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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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So, I think I might have to get rid of my tc...... for money reasons....i tend to have "more month at the end of my money" if you will....What are some good cars to downgrade too with a smaller monthly payment, that are still good for modification? I love working on my car, so that if very important to me. Any opinions would be appreciated.
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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99 eclipse AWD GSX 5 BIG 16g TURBO FTMFW!!!!
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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99 eclipse AWD GSX 5 BIG 16g TURBO FTMFW!!!!
Completely Agree! We've been through so many DSM's here.
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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hmm any used car, an 05-06 xB wouldn't be bad either :D
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Get a DSM and have TPG tune it.
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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i used to have a 1992 AWD eclipse turbo bored out to 2.4.....then i totalled it :-D any other options? older GTI maybe?
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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a last gen 240 sx :D
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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YARIS!
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Yaris or Fit.
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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mmm, like the 240sx idea :-D definite possibility
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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geo metro lol
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Yeah I was going to say the Fit. I hear the new Fit has a lot of potential over the old model. Including more engine bay space. I hear you can do a K20 swap into them. But it is supposed to handle well and get like 30mpg+.

Or and xB or and xA? I haven't looked at prices though on them.

I some part of me likes the xB2 for some reason.

Do you want new or used? Good luck with everything.
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xb, xd, i like the Honda Fit as well.
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I'm not really bound by new or used honestly, i just want a lower car payment. i mean if i can find a really nice used car, like a 1998 240SX with a turbo :-D for less than 300 a month, it'd be fine
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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lol, modding is what is eating up your money, You will be making a lateral move not a downgrade my friend.
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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i actually dont mod that much, maybe one decent mod every 6 months....i just like the option of being able to modify. like if i happen to have a good month at work, i'll buy something small....
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Try to find a 1st gen xb.......really cannot go wrong with one,also another great car in the family is the Yaris,I tried to find a low mile 1st gen xb with no luck so I got the 08 Yaris,lots of stuff to do to it,not really fast,but reliable and great on gas.....really great on gas.
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srt4? 240? dsm?

maybe a honda with a swap?

jetta or audi 1.8t is also a possibility. apr chip=200hp



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