shotty

I'm just saying at like 75 you're probably not gonna drop down to 4th right? so accelerating from 75 to 100+ is gonna have to be done in 5th gear so that combined with the all wheel drive taking up power, the wrx will accelerate slowly, correct? And even if you do drop to 4th, it still won't pick up that quick will it? any way you cut it, it's a four banger, which are notoriously lacking in the higher gears. and who's really worried about performance at 80-90 mph+ anyways? you're already past the limit at that point, right? you should be worried about the acceleration from 45/50 up to mid 60s. range rover techs will tell you that the parts are unique, but if you do research on the web you'll find that the parts are swappable with other makes... for some reason Nissan comes to mind. however, i wouldnt buy ANYTHING luxury with that many miles unless it was dirt cheap.

I've paid below book value on my last couple used vehicles. Given the overall lack of car sales right now, I would expect that most dealers would be willing to make a deal. from dealerships? thats awesome. i've never purchased a used car from a dealer, but i'll tell you this: they pay less than book value and charge more than.... at least in canada. and i know that from tracking my trading ins.

that doesn't matter, to be honest. plus it ruins the experience for you. the trick is to go in with a realistic number in your head and stick to it. the purchase of a car takes ALL day. and the only real trick car dealers have is the luxury of time on their side, so stay hydrated! seriously. those edmunds books help determine value, but you'll never get that price so don't worry too much about it. i'd say THE MOST important thing to find out before you buy is the history of the car. its good that you have your brother as well. a sales person's job is to build a sense of urgency. one person said not to buy the first car you see, which is very valid advice, but at the same time, timing is everything and the ability to see a good deal and capitalize on it will save you time, money and energy in the long run. being able to differentiate a salesman's urgency to buy as opposed to seeing a great car for a great price are two different things. the final advice is to get the sales manager involved. its their job to represent the dealership and provide an extra level of service above and beyond what the salesman can offer... so if there's a $20,999 car thats been on the lot for two months, and the sales guy won't go lower than, say $18,500... ask him to invite the sales manager into the conversation. a deal almost always gets done with a sales manager at a table. that being said, ask lots of questions.... not necessarily about the car itself, but the dealership's relationship with it.... how long has it been on the lot, what did the previous owner trade it for, how long has the sales guy been there, are there any big markdowns that are going to happen, etc etc. its all about gathering information and letting the sales guy talk it out. the more he talks, the more likely he is to give you a good deal. good luck, and enjoy the experience! its fun!

dude is all over the place. bmw 3 series honda accord late 70s mustang II? buy an MR2.

your driving style is obviously nothing like your playing style, then. Not sure if that was a thinly veiled insult, or a compliment....lol i save the thinly veiled insults for the ice ;) it was a compliment on your economical driving skills in comparison to your explosive skating skills.

your driving style is obviously nothing like your playing style, then. my suv gets something like 14l/100km and my car gets 12.1.. my company truck i'm not sure, but its around 900km per tank

he's from long beach... anything to stand out.

personally, i didnt like it at all. are you serious? that new x6 is uglyyyyyy imo...i would take that 5 series any day over tht x6 http://media.nextautos.com/images/BMW_X6_concept_rear.jpg i didnt like it when it first came out either, but it grew on me... and the X6-M is slated to have 550 horsepower. So will the much better looking imo X5-M i see that... however, the X6 is unique, whereas every second SUV in vancouver is some incarnation of the X5... plus the X6 drives more like a car, which i like.

have you ever driven one?

are you serious? that new x6 is uglyyyyyy imo...i would take that 5 series any day over tht x6 http://media.nextautos.com/images/BMW_X6_concept_rear.jpg i didnt like it when it first came out either, but it grew on me... and the X6-M is slated to have 550 horsepower.

2006 BMW 530i (sport, shadow line & convenience packages) 2008 Chevy Equinox LS (stock) 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, (dual chipped and upgraded turbo = 580 hp) hoping to dump the equinox soon, and trade 530i for the new X6-M.

this will obviously go against the grain, but care to elaborate as to why is it so bad? I personally think it's a fair game (obviously when applied periodically and NOT all the time so that it doesn't become annoying) - at least it teaches people to look before they pass - makes it real nope, bush league dick move done even once. It teaches people that you're a douche. There just isn't a way to describe why it's wrong, it just is and anyone who thinks it is acceptable has something fundamentally wrong with them as well. <_< its wrong in pick-up for sure... but shit, it's fair game in league play. thats basic hockey tomfoolery.