stride.
Dislikes: Gas Mileage-bad to terrible. Handling-haha, very funny! Braking-put a heavier motor in a truck with bad brakes and hilarity ensues. Despite the v8 it still wasn't that fast.
(2002-2007)1993 Mazda 626 ES V6 5spd: PRM cai, custom exhaust, fidanza flywheel, eibach springs, addco rear sway bar, centreforce clutch, 215/40/17 tires on 17x7 rims.
Likes: It was fairly light, the 2.5 V6 was smooth, revved to 7000rpm and sounded beautiful, the light flywheel made heel and toeing a pleasure and it actually handled pretty good. It was a simple, fun little car.
Dislikes: The brakes sucked, for all the music it still only had ~170hp, no torque, the chassis after 249,000 kms was pretty limp, it revved too high on the highway, the ride was too stiff for winter time, the loud exhaust got old after a couple of years, I wasted waaay too much money on this car.
(Now)2007 Mazdaspeed 3: Stock, I'd like to get an ms cai, lightweight flywheel and better tmic in the future.
Likes: Practical hatchback with way too much power is good times. Brakes are amazing, good ride/handling compromise, gets decent gas mileage when you don't drive like a maniac, won't become a money pit for mods as there's not much I plan to change on it.
Dislikes: Engine stops making power well before redline, I'm just not a fan of how 4-bangers sound (stock exhaust is gonna stay on this one!), drivetrain windup, if you want to enjoy all that power you gotta pay for it at the pump.
Anyone else?
