OPPO! I BOUGHT A THING!!!!

"jvirgs drives a Subaru" (jvirgs) 05/19/2015 at 19:35 • Filed to: Dodge Dart

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I traded in my red 2004 Nissan Sentra SE-R named Carmen, with 125,100mi on the clock, for an equally red 2015 Dodge Dart GT! Its a little bitter sweet to see her go as she was the first car that I had longer than a year (owned for 8yrs) and grew quite attached. We’ve been through a lot together and I’m sure going to miss all the spirited backroad driving we did over the years. I did get complimented by multiple sales people who took a look at the car on how immaculate the interior was for a 12 yr old vehicle. It still hasn’t sunk in that the Dart is actually mine.

Here is a picture of the old girl:

And here is the two of them together.

More pictures to follow :)

jkm7680 > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/19/2015 at 19:38

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Congrats man! New ride looks good!

RustedSprinter > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/19/2015 at 19:39

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Did the previous owner name it or did you?

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/19/2015 at 19:40

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DICKHOLE PARKING!!!!

JK, really like the Dart, the wheels are nice!

deprecated account > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/19/2015 at 19:40

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What will you name the Dart? I propose Horace (one of the Dodge brothers). That or Walter (P. Chrysler).

MLGCarGuy > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/19/2015 at 19:41

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Both cars of yours are still better than this atrocity. Nice choice. Enjoy the Dart and tell others not to touch it.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/19/2015 at 19:41

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Nissan Sentra is a Subcompact/Midsize car right? Kinda like the european Sunny/Almera?

Anywho. Congrats mate :)

CB > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/19/2015 at 19:43

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I dig the Dart. What options does it have?

banjo cat ghost of oppo past > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/19/2015 at 19:44

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Haha 3 stars in the moments I opened the thread, I love I bought a thing ’s

Question: I’ve always kinda admired the SER’s and Nissan’s effort to keep em goin (that generation anyhow because it was around/shortly after highschool) . What was it like when you found a spirited road? Living with it?

Best likes after the trade so f far?...besides new car and a warranty

jvirgs drives a Subaru > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 05/19/2015 at 19:46

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Ill get you the sales manager’s number since he was the one who parked it like that.

jvirgs drives a Subaru > RustedSprinter 05/19/2015 at 19:47

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I named it after her:

RustedSprinter > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/19/2015 at 19:48

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I see the resemblance!

jvirgs drives a Subaru > CB 05/19/2015 at 19:50

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Tech package: HID headlamps, fogs, auto on/off headlamps w/ auto high-beam function, blind spot monitoring, auto windshield wipers, wireless charging pad. Sun & Sound: 8.4 sat nav and sunroof. The only thing it didn’t have, other than some appearance BS, was a donut spare. With the amount of long distance driving I do throughout the year, I’m going to get one this summer.

jvirgs drives a Subaru > jkm7680 05/19/2015 at 19:51

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Thanks! As Jessie Lang said, you know you found the right car when you turn to stare (in a good way) at it as you walk away.

CB > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/19/2015 at 19:52

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Groovy. Sounds like a sweet ride! And not having a donut is bullshit from the company, in my opinion.

jvirgs drives a Subaru > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 05/19/2015 at 19:52

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Thanks! and def compact over midsize as the interior was hella tight. And I believe those are the variants. T

jvirgs drives a Subaru > MLGCarGuy 05/19/2015 at 19:54

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I will. I met my mom for dinner after since she had to be there to sign the title of my old car and I about had a heart attack when I saw a Jeep and a Buick Enclave parked on either side when we left

jvirgs drives a Subaru > deprecated account 05/19/2015 at 19:54

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Don’t know yet. I’ll have to give it some time to see if something just comes to me.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/19/2015 at 19:57

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US sizes compared to Euro sizes are.. well.. strange :P I drive a Saab 9000 now.. In Europe that’s a midsize to fullsize.. in the US it’d probably be a compact to midsize :P But yeah.. grats mate :)

jvirgs drives a Subaru > banjo cat ghost of oppo past 05/19/2015 at 19:59

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It was sooooooo much fun to drive the back roads in this car. It handled well for a small car and the stiff suspension helped in that sense. I’m definitely losing the more basic mechanical feel of the car, however I was very careful to find a car that still gave me some feel behind the wheel. And while I still stayed in the compact car segment, the dart has more interior room than my Sentra which is a huge bonus. My car was definitely approaching her last legs as she was going through about a quart of oil very 800-1000 miles and needed 1 or possibly all three O2 sensors (or possibly the catalytic converter) replaced.

Your boy, BJR > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 05/19/2015 at 20:00

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TECHNICALLY in the U.S. (As far as EPA is concerned) the 9000 is a “Large Car”

jvirgs drives a Subaru > CB 05/19/2015 at 20:01

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it is. The sales manager said he could kind of understand in the smaller cars but it just baffles him that they don’t include them in the minivans.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Your boy, BJR 05/19/2015 at 20:02

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I know, but compared to a Caprice it’s a itty bitty tiny one... the 900 is a bigger car in fact.

banjo cat ghost of oppo past > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/19/2015 at 20:12

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Yeah interior space is a super thing and Darts have it. Also great handling I drove one for a lil distance.

I like cars that get any manner of factory sport suspension upgrayddes because you’re not sacrificing efficiency and can enjoy, if at least cope with curvy stuff.

...Mods on the horizon?

XJDano > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/19/2015 at 20:13

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Poison.

jvirgs drives a Subaru > banjo cat ghost of oppo past 05/19/2015 at 20:23

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Not sure yet. They would be minimal if I did. Usually like my cars stockish

Amoore100 > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 05/19/2015 at 20:41

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NICE SAAB :D (Even though I have no idea what it’s like, kudos to you for having a 9000)

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Amoore100 05/19/2015 at 20:45

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Hehe, it’s just a cheap car here in Norway :) I got it VERY cheap though, I should’ve paid 15k NOK.. paid 5k NOK.. But a Saab 9000 in Norway is pretty much like a tired worn out Crown Vic (Cop car) In the us :)

boxrocket > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/19/2015 at 21:44

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Name the Dart Sandiego, because it completes the name (guessing that is the inspiration?).

I like the Dart, but what compelled its selection over the 3, Forte, Elantra, and Focus?

jvirgs drives a Subaru > boxrocket 05/19/2015 at 21:49

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I didn’t like the infotainment screen in the Mazda and if I was going Mazda I wanted a 6, wanted a manual w/ toys, so that eliminated the Forte and Elantra, and the Focus, the ST was a tad out of my budget and when I drove one, I didn’t like it and rear leg room and trunk space were lacking a bit.

boxrocket > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/19/2015 at 21:52

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Reasonable and well-said. I love the large screen with the Dart, though IIRC it (and other recent Dodge/Chryslers) require going through the Climate menu to engage the seat and/or steering wheel heaters, instead of a physical button.

Amoore100 > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 05/20/2015 at 01:14

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Interesting...well, this is what happens when you search ‘saab 9000’ in our area...

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/sss?sor…

That ‘88 does look nice though...

Tohru > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/21/2015 at 22:38

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special parking just for yoouuuuuuu

jvirgs drives a Subaru > Tohru 05/21/2015 at 23:20

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I didn’t do that. That was the sales manager after he drove my car. I feel like parking spaces mean nothing at car dealers. I did however park the Dart in between the lines after the test drive.

Tohru > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/21/2015 at 23:31

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When he did that you should have left. Don’t you have standards, man?

Svend > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 05/24/2015 at 02:10

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Love the Saab 9000. My dad used to race (I mean drive) courtesy cars out to Saab owners so he could bring their car in for a service. Whoever said rentals are the fastest cars hasn’t had a courtesy car. The only faster car in my book was the Saab 900 Turbo but I loved the looks and feel of the 9000.

Well done sir.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > jvirgs drives a Subaru 06/13/2015 at 23:40

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Welcome to the club! I've got a 2013 black Rallye with the 2L na. Its got the handling extras and such good looks for a compact. How do you like yours after a month?

jvirgs drives a Subaru > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 06/13/2015 at 23:50

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I love it. My favorite part is driving through parking garages and listing to the snap/krackle/pop of the exhaust. I’m still getting used to DDing a manual and the clutch is a tad vague at some points but other than that its all good. I just bought the all weather mats and a spare tire kit. Its actually very comfortable for how stiff the suspension is.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > jvirgs drives a Subaru 06/14/2015 at 00:26

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Mine isn’t the turbo but it still sounds good as well. I’m considering putting on a new exhaust next summer, still debating it. Mainly for the noise but better air flow as well, it’s a fun little slow car. Mine has the 6speed auto with manual mode so it’s a good DD, wanted a manual but haven’t learned yet plus mom needs to be able to drive it just in case. I love it, hoping the SRT happens as planned and I can trade up in a few years. Ride is surprisingly nice and it still handles worth a damn imo. Been looking for an excuse to road trip it and really see how it fares.