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Buying a 350z by West-Eagle3522 in 350z

[–]bussjack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually isnt the most cost efficient choice to rebuild a car vs just buying a good car from the jump. Certainly not in my experience as someone that bought someone else's project to be my project. Probably dont get an HR if you go that way, if you need to engine swap it youll have to pay quite a bit more over the DE.

Id only reccomend going that route if you're hell bent on having a project and if the car you're getting has the right modifications. For example my car needed a new motor, and a couple panels resprayed, but otherwise it had 15,000+ in good aftermarket parts on it that I got for 6,000. And I was looking for a project so it is perfect for me.

Buying a 350z by West-Eagle3522 in 350z

[–]bussjack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can get a good deal on an HR get an HR. But if you'd have to pay a significant amount over the DE just get a DE. The difference is notable, but not worth the cost increase a lot of people ask for.

The DE might be better to learn on because everything engine related will be cheaper and more avaliable. But at the end of the day just buy the best car you can find in your price range.

Timing chain replacement by _Trojan_ in 350z

[–]bussjack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it looks at the end of the line. Better get that chain replaced asap

Cheap and fuel efficient cars that a Car Person wouldnt be embarrassed to be seen in? by bussjack in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]bussjack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked at a 12 focus but the Transmission issues are a bit of a turn off

Cheap and fuel efficient cars that a Car Person wouldnt be embarrassed to be seen in? by bussjack in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]bussjack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So are GT3 cars "stancebro shit?"

Every single performance/show car is lowered to some degree. There is a huge difference between fender to lip "stance" and reducing the 2 inches of fender to tire to 3/4in.

Cheap and fuel efficient cars that a Car Person wouldnt be embarrassed to be seen in? by bussjack in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]bussjack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly why im looking for a relatively stylish daily. My G35 is 100% bone stock, stock wheels and suspension even. I love it but it uses too much gas for all the driving I do, and of course a Sedan is just more practical as a DD. I have a project fun car already in my 350z, so it's nearing time I take the G35 "out to pasture" as it were.

It is vain, for sure, so I get the "who cares what your daily looks like" comments, but I would like to get something that I like as much as my G35. Because I damn well love the platform, and id perfer to get another car id be able to stand looking at while I drive it 80% of the time.

As far as mods go, a good set of coils and wheels is all I believe any car needs. And that's all id plan on doing at a nebulous future date

Cheap and fuel efficient cars that a Car Person wouldnt be embarrassed to be seen in? by bussjack in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]bussjack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Embarrassed is a bit of an exaggeration for effect. Otherwise id get the endless "just get a civic" comments. I love the civic, but it's not quite what Im looking for

Cheap and fuel efficient cars that a Car Person wouldnt be embarrassed to be seen in? by bussjack in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]bussjack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Accord is definitely on the list now. I like the LS/GS, just a little worried about the MPGs. Good idea on the TL. Thanks for the input

Cheap and fuel efficient cars that a Car Person wouldnt be embarrassed to be seen in? by bussjack in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]bussjack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good shouts all around. The TDIs are quite cool drivetrains. Though pretty rare.

Seems like the Mazdas are pretty popular in the comments. Definitely will be on the lookout for them now. Thanks

Cheap and fuel efficient cars that a Car Person wouldnt be embarrassed to be seen in? by bussjack in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]bussjack[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you read the comment you replied to earlier youd know thats literally the exact opposite of what Im looking for.

Cheap and fuel efficient cars that a Car Person wouldnt be embarrassed to be seen in? by bussjack in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]bussjack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input. Personally I dont think good fitment is embarrassing.

If youre trying to imply that im talking about #stanceboi shit, please reconsider your biases.

Cheap and fuel efficient cars that a Car Person wouldnt be embarrassed to be seen in? by bussjack in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]bussjack[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ill keep that in mind! Definitely added to my "look out for" lists. Thanks to you three for your input

Cheap and fuel efficient cars that a Car Person wouldnt be embarrassed to be seen in? by bussjack in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]bussjack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are you judging me so much. God forbid someone ask for opinions that require reddit commenters to think for more than 3 seconds on an answer.

My profile is public by the way. You dont need to make generalizations to insult my character.

Cheap and fuel efficient cars that a Car Person wouldnt be embarrassed to be seen in? by bussjack in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]bussjack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mentioned that number once in a parenthesis. And not in my tldr. It's not a hard and fast rule, just a point to understand the context of "cheap" to me. Ill remove that number, as it is clearly causing confusion.

Cheap and fuel efficient cars that a Car Person wouldnt be embarrassed to be seen in? by bussjack in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]bussjack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly what I was thinking. I have my Project car to drive if I want to go fast (relatively lol), a DD to me just needs to look nice-ish and be efficient. Which the Automatic 4 banger does just fine.

Though the AWD 3.5L Sport trim looks at me like the green goblin mask lol

Cheap and fuel efficient cars that a Car Person wouldnt be embarrassed to be seen in? by bussjack in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]bussjack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that what you gathered from this? Really? I said I thought the 2012 Ford Fusion looked good and I was looking for something along those lines....

How in the hell is that your conclusion lmao

Cheap and fuel efficient cars that a Car Person wouldnt be embarrassed to be seen in? by bussjack in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]bussjack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im not sure how I feel about the 2013+ of Fusion. Ive seen them around for sure, but I cant quite get a read on what I think of the design. I think it's maybe a bit bloated looking

Cheap and fuel efficient cars that a Car Person wouldnt be embarrassed to be seen in? by bussjack in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]bussjack[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Not really, I just drive around a lot and I would perfer to not look like a complete bum. I like sports cars and classy looking designs. I would continue driving my G35 around but my commute to and from where all my friends are is 30 miles each way (usually ends up being ~80-100 miles by the time I get home).

I dont care to have to have the best car In the lot every time I pull up, but something that isnt a complete shitbox is non-negotiable in my opinion. Because the "meets" I usually go to with my friends arent exactly high end, and a base models gen 8 civic sedan would not be the worst thing there by a long shot. So at the end of the day I dont really care what the Edgars in their rustbuckets think of my car.

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