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    Alternatives to the Nissan 240sx besides Mazda RX7?

    I know i posted a question before about alternatives to the miata, but i think i should have asked about the 240sx instead. so are there any alternatives that are pretty much in the same performance category? they're about 2700lbs and have roughly 150hp and is RWD. alternatives don't need to...
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    How much should I pay for an old Mazda Miata?

    Let's say a 1995 miata. with average 15 year mileage. i find some for about $3000-$5500 on craigslist but that seems over priced to me. i would think 3000ish would be tops for one of those...
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    Cheap used cars with 200 or so horsepower/torque?

    Looking to spend around $5500. i know it's not a lot but hey... anyway so i was thinking 200 hp would be sufficient for me. i currently drive a 2800lb car that's 130hp and automatic. i like everything except that it's underpowered and auto. sso what are some cars with between 170hp~200+ hp...
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    Fuel efficient sports (sporty) cars under $5500?

    I'm looking at 90s Mustang GTs, but the v8 isn't exactly fuel efficient. other than that the car would be best for me. i like a car that handles good, but also has a good amount of power and grunt. my current car handles ok, but it is highly UNDERpowered. it is a 2800lb front-wheel drive car...
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    For the price, are there any cars comparable to the mazda miata of the 90s?

    it is a TRUE driver's car. but are there alternatives that are just as reliable and fun...? perhaps a little bigger? Yes I do have my heart set on RWD! i currently drive fwd...it's. well it's not exactly a driver experience.
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    Do Mercedes Benz cars come with manual transmission in the US?!?

    im looking on craigslist for one but they're all automatic! none whatsoever are manual. i can find manual audi's, BMWs, etc. but not Mercedes...?
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    what's the most reliable European car ?

    (BESIDES PORSCHE!!!!) I know definitely not Audi... bmw..?
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    POLL: What car/truck would you buy as a Daily Driver with roughly $7,000?

    Let's say you have a passion for speed and all things cars. You need something as a daily driver. You've got $7,000 dollars to spend... what would you spend it on? and why? a Nissan Frontier? a BMW e36 M3? a regular 3 series? a Camaro z28? A Toyota Tundra? Honda Prelude? and the list goes on...
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    should i get a small/midsize truck or a large sports car?

    *all vehicles from late 90s - early 2000s + what i mean by small/mid truck are things like the -toyota tacoma -ford ranger -nissan frontier -dodge dakota, etc. what i mean for large sports car: -chevy camaro, -ford mustang -honda prelude, -etc *(i.e. nothing tiny like a mazda miata. been in...
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    Ford Ranger vs Toyota Tacoma?

    like an early 2000s one. which one is better? i know they're both reliable. i want someting cheap to maintain, rugged and practical.
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    what is a good sporty car under 5 grand?

    -manual transmission -not a POS that will break down every week -not too small. (although the miata is a great car, it is just too small. getting T boned would spell death.) -cheap to maintain -not ridiculously underpowered -preferably rear wheel drive. (not a must though) i live in california...
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    should i get Lexus GS400 or Honda S2000, etc?

    i'm talking about early 2000s models. i need a daily driver, but i do like a car that has great handling and a racey feel. I like the GS400 a lot, but since it only comes auto (with electronic 5spd manual controls), i feel it wont be a driver-to-car connected ride. I'm not sure what to get...
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    When to replace rear brake drums vs. shoes?

    How do you know if you need to replace just the shoes? the drum and shoes? Is there a general rule of thumb? my car has about 89,000 miles now. as far as i know the rear drum brakes or shoes have never been replaced since brand new. It does squeak now and i can clearly hear it coming from the...
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    What are cheaper alternatives to the Honda S2000?

    My cousin has this car, he is older and can afford it of course. It is extremely agile, super reliable, easy to maintain, and stylish indeed. I want something I can take to the track when he goes, but drive on a daily basis. -It can be FWD or RWD. -It can have MORE than two seats (preferable...
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    What are the Honda S2000's main rivals?

    Which cars are considered rivals? (e.g. I know that the RX-8 is considered a rival for this car.) "anything with 2 doors." isn't a good answer...why? because my grandma's 4 cyl. toyota solara (camry coupe) has 2 doors. hahah
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    How long is a car supposed to last?

    say your typical internal combustion engine for a car like a 4cyl or v6 nothing special. how long is a car theoretically supposed to last? realistically? how much mileage?
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    What is more reliable, BMW 325 (E36) or Ford Mustang GT (SN95)?

    for those who don't know, BMW e36 is like this: http://www.bmwccafoundation.org/e36m3.jpg and sn 95 mustang is : http://3.7mustang.com/wiki/images/1/1f/Black_SN95.jpg or http://www.allfordmustangs.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_5071.JPG which is more reliable? more able to take hard...
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    What is a 4-door car similar in performance to a Honda Prelude?

    I'm talking about the 1997-2001 Honda prelude. Is there a 4-door alternative to this? I'm looking for something similar in performance, reliability, and practicality, and PRICE! This means, I don't want to hear anything ricey like, "a 4 door civic with a prelude motor swapped in it dawwwg!"...
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    Who should I go to for a 90,000 mile service on Toyota Matrix?

    I drive a 2004 Toyota matrix. it's basically a corolla with a hatch... anyway. I'm 2000 miles away from hitting 90k miles. I was wondering what exactly that entails in terms of services needed. I heard it was a big job. Should I go to Toyota for this? Why/why not? Should I go to somewhere...
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    Who should I go to for a 90,000 mile service on Toyota Matrix?

    I drive a 2004 Toyota matrix. it's basically a corolla with a hatch... anyway. I'm 2000 miles away from hitting 90k miles. I was wondering what exactly that entails in terms of services needed. I heard it was a big job. Should I go to Toyota for this? Why/why not? Should I go to somewhere...
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