Good DD thread

[fluke]

I drive an '86 Thunderbird Turbocoupe (2.3 i4 turbo). It's broken on different occassions (standard things going wrong, nothing wierd: alternator, water pump, etc).. but it has 201,000 miles on it without an engine rebuild and still going. Gets 28-30 mpg average (just don't have lead foot). Best part is the price, you can probably find a good one with much less miles for 600-1200 bucks. I love mine, it was my first car when I was 16 that I bought and I plan on keeping it because it's fun, looks nice (mines in good shape despite the miles), I put a great stereo in it, some comfy seat covers, $60 downpipe and exhaust, deep tinted windows and it makes for a great ride (seats are comfy too). Power everything; sets, windows, electronic climate control!, etc.

If you don't mind Ford, and little classic 80's sport/luxury. I plan on really fixing mine up nice in the near future: some minor body work, fresh paint (DIY, I have a pro paint gun here), little TLC here and there and some nicer wheels. It's still my baby, and really is fun to drive. I get compliments on both of my 'birds.

[superchargedblackgto]

2000

I'll see your 2000 and raise you curtis are you ready for this?...........$1...Now that is a grand total of $2001 cash money.....
BTW you know we are in a recession.....

[danziger]

I'd lose the 10-holes for some 17-inch Cobra Rs, lower it 2 inches, get some head-light covers and drive the snot outta that. Nice choice and not a car that you see evryday!

[BULLET_WS6]

does anybody feel safe taking these on longer trips like... a 5 hour drive or so...

[Bowtie_girl30]

My Cavy gets over 30 mpg. Cheap parts too, $35 dollar tires anyone?

[SeVeReDiStOrTiOn]

^^^How the F did you get 4,300 posts since jan??

[Bowtie_girl30]

^^^How the F did you get 4,300 posts since jan??

I'm a woman, I talk a lot.

[98T/Aformula.]

I'm a woman, I talk a lot.

50 post per day, wow sounds like you have been very board lol.

Back on topic my old dd was a 98 eclips 30+ miles to the gallon and wasnt the uglyist car to look at. Picked it up for 3500 so a little more then your thinking but a small loan never hurt anyone

[98T/Aformula.]

does anybody feel safe taking these on longer trips like... a 5 hour drive or so...

I drove mine on 500+ mile trips and had zero pronlems and only filled up once or twice

[jujofields]

I'm a woman, I talk a lot.

[jujofields]

50 post per day, wow sounds like you have been very board lol.

Back on topic my old dd was a 98 eclips 30+ miles to the gallon and wasnt the uglyist car to look at. Picked it up for 3500 so a little more then your thinking but a small loan never hurt anyone

That doesn't sound too shabby at all...how many miles were on it?

[86 IROC-Z]

Heh. Not to burst your bubble, but I owned a 1992 Accord and it was the biggest POS I've ever owned. In six months the tranny puked twice and it deveolped a seal leak. I love Honda bikes (I'm on my fifth), but I'm still leery of their cars after that episode... Good luck with yours, tho...

I guess you'll find someone for each type of car that's had a bad experience... I guess there are lots of people who've had great experiences with third gens... not me though. My father, girlfriend, and many friends have had Hondas ranging for 1988 to 2005... none of them had any problems except my girlfriend who need a new alternator. I figure that's a pretty good track record, and they're relatively cheap, reliable, get good gas mileage, and have cup holders, which are the only things I'm looking for in a car right now.

[98T/Aformula.]

That doesn't sound too shabby at all...how many miles were on it?

Huh when I bought it there was......I think 109k on it and all I ever had to do to it was a timing belt, oh and the fule pump. It did really good in the snow for a fwd car I was shocked, I wish I still had it the thing will see over 200k before it quits, if it was still in my hand that is. I just get board with cars so I sold it and got a talon tsi, sold that and am drivng the ta as a dd right now Should have my S4 soon though so the ta can sit in its warm garage and only to see sunny days.

[98T/Aformula.]

Here is a few I found in your area if your even interested.

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=293
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=112

There looks like there is quite a few fs in your area.

[fluke]

I'd lose the 10-holes for some 17-inch Cobra Rs, lower it 2 inches, get some head-light covers and drive the snot outta that. Nice choice and not a car that you see evryday!

You read my mind about the Cobra Rs. Saving up for some chrome ones currently. Thanks for the props, man!