Member of the Month

PartyBullshiit
March, 2024

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

Crunchy New whip

profile picture
CowboySkibop
Posts: 3502 - Karma: 27,964
Men, women, theys.... I still haven't found a new car yet. and sofar I am looking at 2 specific vehicles and also trying to find a 3rd gen rav4, somebody help me make a decision.

Choice 1: JDM 1997 Toyota Windom 2.5L formerly owned by the CEO of Toshiba, with 17k miles for $10k

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1082101205884394/

Choice 2: 2009 Forester Manual forester for $8k with 150k wish miles, taken care of very well, Manual fozz's have al time 50/50 AWD which is v attractive

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/447985970040264/

Choice 3: Literally any 2nd or 3rd gen rav4 with a fairly low miles

**This thread was edited on Dec 22nd 2021 at 5:37:13pm
POLL
Edit Poll
Votes:

Take care when editing a poll; Options should be similar to maintain vote integrity.

More options will be added automatically as you type. You must supply a question and at least two options. No HTML is allowed.

Dec 22 2021 5:36PM
2 0
profile picture
r00kie
Posts: 5192 - Karma: 58,788
I'd be cautious of the imported car. Odds are it could run for a long time mostly trouble free but the off chance you need an obscure part it could be a hassle. Also, not sure how registration and issurance could add complications. Would be cool to claim the original owner though. That subie would be a dream but is still an ej motor prone to head gaskets so if theres no service record on that being done I would have a very hard time paying that asking price for that old and high mileage.

**This post was edited on Dec 22nd 2021 at 5:51:03pm
Dec 22 2021 5:49PM
11 0
profile picture
CowboySkibop
Posts: 3502 - Karma: 27,964
r00kieI'd cautious of the imported car. Odds are it could run for a long time mostly trouble free but the off chance you need an obscure part it could be a hassle. Also, not sure how reguatration and issurance could add complications. That subie would be a dream but is still an ej motor prone to head gaskets so if theres no service record on that being done I would have a very hard time paying that asking price for that old and high mileage.


true, I will ask about the head gaskets when I go test drive it. The part isn't too pricey and it shouldn't be too bad if I get around to replacing it before it blows
Dec 22 2021 5:52PM
3 0
profile picture
r00kie
Posts: 5192 - Karma: 58,788
CrunnchyPissFarttrue, I will ask about the head gaskets when I go test drive it. The part isn't too pricey and it shouldn't be too bad if I get around to replacing it before it blows


The beauty of Subarus is that parts are stupid cheap and every mechanic knows how to do the job. Rough google search has that job at 5.5 labor hours which will be the most expensive piece.
Dec 22 2021 5:56PM
2 1
profile picture
Non_State_Actor
Posts: 4595 - Karma: 15,951
The ES300 is not worth it and I'm not sure owning a rhd import car in the middle of the country is a great idea. On the west coast the odds of having a good importer or shop with knowledge is much higher.

Rav4 or CRV are a good bet over a forester imho.

What's your budget like? How far are you willing/able to travel for a vehicle purchase?
Dec 22 2021 6:35PM
7 1
profile picture
Casey
Posts: 7781 - Karma: 23,429
You know to be honest the forester might be a winner. New tires and brakes add up to a couple grand if it’s up on all the service that can add up to a lot of money you don’t have to pay. The paint looks nice, the manual is a fun option, probably somewhat rare anyway. Not a bad ride for 9 grand. If they are prone to head gasket issues whatever it’s 2k you gotta fork out and then you are set for good maybe just ask him if it’s ever had any overheating issues in the past that can cause a head gasket to go early
Dec 22 2021 8:13PM
4 0
profile picture
HaydenB
Posts: 1072 - Karma: 8,133

Windom just for this
Dec 22 2021 8:51PM
8 0
profile picture
SuspiciousFish
Posts: 2781 - Karma: 16,801
CaseyYou know to be honest the forester might be a winner. New tires and brakes add up to a couple grand if it’s up on all the service that can add up to a lot of money you don’t have to pay. The paint looks nice, the manual is a fun option, probably somewhat rare anyway. Not a bad ride for 9 grand. If they are prone to head gasket issues whatever it’s 2k you gotta fork out and then you are set for good maybe just ask him if it’s ever had any overheating issues in the past that can cause a head gasket to go early


I second this. 8k is a little high for that car but maybe you can talk him down. A pre-purchase inspection would be a good idea if the head gaskets have not been done yet. There is a test they can do where they put this vial thing over the radiator cap and any exhaust gasses that come through will show leaks in the head gaskets. There are piles and piles of junkyard parts for these cars too which makes it easier if you need to replace stuff. Manual Subaru's are so much fun in the snow too. You just hit the clutch and the thing just tears ass through the snow.
Dec 22 2021 9:08PM
6 0
profile picture
CowboySkibop
Posts: 3502 - Karma: 27,964
PondyCrew

Windom just for this


Lmaoo isn’t that hilarious
Dec 22 2021 9:59PM
1 0
profile picture
oldmanski
Posts: 3080 - Karma: 21,708
Tough decisions for sure. Are you in a hurry to purchase? If not, just keep shopping for what you really want. If yes, check the Subie service records about the head gasket, try and negotiate a better cash price on it. I know the car market is way crazy, good luck!
Dec 23 2021 3:55AM
3 0
profile picture
HypeBeast
Posts: 9772 - Karma: 72,259
Are you only looking on Facebook marketplace? Kinda weird coincidence both your pics are on there. I'd be really worried about corrosion damage underneath from a car that old in Wisconsin with all the road salt. Definitely get it inspected as stated prior.
Dec 23 2021 5:01AM
0 0
profile picture
CowboySkibop
Posts: 3502 - Karma: 27,964
oldmanskiTough decisions for sure. Are you in a hurry to purchase? If not, just keep shopping for what you really want. If yes, check the Subie service records about the head gasket, try and negotiate a better cash price on it. I know the car market is way crazy, good luck!


HypeBeastAre you only looking on Facebook marketplace? Kinda weird coincidence both your pics are on there. I'd be really worried about corrosion damage underneath from a car that old in Wisconsin with all the road salt. Definitely get it inspected as stated prior.


Eh kinda in a hurry, I’d like to get something before next semester starts. Thankfully my sister has like 3 cars and I’m using a Honda CRZ (which is fun to drive but it’s tiny and inconvenient and shitty in the snow)


ive kinda been looking on all sorts of sites, but yea rust is definitely a big problem up here, I had an old Volvo 240 in high school with like 200k miles and my axle rusted out and broke while pulling out of my driveway, dodged bullet right there

**This post was edited on Dec 23rd 2021 at 7:33:17pm
Dec 23 2021 7:28PM
4 0
profile picture
ASSholebomber22
Posts: 6594 - Karma: 69,699
How is a 150k mile Forester 8k? Jesus. Don't get anything weird and jdm. It may be fun but sourcing parts as said before could be a nightmare and driving rhd in the US is a pain in the ass. Check Honda pilots those are pretty sweet but I have no idea how good their awd system is.
Dec 24 2021 12:04AM
5 0
profile picture
skiP.E.I.
Posts: 7598 - Karma: 20,034
The forester will drive nice but a Rav4 will be way more reliable
Dec 24 2021 1:02PM
3 1
profile picture
drifts
Posts: 586 - Karma: 4,324
I accidentally hit forester but you should get a rav
Dec 24 2021 4:45PM
1 1
profile picture
CowboySkibop
Posts: 3502 - Karma: 27,964
BiffbarfHow is a 150k mile Forester 8k? Jesus. Don't get anything weird and jdm. It may be fun but sourcing parts as said before could be a nightmare and driving rhd in the US is a pain in the ass. Check Honda pilots those are pretty sweet but I have no idea how good their awd system is.


Used car market is fucked, it’s been insanely hard to find anything under 150k miles under $10k, especially vehicles that are known to be reliable/safe/what not

**This post was edited on Dec 26th 2021 at 11:30:46am
Dec 26 2021 11:29AM
4 0
profile picture
CowboySkibop
Posts: 3502 - Karma: 27,964
Gonna buy a Prius tbh, good local deal on a 1 owner car, I drive 50 miles round trip to school every day so it’s honestly the best option for the money and in gas mileage

got approved for a loan today and gonna pick er up later in the week

**This post was edited on Dec 28th 2021 at 6:49:42pm
Dec 28 2021 6:49PM
5 1
profile picture
Non_State_Actor
Posts: 4595 - Karma: 15,951
CrunnchyPissFartGonna buy a Prius tbh, good local deal on a 1 owner car, I drive 50 miles round trip to school every day so it’s honestly the best option for the money and in gas mileage

got approved for a loan today and gonna pick er up later in the week

**This post was edited on Dec 28th 2021 at 6:49:42pm


With a good set of snows prius will be fine 99% of the time.

Watch out for catalytic convertor thieves. The cat was stolen off my brother's prius ('05 with 180k kind of beat up) and it basically totalled the car.
Dec 29 2021 12:50AM
4 0
profile picture
CowboySkibop
Posts: 3502 - Karma: 27,964


Crunnchy Prius man
Dec 30 2021 9:03PM
7 0
profile picture
Non_State_Actor
Posts: 4595 - Karma: 15,951
CrunnchyPissFart


Crunnchy Prius man


Have you slept in it yet? The rear is surprisingly large with the seats folded down. The prius really is a great utilitarian vehicle for those that don't really care about driving experience in a car, they're boring as hell to drive but are super rooney and efficient.
Dec 30 2021 10:18PM
4 0
profile picture
DominatorJacques
Posts: 11228 - Karma: 76,275
My 2003 Forester has over 210,000 now, and no problems! Manual trans.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1024550/Happy-200-000-Miles-2003-Subaru-Forester
Dec 30 2021 10:37PM
5 0
profile picture
CowboySkibop
Posts: 3502 - Karma: 27,964
mystery3Have you slept in it yet? The rear is surprisingly large with the seats folded down. The prius really is a great utilitarian vehicle for those that don't really care about driving experience in a car, they're boring as hell to drive but are super rooney and efficient.


Not yet but I laid in it earlier, it’s honestly way roomier than I ever thought they were, I’d never been in one until I started looking for cars after the van. It’s definitely a boring car but something about driving it gives me good vibes
Dec 30 2021 10:54PM
3 0
profile picture
Non_State_Actor
Posts: 4595 - Karma: 15,951
CrunnchyPissFartNot yet but I laid in it earlier, it’s honestly way roomier than I ever thought they were, I’d never been in one until I started looking for cars after the van. It’s definitely a boring car but something about driving it gives me good vibes


They're totally chill to drive...I didn't mean to sound like a dick, the cars are just really undemanding from a driver's standpoint. They just kinda cruise and start every time and get 50mpg all day.
Dec 30 2021 10:58PM
4 0
profile picture
DominatorJacques
Posts: 11228 - Karma: 76,275
CrunnchyPissFartNot yet but I laid in it earlier, it’s honestly way roomier than I ever thought they were, I’d never been in one until I started looking for cars after the van. It’s definitely a boring car but something about driving it gives me good vibes


Sorry, I was late for this party, and did not read. Good luck with the Prius!
Dec 30 2021 11:05PM
4 0
profile picture
CowboySkibop
Posts: 3502 - Karma: 27,964
mystery3They're totally chill to drive...I didn't mean to sound like a dick, the cars are just really undemanding from a driver's standpoint. They just kinda cruise and start every time and get 50mpg all day.


For real I get that lol, little more responsive on the van and doesn’t handle like a sailboat at least
Dec 30 2021 11:08PM
3 0
profile picture
CowboySkibop
Posts: 3502 - Karma: 27,964
DominatorJacquesSorry, I was late for this party, and did not read. Good luck with the Prius!


Thanks! Fozz love is always appreciated tho
Dec 30 2021 11:09PM
2 0
profile picture
r00kie
Posts: 5192 - Karma: 58,788
DominatorJacquesMy 2003 Forester has over 210,000 now, and no problems! Manual trans.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1024550/Happy-200-000-Miles-2003-Subaru-Forester


Catching up to me. My 02 foz is at 214 and seems to be doing alright. Gets a vibration going at 55-60 mph I gotta figure out though.
Dec 31 2021 7:38AM
1 0
profile picture
DominatorJacques
Posts: 11228 - Karma: 76,275
r00kieCatching up to me. My 02 foz is at 214 and seems to be doing alright. Gets a vibration going at 55-60 mph I gotta figure out though.

You mean in the tires, like out of balance? Do you have aftermarket wheels on it?
Dec 31 2021 10:36AM
1 0
profile picture
r00kie
Posts: 5192 - Karma: 58,788
DominatorJacquesYou mean in the tires, like out of balance? Do you have aftermarket wheels on it?


Stock wheels but oversized Falcon Wildpeaks. Im 99% sure its a wheel balance or drivenline thing.
Dec 31 2021 12:16PM
1 0
profile picture
DominatorJacques
Posts: 11228 - Karma: 76,275
r00kieStock wheels but oversized Falcon Wildpeaks. Im 99% sure its a wheel balance or drivenline thing.

Factory wheels good, no need hubcentric rings then. At those speeds, it could be out of round tires.
Out of round won't balance. Good luck!
Dec 31 2021 2:11PM
1 0
profile picture
signtime
Posts: 2271 - Karma: 20,620
Omg your name is @CowboySkibop now 🤣

The rav 4
Dec 31 2021 2:19PM
3 0
profile picture
DominatorJacques
Posts: 11228 - Karma: 76,275
r00kieStock wheels but oversized Falcon Wildpeaks. Im 99% sure its a wheel balance or drivenline thing.


And/or huge ice in wheel! Good luck.
Dec 31 2021 2:31PM
2 0
profile picture
r00kie
Posts: 5192 - Karma: 58,788
DominatorJacquesAnd/or huge ice in wheel! Good luck.


I know its not that, we would need snow and ice here lol. I'm not too worried about it right now, if it gets worse I'll get it looked at.
Dec 31 2021 4:33PM
1 0
All times are Eastern (-4)