"RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire" (ricerocketeer2)
04/18/2016 at 14:21 • Filed to: None
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"RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire" (ricerocketeer2)
04/18/2016 at 14:21 • Filed to: None | 3
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I found a manual transmission wagon with a V6 and I’m seriously considering dumping the Camry. On a more serious note, I’ve read these have issues with the pre-cats failing and ruining the engine — anyone have input on this? I live in CA so going with a full aftermarket header isn’t an option.
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Reigntastic
> RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
04/18/2016 at 14:29 |
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Just do it
Future next gen S2000 owner
> RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
04/18/2016 at 14:30 |
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Yep. You owe it to yourself
Flat Six
> RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
04/18/2016 at 14:31 |
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I have the automatic version of this car, owned since new. Nice find, I didn’t know these even came with manuals!
It’s been a great car but lately its gotten expensive to maintain. I’ve spent way more on it than on my 911 over last couple of years. The two most annoying things are the ignition coils which regularly die, and something is slowly leaking and causing burning smell.
MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
04/18/2016 at 14:36 |
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Similar miles to my Milan and has basically the same 3.0L Duratec.
Solid motor, but it needs caring for because Duratecs are complex things. I would bet it’s a blast.
Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
> RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
04/18/2016 at 14:39 |
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Just do it.
Takuro Spirit
> RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
04/18/2016 at 14:43 |
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DO EET.
So long as any misfires it had were cured quickly, the cats will be fine.
Everything else on these cars is normal wear and tear stuff, pretty easy to get right. Just make sure there’s no timing chain noise.
dogisbadob
> RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
04/18/2016 at 14:46 |
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Bad idea, as awesome as manual transmisison wagons are.
First, the wagon was only offered with the V6 over here, and transverse V6's are impossible to work on. When you need to replace the valve cover gaskets or spark plugs, usually an easy job, becomes an impossible 12-hour ordeal. You need enhanced interrogation techniques to get back there. Maybe Ted Cruz can carpet bomb his way past the intake.
For a better alternative, consider the 4-cylinder 6 hatchback.
Mazda is NOT as good as Toyota.
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dogisbadob
> Flat Six
04/18/2016 at 14:47 |
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could be the valve cover gaskets, which are impossible to replace on a transverse V6 :(
The burning smell is oil dripping on the alternator.
BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest.
> RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
04/18/2016 at 14:47 |
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What is it? The page wont load for me.
jariten1781
> RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
04/18/2016 at 14:51 |
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Had one for 10 years ~120k (same color even) and it was a tank. Only issues were the drivers door latch (common), lost pixels in the LCD, in hatch rear seat handle stuck out, and drivers window off track. Nothing related to drivability. Near the end of the time I had it the plastics in the intake elbow cracked (NOS replacement was like 40$s), and it started to burn a bit of oil...low enough to not concern me since I was getting rid of it, significantly <1 quart between changes.
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Takuro Spirit
> dogisbadob
04/18/2016 at 14:51 |
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At least its not tilted back like it is in a Camry!
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MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> dogisbadob
04/18/2016 at 14:52 |
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I’ve been avoiding the valve covers on the same motor in my Milan, but it’s not impossible - just sucks the worst set of balls you could suck.
boredalways
> RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
04/18/2016 at 14:52 |
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No!
...as in I will not stop you from buying it.
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dogisbadob
> Takuro Spirit
04/18/2016 at 14:56 |
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That’s true!
SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
> RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
04/18/2016 at 15:03 |
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Why would we talk you out of this?
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SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
> Takuro Spirit
04/18/2016 at 15:03 |
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Even the I4s were tilted back. Ugh...
Jonee
> RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
04/18/2016 at 15:09 |
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Fun car to drive I imagine. I had a great time driving a sedan with the stick not long ago. If it’s been well maintained, and it does look good in the pictures, I think that’s a nice price. The miles aren’t obscene.
Steve P
> RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
04/18/2016 at 15:49 |
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Back in the summer of ‘04 I almost bought a v6 6 Sedan with the stick. I can say nothing to tell you not to buy it. Wish I could find one that nice on the east coast.
TFSIVTEC drivesavolvo
> dogisbadob
04/18/2016 at 20:39 |
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You can take that intake manifold off in 20 min- 1/2 hr, that adds a total hour to the procedure, it's really not bad, promise, also upper intake manifold gaskets are cheap and can prevent future vacuum leaks