Oppo Confession: I don't know what I want.

"Frosted" (frostedbuns) 07/16/2014 at 23:46 • Filed to: None

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So I've been on a kick for wanting a 2nd car and a sporty one/a toy/weekend cruiser/whatever you wanna call it. And I was pretty set on either a 300zx or a Prelude as being the car I'd look for. But then today I saw something that has my attention. And it's not sporty at all. It's a Suzuki. An Aerio sedan. What a rad looking little car that thing is. I'm thinking it'd be a blast to throw one around at a track day and learn to wrench on. I dunno. Maybe I should stick to my original plan. Or maybe I should make irrational decisions and buy an 11 year old Suzuki.

I usually lean towards the latter.

Zibodiz > Frosted 07/16/2014 at 23:50

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When trying to decide between what makes logical sense, and what impulsively jumps out at you, always choose the latter. If you regret it, you'll be able to say "yeah, I knew better", but if you choose the logical choice and regret it, you'll never be able to admit it.

Probably the worst advice anyone could give, but it's how I reason lol. Which is how I wound up with a total lemon on my second-to-last car, and drove a Sebring for 4 years before that. So take it for what it's worth.

GhostZ > Frosted 07/16/2014 at 23:57

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What you think the Suzuki will be:

What it actually will be:

Get a Honda Fit. They are actually good cars and fun and sporty and all that stuff, if you want a little hatch/sedan to throw into corners.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Zibodiz 07/17/2014 at 00:05

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That's how I ended up with a basket case Integra GSR that I bought w/o title in hand and never got one. I never registered it, and traded it for an Accord. But the 6 months I hooned it were a blast, and only actually cost me about 500 bucks.

daender > Frosted 07/17/2014 at 00:05

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Skip the Suzuki, go for Honda Fits and Mazda Protege/3 sedans. They'll have your sporty compact sedan/hatchback spirit you're looking for.

Nibbles > Frosted 07/17/2014 at 00:08

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I've always liked them for some reason. If it was good enough for Star in a Reasonably Priced car, it's good enough for me lol. Attractive little thing too

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Frosted 07/17/2014 at 00:13

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Damn, I like those wheels.

midengineer > Frosted 07/17/2014 at 00:21

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MR2! MR2!

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > daender 07/17/2014 at 00:31

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not to mention more aftermarket parts available.

Eric in the PNW > Frosted 07/17/2014 at 01:30

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This car will have driving characteristics similar to a Chevy Aveo, Suzuki Swift/Geo Metro, or Toyota Yaris. I don't think this is what you're imagining.

pdthedeuce > Frosted 07/17/2014 at 01:36

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prolly will not be a popular idea on Oppo , but maybe consider a C4 Vette ... early ones are cheap , and they are relatively easy to wrench on . or maybe , a SN95 Mustang . they are the red-headed stepchild of the modern 'stangs , and I hear some guy in Texas might sell ya one dirt cheap .

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Frosted 07/17/2014 at 02:16

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I'm sorry, did somebody say "cheap, simple car that's known for being ridiculously fun to drive"?

MIATAAAA > Frosted 07/17/2014 at 07:41

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Get the ZX or the Prelude. I can't make an argument against either of those - both great cars.

MIATAAAA > Eric in the PNW 07/17/2014 at 07:42

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This.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Frosted 07/17/2014 at 09:40

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What about a "Top Gear edition" Suzuki SX4? I always sorta liked those and they are hella practical with the big hatch.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/17/2014 at 09:47

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first generation YES, second generation NO.

I high school I wanted a 2dr Neon RT but I never did find the right one so I bought a crown vic instead.

DirtyBird > pdthedeuce 07/17/2014 at 11:10

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roadtrip!!

Frosted > daender 07/17/2014 at 19:14

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I would love one for a DD but it'd be too big for my fun car. If I go for a bigger car, it'd be a Z or a Prelude. I just like the tinyness of the Aerio. I wonder where the used Mazda 2 market will be in a year or so though.

Frosted > pdthedeuce 07/17/2014 at 19:15

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The only problem, and this is me being narrowminded here, is that those aren't Japanese. I'm stickin' to my JDM gosh dangit, now get off my zen garden.

Frosted > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/17/2014 at 19:17

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I like these. Like a lot. This is something that I would consider as a replacement daily driver for the Cube honestly.

Frosted > midengineer 07/17/2014 at 19:19

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Finding the right one in NJ, which seems to be the ricer capital, would be nearly impossible. A kid at my job is slowly restoring an AW11, it's beat to hell and had primered bumpers/hood and hood pins because the latch rusted away. And yet that's the cleanest one I've seen around here. IF I did see one, there'd be a big fat maybe with a wad of cash being withdrawn from the bank.

Frosted > Eric in the PNW 07/17/2014 at 19:20

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To be fair, I don't know what I'm imagining with a Suzuki. I know they're kinda junk BUT LOOK HOW COOL THEY ARE. They're as close to a kei car as I can legally get here in America.