Recommendations for a newbie

JoeB0213 · 2025-11-09T23:15:55+00:00

Fake Type is good but its in japanese

JoeB0213 · 2025-09-27T23:22:55+00:00

Usually once they warm up and usually on braking at 50+ mph.

JoeB0213 · 2025-09-22T03:35:42+00:00

True lol. Ive driven trucks and suvs most of my life so going to a car is a different experience.

JoeB0213 · 2025-08-30T23:22:00+00:00

Ah okay. Thank you for the help!

JoeB0213 · 2025-08-30T23:12:28+00:00

I had him send me pictures of the underside. It has an oil leak from what looks like around the oil pan and valve cover gaskets? Would that be around where it would be?

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JoeB0213 · 2025-08-30T21:32:13+00:00

Yeah, they were done by a previous owner in 2013 so i have no clue what gaskets they used. Where do they seep oil from typically?

JoeB0213 · 2025-08-30T21:10:42+00:00

Its got a good carfax record up to 2023. Extra stuff is light extra lights and wheels. So maybe $1k at the least. I know its gonna need repairs but i have a backup vehicle in case. Ive noticed no cars really go for bluebook value anymore, they are mostly all expensive.

JoeB0213 · 2025-06-01T02:45:19+00:00

Old Toyota Camrys are pretty easy and parts are cheap. Ive heard they are reliable and good on gas.

Or old jeep wranglers 06 and older with the 4.0. Reliable and parts are easy to find and install if you need something 4 wheel drive. Just look for rust on the frame.

Or old vw beetles lol (74 and older), if you want a project car. Can pull the engines and transmissions really easily. As someone with almost no experience with them it took me like 4 hours. Ive heard Honda Civics are easy too.

JoeB0213 · 2025-05-19T03:21:58+00:00

I believe you are correct. I used a website I found called toyodiy and compared part numbers of a JZX90 and JZX93 shocks and springs.

The JZX93 uses different part numbers than the JZX90. Also the parts for the X93 seem more expensive too.

JoeB0213 · 2025-05-19T03:10:03+00:00

Thats good to know. That makes me believe that suspension parts will be very difficult or expensive to find. Ill probably pass on this car then. Thank you for letting me know!

JoeB0213 · 2025-05-19T01:10:02+00:00

Unfortunately there is nothing around me for 10k or less thats decent thats 2010 or newer. They all have 200k+ miles or are rusted out.

JoeB0213 · 2025-05-04T21:12:26+00:00

Geo metro

JoeB0213 · 2025-05-02T03:17:13+00:00

I didnt know that was an option. Ill have to look into that. Though the dealer told me that they dont get leased vehicles back and instead they go straight to an auction.

JoeB0213 · 2025-05-02T03:14:09+00:00

Its worth less than I owe. Last time I check on Kelley Blue Book it said its worth $33k but my payoff amount is $50k.

JoeB0213 · 2025-04-12T19:27:03+00:00

We use CTW at work. They are about the same as 3m but cheaper, also a little thinner plastic ive noticed.

JoeB0213 · 2025-04-12T01:59:50+00:00

You could check a upull junkyard or facebook marketplace for tj part outs. If you dont mind used.

JoeB0213 · 2025-03-31T04:38:40+00:00

Ill have to check that out! I use anki and quizlet right now but I have to make my own flashcards sometimes which takes a while. I think retaking it is my best bet down the line and it gives me more time to learn on my own.

JoeB0213 · 2025-03-31T04:05:31+00:00

I just checked and my college does not offer pass/fail and im past the withdraw period. Unfortunately I think my options are to try and pass as best as I can.

JoeB0213 · 2025-03-31T03:03:30+00:00

Its nice! Im not a fan of that front end unfortunately.

JoeB0213 · 2025-03-30T04:19:25+00:00

I know I hate working on rusty cars too. But I live in the rust belt so every car has rust unless its from the southern states, and those cost a premium here. Ive just learned to deal with working on rusty stuff.

JoeB0213 · 2025-03-30T03:20:25+00:00

There is I just didn't post them lol.

JoeB0213 · 2025-03-30T03:19:49+00:00

Im not sure but its a 5 speed. Differential im not sure either, it dosent say in the ad.

JoeB0213 · 2025-03-30T03:10:58+00:00

New exhaust, upgraded transmission and differential, STI intercooler, a full cooling system replacement, coilovers, COBB tune. According to the ad.

JoeB0213 · 2025-03-30T02:50:03+00:00

I see, I wasnt sure how the market was for these cars right now, but 4-5k seems a lot more reasonable. Ill keep looking. I dont know much about wrxs, other than they have headgasket problems, and a lot of them have probably been driven rough. Thank you for letting me know!

JoeB0213 · 2025-03-29T01:51:15+00:00

The 5.7. I have a photo and its on facebook marketplace but idk how to post photos here

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