yardhippie 0 #1 November 7, 2006 Now that my little Vibe is "a total loss"? If I was smart I'll save some $$ and get something used and econimical, which would give me more $$ for jumpy. Ive been itching for a Mitsubish EVO ever since they came out with the Lancer version and I sold my VR4 Galant. But thats not qute the practical skydiver car. Ive found a couple used Audi S4s for sale too. Not too pricey at that. I dont want a full size truck again, Ive decided against it. Its just not practical when living intown Atlanta. Hell I even considered buying another Vibe, but they dont make the GT version anymore. I want something sporty, but roomy enough, and durable enough for skydivers and their stuff. Suggestions?Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 November 7, 2006 Civic SI Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 November 7, 2006 I got real close to buying a used Dodge Magnum recently. That's a cool car. Don't buy one new, get one about a year or 18 months old that has all the options and the V-8 for less then a new V-6 version costs. Beyond that I've always wanted to buy a Type 3 Squareback (its an old VW). That would be a cool car to have. You could always find a 2-3 year old Crown Vic at a police auction cheap with probably around 80,000mi on it. Its the hardest 80,000mi that a car has ever seen, but atleast it was maintained well. You can usually get them for about $1k-2k.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #4 November 7, 2006 Crysler(sp) make some nice looking rides but hell go ahead and buy that Vet you have always wanted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #5 November 7, 2006 QuoteCrysler(sp) make some nice looking rides but hell go ahead and buy that Vet you have always wanted. Ive really never liked the Corvetts. Plus, if I was going to spend 45k on a vehicle I'd have an Audi S6, a used 911 Turbo, or other high end european car. Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #6 November 7, 2006 Try this oneI am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #7 November 7, 2006 Not sure how many exist or how pricey they are in the States, but the BMW 3 Series Station Wagon might fit the bill? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #8 November 7, 2006 well the 'vibe' wasn't really a sporty car.. so do you want something more for the room or something more like you said.. the audi s4s.. you'll just pay more on maintenance on EU cars, but they ride better Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #9 November 7, 2006 QuoteNow that my little Vibe is "a total loss"? What happened to your Vibe? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Buried 0 #10 November 7, 2006 Quote What happened to your Vibe? http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2516754#2516754 Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CSpenceFLY 1 #11 November 7, 2006 Were you absent this morning? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yardhippie 0 #12 November 7, 2006 QuoteNot sure how many exist or how pricey they are in the States, but the BMW 3 Series Station Wagon might fit the bill? You can get em, but my complaint with a lot of vehicles like that over here is you cant get a manual shift. I despise automatics. Plus, ive had a couple friends that have owned BMWs and had pricey service issues. I should really go import (honda, toyota, etc) they've got the best track record.Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites simplyputsi 0 #13 November 7, 2006 you might want to look at the mazda 3's and 6's. They seem to be doing alright these days. I'm with phree, civic si, and they make a 4 door these days. But who needs 2 other doors. I have to say though, my si is not much of a skydiving car, but I make due. If you like Audi, get one I doubt your regret it. Thems my 2 cents.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFXpert 0 #14 November 7, 2006 Too rich for my blood, but fits the "sporty & roomy" category. Infiniti FX45 AWD.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #15 November 7, 2006 An 05 Mazda 6 can be found nicely equipped with less than 20k miles for for a decent price (15-16k). Kinda sporty, kinda economical, and a good-sized trunk. I believe cruise, AC, ABS, traction control, side airbags, and steering wheel stereo controls are all standard. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites justinb138 0 #16 November 7, 2006 QuoteWere you absent this morning? Yep. Working. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpchikk 0 #17 November 7, 2006 Quote a used 911 Turbo I knew I liked you for some reason.. Porsche 911 is my dream car. Well, I'll throw another plug in for Honda. I come from a Honda family. I've owned two. Love my Accord..but like Phreezone said, the Civic SIs are sweet!! I want a new CR-V...but saw my brother on Saturday and he told me to wait and see what people say about the new body style. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Buried 0 #18 November 7, 2006 you can try to find a wrx wagon or a 9-2x.. basically the same exact car. different branding. slappie had a 9-2x Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Buried 0 #19 November 7, 2006 i've always ben partial to the 80's 944s. they are bigger than the 911 and can pick them up pretty cheaply now Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpchikk 0 #20 November 7, 2006 Ewwww...I've never like the 944s... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #21 November 7, 2006 QuoteQuoteCrysler(sp) make some nice looking rides but hell go ahead and buy that Vet you have always wanted. Ive really never liked the Corvetts. Plus, if I was going to spend 45k on a vehicle I'd have an Audi S6, a used 911 Turbo, or other high end european car. Nice choices; may I suggest an S4 4.2L Avant instead of the S6. The S6 is more something your grandma would drive. Now the S4 Avant is an active persons sports car. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Buried 0 #22 November 7, 2006 so you wouldn't date me if i had a 944? i'm not really a fan of porches anyhow. there are better cars out there. (lambos, astons, etc) Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #23 November 7, 2006 The 944 is watercooled. Just isn't Porsche being water cooled. Just like modern VWs aren't really VWs since they're water cooled. Just hasn't been the same since the company got together with Audi.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFXpert 0 #24 November 7, 2006 Yuck. I can't stand Porches. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #25 November 7, 2006 Quoteso you wouldn't date me if i had a 944? i'm not really a fan of porches anyhow. there are better cars out there. (lambos, astons, etc) Porches? I love my porch. I sit on it in the afternoons sipping some good whiskey. Dude what'cha got against porches? "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Page 1 of 6 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. 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Buried 0 #10 November 7, 2006 Quote What happened to your Vibe? http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2516754#2516754 Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #11 November 7, 2006 Were you absent this morning? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #12 November 7, 2006 QuoteNot sure how many exist or how pricey they are in the States, but the BMW 3 Series Station Wagon might fit the bill? You can get em, but my complaint with a lot of vehicles like that over here is you cant get a manual shift. I despise automatics. Plus, ive had a couple friends that have owned BMWs and had pricey service issues. I should really go import (honda, toyota, etc) they've got the best track record.Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #13 November 7, 2006 you might want to look at the mazda 3's and 6's. They seem to be doing alright these days. I'm with phree, civic si, and they make a 4 door these days. But who needs 2 other doors. I have to say though, my si is not much of a skydiving car, but I make due. If you like Audi, get one I doubt your regret it. Thems my 2 cents.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #14 November 7, 2006 Too rich for my blood, but fits the "sporty & roomy" category. Infiniti FX45 AWD.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #15 November 7, 2006 An 05 Mazda 6 can be found nicely equipped with less than 20k miles for for a decent price (15-16k). Kinda sporty, kinda economical, and a good-sized trunk. I believe cruise, AC, ABS, traction control, side airbags, and steering wheel stereo controls are all standard. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #16 November 7, 2006 QuoteWere you absent this morning? Yep. Working. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpchikk 0 #17 November 7, 2006 Quote a used 911 Turbo I knew I liked you for some reason.. Porsche 911 is my dream car. Well, I'll throw another plug in for Honda. I come from a Honda family. I've owned two. Love my Accord..but like Phreezone said, the Civic SIs are sweet!! I want a new CR-V...but saw my brother on Saturday and he told me to wait and see what people say about the new body style. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #18 November 7, 2006 you can try to find a wrx wagon or a 9-2x.. basically the same exact car. different branding. slappie had a 9-2x Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #19 November 7, 2006 i've always ben partial to the 80's 944s. they are bigger than the 911 and can pick them up pretty cheaply now Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpchikk 0 #20 November 7, 2006 Ewwww...I've never like the 944s... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #21 November 7, 2006 QuoteQuoteCrysler(sp) make some nice looking rides but hell go ahead and buy that Vet you have always wanted. Ive really never liked the Corvetts. Plus, if I was going to spend 45k on a vehicle I'd have an Audi S6, a used 911 Turbo, or other high end european car. Nice choices; may I suggest an S4 4.2L Avant instead of the S6. The S6 is more something your grandma would drive. Now the S4 Avant is an active persons sports car. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #22 November 7, 2006 so you wouldn't date me if i had a 944? i'm not really a fan of porches anyhow. there are better cars out there. (lambos, astons, etc) Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 November 7, 2006 The 944 is watercooled. Just isn't Porsche being water cooled. Just like modern VWs aren't really VWs since they're water cooled. Just hasn't been the same since the company got together with Audi.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #24 November 7, 2006 Yuck. I can't stand Porches. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #25 November 7, 2006 Quoteso you wouldn't date me if i had a 944? i'm not really a fan of porches anyhow. there are better cars out there. (lambos, astons, etc) Porches? I love my porch. I sit on it in the afternoons sipping some good whiskey. Dude what'cha got against porches? "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
