"chilango" (chilango)
02/02/2014 at 18:27 • Filed to: None
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"chilango" (chilango)
02/02/2014 at 18:27 • Filed to: None | 0
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I wailed and wailed when my beloved B13 was thrashed, but now i am proud to announce that i just bought this beauty at the local auction. A 1999 Honda Prelude.
I had been eyeing an 06 base Mustang and a 2005 GTI, but i got outbidded on them. The Mustang was sold for 3000 and the Golf was gone for 2,800, when this came around i liked it, and got it for 2,150 i couldn't be happier. There was a fellow that wanted it too but he let go. Well, this is it. My new car, i wanted to share that with you guys. Expect to get another Jalopnik sticker on this new car.
P.S It is an Automatic, which isn't that bad considering the Houston traffic is atrocious. Also, should i mess with it?
PS9
> chilango
02/02/2014 at 18:34 |
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Hell yeah you should mess with it K20A DAT BISH
EL_ULY
> chilango
02/02/2014 at 18:41 |
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Honda big block, niiiice!
The Compromiser
> chilango
02/02/2014 at 18:43 |
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Its not a performance machine, but that era has always been the sex.
Love it. Now get some rims and a fart can. Not to flatulent though.
GTCL
> chilango
02/02/2014 at 18:43 |
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I've always loved that body style. I say drive it until you have a problem, then look to upgrade the items that need it. Good score.
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chilango
> EL_ULY
02/02/2014 at 18:43 |
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I must admit, i know nothing about these cars.... the guy said that it was repo'ed in Beaumont. In other news, you're back! Como andas?
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PS9
> EL_ULY
02/02/2014 at 18:44 |
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High revving honda V8 Big block!?
...aww. Now I want something that can't ever exist. I haz a sad now :(
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chilango
> The Compromiser
02/02/2014 at 18:45 |
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Now thats the thing, i would love to hoon it proper, but i want to avoid the stereotype of the ricer....
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chilango
> GTCL
02/02/2014 at 18:48 |
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Thank you. Insofar the only thing should be to recharge the freon, which is out of, i don't mind it too much since i like to drive with the windows down.
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The Compromiser
> chilango
02/02/2014 at 18:50 |
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Yes. I used to work with a guy who put some simple rims ( almost stock looking) to give it some style and swapped out the muffler for a lightly tuned one and added the intake.
It sounded perfect. Not a racecar by any means but just cool. I sooooo hated that guy.
Desu-San-Desu
> chilango
02/02/2014 at 18:51 |
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I've always lusted after the generation Prelude prior to that. All because of that stupid Star Trek dash, haha.
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EL_ULY
> chilango
02/02/2014 at 18:52 |
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Aqui con unas fajitas marinadas mirado el juego. Y tu?
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EL_ULY
> PS9
02/02/2014 at 18:53 |
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That's what we called the H22 back in to day :]
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GTCL
> chilango
02/02/2014 at 18:58 |
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My ac works perfect, I live in Florida, and I still ride with the windows down most of the year. I only roll the windows up if it is raining or freezing.
George McNally
> chilango
02/02/2014 at 19:15 |
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Looks good to me....maybe buy one of those headlight polishing kits?
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chilango
> EL_ULY
02/02/2014 at 19:23 |
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Viendo Top Gear y echaando un plato de caldo de res, chida la tarde. Ya regresatis a Houston?
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chilango
> The Compromiser
02/02/2014 at 19:25 |
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i will look into it.... however the hand-me down illest sticker from the sentra will probably be hidden somewhere lol
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chilango
> Desu-San-Desu
02/02/2014 at 19:27 |
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whoa, it does look futuristic....
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chilango
> GTCL
02/02/2014 at 19:28 |
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and cruise down the highway...
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EL_ULY
> chilango
02/02/2014 at 19:41 |
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yup, but mi wifa todiavia esta en chilangoshire. I'll check out TopGear tomorrow, me thinks it's going to be slow day.
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chilango
> EL_ULY
02/02/2014 at 19:49 |
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Ahi te va el link.... chilangoshire, ya voy a cambiar el nombre de mi calle jaja. And yes, it seems to be that way, dicen en el noticiero que va a llover otra ves.
http://www.streetfire.net/video/top-gear…
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EL_ULY
> chilango
02/02/2014 at 20:11 |
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thanks buddy. That will do just fine. Top Gear and mas pinch recall cars from Aston Martin. They can't get the accelerator pedals fixed.
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chilango
> EL_ULY
02/02/2014 at 20:15 |
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Have they asked Toyota about it?
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EL_ULY
> chilango
02/02/2014 at 20:21 |
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this is a pic I took from back when I worked for Lexus. 3 to 6!!!! mats these customers would leave in their cars. Toyota was cleared of fault besides the brake cancel software. Aston actually has an electrical fault. I got a copy of the official apology letter Aston sent our customers. It's funny :] They are opening a dealer in Mexico DF, should be rad.
JeffFurbs
> George McNally
02/03/2014 at 07:39 |
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Good call...3m's polish kit is around $18 on amazon. I picked one up and it did wonders. Definitely be patient though, it takes some time
MonkeePuzzle
> chilango
02/03/2014 at 09:20 |
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a nice pickup! I'd say polish the headlights and leave it alone. A nice looking car, and auto is ideal for a texas commute. Can't beat that price!
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chilango
> MonkeePuzzle
02/03/2014 at 11:58 |
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Well that was the vehicle price, and I had to pony up fees, license plates, title change. All that was around the 3k ballpark.
I've been reading up on how to polish the headlights too.... toothpaste works?
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chilango
> JeffFurbs
02/03/2014 at 11:59 |
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I will look into it. Last time I tried to polish something It was kinda bad. I used brake fluid. Haze all over.
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MonkeePuzzle
> chilango
02/03/2014 at 12:11 |
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I've not tried toothpaste, but any old headlight goo from auto store seems to be as good as any other, and costs all of $5. But certainly no harm in trying the toothpaste first and reporting success/hilarious tooth paste encrusted pics to oppo
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JeffFurbs
> chilango
02/03/2014 at 12:32 |
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haha nice. Yea the 3M kit needs a few things that don't come with the kit. Namely a household power drill i believe (for the buffer pad), some automotive tape, and a squirt bottle i think. I could be forgetting things. Like I said, definitely be patient and read through the directions. Thankfully I had a friend to help me with the last two parts haha.