https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InGtiEXQyF0I just ordered a new car last week. 2015 Corvette Z51, Shark Gray Metallic exterior, black interior. Had to order it through a dealer out of state since the dealers here in South Florida are still asking MSRP+ for Corvettes. The dealer I put my deposit with accepted the GM credit union discount, which is the same as supplier pricing (i.e. right about invoice price). Should take about 6-8 weeks to build and have shipped directly from the plant in Bowling Green to a local dealer which is doing a courtesy delivery. This is my first ever brand new car purchase and I'm stoked. Especially since my current car is pushing 13 years old at this point.
Great news. But instead, get 2 Subaru's: a BRZ and WRX. Then you'll be ballin like gofishn.The car was totaled. Will be looking for another Subaru very soon.
Step up to the forester. It's one of the safest cars on the market.The car was totaled. Will be looking for another Subaru very soon.
LOL, that video brings me back to high school. I guess I'll be "ballin'" as much as a skinny white guy can be.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InGtiEXQyF0
Great news. But instead, get 2 Subaru's: a BRZ and WRX. Then you'll be ballin like jms493.
Haha...I meant to say jms493 would be ballin like you. But don't be like me and buy a sports car only to get your partner pregnant 4 months later. That Corvette is probably less baby friendly than my BRZ lulz.LOL, that video brings me back to high school. I guess I'll be "ballin'" as much as a skinny white guy can be.
I really had to get something new, I currently have a 2003 350Z and while there's nothing mechanically wrong with it, it's just getting worn out and a lot of little things have broken at this point. The passenger's side window is stuck up, the paint on the plastic parts above the windows is faded out, the leather is starting to look worn, water leaks in through the windows when it rains (which is pretty much every day here), somebody keyed the driver's side door for no reason, etc. Otherwise, the Z has been, by far, the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned and I've driven it hard, including several track days at Sebring which is absolutely brutal on cars. Anyway, I'm getting married next August so I figured this is pretty much my last chance to have another sick sports car so why not go all out.
Man, from a Z to a Corvette. You sir, have lived the high life.LOL, that video brings me back to high school. I guess I'll be "ballin'" as much as a skinny white guy can be.
I really had to get something new, I currently have a 2003 350Z and while there's nothing mechanically wrong with it, it's just getting worn out and a lot of little things have broken at this point. The passenger's side window is stuck up, the paint on the plastic parts above the windows is faded out, the leather is starting to look worn, water leaks in through the windows when it rains (which is pretty much every day here), somebody keyed the driver's side door for no reason, etc. Otherwise, the Z has been, by far, the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned and I've driven it hard, including several track days at Sebring which is absolutely brutal on cars. Anyway, I'm getting married next August so I figured this is pretty much my last chance to have another sick sports car so why not go all out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9P8FzF6d5sA picture of my cute/manly car with the top down. I was thinking of tinting the windows and maybe getting some aftermarket wheels.
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Good lord, that's awesome.2015 Vette was the top of my list but my wife kept insisting on a back seat since we have kids :lol:
Here is a video of my last dyno pull. Didn't hit record in time but got most of it.
1967 Firebird 541 V8 Dyno Pull: http://youtu.be/Xt_-wAXVcDM
It's not necessarily impossible. It will be highly dependent on your credit score. Sign up for Credit Karma or Mint and get a free credit score to see what you're dealing with. Car loans aren't that difficult to get and you can usually get really good interest rates since they're a secured loan, and it's very easy for a lender to re-take their security interest (i.e. repo the car). I would highly suggest a credit union as a lender. I'm going to try and use Alliant Credit Union and get a loan from them at 1.74%. I know PenFed is also very good but they're rates are around 2.24% depending on the term of the loan and your credit.Noob question. Is it impossible for a recent college grad with no credit history to get a car loan? I am currently looking for a job and will need to buy a car as soon as I find one. I have some funds in the savings that I could use for a down payment, but would still need about $12-13k in a loan for the car I'm interested in.
The thing is, I don't have any credit history at all. Would I even have a credit score?It's not necessarily impossible. It will be highly dependent on your credit score. Sign up for Credit Karma or Mint and get a free credit score to see what you're dealing with. Car loans aren't that difficult to get and you can usually get really good interest rates since they're a secured loan, and it's very easy for a lender to re-take their security interest (i.e. repo the car). I would highly suggest a credit union as a lender. I'm going to try and use Alliant Credit Union and get a loan from them at 1.74%. I know PenFed is also very good but they're rates are around 2.24% depending on the term of the loan and your credit.
I'd assume so. You'll definitely need to start building a credit history though either way. Like I said, try signing up for Mint or CreditKarma and see what it tells you your credit score is (it's free).The thing is, I don't have any credit history at all. Would I even have a credit score?
65? Looks great!....have to live outside in the driveway since I only have a one car garage, and this guy has that spot locked down![]()
Well since I do auto loans for a Credit Union I can give you the best answer. With no credit history your score will default to a non credit score. For instance ours defaults to a 640 if you have no score. My recommendation to really find out what you can do without getting ripped off is go to a local credit union and get a pre-approval. That way they can explain to you what you can do and what you can qualify, if you don't qualify for the vehicle you want then they may ask for a cosigner or more money down. However Money down is huge in the approval process. As far as rate I can tell you what is a good rate once you find out your score. Just be careful where you go to get the loan.Noob question. Is it impossible for a recent college grad with no credit history to get a car loan? I am currently looking for a job and will need to buy a car as soon as I find one. I have some funds in the savings that I could use for a down payment, but would still need about $12-13k in a loan for the car I'm interested in.
Yeah it's a 65. Paint is near flawless and the interior is excellent too. It's pretty much all show and no go though. It's only 289, so it's still slow despite the full exhaust, Edelbrock 1406 carb, Shelby intake manifold, GT40 valves, and a couple other things. It sure sounds good though. Right now it's got drum brakes all around, but I've got a set of huge SSBC disc brakes for the front and a new master cylinder, but just haven't had the time to put them on yet. The calipers are powder coated red so it should look pretty cool with the red interior.65? Looks great!
My dad had a gorgeous 67 when I was in 5th grade. A lawyer who restored cars to relax had owned it before, and he had done a fantastic job.
Thanks, I wish I could have gotten a full dyno. Operator couldn't keep it controlled over 5,400 RPM, so my dyno never was completed.
These built Pontiac V8s like mine make peak power over 6,000, found some engine dynos of ones similar to mine and they made their peaks 6100-6500. Since it made probably 600-640 flywheel @5400,( which was 480 RWHP), figure at the rate it was climbing, if peak was 6100, it should easily be over 700 at the engine.
And even more now, since I just removed 10 degrees of retard, finished a tune up, and it's running better.
I talked to a pro cam grinder who swears he can get me and additional 100RWHP.
I was looking for a 69 Camaro(had one several years ago). Then I found the firebird, and paid about the mount of money that was invested in the engine bay for it, so it was hard to pass up. I justified it as I basically bought an engine and suspension components with a car attached.Yeah it's a 65. Paint is near flawless and the interior is excellent too. It's pretty much all show and no go though. It's only 289, so it's still slow despite the full exhaust, Edelbrock 1406 carb, Shelby intake manifold, GT40 valves, and a couple other things. It sure sounds good though. Right now it's got drum brakes all around, but I've got a set of huge SSBC disc brakes for the front and a new master cylinder, but just haven't had the time to put them on yet. The calipers are powder coated red so it should look pretty cool with the red interior.
I've always loved those early Firebirds and Camaros. I actually wanted a first gen Camaro initially, but the deal I got on the Mustang was too good to pass up. I've also got a 1970 Datsun 240Z, but it's one of those never ending projects and it's not nearly in as good of shape as the Mustang.
I used to see a guy driving his Eos in the middle of winter with his top down on my commutes to work.A picture of my cute/manly car with the top down. I was thinking of tinting the windows and maybe getting some aftermarket wheels.
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That is a very nice fleetYeah it's a 65. Paint is near flawless and the interior is excellent too. It's pretty much all show and no go though. It's only 289, so it's still slow despite the full exhaust, Edelbrock 1406 carb, Shelby intake manifold, GT40 valves, and a couple other things. It sure sounds good though. Right now it's got drum brakes all around, but I've got a set of huge SSBC disc brakes for the front and a new master cylinder, but just haven't had the time to put them on yet. The calipers are powder coated red so it should look pretty cool with the red interior.
I've always loved those early Firebirds and Camaros. I actually wanted a first gen Camaro initially, but the deal I got on the Mustang was too good to pass up. I've also got a 1970 Datsun 240Z, but it's one of those never ending projects and it's not nearly in as good of shape as the Mustang.
So sick. I also want your garage haha.I was looking for a 69 Camaro(had one several years ago). Then I found the firebird, and paid about the mount of money that was invested in the engine bay for it, so it was hard to pass up. I justified it as I basically bought an engine and suspension components with a car attached.
Its not perfect, all the attention was put on the drivetrain, I've been going through getting things sorted out. I'm Wanting to redo the interior, its functional but too race oriented, back seat was an after thought. You can tell where the builders priorities were :lol:
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Thanks. When I was looking at houses 10 years ago, the Realtor asked what I was looking for. I had two rules: "Brick, I don't want to paint. Three car garage at least. Everything else is up with in the air."So sick. I also want your garage haha.
Congrats,if I didn't buy my current car I probably would have gotten a Z51 C7 also. That is one fine looking car.I just ordered a new car last week. 2015 Corvette Z51, Shark Gray Metallic exterior, black interior. Had to order it through a dealer out of state since the dealers here in South Florida are still asking MSRP+ for Corvettes. The dealer I put my deposit with accepted the GM credit union discount, which is the same as supplier pricing (i.e. right about invoice price). Should take about 6-8 weeks to build and have shipped directly from the plant in Bowling Green to a local dealer which is doing a courtesy delivery. This is my first ever brand new car purchase and I'm stoked. Especially since my current car is pushing 13 years old at this point.
Too German. 'Merica!I got coal rolled on yesterday by an F350. There were two left turning lanes and this guy was already in the left lane. I got on the right lane since I was taking the right exit after the turn. The light turns green, and we both proceed to make the left. Naturally, the guy is in front of me since he was on the inside lane but then decides to take up both lanes and spews a crap load of black smoke on me. It freaked out my wife, but I just kept going since I had read about these db's before.
Anyway, he takes the right exit I was also taking and takes off like a bat out of hell on the highway. I catch up to him at the next exit since there is a line of cars taking the on ramp we are both taking. After getting on the next highway, he stays in the right lane going slow, I pass him in the middle lane and luckily he didn't do anything else.
I have no idea what I did to piss him off. I'd heard of them doing that on a Prius, but on a Touareg?
Yeah they are, something to do with airbags and the parking brake. Mine hasn't even been built yet so it doesn't impact me. I'm hoping to have it by November. Buying this thing has been a huge pain since the local dealers are all trying to scam MSRP+ on them, and the only way to get a decent deal was to order one from an out of state dealer that accepts GM supplier pricing, which is just about invoice.Congrats,if I didn't buy my current car I probably would have gotten a Z51 C7 also. That is one fine looking car.
I heard they were pausing sales though due to airbag issues?
It didn't help when GM bumped up the price after the first 6 months to deal with "demand" (yeah, you raidbthe price 1,200 on a 60K car, Im sure that was to slow "demand")Yeah they are, something to do with airbags and the parking brake. Mine hasn't even been built yet so it doesn't impact me. I'm hoping to have it by November. Buying this thing has been a huge pain since the local dealers are all trying to scam MSRP+ on them, and the only way to get a decent deal was to order one from an out of state dealer that accepts GM supplier pricing, which is just about invoice.
They raised it another grand at the beginning of August too, just before I placed my orderIt didn't help when GM bumped up the price after the first 6 months to deal with "demand" (yeah, you raidbthe price 1,200 on a 60K car, Im sure that was to slow "demand")
If I remember correctly, that was mostly the model year price increase I think they added some features, especially if you ordered the new 8 speed auto that shifts quicker than the Porsche PDK.They raised it another grand at the beginning of August too, just before I placed my order
Typical GM thinking, "hey we have a really popular car that's selling well, lets deal with the demand by raising the price instead of increasing supply." Oh well. If you're interested, check out mygmdiscount.com which is the website for the credit union discount. It has a build and price tool which shows you the available discounts just for being a member of a credit union. It's a pretty significant discount from MSRP on the Corvette. The caveat is that dealer participation in the program is optional, hence why I had to buy mine through a dealer in Michigan even though I'm in Florida.
2015 civics are due in a few weeks I think. I would love the euro sport version to be sold here.hmmm thanks for the feedback. I'm still unsold on the mazda brand. Luckily I have till about Jan to make up my mind.
anyone know what the civic and mazda 3 release cycle is? I tried to google release date like i would a damn video game and just get spammy aggregate type sites.
LOLZ...you should know better than to ask that!I hadn't seen that redesign before. It looks pretty cool. Is the type r coming to the US?
How about a 2015 Ecoboost Mustang? They should be right around that price. Or is that a little to small interior-wise for your needs?LOLZ...you should know better than to ask that!
On the car front, it looks like we're getting a second vehicle. What I REALLY want is the new WRX, but the baby momma ain't sold on Subaru and would prefer something a little less rugged like a Camry, not to mention is being way too expensive spec'd out the way I want. With a budget of about $25k, I'm looking again at the CT200h, IS250, and TL. I like the small hatch and hybrid aspect of the CT(50mpg on regular gas? hell yeah!), but I wish it had more power, which the IS and TL provide as well as having AWD options. Or maybe I should just get a TSX wagon and join the wagon club? What I should've done was just pick up the 2 year old TSX SE with 19k miles for $20k last month. Still kicking myself for that.![]()
Yeah, I need 4 doors for the baby. I already have a tiny coupe.How about a 2015 Ecoboost Mustang? They should be right around that price. Or is that a little to small interior-wise for your needs?
Never were wiser words spoken. Wagon upOr maybe I should just get a TSX wagon and join the wagon club?