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Nice big fast jap cars

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  • #52
    trellheim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,047 ✭✭✭trellheim


    It's not fast. It clocks in at 8.4 on the 0-60 last time I measured.

    and that has what to do with fast now ? that's acceleration not top speed.


  • #53
    kleefarr
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    I would stay away from automatics as well if you want a good drive.

    VTEC


  • #54
    cfitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭cfitz


    Looking at the amount of cars that fall within my price range, I think my best bet is not to pick exactly which car I want, rather wait for something that looks good to appear in my price range. There's one or two there at the moment that I need to check out whether that particular model is a good one (so I'll probably be back with more questions!).

    As I said already, I wouldn't trust myself to be able to judge a well-maintained car - for this reason I generally only consider buying from a garage/dealer. If I do not consider private sales in this case I think I'll be limiting my options an awful lot. I don't know any mechanics well enough to come look at a car with me as a favour. Do people often pay mechanics to look at a car for them? Has anyone here done it before?


  • #55
    E92
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,147 ✭✭✭E92


    trellheim wrote: »
    and that has what to do with fast now ? that's acceleration not top speed.

    And top speed is all but useless unless you are fortunate enough to live in a country with no speed limits on their Motorways.

    0-60 is the only fair measure of a car's performance, and even that has it's flaws.


  • #56
    kleefarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,744 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    Check out the AA website


  • #57
    JHMEG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭JHMEG


    trellheim wrote: »
    and that has what to do with fast now ? that's acceleration not top speed.
    It's indicitive. You can use acceleration every day, how often can you use top speed?


  • #58
    TJJP
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,529 ✭✭✭TJJP


    How about this for a curve ball...

    http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=872448

    Mitsubishi Galant Saloon
    2.5 V6 Elegance 7.9s 137mph 158bhp

    There is the VRT to consider, and road tax to pay, but you could try an offer on it.


  • #59
    fuzzywiggle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,089 ✭✭✭fuzzywiggle


    Integra? dc5 if possible..prob not for that money though


  • #60
    trellheim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,047 ✭✭✭trellheim


    the thread title is big fast jap cars ...

    an LS400/430/460 ticks all the boxes .... the LS400 is cheap as chips for what you get and with 120,000 miles all you have to do is change the oil.


    if you want acceleration get an old Evo or a skyline and pay the hefty insurance ... the LS400 is dirt cheap to insure.


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  • #61
    Biro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,091 ✭✭✭Biro


    TJJP wrote: »
    How about this for a curve ball...

    http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=872448

    Mitsubishi Galant Saloon
    2.5 V6 Elegance 7.9s 137mph 158bhp

    There is the VRT to consider, and road tax to pay, but you could try an offer on it.

    I suggested the VR4 on the previous page. Nice and unsuspecting, and around 280 odd bhp.
    Although your one would be easier to run!


  • #62
    Orange69
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭Orange69


    trellheim wrote: »
    the thread title is big fast jap cars ...

    an LS400/430/460 ticks all the boxes .... the LS400 is cheap as chips for what you get and with 120,000 miles all you have to do is change the oil.

    That car should come with a pipe, a walking jacket and a small dog. Its just not a young persons car.. And its an automatic!!! i.e. you cant really drive it!

    The galant is very nice though... maybe a bit big..


  • #63
    JHMEG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭JHMEG


    trellheim wrote: »
    the thread title is big fast jap cars ...

    an LS400/430/460 ticks all the boxes .... the LS400 is cheap as chips for what you get and with 120,000 miles all you have to do is change the oil.


    if you want acceleration get an old Evo or a skyline and pay the hefty insurance ... the LS400 is dirt cheap to insure.

    LS400 is a lovely comfy car, reliable, and dirt cheap with moderate acceleration and a high top speed. The engine is virtually silent, only heard when pushed. The automatic gearbox is a standard 4 speed. The suspension is very very soft, designed mainly with the US market in mind, making for a very comfortable motorway cruiser.

    Downside is there is masses of bodyroll when cornering and lots of nose dive when braking. It's thirsty doing about 20mpg, and it also is liable for the top rate of motor tax.


  • #64
    cfitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭cfitz


    TJJP wrote: »
    How about this for a curve ball...

    http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=872448

    Mitsubishi Galant Saloon
    2.5 V6 Elegance 7.9s 137mph 158bhp

    There is the VRT to consider, and road tax to pay, but you could try an offer on it.

    Yeah that looks like a good one, thanks. Do you know how them stats would compare with a Nissan Maxima 2.0 V6? coz I was looking at one of them yesterday but I think I prefer the look of that Galant. It's difficult to find the specs for older cars.


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