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revmoo
May 25, 2006

#basta
I'm predicting this thread ends up as a feel good coming-of-age story.

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revmoo
May 25, 2006

#basta
You need to go over the car thoroughly and learn a little bit more. I would recommend carefully examining every single part on and in the car, and every time you see a part that you don't recognize and also understand basic operation and repair of, go read up on it. This doesn't cost anything and you'll very rapidly begin to understand how the car works inside and out.

revmoo
May 25, 2006

#basta
I had a Mazda that would eat belts and ended up discovering it was the harmonic balancer after it ripped itself apart on the third belt.

revmoo
May 25, 2006

#basta
Nope not a stock turbo, but I guess we knew that already.

revmoo
May 25, 2006

#basta
I still use the first socket set I ever bought, a Pepboys branded Goodyear kit. It even still has some of the original parts (case and SAE sockets mostly). Take good care of it and it will take care of you. Kobalt is actually pretty decent as far as low-end tools go.

revmoo
May 25, 2006

#basta
I think he needs a eg Civic. Simple car and a decent one can be had for 4k.

revmoo
May 25, 2006

#basta
Uhh yeah don't get an RX. Those are cars for people that are already experienced with working on cars.

revmoo
May 25, 2006

#basta
Here is a helpful list

Things you should not buy:
Any BMW
Any Mazda older than 1995
Any Nissan (deal with it haters)
Any Mitsubishi


Things you should buy:
Honda Civic
Honda Prelude
Impreza RS
Mustang GT
Volvo 240
Lexus IS300
Ford Probe
Escort ZX2
Acura Integra
Volkswagen Golf

revmoo
May 25, 2006

#basta

InitialDave posted:

I don't understand why people are anti-E30? They're good cars, pretty easy to work on, and well supported. What's the issue?

Because E30s are overpriced.

revmoo
May 25, 2006

#basta
Hmm there hasn't been a MOD CHALLENGE in AI lately...

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revmoo
May 25, 2006

#basta
I didn't know how to change my own oil in 2006 when I registered this account

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