Car thread

[XR-7]

Yea, but it's called Micra here.

UK m8

Nice. Once I get a job, I'm going to be paying insurance and using one of my dad's cars. I'll probably be using his Ford Focus, like the one in the background there... only American version lol

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[|Shadow]

The newest shape looks nice, I'm just saving up some more money so I can afford a car + insurance :'(

Nice. Once I get a job, I'm going to be paying insurance and using one of my dad's cars. I'll probably be using his Ford Focus, like the one in the background there... only American version lol

sweet, water you driving atm?
 
I just finished my current job last week, saved up a fair bit, just waiting to get my final pay cheques now and hopefully I'll be able to buy something :D Need to start looking for another part-time job now :(

[Foxscotch]

I'll probably be using his Ford Focus, like the one in the background there... only American version lol

not the same year, is it?

[XR-7]

sweet, water you driving atm?

I just drive a Ford E-350 Super Duty right now.

not the same year, is it?

Same generation at least. ZX3 version though, the one in that pic is a ZX5.

[Foxscotch]

Same generation at least.

those were hideous
the tail lights especially. I accidentally bought one in forza once

[XR-7]

those were hideous
the tail lights especially. I accidentally bought one in forza once

I really won't enjoy driving it until I perfect using a stick shift, which I can't really do cause my dad is always busy and I don't have insurance yet.  It's just for until I can afford a better car.

This is not okay.

[e-maxx]

This is not okay.

that's like the worlds best sleeper

except for the huge tires
and the open headers
and the cage

[|Shadow]

I really won't enjoy driving it until I perfect using a stick shift, which I can't really do cause my dad is always busy and I don't have insurance yet.  It's just for until I can afford a better car.

This is not okay.

is stick shift what we call manual? lmao

[$trinick]

is stick shift what we call manual? lmao

Stick, Stick-shift, manual, standard, etc all mean manual transmission, yes.

[Foxscotch]

why do people call it stick anyway? automatic transmissions still have a stick for shifting, there are just less options

[XR-7]

why do people call it stick anyway? automatic transmissions still have a stick for shifting, there are just less options

Automatic transmissions don't use their sticks to change gears as much though. Manual transmissions need more attention so I guess they get the name. Stick is technically just slang.

[|Shadow]

orite, manual is fun to drive :D

[ABlockOfCheese]

So what do y'all think about this idea: I find stuffty cars on craigslist that just need a little work and try and fix them up, wash and wax, give a good home detail, and then sell for profit?  Is it worth the time and effort?

[XR-7]

So what do y'all think about this idea: I find stuffty cars on craigslist that just need a little work and try and fix them up, wash and wax, give a good home detail, and then sell for profit?  Is it worth the time and effort?

I actually have a friend who does this and it completely depends on the car and its condition. You don't want to buy a rusted out car that nobody would care about because you will likely spend more fixing the car than you'll earn on selling it.

[Foxscotch]

I think I'd only do it if the work was really something you'd enjoy, because like XR-7 said, a profit isn't guaranteed