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Old Feb 3, 2009, 11:49 PM
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Old Feb 4, 2009, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by pwrofturbo
Nonsense, they could buy mine..
your like that salesman everyone hates... LOL trying to sell your car at any chance you get..
Old Feb 4, 2009, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Joemflsxe
Does anyone have any input on a good DD for less than $3k? I was thinking a Honda, but everything I come across is super riced out or beat to hell. I would like something 4cyldr, no preference otherwise as long as it's reliable and has air conditioning.
i waited and i cam across my prelude 4ws, for an 88 its pretty clean. its 5spd and has AC/heat, power everything
Old Feb 4, 2009, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by krnkimchi702
your like that salesman everyone hates... LOL trying to sell your car at any chance you get..
Damnit I need it GONE.
Old Feb 4, 2009, 03:02 PM
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Give me the 3k, and you can walk to work. Keep you in shape.
Old Feb 4, 2009, 04:51 PM
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Civic, 240sx, ae86, eclipse, lancer, corolla, camry, accord.

I recommand accord. My family still drives 2000 accord coupe(v6) and not even single problem with that car
Old Feb 5, 2009, 07:55 AM
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Well, I ended up picking up a really clean '00 Prelude. One owner, 140k miles, all stock, always garaged, all maintenance records, etc. It's in extremely good condition both inside and out. The only flaws are a small dent behind the right door and another small one on the hood. There is also a tiny chip in the paint near the front right fender and it looks like it's starting to rust. I think I may get a estimate to get the couple dents removed.

It drives way smoother than the Evo/old DD Tacoma, very little road noise, no squeaks or rattling. VTEC is also pretty entertaining haha...

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Old Feb 8, 2009, 11:24 AM
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Took awhile, but found my Civic on Autotrader.com. Good investment, runs like a champ.
Old Feb 8, 2009, 05:25 PM
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The 'lude is a good little car, nice find.
Old Feb 8, 2009, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Joemflsxe
V-Tech is also pretty entertaining haha...
V-tech makes phones.
VTEC changes cam lobes.


Also, nice find on the new DD.
Old Feb 8, 2009, 05:39 PM
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a bike lol
Old Feb 8, 2009, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by WestSideBilly
V-tech makes phones.
VTEC changes cam lobes.


Also, nice find on the new DD.
lol good call, I guess I was a little out of it when I posted that
Old Feb 10, 2009, 10:56 AM
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you can get SC300s and SC400s in that price range
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Originally Posted by SOCALMITSU.COM
87-91 BMW 325i 5 spd
Get a 2 door E model if it is just DD, S model if you want to track it too. E motor has better low end.

Or get a Miata if you can handle it being a 2 seater.
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Originally Posted by CaliMR
Get a 2 door E model if it is just DD, S model if you want to track it too. E motor has better low end.

Or get a Miata if you can handle it being a 2 seater.
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