Nate's Car Log

[Stein]

Hey Karpenter, where'd you find that Bugeye for $4400? Online or did you drive past it or something?

There was one on craigslist for a while for $4400 but it needed some work.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to go the RS route over WRX, simply because I don't need the extra power.

 

[2point5RS_Dan]

Paging KrazyKarpenter to this thread.

 

[krazykarpenter]

I found it simply by driving past it, it was at a private dealer in upper New Gloucester. Right near Forzen custerd, if you know where that is. I will drive up there tomorrow and take a look at it for you and let you know about the specifics of it. It is seriously like 5 min from my house. I will pm you with the details.

 

[Stein]

Thanks Chris. What dealer is it? They may have it listed online.

 

[Chris]

Thanks Chris. What dealer is it? They may have it listed online.

I was about to say "you're welcome", but I had no idea what you were thanking me for... then I realized there is yet another chris on the forum... still not as many of us as Nates... this board is overrun by Nates...

 

[Chris]

so... have you bought a car yet?

I think you get the award for the longest member without a car...

Have you gotten your license yet at lest?

 

[Stein]

After two freaking weeks I just got the letter back today.

Test is June 1st

. Don't drive like dicks in Portland that day

.

So no, no car. We still do need a car for this summer in WA, but we're leaving it out there (we have to fly because we have to stay for something, then come back for the school year a few days later

).

We'll either be getting a wagon or a small SUV. I'm praying an Impreza/Legacy/Forester M/T. Then, if I can find a freaking job when I get home (or even in WA during the summer), I'll be allowed to get a car. Until then, I'll be showing up to any/all meets in a Nissan.

 

[Chris]

You aren't going to leave your car out there, are you?

Because you will kick yourself...

Or, you could buy a nice old suby out there, and bring it back here. That would be sweet!

 

[Stein]

That's what I wanted to do, but like I said, I'm not allowed to drive home (yet). I already am kicking myself that they already bought plane tickets.

I think we'll out there, and I'll drive it home the next summer (or next time I have time to drive it back, but we are driving the next summer). I may just get a second car here though.

 

[Chris]

Or just let your parents buy a car, and have it be your problem. Or have it be your second car. And have your first car here. If I had a car across the country I'd be kicking myself because I really need a car here to get my ass around...

On the note of transportation, you could also build a motorized bicycle. Easy to work on, fun, 150+MPG, etc. I'm still waiting on parts, but a cheap way to get around. In summer at least.

 

[Stein]

Hmm... Care to post a link to parts or a kit?

I don't think I'll be riding a motorized bike anywhere other than around yarmouth, so if I want/find a job anywhere else I'll need a car in addition...

Probably best just to put all my money into one place.

 

[Chris]

Hmm... Care to post a link to parts or a kit?I don't think I'll be riding a motorized bike anywhere other than around yarmouth, so if I want/find a job anywhere else I'll need a car in addition...

Probably best just to put all my money into one place.

I have spent $120 in parts so far... so it isn't like it is a huge investment.

 

[Stein]

$120 of gas and insurance money

plus I don't have a job, remember that

(Can you hook me up?

)

 

[Chris]

Check this out.

Not sure if it has had the head gaskets done or not, it is a DOHC, but it looks good, 5spd for a good price.

http://maine.craigslist.org/ctd/1183383063.html

I have that exact same car that my sister and parents drive, it is an awesome car in the winter.

There is also this

http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/1179969573.html

Although he didn't drive it after replacing the brakes? seems a bit sketchy to me... but a test drive would prove if they work or not.

BTW, sockmonkey, is that your car? If so I think it is FWD.

 

[Stein]

Thanks for the links!

I'll probably stay away from the L, but the other Legacy looks good. I think my parents want me to get something newer, and for like 2k more I could get an 02-03 Impreza. Plus, I got my mom to agree to 50% of the car cost.

It depends on the miles of that thing though, but they're not listed :.

 

[Chris]

Thanks for the links!I'll probably stay away from the L, but the other Legacy looks good. I think my parents want me to get something newer, and for like 2k more I could get an 02-03 Impreza. Plus, I got my mom to agree to 50% of the car cost.

It depends on the miles of that thing though, but they're not listed :.

I wouldn't go say newer is necessarily better, I got my 1996 legacy L with 89k miles on it. A lot cheaper than I would have gotten, say, a 2000 legacy with 89k miles for.

And probably the same amount of problems. Plus the 96 legacy has a better engine, the good 'ol 2.2. The only really huge issue I have had was the water pump seizing up, but that isn't at all common at 92k miles, when mine happened.

 

[Stein]

Good point. How easy is it to find Imprezas with the 2.2L? Did they make an AWD 2.2L Impreza?

edit: yes they did. It also seems that a bunch of people over at NASIOC have turbocharged the 2.2L, but there were no stock turbo 2.2L Imprezas sold in North America, right?

 

[Chris]

Good point. How easy is it to find Imprezas with the 2.2L? Did they make an AWD 2.2L Impreza?

I don't know about the 2.2 bit, but yes, most of them were AWD.

It seems there are a lot more FWD imprezas than any other subaru. But most of them, especially in new england are AWD.

Oh, and BTW, the 1.8 engine is crap, don't get a 1.8L impreza.

 

[Stein]

deal

 

[2point5RS_Dan]

I don't know about the 2.2 bit, but yes, most of them were AWD.It seems there are a lot more FWD imprezas than any other subaru. But most of them, especially in new england are AWD.

Oh, and BTW, the 1.8 engine is crap, don't get a 1.8L impreza.

THIS.

I test drove an auto 1.8L. Honestly I could put wheels on a blender and it would be faster. The motor was completely gutless.