I’ve created new project photo galleries for the Genesis Coupe and Civic SI hatchback. More pictures will be uploaded as time allows and new pictures get taken.
Another side project started…
A friend of mine today decided to take a massive departure from his norm in cars. He was looking for a fox body mustang, and ended up purchasing what is probably one of the cleanest and more amazingly stock 1990 Civic SI hatchback. The car hadn’t been registered or inspected in a year and a half. We don’t think it was driven much either. We installed new spark plugs, new air filter, new battery, and put fresh gas in it. It’s driving really nice. Tomorrow will be registration, oil change, and inspection. We’re already working on plans after that is complete. Quick list of stuff coming soon… change the radio, install new speakers, order and install a short shifter. After that, it’s on to exhaust and suspension as the 158K miles make it a little softer than we like. Stay tuned for pics and updates.
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Finally got a new car
It didn’t meet all of my original requirements for a new car, but it hit the important ones. It’s fun to drive, looks great, runs regular gas, and gets (slightly) better mileage than the WRX. I got over 29mpg on the highway, but getting around 24 in town based on the built in gauge. That’s compared to 22.5 and 20.5 for the WRX. So what is it you ask? I managed to score a 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec at a steal of a price. Much thanks to Sam at European Motors (http://www.europeanmotorsusa.com). Pics will be posted in the next few days.
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New daily driver… take two
So the car I wanted is apparently not available if you’re picky like me and know what color and transmission you want. Hyundai dealerships apparently can’t take full payment for a vehicle and order it to your spec. Trying to find what I want is apparently like finding a unicorn. I’d probably have better luck finding an all original Ferrari in a garage for under $20K than a new triathlon grey 6 speed manual Hyundai Veloster at a Hyundai dealership. They couldn’t even find a manual transmission in one in the entire state of Texas. People have gotten so lazy when driving that it’s pathetic. Now the search is on for something that won’t bore me to drive or look at. In this current age of never ending blahness from the auto manufacturers of the world, I am in search of a reasonably priced car that I won’t fall asleep driving or be unable to find it in a parking lot since it looks like everything else. And now, I’m on the search…. stay tuned.
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And so it begins…
The process has been started..
- Decide on a new daily driver – completed
- Get financing for new car – completed
- Decide on dealer – completed
- Place order – completed
- Pick up new car – waiting
Once it arrives, I’ll fill in the what and where.
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Welcome to my new blog!
Welcome to yet another revision of my site. Now that I have my new car site, LMS Autosports, up and running, I’ve decided to turn Newrides.com into my personal blog. Since I’m such a car guy, I decided to keep this domain and use it to give my opinion on things, most of which will be car related. So come back often, and let feel free to ask me about anything automotive and I’ll give my opinion on it.
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