Going to look at a new veichle..

[Discontained]

So im going to be going this week to look for a new automobile.. I was thinking like a 04-06 Chevy Tahoe, 05 Ford Explorer. I would like to get a SUV, something american, and full size. the fun car shall be the Audi since its paid off. Give me some ideas..

Something full size
American
Newish

[jasonball]

buying a new car sounds. good must mean you got a new job?

[Kevo]

04-08 Expeditions are going cheap, I'm talking Eddie Baurer editions going for $8k-$10k depending on mileage and goodies inside. I've been looking them up for the wife. I also looking at the '97-'03 bodystyle in hopes of making my own himalaya!

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6843/fordhimalayaexpeditionc.jpg

[SteamHammer]

^^ that looks bad ass! ^^

i personally like Tahoes. but on a serious note, since your car is paid for, i'd get my own place first. and once i got comfortable with the bills, then i'd get a car note. just speaking from experience of aquiring a car note before moving out :D.

[SecondLetter]

if you dont do what steam hammer suggested, i would said a new tahoe
*sidenote* thats what im doing, im moving from one aprtment to a more expensive apt, getting all my moving expenses out the way before i take on a new car note

[Discontained]

Well im currently doing my internship for my EMT stuff.. My car is ... fairly reliable i guess however I can feel it starting to kick its last miles. The ABS unit failed last week and its leaking oil from somewhere. I need a reliable car when I start working. Once I finish all my stuff for my EMT ill move out once I start getting money saved up but until now ill just chill at my moms house. (no bills :D) but in the mean time im gonna get a new suv.

I was thinking about this 2004 Explorer its only around 10k so I could sling a loan no problem.

pix?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/Discontained/01_U49790.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/Discontained/09_U49790.jpg

[Filthy Dub]

How come an SUV? And American?

[Discontained]

How come an SUV? And American?

American = Cheaper not only in price but repairs, and maintenance. (you know how we get rapped by european automaker prices. P/S fluid Ford $5.99 /qt VW/Audi $28.59/qt )
SUV = the most overall versatility of any type of vehicle

[jasonball]

where is that located at

[carguy07]

American cars are dirt cheap compared to others (with some exceptions). My brother's first car was a '91 Explorer, and I miss that truck at least once a week. They were smaller back then, his was 5 speed (aka a lot of fun to drive), and the versatility was amazing. It was so reliable too.

[jasonball]

so they chopped the back of that expediton?

[Kevo]

so they chopped the back of that expediton?

Yup, it was a concept FORD produced back in the day. I used to have a diecast of it, wish I could find it. Always wanted to build one just gotta figure out how to keep water (elements) from coming inside after cutting the back.

[Discontained]

Yup, it was a concept FORD produced back in the day. I used to have a diecast of it, wish I could find it. Always wanted to build one just gotta figure out how to keep water (elements) from coming inside after cutting the back.

rhino lining and drain holes :D

[Filthy Dub]

American = Cheaper not only in price but repairs, and maintenance. (you know how we get rapped by european automaker prices. P/S fluid Ford $5.99 /qt VW/Audi $28.59/qt )

Ain't that the truth :rolleyes: I bought some damn coolant few months back, heres your 30 dollar bottle of coolant :pout: And ya we have a Tahoe, its reliable, I just hate big SUV's and Trucks. But I see where your coming from.

[BlazinAzian]

Get something with a little spunk...

http://www.2fastlane.com/wallpapers/chevrolet/Trailblazer_SS_2006_4.jpg

http://www.ajeepthing.com/images/jeep-srt8.jpg

[SecondLetter]

the new tahoes are teh sexy, i really like the interior.
my dad test drove one when i was with him...then went completely opposite and brought home a 06 z06

[Filthy Dub]

Lmao^ improvment much :lol:

[Discontained]

Yea I looked online for some trailblazer SS and the price range is a little higher then I want $15,150 - $25,700. Wanting to stay under $14k... I can get a 05 Trailblazer EXT LS for around $10k. Ugh this is so hard haha.. The SRT-8 jeeps are expensive as hell, and I know its a powerful platform but I just dunno about jeep lol.

[carguy07]

Yea I looked online for some trailblazer SS and the price range is a little higher then I want $15,150 - $25,700. Wanting to stay under $14k... I can get a 05 Trailblazer EXT LS for around $10k. Ugh this is so hard haha.. The SRT-8 jeeps are expensive as hell, and I know its a powerful platform but I just dunno about jeep lol.

I wouldn't trust a Mopar as far as I could throw it.

[BlazinAzian]

the new tahoes are teh sexy, i really like the interior.
my dad test drove one when i was with him...then went completely opposite and brought home a 06 z06

Don't complain about haveing to bring home a z06.


I wouldn't trust a Mopar as far as I could throw it.

Those little srt-4 neons are a good bang for your buck.

[carguy07]

Those little srt-4 neons are a good bang for your buck.

Finally a car I can make fun of: it's just a Neon with a PT Cruiser motor. Pop quiz, who owns Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep right now (don't google it).

[Filthy Dub]

Pretty sure it's Fiat atm, or the gov. lol

[carguy07]

Pretty sure it's Fiat atm, or the gov. lol

It is indeed Fiat.

How do you get spare parts for a Fiat?
Just follow another one around.

What's the difference between a Fiat and a Jehovah's Witness?
You can close the door on a Jehovah's Witness.

When should you do the first oil change on a Fiat?
When it gets to 50,000 miles or (in other words) never.

Have you seen the latest Fiat anti-theft device?
They enlarged the logo.

What occupies the last six pages of the Fiat owner's manual?
The bus and train timetables.

How can you get a Fiat to do 60 miles an hour?
Push it over a cliff.

A friend went to a dealer the other day and said, "I'd like a gas cap for my Fiat."
The dealer replied, "Okay. Sounds like a fair trade."

How do you make a Fiat go faster?
Tell the tow truck driver to speed up.

What do you call a Fiat on a hilltop?
A miracle.

Two Fiats on a hilltop?
Science fiction.

Three Fiats on a hilltop?
A funny place to build a Fiat factory.

/derailment.

[Filthy Dub]

lmfao....I like those :lol:

[BlazinAzian]

That's hillarious Will. :p

[98dsm]

Finally a car I can make fun of: it's just a Neon with a PT Cruiser motor. Pop quiz, who owns Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep right now (don't google it).

Its actually not a pt cruiser motor in a neon. The block they used has been around before the 90s and used in many dodge vehicles. The head also has too. They both just got a little re design and put different internals in. They do like most manufacters do, just reuse old engines and heads with different internals. And if I can remember correctly a current dodge vehicle shares the same block as the evo x. I use to didn't like the little skittle either until I seen darrell cox running 9s in one with an auto transmission. Sry for thread jack.

[SteamHammer]

yeah, the SRT4's can be fast...but have no "sex appeal" IMO. they don't look bad, but they are blah. late 80's Dodge turbo cars were awesome, tho!

[BlazinAzian]

yeah, the SRT4's can be fast...but have no "sex appeal" IMO. they don't look bad, but they are blah. late 80's Dodge turbo cars were awesome, tho!

agreed