Test drove some cars
03-13-2008, 05:25 AM
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RE: Test drove some cars
ORIGINAL: scg87
I know it sounds a little harsh, but I just wouldn't buy a FWD car. I wouldn't even begin to consider aa SS/SC or Skittle. They're cool little cars, and have good potential, but nothing beats the control and feel of RWD IMO.....
I know it sounds a little harsh, but I just wouldn't buy a FWD car. I wouldn't even begin to consider aa SS/SC or Skittle. They're cool little cars, and have good potential, but nothing beats the control and feel of RWD IMO.....
03-13-2008, 07:42 AM
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RE: Test drove some cars
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Yeah, I'll kinda admit, I've always had a small soft spot for the Ecotec and 2.4 Cavy's. Idk why, really but.....[&:]
Yeah, I'll kinda admit, I've always had a small soft spot for the Ecotec and 2.4 Cavy's. Idk why, really but.....[&:]
03-13-2008, 07:56 AM
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RE: Test drove some cars
ORIGINAL: fiad06
The only thing I dont like about either the SS or the skittle is that they have a racer boy look to them. They attract alot of attention, everyone would want to race you.
If I had to choose the SS or the Srt.....
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SS FTW...I am not a fan of the srt 4, I have driven them alot and I dont fit combfortably in there. The seats are to small for my ***. My friend also has a 2.4 SS, and I like it. The interior is the same as the ss/sc, it has good features for a affordable car. They also sound pretty good too.
The only thing I dont like about either the SS or the skittle is that they have a racer boy look to them. They attract alot of attention, everyone would want to race you.
If I had to choose the SS or the Srt.....
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SS FTW...I am not a fan of the srt 4, I have driven them alot and I dont fit combfortably in there. The seats are to small for my ***. My friend also has a 2.4 SS, and I like it. The interior is the same as the ss/sc, it has good features for a affordable car. They also sound pretty good too.
For what it's worth...I took the spoiler off of my car; it also has no identifying emblems or badges. From the back and side, it's just a regular neon.
With the spoiler on...just what you said happens. With the spoiler off...nobody messes with me and nobody wants to race.
Also, you don't have to live with the viper inspired seats that come in it. I'm not a skinny high school kid...so I didn't fit real well. I bought some side airbag seats for it off a friend and they are great. They look almost the same as the vipers, but have nothing on the sides of the seat that's hard to have to fit in between.
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03-13-2008, 02:54 PM
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RE: Test drove some cars
Too bad you didn't get to drive the Evo. Although it's not the fastest thing around, it's probably the most fun thing around to drive! IMO, it feels almost like driving around a big go-cart.
I haven't personally had any issues with test driving from my dealership but I have heard horror stories about salesmen acting the way yours did. You did the right thing by just leaving! Good luck with your new car purchase!
I haven't personally had any issues with test driving from my dealership but I have heard horror stories about salesmen acting the way yours did. You did the right thing by just leaving! Good luck with your new car purchase!
03-13-2008, 02:55 PM
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RE: Test drove some cars
My giant STI wing obscures my view when I look in the rear view mirror - bugs the hell out of me. But it wouldn't be an STI without it.
+1 on the FWD - no thanks. I like AWD for a change of pace though, and you can't beat the wet road traction you get with it. With proper tires, you truly have an all season car (which is cool if you live in the north).
+1 on the FWD - no thanks. I like AWD for a change of pace though, and you can't beat the wet road traction you get with it. With proper tires, you truly have an all season car (which is cool if you live in the north).
03-13-2008, 02:56 PM
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RE: Test drove some cars
ORIGINAL: Nvr2old32
Too bad you didn't get to drive the Evo. Although it's not the fastest thing around, it's probably the most fun thing around to drive! IMO, it feels almost like driving around a big go-cart.
I haven't personally had any issues with test driving from my dealership but I have heard horror stories about salesmen acting the way yours did. You did the right thing by just leaving! Good luck with your new car purchase!
Too bad you didn't get to drive the Evo. Although it's not the fastest thing around, it's probably the most fun thing around to drive! IMO, it feels almost like driving around a big go-cart.
I haven't personally had any issues with test driving from my dealership but I have heard horror stories about salesmen acting the way yours did. You did the right thing by just leaving! Good luck with your new car purchase!
03-13-2008, 03:02 PM
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RE: Test drove some cars
ORIGINAL: bluebeastsrt
I stopped and looked at the new EVO X yesterday. It looks pretty mean in person. But the dealer is asking 45 grand for it. Thats a pretty stout mark-up. It stickered for 37.
ORIGINAL: Nvr2old32
Too bad you didn't get to drive the Evo. Although it's not the fastest thing around, it's probably the most fun thing around to drive! IMO, it feels almost like driving around a big go-cart.
I haven't personally had any issues with test driving from my dealership but I have heard horror stories about salesmen acting the way yours did. You did the right thing by just leaving! Good luck with your new car purchase!
Too bad you didn't get to drive the Evo. Although it's not the fastest thing around, it's probably the most fun thing around to drive! IMO, it feels almost like driving around a big go-cart.
I haven't personally had any issues with test driving from my dealership but I have heard horror stories about salesmen acting the way yours did. You did the right thing by just leaving! Good luck with your new car purchase!
