"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
11/09/2015 at 20:09 • Filed to: None
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"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
11/09/2015 at 20:09 • Filed to: None | 3
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So about two years ago I decide to purchase my 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS. Why you may ask? Because I wanted a manual turbo hatchback, and it impressed me on a test drive. Plus Gamma II. So there is that.
The radio works really well, the A/C works really well, the seat heaters are fantastic.As soon as I bought it I knew it was great. Plenty of power, great handling. There was nothing wrong with the car before I put money into it. But then I decided I wanted more power, so I tuned it. And it didn’t handle as well as it could, so I got a sway bar. And I got sticky tires. Now it handles extremely well, and has giggle inducing amounts of boost!
So why do I keep it? Because it works, and I owe too much money on it. But really it’s nice having a car with a warranty because if it does act up I can just take it to the dealer and get a loaner, which I did recently when the front brake master cylinder failed. I just get in and drive, and not worry about it having any problems.
MLGCarGuy
> Jayhawk Jake
11/09/2015 at 20:15 |
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For a moment I thought this was some type of snorkel. Whoops.
Anyway, nice RS. Looks like a ton of fun at the autocross. Hope it brings you more years of joy.
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Jayhawk Jake
> MLGCarGuy
11/09/2015 at 20:16 |
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I'm considering trading it in for another car in the spring
spanfucker retire bitch
> Jayhawk Jake
11/09/2015 at 20:16 |
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I imagine it drives fairly similar to my 2 year old car with A/C, radio and airbags as well. At least before you tuned it.
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MLGCarGuy
> Jayhawk Jake
11/09/2015 at 20:16 |
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Well if you managed to find a C6 within your budget, then I would say to go for that.
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Jayhawk Jake
> MLGCarGuy
11/09/2015 at 20:18 |
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I'm leaning NC Miata at the moment
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MLGCarGuy
> Jayhawk Jake
11/09/2015 at 20:20 |
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Not bad. It would need some good mods though.
The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
> Jayhawk Jake
11/09/2015 at 20:37 |
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But it’s not grounded to the ground!
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Jayhawk Jake
> The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
11/09/2015 at 21:15 |
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It prefers to be on 3 wheels
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Jayhawk Jake
> MLGCarGuy
11/09/2015 at 21:15 |
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Yes and no. It’s a fantastic car to drive as is. I’m leaning that way because they are cheap, so it’s a path towards the future ‘vette
PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
> Jayhawk Jake
11/09/2015 at 22:06 |
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same as the GLI then, with one exception. mine has this annoying little dent in the front I’m getting fixed right now :P
Nymphicus Hollandicus
> Jayhawk Jake
11/09/2015 at 22:09 |
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How has it been in terms of reliability? This is a car I could be considering in a couple of years.
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Jayhawk Jake
> Nymphicus Hollandicus
11/10/2015 at 07:39 |
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Only real issue I’ve had was the master cylinder, and the dealer had never seen that happen so it must be rare
Brian Silvestro
> Jayhawk Jake
11/10/2015 at 22:43 |
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why
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Jayhawk Jake
> Brian Silvestro
11/11/2015 at 07:17 |
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Cheap and fun
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Brian Silvestro
> Jayhawk Jake
11/11/2015 at 08:32 |
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but other miatas are cheaper and more fun
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Jayhawk Jake
> Brian Silvestro
11/11/2015 at 08:40 |
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but I want to get out from under my Sonic and want something nice.