The big decision!
February-11th-2003, 09:26 AM
#1
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The big decision!
Not to long ago, this b#$%h of a old lady pulled out in front of me and i hit her. Since i am 16 i got dicked out of not getting my front end fixed for free. But my friends father (body shop ower) said he would do it but i have to buy parts ($700.00). so step 1 is done.
2. the second thing that i have to fix is the front right spindle and replace the right lower control arm, right lower ball joint, ( if i do it my self which it will not been that hard it would cost me a couple hundred dollars. step 2 is done
3.I have to replace a brake line that leaks
4. i have to replace the clutch
Now to the parts that i don't have to have but would like:
5. new bpt motor $1200
6. New paint becuase of wreck $1000
7. Rims $500
8. body kit and painted $900
9.tubro goodies and engine goodies $500
10. then the exhuast (full custom) $300
GRAND TOTAL : about $5650
( but that would be the about everything that i would like to have for the 91 protege lx)
SO here is the ? what would you guys done. i love the protege but i could sale the car and take the almost 6000 dollars that i would have to spend on parts another things and buy something better! HELP me decide!
2. the second thing that i have to fix is the front right spindle and replace the right lower control arm, right lower ball joint, ( if i do it my self which it will not been that hard it would cost me a couple hundred dollars. step 2 is done
3.I have to replace a brake line that leaks
4. i have to replace the clutch
Now to the parts that i don't have to have but would like:
5. new bpt motor $1200
6. New paint becuase of wreck $1000
7. Rims $500
8. body kit and painted $900
9.tubro goodies and engine goodies $500
10. then the exhuast (full custom) $300
GRAND TOTAL : about $5650
( but that would be the about everything that i would like to have for the 91 protege lx)
SO here is the ? what would you guys done. i love the protege but i could sale the car and take the almost 6000 dollars that i would have to spend on parts another things and buy something better! HELP me decide!
February-11th-2003, 09:49 AM
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Re: The big decision!
Originally posted by scottie855
SO here is the ? what would you guys done. i love the protege but i could sale the car and take the almost 6000 dollars that i would have to spend on parts another things and buy something better! HELP me decide!
SO here is the ? what would you guys done. i love the protege but i could sale the car and take the almost 6000 dollars that i would have to spend on parts another things and buy something better! HELP me decide!
you'll have a newer car, but it'll be stock.
and please.........don't tell me that you want to get a civic instead.
February-11th-2003, 09:59 AM
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the big decision
i think you should opt for the civic, anything ex kicks azz!!!
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February-11th-2003, 10:14 AM
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Originally posted by Gro Harlem
bah! my friends 95 ex is slow around town....damn vtec engines overrate the power figures which always fools people into thinking they are actually worth a damn!!
1.8 bp = decent low end, ok high end
1.6 ex engine = lack-o-low-end, ok high end
As for what you should do........get another protege! u can get a decent LX for under $2k if you look. save jo-self some money
bah! my friends 95 ex is slow around town....damn vtec engines overrate the power figures which always fools people into thinking they are actually worth a damn!!
1.8 bp = decent low end, ok high end
1.6 ex engine = lack-o-low-end, ok high end
As for what you should do........get another protege! u can get a decent LX for under $2k if you look. save jo-self some money
February-11th-2003, 01:39 PM
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Well you are right i could have a $6000.00 car but it would be stock. but i do not want a stock car. so i don't know what i should do. i have been talking to friends at school and they all are saying to sale the car and get a honda. i would like some types of honda's but every one want in have they. So if i did put the money in the car, had a sleeper i think when it would be better then any type of honda. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!!!!!!
February-11th-2003, 01:40 PM
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Re: any time
Originally posted by douspray
son i can drag that ragged *** mazda faster than it will ever run,i would go in to what is done to my motor but you would never understand
son i can drag that ragged *** mazda faster than it will ever run,i would go in to what is done to my motor but you would never understand
Get the **** outta here you troll.
February-11th-2003, 01:44 PM
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formerly chastan
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Re: any time
Originally posted by douspray
son i can drag that ragged *** mazda faster than it will ever run,i would go in to what is done to my motor but you would never understand
son i can drag that ragged *** mazda faster than it will ever run,i would go in to what is done to my motor but you would never understand
February-11th-2003, 02:58 PM
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Originally posted by scottie855
Well you are right i could have a $6000.00 car but it would be stock. but i do not want a stock car. so i don't know what i should do. i have been talking to friends at school and they all are saying to sale the car and get a honda. i would like some types of honda's but every one want in have they. So if i did put the money in the car, had a sleeper i think when it would be better then any type of honda. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!!!!!!
Well you are right i could have a $6000.00 car but it would be stock. but i do not want a stock car. so i don't know what i should do. i have been talking to friends at school and they all are saying to sale the car and get a honda. i would like some types of honda's but every one want in have they. So if i did put the money in the car, had a sleeper i think when it would be better then any type of honda. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!!!!!!
You want to be different..........keep the Pro. Spend the 6k on it and you'll be far ahead of your friends.
February-11th-2003, 03:01 PM
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Originally posted by douspray
i think you should opt for the civic, anything ex kicks azz!!!
i think you should opt for the civic, anything ex kicks azz!!!
tell that to my friend with a corolla who beat my friend with an EX civic w/ NOS, and he'll tell you a completely different story.
Originally posted by douspray
he can't be too smart he drives a mazda....
he can't be too smart he drives a mazda....
Last edited by titocruzsd; February-11th-2003 at 04:48 PM.
February-11th-2003, 03:44 PM
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Originally posted by Chastan
yeah, even my 103hp sohc actually has a pretty even powerband! I have the low-end model with an auto and it's still very smooth, quite nice, makes it fun to drive
yeah, even my 103hp sohc actually has a pretty even powerband! I have the low-end model with an auto and it's still very smooth, quite nice, makes it fun to drive
which engine is in your 103 soch? i have a 1.6 soch and cant belive that its 82 hp or something like that. the redline is on 6000 rpm. is your engine B8-ME?