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Colorado B.S. Thread

Discussion in 'Colorado' started by Kappes03, Jan 1, 2011.

  1. Apr 10, 2013 at 8:37 PM
    csuviper

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    3"? Toytec?
     
  2. Apr 10, 2013 at 8:39 PM
    T-Rex266

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    Ah, u missed it a few pages back...or 50 given now fast this thread moves.

    We went taco shopping for a couple of weeks (DCSB Baja and TRD) my payment would go up $100+/month, I would have to start a new loan (I have 4 years left on Tundy) and I would lose my 0% apr...so, we put some $$ into the house in upgrades....tires will be bought shortly after the lift or before.
     
  3. Apr 10, 2013 at 8:39 PM
    T-Rex266

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    Yessir. Jace will be installing.
     
  4. Apr 10, 2013 at 8:42 PM
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  5. Apr 10, 2013 at 8:44 PM
    Hoyal

    Hoyal Whiskey bent and hell bound.

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    Yeah I don't understand that. I still have to hear back from insurance tomorrow.




    Jace if I go look at another runner id like ya to come with.
     
  6. Apr 10, 2013 at 8:45 PM
    Hoyal

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    If I could be into a New Tundy for less than inlaid for my 2nd gen Tacoma I would do it.
     
  7. Apr 10, 2013 at 8:49 PM
    T-Rex266

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    My payment went up $100 for the Tundy but to go back I'd be paying an additional hundo...so finically, it wouldn't make much sense...then Carm will be on maternity leave for a couple of months and that'll reduce the income.
     
  8. Apr 10, 2013 at 8:50 PM
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    PS78 I like beer, I brew beer!

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    Ah nice buddy!!! The house upgrades are always a great investment too!! Can't wait to see the tundy lifted
     
  9. Apr 10, 2013 at 8:53 PM
    BigRedToy

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    Right now you can get a DC 5.7l 4x4 Tundra for less than DC Baja Tacoma, new. I checked them out at Mountain States last week.
     
  10. Apr 10, 2013 at 8:55 PM
    T-Rex266

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    Yep...$38k or so.
     
  11. Apr 10, 2013 at 11:25 PM
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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
  12. Apr 11, 2013 at 3:33 AM
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    My girlfriend is in the process of picking up an '03 wagon. I personally love the 02-03 body style, but can't go wrong with a WRX wagon in general. Here's a good base check: http://flatironsrally.typepad.com/flatirons_tuning_project_/2006/03/flatirons_tunin.html

    Some things to note: the EJ205 (2 liter engine in WRX's until '06) is a great engine, but tends to be ran a little harder than the EJ255 (2.5L in '06+) because it doesn't have much low end grunt. People tend to wind them up more often to get the torque they are looking for at higher rev's.

    At 161kmi on the clock it will probably need struts in the near future if they haven't been replaced. You should check to see if this is a 2nd timing belt or just the first timing belt replacement. 150kmi before a timing belt replacement is kind of a long time in my opinion. The transmission on WRX's is a weak spot, but don't let the hard engagement in to first scare you, or the grind into reverse if it has that. Everyone says "all Subaru's have that", doesn't make it right, but by '04-'05 body styles I think they beefed up the transmission some.

    A quick look at the down-pipe/up-pipe and engine bay can show you some dead give aways if the car has been modded and then brought back to stock. If the down/up pipes have heat shielding, it's a good bet that they are not modded. Seemingly useless empty bolt holes is a sign it may have been tinkered with. A lot of hoses in the engine bay might be replaced if it was modded, though at 161kmi they might have just been replaced because of age.

    Overall if the car passes the regular pre-purchase inspection a normal car would, those are a few things specific to a WRX that we've found in our search for a WRX wagon. They are REALLY fun to drive, and that is part of their downfall as they tend to get beat on by people. If the seller can show a decent history of work completed, the car passes an inspection, and you believe the previous owner(s) took care of their WRX then I think it's definitely a great option for a daily driver.

    Edit: Here's the one we're purchasing:
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    We've been looking for about 6 months, scouring craigslist and the local dealerships. WRX wagons of all years are a hot commodity in CO. This particular wagon has a new .010" over 2.5 hybrid swap (2.5 STI short block w/ 2.0 heads), but other than that is completely stock minus the black tint. Good ones are out there, but it takes a pretty good amount of searching to find one that hasn't been beat on for under 10k, good luck!
     
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  13. Apr 11, 2013 at 4:04 AM
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    P.S., selling cars in this market sucks. If you can come up with full cash or equivalent (bank check, money order, etc) don't feel bad trying to knock some cash off the deal. In the first 3 text messages to the guy we're buying the WRX off of he already knocked the price down $500, and that was after he lowered his price on his craigslist posting. It's really horrible as a seller trying to get rid of cars these days, the amount of people coming at you with random 5-for-1 trades is ridiculous. Cash or equivalent really talks lately, so offer a grand less, worst they say is no. Works even better if you have straight cash in hand, it is VERY hard to say no at that point.
     
  14. Apr 11, 2013 at 4:14 AM
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    Damn man....ever considered working for Suby? Lol
     
  15. Apr 11, 2013 at 4:40 AM
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    Ha, it's crossed my mind lately. Especially when it's 5 AM and I'm ordering parts for a car we don't even have yet...:facepalm:
     
  16. Apr 11, 2013 at 7:19 AM
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    yeah I saw that to but just figured it was maybe a type-O maybe he ment toydoc ? If anything the guy should have paper work showing the work
     
  17. Apr 11, 2013 at 7:22 AM
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    sweet cant wait to see it. I sometimes wish I would have gotten a tundra, just because I would like to pull a heavier trailer up the mountain.
    What kind of fuel mileage you figure you'll be getting after the lift?
     
  18. Apr 11, 2013 at 7:25 AM
    T-Rex266

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    The UG says I'm at 16...Tundra says 15.4...I also have a heavy foot...I fuel up on mod grade once a week for around $60 (usually at 1/4 or less tank) so now, with 33" ill prob get 12 haha. On the Taco I was getting around 16mpg lifted on 33"

    One thing I do love about the Tundy is the powerful v8 sound ripping through the exhaust and the ability to just get up and go...amongst other features the Taco doesn't have.
     
  19. Apr 11, 2013 at 7:35 AM
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    You're not putting on 35's?!?!?!? WTF.
     
  20. Apr 11, 2013 at 7:53 AM
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    Ostrichsak Don't taze me bro!

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