BF2S Forums Looking to buy my first vehicle

You don't need to live, stop being a fucking sheep

Superior Mind wrote:

What do you need a car for in the Marines? DRIVE A TANK TO WORK.

Superior Mind wrote:

Right, that too. Don't they train you guys to walk really far?

parents job for that

Predictably, I would say get a Crown Vic but a lot of people care a lot about gas mileage.  I just love my car anyway

If you're looking for longevity, they regularly last over 300K easily, I test drove an 03 Police Interceptor with 343K, the ride was a little bit sloppy but everything worked, the guy had another one with 401K he was selling for more cuz it ran better.  And more recently, a guy on the Crown Vic forums had a 96(same stuff as current models) with 640,000 on the original drivetrain and then it got T-boned and rolled so now he uses it for parts

Here's one with 365K on it for sale in VA:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Blue-and … 500wt_1182

_j5689_ wrote:

Predictably, I would say get a Crown Vic but a lot of people care a lot about gas mileage.  I just love my car anyway

If you're looking for longevity, they regularly last over 300K easily, I test drove an 03 Police Interceptor with 343K, the ride was a little bit sloppy but everything worked, the guy had another one with 401K he was selling for more cuz it ran better.  And more recently, a guy on the Crown Vic forums had a 96(same stuff as current models) with 640,000 on the original drivetrain and then it got T-boned and rolled so now he uses it for parts

Here's one with 365K on it for sale in VA:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Blue-and … 500wt_1182

lose the crown vic, its not helping you with girls. And never tell a girl how awesome you think they are.

-Sh1fty- wrote:

Found some civics with close to 100,000 miles and around ~$3000. They seem like really good deals and are supposedly in great condition. I also found some newer rangers. One from 2001 with only 100,000 miles for 4000 but I'll offer him 3 in cash and see what he says.

Do this. I drove a '93 Civic for 5 years and my mother took it over after I left the country. I fucked it over pretty good but the engine never gave in. Neither did the gearbox. You will need parts no matter what car you buy though, so go around and ask dealers about prices for things like brake pads, fanbelts etc.
In Hamburg those parts were ridiculously overpriced because Civics hardly brake unless crashed into something.

If you look at the Civics, check the tip of the hood and the wheel arch for rust, all models until the early 2000´s suffer from that (altough Cali weather might do its part to prevent that). Also the oil drain screw, they tend to leak after several years. Ask for the ignition coil and cam belt, when they were changed last. Also wheel bearing, if the rubber is still in good condition and there are no leaks. Civics are generally very stiff, those things take a beating.


And please, stay off the trucks. You really don´t need one unless you are going to be a "america fuck yeah jay knob" kinda guy.

Sisco wrote:

-Sh1fty- wrote:

Found some civics with close to 100,000 miles and around ~$3000. They seem like really good deals and are supposedly in great condition. I also found some newer rangers. One from 2001 with only 100,000 miles for 4000 but I'll offer him 3 in cash and see what he says.

Do this. I drove a '93 Civic for 5 years and my mother took it over after I left the country. I fucked it over pretty good but the engine never gave in. Neither did the gearbox. You will need parts no matter what car you buy though, so go around and ask dealers about prices for things like brake pads, fanbelts etc.
In Hamburg those parts were ridiculously overpriced because Civics hardly brake unless crashed into something.

If you look at the Civics, check the tip of the hood and the wheel arch for rust, all models until the early 2000´s suffer from that (altough Cali weather might do its part to prevent that). Also the oil drain screw, they tend to leak after several years. Ask for the ignition coil and cam belt, when they were changed last. Also wheel bearing, if the rubber is still in good condition and there are no leaks. Civics are generally very stiff, those things take a beating.


And please, stay off the trucks. You really don´t need one unless you are going to be a "america fuck yeah jay knob" kinda guy.

It's not about being America Fuck Yeah, it's about not trying to force your cultural norms on others. Euros like hatchbacks for some reason. That's fine. I just get sick of the ignorance displayed by people who have zero experience outside of their own culture trying to make observations about others.

You, however, have shown yourself to be a genuinely stupid person. Congrats.

haven't really been reading most of this thread but i was just wondering why you need a big trunk shifty?

Jay wrote:

Sisco wrote:

-Sh1fty- wrote:

Found some civics with close to 100,000 miles and around ~$3000. They seem like really good deals and are supposedly in great condition. I also found some newer rangers. One from 2001 with only 100,000 miles for 4000 but I'll offer him 3 in cash and see what he says.

Do this. I drove a '93 Civic for 5 years and my mother took it over after I left the country. I fucked it over pretty good but the engine never gave in. Neither did the gearbox. You will need parts no matter what car you buy though, so go around and ask dealers about prices for things like brake pads, fanbelts etc.
In Hamburg those parts were ridiculously overpriced because Civics hardly brake unless crashed into something.

If you look at the Civics, check the tip of the hood and the wheel arch for rust, all models until the early 2000´s suffer from that (altough Cali weather might do its part to prevent that). Also the oil drain screw, they tend to leak after several years. Ask for the ignition coil and cam belt, when they were changed last. Also wheel bearing, if the rubber is still in good condition and there are no leaks. Civics are generally very stiff, those things take a beating.


And please, stay off the trucks. You really don´t need one unless you are going to be a "america fuck yeah jay knob" kinda guy.

It's not about being America Fuck Yeah, it's about not trying to force your cultural norms on others. Euros like hatchbacks for some reason. That's fine. I just get sick of the ignorance displayed by people who have zero experience outside of their own culture trying to make observations about others.

You, however, have shown yourself to be a genuinely stupid person. Congrats.

No, you are making assumptions based on your own perceptions. This has nothing to do with cultural norms but with common sense in a time that economically and environmentally requires us to think differently.
And btw, "forcing cultural norms" on your own culture is equally ignorant. "Us Americans always liked trucks, there be ice in hell before that changes"

Jay wrote:

Sisco wrote:

-Sh1fty- wrote:

Found some civics with close to 100,000 miles and around ~$3000. They seem like really good deals and are supposedly in great condition. I also found some newer rangers. One from 2001 with only 100,000 miles for 4000 but I'll offer him 3 in cash and see what he says.

Do this. I drove a '93 Civic for 5 years and my mother took it over after I left the country. I fucked it over pretty good but the engine never gave in. Neither did the gearbox. You will need parts no matter what car you buy though, so go around and ask dealers about prices for things like brake pads, fanbelts etc.
In Hamburg those parts were ridiculously overpriced because Civics hardly brake unless crashed into something.

If you look at the Civics, check the tip of the hood and the wheel arch for rust, all models until the early 2000´s suffer from that (altough Cali weather might do its part to prevent that). Also the oil drain screw, they tend to leak after several years. Ask for the ignition coil and cam belt, when they were changed last. Also wheel bearing, if the rubber is still in good condition and there are no leaks. Civics are generally very stiff, those things take a beating.


And please, stay off the trucks. You really don´t need one unless you are going to be a "america fuck yeah jay knob" kinda guy.

It's not about being America Fuck Yeah, it's about not trying to force your cultural norms on others. Euros like hatchbacks for some reason. That's fine. I just get sick of the ignorance displayed by people who have zero experience outside of their own culture trying to make observations about others.

You, however, have shown yourself to be a genuinely stupid person. Congrats.

Nobodies forcing anything, Sh1fty hasn't given a single reason for needing a truck but he still 'wants' one for some reason.
Something like a Civic would probably have much lower purchase and running costs so that seems like a reasonable bet - unless he really needs a truck which seems unlikely.

But if he really wants a truck to fit in with the urban badass stereotype as he sits in traffic thats his decision.

Trucks are useful, but not really that useful - a $500 towbar on an average vehicle and a handy trailer rental company makes much more sense.

Why are small cars 'unlikeable?

This is highly likeable IMO.


Many 'large' cars and SUVs have fairly cramped passenger compartments, if you really look at them.