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Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by MLB YOTA, Feb 23, 2012.

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  1. Feb 23, 2012 at 12:22 PM
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    reading some rough reviews about the TT, great car but they seem to be hit or miss on reliabilty
     
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  2. Feb 23, 2012 at 2:54 PM
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    Better be prepared for the insurance premium jump...

    I'd stay away from older Audi's. S2000 is comparable to the TT and is probably a little cheaper to maintain. Same issue with insurance premiums though.
     
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  3. Feb 23, 2012 at 3:44 PM
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    Got an 01 civic with 275k and zero problems. Also the rsx is nice and honda reliability.
     
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  4. Feb 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM
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    So doing some research the Audi TT was quickly thrown out the window, defiantly not reliable. So I turned to good ol Toyota and found the MR2 Spyder. It's a very nice car but I was wondering about insurance. How much do you think it will spike from my truck? I am 19 years old, single, never had an accident or a ticket. A MR2 Spyder is a convertable with a soft top, 5-speed, mid-engine car, looks real sporty. Pics:

    redmr2spyder2_e74466e42b01463daed32fb991149c6d3f1d23c0.jpg
     
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  5. Feb 23, 2012 at 7:04 PM
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    buy a 2002-2005 honda civic SI ep3 hatch. LOOOOOOOVEd that car its what i had before my tacoma
     
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  6. Feb 23, 2012 at 7:09 PM
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    I'm just not a big fan of Honda's, never have been probably never will. I'm still technically a teenager so I still like sporty looking cars and I like trucks if they are built right. I hate hatchbacks and civics, not ragging just not my cup of tea.
     
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  7. Feb 23, 2012 at 7:38 PM
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    same shit as everyone else
    Get a early 90's supra
     
    KalamaKid, Feb 23, 2012
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  8. Feb 24, 2012 at 11:21 AM
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    I'm still wondering how much of a insurance spike it would be if I got a MR2 Spyder. Right now I'm on a 95 Ford pickup, but my Toyota is like a family leisure vehicle so it's covered under insurance.
     
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  9. Feb 24, 2012 at 1:39 PM
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    Call and get a quote, takes maybe 10 minutes.
     
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  10. Feb 24, 2012 at 1:59 PM
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    same shit as everyone else
    What he said. Don't get the spyder unless your going to do a 2zz swap.
     
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  11. Feb 24, 2012 at 2:15 PM
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    I just bought a 1986 AE86 Corolla. Super reliable, RWD, fun to drive, good on gas, and cheap.
     
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  12. Feb 24, 2012 at 2:17 PM
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    same shit as everyone else
    Caught that on live a while back. Imma jelly
     
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  13. Feb 24, 2012 at 5:07 PM
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    Ive been :burnrubber: everywhere and will still probably get better mileage than my truck.
     
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  14. Feb 24, 2012 at 5:16 PM
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    What do you guys think of the Hyundai Tiburon?
     
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  15. Feb 24, 2012 at 6:33 PM
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    same shit as everyone else
    No :)

    Its a shame you don't like Honda's. I'd suggest a 2000 prelude with a H23 (stay away from that automatic) or even a civic. The spyder is just lame, under powered and going to cost you a bit to insure.
     
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  16. Feb 24, 2012 at 6:39 PM
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    no on the tiburon, it might be a nice vehicle but it's hideous IMO.
     
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  17. Feb 24, 2012 at 6:45 PM
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    same shit as everyone else
    Yeah but is it reliable?
     
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  18. Feb 24, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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    same shit as everyone else
    Well I guess if you don't care about looks :rolleyes:
     
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  19. Feb 24, 2012 at 7:41 PM
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    2003-2007 Toyota Corolla. 1ZZ engine gets great MPG, and is extremely reliable.
     
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  20. Feb 24, 2012 at 7:46 PM
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