They run great , and are very good at what they are supposed to do, but when it comes to working on them they are total nightmares. Little things like poorly designed electrical plugs, and you need every sized wrench and socket in your box just to change a headlight bulb. they will use 1/4 inch and 9/32 screws on the same object! It's so very weird.

case - I did the valve cover gaskets on the vic, the first step is to jack up the front end, and remove the passenger tire and splash shield. Step two - remove EVERYTHING from the firewall on both sides.. the complete a/c system and braking system.. I had to recharge the a/c and replace the dryer just to change a $19 gasket.. Fords are not designed to be worked on without a beer in your hand.. not like the hondas, dodges, nissans, toyotas.. they keep things in mind for the shared_user.


Everybody's lists are looking good! I'm glad people are taking this seriously. This is nice. Thanks guys!

 

DD/Project - 2011 BMW 135i

Like:

- Its a brand new BMW
- Luxury
- Inline 6 twin scroll turbo - capable of high 11s with tune
- The sound of the engine
- Sexy

Dislike:

- It has back seats
- Run flat tires

 

PM'd

 

Daily Driver - 2002 Pontiac Trans Am NHRA Edition
Like - Plenty of power, excellant on gas when not on the go pedal, looks good, last year made

Dislike - Aftermarket isnt cheap, really should only be a 2 seater

Project Car - 1969 Chevelle
Like - Its a classic... and eveything else

Dislike - Its not complete yet and will take alot of blood sweat and money to restore.

Alternate project - 1987 Chevy Silverado 4x4
Like - Its big, loud and hauls shit around and lifted.

Dislike - Motor currently has a spun bearing.

Dirt track car - 1975 Camaro

Like - Its fast, really safe with a 12 point cage, and who cares what it looks like

Dislike - The driver that hit it head on last season.

 

I wonder if that goes for all e36 chassis cause z3's have this same problem..


Awesome thread

 

DAILY DRIVER
2006 Mazda 5 Touring
Likes: huge cargo capacity, great MTB transport, factory nav, fairly fun to drive
Dislikes: nothing (seriously) but if I weren't selling it I'd want to lower it a tad

PROJECT
1989 Jetta Wolfsburg - soon to be daily
Likes: easy to work on, finally runs, made in West Germany (significant to me since I lived in West Germany and visited East Berlin before the wall fell)
Dislikes: rust, some parts like window seals are needed but impossible to find

 

daily (guess it could be a project)- 2008 mazdaspeed 3 gt

likes - runs 12s with little invested, looks good stock, subtle/sleeper, good seats, all the bells and whistles, ability to turn off stupid traction control, big fucking brakes, utility of hatch space in back, reliable, surprisingly well built and good quality of materials and fit/finish, lsd, indestructible 6 speed, fun factor is 11 out of 10, decent on insurance, good gas mileage

dislikes - 10 spoke wheels are the worst ever to clean, the fact it has traction control in the first place, front wheel drive (but i'm ok with it), it's not a coupe, head unit doesn't read data discs (that came out 6 months after i got mine), electronic throttle that won't open all the way unless you throw $450 at it in the form of some fancy computer gizmo.

 

Right now:

Daily:

1998 Civic
Likes: roughly 1 million miles per gallon.
Dislikes: I hate 95% of the Honda community.

Project soon to be DD
97 s10 4x4
Likes: bitch looks bad ass and when you go from a truck to a car, you realize how worthless cars are.
Dislikes: Going to guess between 10-15mpg

 

Phewwwwww....

Damn Zhills, I was scared your post was gonna be like 2 pages long lol

 

Good thread.