Oppo Filler - Runners up edition

"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94) 06/18/2015 at 12:58 • Filed to: None

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When you acquired your current ride, what alternatives were you thinking of?

Me first.

Chevy Colorado V8. Alternatives would have been 1999 1/2-2007 Silverado, 1st gen S10, 1994-94 Impala.

Now you.

RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:01

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I sold my jeep back in 2012. The choices were an 06 350z or an 06 Pontiac GTO. Went with the z because the guy selling the GTO was being sketchy.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:01

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Current: Skoda Octavia vRS estate.

Alternatives were: BMW 320d touring, Audi A4 2.0tdi Avant, Alfa 159 1.9jtd estate, but all in all I was gunning for the Skoda and got one :)

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:01

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Side note: had no idea you could get a colorado with a V8!

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) 06/18/2015 at 13:02

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Was the 06 the 6.0L or the 5.7L?

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:02

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I have a 2008 C30

Looked at a few Golfs, an Abarth, and I think that was about it

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 06/18/2015 at 13:03

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Got your first pick, nice. My first was actually the S10, but nobody seemed to have a 4x4 V6 in good shape :)

RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:05

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2004 had the 5.7 ls1 with both exhaust pipes on the same side. 2005 and 2006 had the hood scoops 6.0 ls2 and split exhausts

E92M3 > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:05

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A first gen Cayman S. Glad I didn’t get one because they look so dated now that the 2nd gen is here.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 06/18/2015 at 13:05

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2009, 10, 11, 12. Not many out there. By 2009 not even a V8 could fix it’s reputation :)

Santiago of Escuderia Boricua > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:05

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Before I got my FR-S I was seriously considering an Elise

Sam > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:06

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Current: BMW E34 530i Touring

Contenders: Miata, Volvo 240d wagon/manual, E36 325is (we paid for it on eBay, didn’t work out), Celica All-Trac Turbo (we owned it, but it needed at least $3k in repairs from sitting), Toyota Corolla (was never gonna happen, but my parents wanted one)

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Santiago of Escuderia Boricua 06/18/2015 at 13:07

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How do they stack up, cost-wise?

Sn210 > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:07

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Ended up buying an Acura TL type S

Runners up: Cadillac CTS-V(V1) - too old to finance

Pontiac G8 - too not-manual

Acura TSX - too hard to find a manual

Honda Civic SI - too similar to the car I was replacing (Civic LX)

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Sn210 06/18/2015 at 13:09

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Is that the shark nose TL or the current one?

Nibbles > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:10

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2010 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design. Runners up were:

2011 VW CC 2.0TSI
2014 Hyundai Sonata Turbo
2015 Kia Forté Koup SX
2010 MB C300
2011 BMW 328i
2013 Dodge Charger R/T (couldn’t pull the price off)

Santiago of Escuderia Boricua > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:13

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From what I remember they seem to bottom out around $30k. FR-S is $26k. It’s awesome, but I still wonder how the Elise would have been.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:15

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I have a 1993 Ford Ranger with a 4.0 V6 and a 5 speed manual.

I needed something narrow with alot of cargo room because Im an artist and drive in the city alot. I was looking at either something that had great gas mileage or had some power, nothing in between

Here’s my list of runner ups (in no particular order):

Pre-1997 Manual 4 door Jeep Cherokee XJ (4.0 Inline 6)

2.3L or 2.5L 4cyl Manual Ford Ranger

AMC Eagle 4x4 wagon (any transmission, because too cool)

I love my ranger to death, but if a manual Eagle 4x4 wagon comes up for sale in good condition for a good price, I would sell my ranger for it in a heartbeat.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Santiago of Escuderia Boricua 06/18/2015 at 13:16

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I thought they were more expensive. Learned something today.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:16

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when I was looking for the WRX i was also looking at

V70R

FoST

F150

Explorer Sport Trac

cazzyodo > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:17

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Bought 2013 FoST.

First runner up: 2012 WRX (sedan...deal with it)

Second runner up: 2011 Mustang GT (gorgeous forest green)

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 06/18/2015 at 13:17

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Small trucks have some ridiculous charm. I wanted an S10 (any gen, really) the first time I saw one. Even the Colorado, though it’s a little bigger, doesn’t make sense more me to like. But I doooooooooooooooo

punkgoose17 > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:17

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Only car ever: 2000 VW Jetta GLS VR6 5 speed manual

Runner up: 1998 Ford Contour 2.5L manual

Couldn’t find: 1996-1998 Mustang V6 5 speed.

Nobi > RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) 06/18/2015 at 13:17

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That’s a shame. Wouldn’t trade my GTO for anything.

Sn210 > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:17

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Pre-beak

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/18/2015 at 13:18

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Pretty broad :)

Nobi > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:21

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When my Grand Prix was knocking on he door of 200k, it was down to an ‘04 GTO or a Trailblazer SS. I couldn’t beat the price they were asking for on the GTO. When I needed a good winter car, it was down to a WJ Grand Cherokee, Subaru Impreza, or RT4WD Civic. For better or worse I went for the oddball. Funny thing is, the fiancee bought a WJ herself 2 years later.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:21

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Small trucks are awesome. My truck is only 4” wider than a Fiat 500. Great for the city. It also seats 5, does 0-60 in 8 seconds, can haul 2000 lbs in the bed and tow 5000 lbs from the frame

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Sn210 06/18/2015 at 13:21

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Nice.

WRXerFish - WRX-Wing pilot > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:22

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Current vehicle 2015 WRX

Spec’d against 2015 Golf GTi and Focus ST. Last Evo was briefly on the list. I wanted a hatch/wagon, bought a sedan. Waiting for the Levorg!

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Nobi 06/18/2015 at 13:22

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They made an AWD Civic? Interesting.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:23

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Bought: 2wd SR5 Longbed

Was also shopping for:

1981 Tercel liftback SR5

1984 2wd xtra cab longbed

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 06/18/2015 at 13:24

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I’m coming in at 2” wider than a Golf. It surprises me every time I look at it in a parking lot.

Nobi > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:26

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Yup, This one and the gen before it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Civ…

OPPOsaurus WRX > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:28

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if i couldn’t have a truck i wanted something fun. a base Impreza isn’t much quicker than an f-150 (well maybe in the twisties) i couljdnt justify losing the utility of a truck without gaining an equal amount of fun

TheHondaBro > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:33

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Looked at MR2s, S2000s, TTs, but wound up with an Accord.

JGrabowMSt > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:34

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2005 Magnum RT.

Audi A4 sedan

Dodge Charger Police Interceptor

Mercedes C Class wagons

Chevy Canyon pickup

Yep, I did think about all of those. I dont regret my choice for a second. Occasionally I wonder what I would have done with a Canyon, but its pretty small and not common.

505Turbeaux > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:35

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everything. What do you cross shop a Peugeot 505 with anyhow?

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > JGrabowMSt 06/18/2015 at 13:38

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They need to make another Magnum...

And while we’re at it I’ll have a new Roadmaster based on the Avenir, plz.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > 505Turbeaux 06/18/2015 at 13:39

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You just said it yourself.

Patrick Nichols > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:41

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Have a ‘08 Rabbit/Golf 3dr

Was looking at the A3 hatch, jetta wagon, A4 wagon, impreza/wrx hatch, and saabaru...

So yes realistically I was only looking at 2 cars and went German over Japanese...

RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) > Nobi 06/18/2015 at 13:48

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I really wanted the GTO but the sellers were sketchy. It had a rebuilt title which I didn't mind but the guy didn't want to give me the vin or tell me what the damage was

RallyWrench > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 13:59

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Current DD: ‘66 Fairlane.

Alternates: ‘63-66 Galaxie, Alfa Romeo GTV-6 & Milano, Saab 900 & 9000 Turbo, Volvo 740, 940, and 850 Turbo, Fox Mustang, AE86 Corolla, Porsche 944, P71 Crown Vic, 240SX, VW Beetle/Baja & Squareback, VW Mk1 & 2 GTI, VW Quantum, Audi 4000/5000/S6 Quattro, BMW E3/21/30/34/36, Honda Wagovan, MBZ W124. I have eclectic and ever changing tastes.

Nobi > RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) 06/18/2015 at 14:26

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That is sketchy. Too bad he was like that. I know the previous owner of mine beat the hell out of it, but its still been the most reliable car I’ve ever owned, and from what I’ve read, everyone that has one, doesn’t want to get rid of it, and if they do, they regret it.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 18:08

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Bought a 06 GTO (budget $20k + many restrictions thanks to mother(needed her to cosign))

Alternatives:

996 (almost bought & had IMS done)

new Camaro (V6 cause price, so no)

C5 Z06 (my dealership I work at didn’t want to lower the price enough)

C6 (but in price range too many miles)

911e46z06 > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/18/2015 at 18:47

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CTS V-Sport: Chevy SS. I should have bought the Chevy. The Cadillac just has to much technology tripping over itself all the time to be truly enjoyable.

e46 M3 coupe: e39 M5 or e46 M3 convertible. Just couldn’t find an example of exactly what I wanted that hadn’t been beat to shit. The coupe was just too nice and too good of a deal to pass up.

Bronco: Really any full-size Chevy. There just weren’t any good ones for sale in the area, and I only had 2 days to buy a truck.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 06/19/2015 at 08:00

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Scratch that. 2” narrower than a Golf. 4” Wider than the 500. We’re on par :)

Nauraushaun > TheHondaBro 06/19/2015 at 10:14

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That’s a little sad. But I’m eure the Accord has its own upsides

Nauraushaun > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/19/2015 at 10:15

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Z32 300ZX. Was considering Preludes, MR2, some old Zs and Supras