Post a pic of your car as it sits currently

[MAC the KNIFE]

Originally Posted by tipnitty

Well this wasn't leaking at all before that rock....



Getting the car on a lift tomorrow and going to check out the drive shaft and rear end. Going to see if the driveshaft has a dent in it that potentially could cause a problem. Also going to pop the diff cover off to see what's going on in the rear end and obviously replace this leaking gasket.

DO 4.11 GEARS!!!!! You won't be sorry!!! It's not leaking, it's CRYING OUT FOR GEARZ!!!
i went from 2.92 to a 3.70 on my auto and it friggin pulls! shaved .6 off the e/t with that mod only, and trans tune.

[tipnitty]

Originally Posted by xUnderCoverHoBo

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/da...457516376.html

That is a solid car, but WAY too much money IMO.

Originally Posted by MAC the KNIFE

DO 4.11 GEARS!!!!! You won't be sorry!!! It's not leaking, it's CRYING OUT FOR GEARZ!!!
i went from 2.92 to a 3.70 on my auto and it friggin pulls! shaved .6 off the e/t with that mod only, and trans tune.

I've been reading up on them for the past few hours. And you bet your ass gears went high to the top of the list. And I'm kind of kicking myself for not having put them towards the top of the list a long time ago.

[AaronGTR]

Originally Posted by xUnderCoverHoBo

It really sucks to part ways with the GA. I love the car dont get me wrong but all of the stupid problems that have been happening ive spent way too much on fixing the car. Need something reliable, might be picking up an accord, civic or corolla tomorrow or this weekend

I'd stay away from Toyota's. Not as great as everyone thinks they are, and boring as hell. Honda's are good, but also resale value is high because of demand, so you'll pay more. Toyota's are kind of the same.

Have you looked at Mazda? They are very reliable/efficient as well, but a heck of a lot more fun to drive. A used Mazda3 2.5 S is on my short list of next cars I'm considering for a daily driver.

[xUnderCoverHoBo]

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/da...491707630.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ra...473325505.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...427867139.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...450074568.html

This one gives no info http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ra...429236015.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/4488930704.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...422450028.html

[xUnderCoverHoBo]

I've been warned Mazdas break down a lot anyone had one before ?

[xUnderCoverHoBo]

Chaos should have a field day. Chaos let me know what you think of these found these out of 1000 ads or so just skimming through

[tipnitty]

Originally Posted by xUnderCoverHoBo

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/da...491707630.html

ABSOLUTELY yes if you can talk them down a little bit on that price. The 5spd will tread you very well with that mileage.

Originally Posted by xUnderCoverHoBo

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ra...473325505.html

That's almost too good of a deal for the mileage.

Originally Posted by xUnderCoverHoBo

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...427867139.html

Meh

Originally Posted by xUnderCoverHoBo

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...450074568.html

Meh

Originally Posted by xUnderCoverHoBo

This one gives no info http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ra...429236015.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/4488930704.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...422450028.html

No.

With ANY of these hondas, if they are near or over 100k, ask about the timing belt. That is the only concern with these cars and they need to be swapped every 100k miles, just like the LIM gaskets on the LA1s.

[xUnderCoverHoBo]

The one with 57k miles I was wondering about that's great mileage

[xUnderCoverHoBo]

Btw which car was tanner looking at? Looking at car payments

[plastic_indian]

Originally Posted by xUnderCoverHoBo

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/da...457516376.html

Does no one else find it amusing to see 'head gasket' listed in the seller's claim of maintenance? 'Maintenance' implies the timing belt is replaced *before* it fails and folds the valves... Not saying it would necessarily be a bad purchase, just noting the salesmanship.

Originally Posted by xUnderCoverHoBo

I've been warned Mazdas break down a lot anyone had one before ?

I see frequent wheel bearing failures on 3s; these are the press fit/snap ring type common to Japanese cars (the same style as Hondas). This should not be a deterrent from purchase, just an observation. They also use annoying stretch-fit belts, although this will probably become commonplace among all manufacturers (the latest GM LS engines use stretch fit AC compressor belts). I see very few late model Mazdas for non-maintenance items otherwise; perhaps they don't break, or perhaps my customer base just doesn't drive Mazdas beyond the warranty period. I find the newer ones very fun to drive (particularly fancier 3s!) and the brand new ones are very good looking cars.

[xUnderCoverHoBo]

Looking at the 2014 fiestas with a monthly payment.

[sleepyalero]

Ok tanner.


If you get a civic. Get an Si

[TDavis]

Originally Posted by xUnderCoverHoBo

Looking at the 2014 fiestas with a monthly payment.

Anything other then an ST is worthless.


Fiesta ST is the best bang for your buck on the market for what you get. People can bash it all you want, I could care less.

If you're actually interested, depending on your down payment/trade in, monthly payments on a lease or financing can be anywhere from $170-$270 a month.

[xUnderCoverHoBo]

Yeah ive been looking at the st. Hows the reliability on these? I mean it cant match a honda

[xUnderCoverHoBo]

The st starts at around 22k. Kind of steep at the age of 20.

[sleepyalero]

Its a ford the problem is circled for you.

[xUnderCoverHoBo]

I cant afford rims for the car will they sell me two at a time?

[[ChaosweaveR]]

Hobo, that red Civic?

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/da...491707630.html

Go for it.

[xUnderCoverHoBo]

Yeah i really like that ons going to look at it hopefully this weekend

[xUnderCoverHoBo]

Ive been looking at the new 2014 civics as well just weighing my options. Any thoughts on the new civics chaos?