It's been a fun 4 years (TrendHard II - The Softening)
I already had it smogged today so I was hoping to avoid the second trip by doing that. I have an appointment for registering a vessel Thursday, do I need some special appointment or anything for the "inspection"?
How bad were the fees? Registration is the normal 10% (ish) right?
How bad were the fees? Registration is the normal 10% (ish) right?
As to the registration, I waited to register my car in CA.. so I didn't pay any taxes. I'd have to find the paperwork for the extra fees, but I think I paid $150 tops for a '99.
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The inspection was free through the DMV.. you just have to wait (per usual) but I don't believe it requires any appointment. You'll just drive up to the inspection line.
As to the registration, I waited to register my car in CA.. so I didn't pay any taxes. I'd have to find the paperwork for the extra fees, but I think I paid $150 tops for a '99.
As to the registration, I waited to register my car in CA.. so I didn't pay any taxes. I'd have to find the paperwork for the extra fees, but I think I paid $150 tops for a '99.
They're sackless and my stock wagon felt faster, don't do it.
Year or two ago would have jumped all over a '12 or '13 ISF. Today it's sort of between C63 AMG and a 2016 ATS-V. Still prefer hatchbacks so the GLA45 AMG is up there (wish they'd bring an A45 stateside).
Random joy: I received my STI's pink slip in the mail today(!)
Sadness: I already feel a hole burning in my pocket.
Random joy: I received my STI's pink slip in the mail today(!)
Sadness: I already feel a hole burning in my pocket.
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So when are the bags going in?
I test drove 1st gen IS250 in auto and stick configuration when they first came out. Latter made such a huge difference. I wanted to rock one as DD for a while. Yes, it wouldn't be the fastest thing in straight line (what does it matter in traffic?), but I feel like it would be pretty fun with basic suspension mods. BRZ/FR-S are slower than minivans in straight line, but you don't see their owners loosing ********* over it 
Werd! Oh the shyat that I would be able to afford and do
Werd! Oh the shyat that I would be able to afford and do
It's QQ thankyouverymuch
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Year or two ago would have jumped all over a '12 or '13 ISF. Today it's sort of between C63 AMG and a 2016 ATS-V. Still prefer hatchbacks so the GLA45 AMG is up there (wish they'd bring an A45 stateside).
Random joy: I received my STI's pink slip in the mail today(!)
Sadness: I already feel a hole burning in my pocket.
Random joy: I received my STI's pink slip in the mail today(!)
Sadness: I already feel a hole burning in my pocket.
I got the pink slip to my car last year.
Year or two ago would have jumped all over a '12 or '13 ISF. Today it's sort of between C63 AMG and a 2016 ATS-V. Still prefer hatchbacks so the GLA45 AMG is up there (wish they'd bring an A45 stateside).
Random joy: I received my STI's pink slip in the mail today(!)
Sadness: I already feel a hole burning in my pocket.
Random joy: I received my STI's pink slip in the mail today(!)
Sadness: I already feel a hole burning in my pocket.
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The interior is amazing and comfortable, the ride is amazing, plus the torque is ****ing insane and I'm still stock. It's a damn rocket ship
I've never liked touch screen climate controls, my Mom's prius had it and that's basically the same software as this. I *thought* I liked my '13 STI's climate controls the most and I was dreading it in this car but as soon as it became mine and I drove it for 20 minutes I liked the controls. Now I love it and prefer it over the STI's controls.
The interior is amazing and comfortable, the ride is amazing, plus the torque is ****ing insane and I'm still stock. It's a damn rocket ship
The interior is amazing and comfortable, the ride is amazing, plus the torque is ****ing insane and I'm still stock. It's a damn rocket ship
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I've eaten half a tank since Sunday night, but I have a lead foot because new car and because I actually have power now.
MPG is around 8 (from what I read on forums) when you consistently drive hard. I got high 20's driving back from Arizona at a pretty good pace, but that was a consistent speed. I think high teens / low twenties could be your average commute MPG if that's what you wanted. But, I didn't buy this car to drive like a granny and save gas.
I haven't figured out how to view MPG yet, only tells me how many miles I have until empty.
MPG is around 8 (from what I read on forums) when you consistently drive hard. I got high 20's driving back from Arizona at a pretty good pace, but that was a consistent speed. I think high teens / low twenties could be your average commute MPG if that's what you wanted. But, I didn't buy this car to drive like a granny and save gas.
I haven't figured out how to view MPG yet, only tells me how many miles I have until empty.
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Bottom line... it's about the same as a modified subaru on average.
Essentially... better highway mileage when keeping it around 70. Worse foot down smash mileage... cuz v8.
Essentially... better highway mileage when keeping it around 70. Worse foot down smash mileage... cuz v8.