Car thread

[Georges]

I hope my first car doesn't get wrecked, especially if I get the one I want (BMW E30).

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[Night-Stalker]

I hope my first car doesn't get wrecked, especially if I get the one I want (BMW E30).

I hope you have money to pay for B(reak)M(y)W(allet) level maintance costs.

[Muslim]

My dad got his first car and then like within the first three weeks he was driving it, in the summer, to or back from the beach ( I can't remember ) when the car caught on fire.

[Georges]

lol. I plan to do some of the work myself, because the E30 is fairly easy to work with and I like working on mechanical stuff. Also, it's an older BMW, so it doesn't have a bunch of unnecessary stuff that could go wrong, and these cars can often go 200k + miles if taken care of properly.

[Night-Stalker]

lol. I plan to do some of the work myself, because the E30 is fairly easy to work with and I like working on mechanical stuff. Also, it's an older BMW, so it doesn't have a bunch of unnecessary stuff that could go wrong, and these cars can often go 200k + miles if taken care of properly.

Out of older cars, BMW is the worst still. An Audi S4 (b5) would be a better choice imo. Be slightly more reliable and $5k for one of good condition, a steal as well. 250hp stock, potential of 450hp to the wheels and beyond if you stage III it with APR.

Plus, AWD donuts > any other donuts.

[Georges]

I've heard that older turbo A4s have problems, so... And I've heard that older BMWs have fewer problems, iirc.

[XR-7]

I'd (of course) try to get a Corvette when I buy a car.

[Night-Stalker]

I've heard that older turbo A4s have problems, so... And I've heard that older BMWs have fewer problems, iirc.

Older turbos hands down are just problematic. Hell, turbos in general.

I hear the opposite in California, and the S4 is a biturbo 2.7 v6. the A4 had a cheaper uniturbo 1.8t setup.

[Georges]

o. You said S4, I read it as A4, lol.

[Night-Stalker]

Yeah, A4's cons outweigh the pros vs the S4.
The A4's still better than most other cars of that era.

I like my luxury, so the rattly and ugly bugeye subie rex is a no go. If it was an STI, I'd consider it if it was adult owned and 1 owner as most are trashed by kids.

[Georges]

Well, I do actually like the A4/S4, so we'll see. Considering I haven't saved a dime yet and I'm only 14, plans can change.

[Night-Stalker]

Remember to save up for proper tires.

Cars really are as good as their tires. Really should be the first mod people do besides an intake/air filter.

[Rav£ncroft]

Remember to save up for proper tires.

Cars really are as good as their tires. Really should be the first mod people do besides an intake/air filter.

Screw them. It's fun to throw it sideways.

[Night-Stalker]

Screw them. It's fun to throw it sideways.

Just be sure not to get too fast, too furious.

Too soon?

[$trinick]

I do when racing.

racing drivers

The keyword was "around." When you're racing, you're not "driving around." Obviously when racing you want extra safety precautions.