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Aaron Zebulun
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Posted - 2007.09.18 22:49:00 -
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Im looking at getting myself one of these, specifically a 5 speed twin turbo model, and i was hoping someone could tell me what to look out for? Basically im bored of my impreza, it chugs petrol and just isnt fast enough for me
This may also sound contradictory, but i also need sumit that is gona get better then 9mpg, and be reliable. Any feedback is welcome, and any other suggestions are also welcome. Was looking at an MR2 turbo, but i duno.....
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Jago Kain
Amarr
Ramm's RDI
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Posted - 2007.09.19 03:47:00 -
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Hmmm...
May I reccommend an acceptable substitute instead.
Much more enviromentally friendly and far less likely to kill folk if you lose control. 
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Aceai
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Posted - 2007.09.19 03:55:00 -
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I wish I could get my hands on a GTO kinda sucks how USA doesn't import them.
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Krasnij Okjabre
Caldari
Havoc Inc
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Posted - 2007.09.19 06:37:00 -
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Edited by: Krasnij Okjabre on 19/09/2007 06:42:09
Personally I'd look out for an overweight, poor-handling attempt at a supercar. You should also bear in mind that you will need to spend the equivalent of a small country's GDP on fuel per month. It'd be easier to have your salary paid directly to the petroleum company of your choice. It is also noteworthy that the electrics on these cars are not great, and that the vehicle itself is becoming somewhat aged. I personally would avoid it like a carrier of the bubonic plague. On a plus note, the later models do look quite nice.
If you really want a road-melting Japanese car, I'd go for a R-34 Skyline GTR. Looks better and is a lot cheaper to maintain than it's Mitsi counterpart. Failing that, a Honda NS-X. Only Mitsi worth having is a Lancer Evo VI TME. Until the Evo X arrives, the rest are garbage.
Don't go for the GTO.
Afterthought: The FTO is not a bad car if you are really keen on a Mitsi.
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Aceai
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Posted - 2007.09.19 08:52:00 -
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Edited by: Aceai on 19/09/2007 08:53:49
 Originally by: Krasnij Okjabre
Edited by: Krasnij Okjabre on 19/09/2007 06:42:09
Personally I'd look out for an overweight, poor-handling attempt at a supercar. You should also bear in mind that you will need to spend the equivalent of a small country's GDP on fuel per month. It'd be easier to have your salary paid directly to the petroleum company of your choice. It is also noteworthy that the electrics on these cars are not great, and that the vehicle itself is becoming somewhat aged. I personally would avoid it like a carrier of the bubonic plague. On a plus note, the later models do look quite nice.
If you really want a road-melting Japanese car, I'd go for a R-34 Skyline GTR. Looks better and is a lot cheaper to maintain than it's Mitsi counterpart. Failing that, a Honda NS-X. Only Mitsi worth having is a Lancer Evo VI TME. Until the Evo X arrives, the rest are garbage.
Don't go for the GTO.
Afterthought: The FTO is not a bad car if you are really keen on a Mitsi.
I don't like the body style of the EVO X it makes me sad at what they are doing to it.
Also to my last post It was the FTO is what I ment I don't know why I got it confused with the GTO.
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Logi3
Veto.
Veto Corp
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Posted - 2007.09.19 09:08:00 -
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Mate had a GTO and he enjoyed it, his had TEIN racing shocks which had electronic adjustments or something. I dont think he had too much trouble with it, fiddely things like the electric auto adjusting spoilers etc
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Liu Kaskakka
PAK
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Posted - 2007.09.19 09:59:00 -
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Get a skyline as someone said, or get a faster/tune the impreza.
King Liu is RIGHT!!
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Aceai
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Posted - 2007.09.19 11:12:00 -
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Originally by: Liu Kaskakka
Get a skyline as someone said, or get a faster/tune the impreza.
Can you ship me out one I would love you long time.
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Ze4K DK
Gallente
Viper Squad
Triumvirate.
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Posted - 2007.09.19 11:26:00 -
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Yeah it's not exactly easy/cheap to get your hands on a skyline tbh... Badass car though
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Krasnij Okjabre
Caldari
Havoc Inc
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Posted - 2007.09.19 16:09:00 -
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Evo X looks a whole lot better than what Subaru have done to the new Impreza. New Impreza looks like a Vauxhall Astra with a cheap bodykit. If it's the FTO you are after I'd suggest the 2.0 V6 MIVEC variant. Although I don't think any of these would be as fast as your Scooby.
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Sister Impotentata
Caldari
State War Academy
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Posted - 2007.09.19 21:49:00 -
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Originally by: Aaron Zebulun
specifically a 5 speed twin turbo model, and i was hoping someone could tell me what to look out for?
I don't know about Continental models, but many flavors of the US engine were plagued by something similar to what I experienced with my Tenth Anniversary Edition Mazda Miata. Mazda USA replaced entire short blocks OOW well into the '01 model year. They replaced mine 12k OOW in early '03, total cost: $19.95 for oil. 3-D told their owners to pony up the cost of a rebuild (totally inappropriate for machinings in the sump) and they'd cover the cost of the new shims (~$2).
Buy a Miata. If you must drag, get a '94 1.8 with torsen and Flyin' Miata's turbo kit. Roll on acceleration in any particular gear as good as a Viper.
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Reiisha
Eve University
Ivy League
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Posted - 2007.09.20 00:05:00 -
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Get a Monaro VXR 500 and be happy and poor :)
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Sharupak
Minmatar
Knights Of the Black Sun
Rule of Three
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Posted - 2007.09.20 00:38:00 -
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Why dont you get something that actually goes fast like a corvette or a cobra?
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Rudolfus
Macabre Votum
INVICTUS.
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Posted - 2007.09.20 00:56:00 -
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Pontiac GTO runs good too
A bit on the ugly side though...(at least the newer ones are)
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Sharupak
Minmatar
Knights Of the Black Sun
Rule of Three
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Posted - 2007.09.20 01:07:00 -
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Originally by: Rudolfus
Pontiac GTO runs good too
A bit on the ugly side though...(at least the newer ones are)
I think they are pretty nice lookin. I would definately like to see the new camaros as my one knock on chevy is the whole door wedge design. LOL!
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Aaron Zebulun
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Posted - 2007.09.20 07:14:00 -
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I do 16 miles each way to work, so i cant really have something that chugs fuel  suppose i could stick with the impreza and just drive around in 5th all day to conserve fuel.
Atm if i drive semi sensibally i get 21mpg, there was that 1 time i thrashed it constantly, and got 9mpg......
Basically i want a car thatll eat ferrari's, 911 turbos etc for breakfast
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Multras
Caldari
D00M.
Triumvirate.
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Posted - 2007.09.20 07:18:00 -
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Edited by: Multras on 20/09/2007 07:20:22
And you look to a mitsubishi? HAHAHHA.
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Guvnor RBM
Welsh Commanders
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Posted - 2007.09.20 08:57:00 -
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If I needed to cut down on fuel use I would not be looking at the GTO, I've a MkIII Supra, and that gets around 17mpg at best, I just got a mondeo for going to work and back, also driving a slow car day to day make the "weekend toy" feel much much better
But GTO's...
Look out for fake SWB models wanting silly money (The have a fake cover for the 1/4 light to make it look shorter)
Gear Box can be tempermental, spitting out of reverse
NOt heard much bad things about the engines, but there a pig to work on.
Ive a mate in dublin the just does these's and supra's if you wish I can let you have his details he might be a bit far for you to see but he should be up for a chat about them.
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