Here's what I'm thinking...

[david-b]

...it's time to move on.

I've been thinking a lot the last couple days and I really need to move on and I need something a little better. I'm talking about the Talon. I think it's time for her to go. As some of you may know, I'm moving out next year of my parents and trying to get a condo. As a result, I won't have money, time, or probably even space (if I don't get a garage) to work on her. She's an endless money pit right now, and as much as I love her so much, I think it's time to call it quits.

So as a result, I'm just browsing around looking for a good DD that will treat me well. I drove all day today in my parents 03 Monte Carlo and I like it alot. It's comfortable, big, roomy, power steering works and all around a decent car. So I may be looking into something like that. Basically, I want some 1996+, less than 50k miles, in great shape and power everything. And completely stock. So what do you guys think? Also looking no more than $5,000. NO CAVYS! Those have been cancelled out long time ago. I'm also trying to stay clear of Civics as I'll be raced all over around here. Want decent power also. Ideas.

Also, how much for the Talon? Ya it's got a gray bumper, 108k miles, and sun damage, but some kids got to want it, right? New trans is a plus, new everything really.

And the new car will be fully in my name with insurance, so that need to be considered also.

This won't happen till Feb, April next year I'm thinking, but time to start thinking.

[Blackcrow64]

You guys hold him... I get the first kick in at his sack...

[vanilla gorilla]

Yea I know what you mean. It sucks that you want to get rid of it after as much time as you've put into it. I've had the same thoughts myself, but I just decided to keep my Red Rag, and I got the 95 civic to drive. But I've also thought about getting rid of both of them and just getting one car. If I ever got anything else it would be a grandma car. I like the 99ish-04ish Buick Regal GS, GSE's, GSX's. The supercharged 3800, with the Hotchkis package...goh....so skeet. Get a 2-tone one and put like some 18 inch like import style rims on it and black out the windows, then a bangin ass system and some eibach springs...then small engine mods like I/E, supercharger pully, crap like that....wow.

But as far as what you should get...I'm not sure. Hondas last a long time..usually. I like GM products but I would avoid buying a high milage one.

[david-b]

Well the whole point would be to leave it as is stock. No rims, no system, just bone stock. The Monte has a great system stock that kicks ass. Amp, great speakers, and it hits great. It's perfect for what I use it for. Again, just need something to stop the money flow out. So modding would not be an option.

I would still probably get another Talon later on, like once I have time, money, and space for a project. And it would be just that, a project. Something to kick ass in. But that won't be until later.

[SilvrEclipse]

Very sorry to hear this Dave. But I understand and when it comes down to it you got to put the more important things first. Good luck with what ever you do.

[Blackcrow64]

I'm still gonna drive up there and kick him in the nuts... lol

[david-b]

Originally Posted by Blackcrow64

I'm still gonna drive up there and kick him in the nuts... lol

I know you will. Then you'll be like "ah well, can I crash at your place dude?" HAHA. Then we'll see who will be laughing.

[scottsee]

get yourself a..... Scooter. good on gas, chick mag, and never have to worry about DUI's..

[Thor06]

You can get a DUI on anything with wheels and a motor... I know of a guy that got one on a lawn mower.

In all seriousness, a scooter isnt all that bad of an idea, particularly if you only need to go a short, non-highway distance. As far as a new car goes, whats wrong with the Talon? Just dont want something modded anymore? If it were me getting a new car I woud be looking to step up or into a different class... and IMO a Monte Carlo is a sidestep at best. I've never been a fan of those tubby ass brownie-pounder-mobiles. I dont know what to tell you to get for less than $5000, the only things I would get for that is the older models of my dream cars, which would all be made fast.

[david-b]

Originally Posted by Thor06

As far as a new car goes, whats wrong with the Talon? Just dont want something modded anymore? If it were me getting a new car I woud be looking to step up or into a different class... and IMO a Monte Carlo is a sidestep at best. I've never been a fan of those tubby ass brownie-pounder-mobiles. I dont know what to tell you to get for less than $5000, the only things I would get for that is the older models of my dream cars, which would all be made fast.

The Talon is just too much work to keep up. There's always problems with it with something breaking. Plus I think driving stick has worn me out. I live in Chicago, the home to stop and go driving. It sucks after awhile.

I really like driving the Monte. I'm looking to race or anything in it. It's got good pickup. I just need something decent. I couldn't find one for under $7k. Blah. I think they look pretty ugly myself. I like the SS models. The one my parents got is bare-bone base model. And SS is supercharged.

[Blackcrow64]

Originally Posted by Thor06

In all seriousness, a scooter isnt all that bad of an idea

In all seriousness, your gay.

[Killa]

I been their and done that, you will be happy of what ever you getting next, more power and realiable. To be honest I really dont think about going back to import again, yes american car is gas drinker, but its will out last the import if you take car of it, you dont see cop, taxi or goverment car using import ? I still love and miss all my eclipse and mostly the talon .

the other day I was reading the thread here about " post pix if you want be on video " or something like that, I was looking at old cd that I storage all my eclipse and talon pix from , after sawing those pix, my tears almost drop and cant beleive that I drove a AWD Turbo DSM, im so sad that I dont want to post pix alway remember keep your eye on the road and dont speed to ran thru the light, because I dont listen, it kill my dream and all time I spend of the car it all go thru hell with it.

[eclipsed at 3am]

ive been thinking of getting out of it also. I want to get my own place. I want to have a girl someday, where i dont have to decide if i want to spend money on her or the car, and the car usually wins. I want to do a lot of things that having this car wont let me do. I could get a part time job, or afford to quit my stupid job and look for a better one, so that I could have more vacation days to visit michigan again and whatever else. I was looking at Jetta's. They seem pretty nice, and the 2000's and up have a really nice interior. a 1.8 turbo jetta with some nice wheels and window tint would be perfect for me. But I start driving my car again, feel 20-25 psi of boost, and I start to think of what i can do to keep my car and make everything else still work. I go around in horrible circles lol

[SilvrEclipse]

Hey dave. Since your selling your car anyways you should sell me the head really cheap. I will give you mine...

[boostplz]

Everyone has a point where they want to sell their DSM...






...and everyone that goes through with it regrets it.