cnewton44
Hard-core CEG'er
Doubt there is anyone else north of Duluth. Archer is a good place to go.
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elraido
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I have heard good things about them, I am just wondering how expensive they are. Wanna come with if I get the car dynoed and tuned?
cnewton44
Hard-core CEG'er
Sure. That would be sweet. I know they are not cheap. But they are good people so it would be worth it..
I have an idea for a car now. It would be a good sleeper...A hint is it would be turbo
cnewton44
Hard-core CEG'er
JASON!!! I am leaving in a little bit here. I am coming up there to browse dealers. I did look at the outback and its number one on the list right now. Its very clean and seems to drive and handle well.
I know people think I should just keep my car and fix it, but honestly im tired of fixing it and the stuff thats going wrong is just drivin me nuts. I will see what I see I guess.
I know people think I should just keep my car and fix it, but honestly im tired of fixing it and the stuff thats going wrong is just drivin me nuts. I will see what I see I guess.
elraido
I kant speel
There might be a solara still at iron trail. :laugh: If you want to, stop by husky springs near country kitchen/block buster. That is where my car is going to be getting fixed at.
cnewton44
Hard-core CEG'er
LOL...I decided not to come up..Probably tomorrow. I wanna see how the subie pans out then ill check up there. Im hoping the Subie is alright.
cobrawannabe
Addicted CEG'er
May I point you in the direction of the Maxima? The cars are extremely reliable, and are very comfortable. I have alot of knowledge on the history of these cars through friends, and can say you will not be disappointed; they're bulletproof.
Also, my friend Marcin just bought a 2003 Maxima (inspired by his brother's old 280K+ -mile bolt-on 98 Maxima with 240whp and the crap beaten out of it daily) with the 3.5 and 5-speed auto, and I can say fully-heartedly... THAT THING SCREWS!!!! 21-23 around town mpg is a plus as well:shrug:
Also, my friend Marcin just bought a 2003 Maxima (inspired by his brother's old 280K+ -mile bolt-on 98 Maxima with 240whp and the crap beaten out of it daily) with the 3.5 and 5-speed auto, and I can say fully-heartedly... THAT THING SCREWS!!!! 21-23 around town mpg is a plus as well:shrug:
elraido
I kant speel
Car is rolling again. Weird thing after I let it sit for a couple days at my freinds to where the battery was dead when I went out start it. Jumped it, and it went right away. Next day at the shop the battery was dead again. :shrug: I am wondering if it is the factory alarm being set off. I know he said that it was extreamly sensitive.
quite breakin it.... sheesh.
Unlock the car and look at the alarm light to the left of the steering wheel (w/out key in it) It should not be flashing quickly... just a quick blink or two and then a pause. check your int. lights as well (dimmer switch)
Quick enough for you?
elraido
I kant speel
Was fine this morning. :laugh: I figure I messed something up with it by not locking it right or something. I know it is picky sometimes if you use the door locks and not the remote.....and I know I used the doors locks at least one of the times it died. I normally do check the light as well to make sure it isn't flashing like crazy. Time for me to baby this thing again. LOL
cnewton44
Hard-core CEG'er
Well it looks like its gonna be the subie. I did some reading up and I think it will be good. The guy sells a powertrain warranty with it so im not too worried right now.
elraido
I kant speel
Did you check the timing belt? :laugh: And remember in town milage sucks...even with a 15 gallon tank or so, you will be lucky to hit 300 miles.
cnewton44
Hard-core CEG'er
Well honestly im more concerned about the headgasket.. But I was reading on an outback forum and I know how to check for that.. The timing belt im not so concerned about..If it goes ill just get it fixed or fix it myself. I really cant wait to do some off roading.. :laugh::laugh:
Edit: Oh and trust me about the mileage...I know its not gonna be great.. But it will be better than an Expedition or F-150..lol
Edit: Oh and trust me about the mileage...I know its not gonna be great.. But it will be better than an Expedition or F-150..lol
elraido
I kant speel
You will love the AWD in winter there. Doesn't matter how much snow you have, that bugger will go right threw it no problem. The amount you can haul is extreamly nice as well. Are you trading in your car?
cnewton44
Hard-core CEG'er
Absolutely... I have tried selling it and I really cant get anything out of it so im not gonna bother anymore. Im honestly just kind of sick of it. I want an auto agin too... Im getting lazy I guess.:laugh:
My friend Adam that had the Jetta just bought a jeep so I told him if I get this Outback then we can go off-roading...lol...:laugh:
elraido
I kant speel
Another nice thing about that car is the resale. Everyone is looking for one. We had ours listed for not even a week before someone bought it.
cnewton44
Hard-core CEG'er
Yeah its pretty nice. He wants less than book too so that will work in my favor. Im pretty excited. I was going to have my uncle look at it but I think im just going to go and do the deed after work this afternoon.
elraido
I kant speel
Mention a few things that you think might be wrong with it, he will look it over again and maybe give you a discount or fix it. Choice is yours.
elraido
I kant speel
I contacted Archer Racing about dynoing, and they said they do it at $85/hour but they are booked until November. Is that a good price?
cnewton44
Hard-core CEG'er
Well I dont think its gonna take you more than an hour to run your car a few times..lol.. Doesnt surprise me that they are booked. THey are pretty popular nationwide. Your driving that car in the winter?!?!?!?!?