# The most important features in a car when in college are-->

Posted by Jeff92se (92se) on September 16, 2002 at 15:47:31:

In Reply to: Sometimes I really regret that bought this car. posted by Random Lurker on September 16, 2002 at 15:40:30:

Starts, stops, starts, stops, starts, stops. Getting to school everyday in a reliable car cannot be stressed more.

What are you going to do when you spend $3-$4 grand on a turbo motor and you blow a headgasket or throw a rod? Do you have a few grand in the bank to accomodate repairs like that?

In college I had a 1970 2-door. 1600 cc engine with dual carbs and an automatic tranny. I swapped it for a 4-speed but that little car was the most reliable thing I ever owned.

: I really wish I had made a better decision and gotten a VE 5spd. I let my mechanic scare me out of it with VTC horror stories. Instead, I got a VG. But not just any VG. An automatic. Thanks to this stroke of brilliance, I have gotten my ass kicked by everything from saturns to escorts. In the meantime, I read stories of VE 5spds beating Mustangs, SHOs, and the like.

: I have investigated a fair amount of options for adding serious power to my Maxima, but it is just starting to seem silly. Before anything, I would have to deal with the auto tranny. That alone could cost from ~$1800 (conversion) to >$3000 (Level Ten).

: Then I am looking at cams, fuel injectors, ignition upgrades, possible valve job, and anything that could break on my 11 year old car. Not to mention bigger brakes. Which would mean ditching the stock 15s. All just to keep up with a VE which I could buy if I sold my car and added the money I would spend on mods.

: Which just leaves me staring sadly at my bank account. Oh well. Must graduate college...

Replys:

- I'll take civic CVCC as a bet..danka n/m abdul (VG/VE) 18:52:56 9/16/2002 (1)
  - Your on n/m Jeff92se (92se) 23:33:42 9/16/2002 (0)
- Its been a long time since you've been in college.. Maximamike (92 SE) 18:09:55 9/16/2002 (0)
- Good point....but... James (2 VE's) 18:06:13 9/16/2002 (4)
  - Heh.. $22K works too.. Maximamike (92 SE) 18:12:36 9/16/2002 (3)
    - Yeah, if you're a rich boi....which I'm obviously not....lol...nm James (2 VE's) 18:25:00 9/16/2002 (2)
      - it's amazing, northeastern costs that much, yet it's definiitely not a rich kid school--> Matt K (89 SE 5spd) 00:23:58 9/17/2002 (1)
        - Yea It's $108/Credit Hour at.............. Scott (02GTI & 90TTZ) 15:42:55 9/17/2002 (0)
- Good point Jeff. This car accomplishes the mission. I just wish... . nm Random Lurker ('91 SE) 15:58:26 9/16/2002 (0)
- KA24E 240SX..slow as hell..scary in rain or snow..started up everyday..nm DanNY (91SE) 15:49:06 9/16/2002 (0)

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: Starts, stops, starts, stops, starts, stops. Getting to school everyday in a reliable car cannot be stressed more. : What are you going to do when you spend $3-$4 grand on a turbo motor and you blow a headgasket or throw a rod? Do you have a few grand in the bank to accomodate repairs like that? : In college I had a 1970 2-door. 1600 cc engine with dual carbs and an automatic tranny. I swapped it for a 4-speed but that little car was the most reliable thing I ever owned. : : I really wish I had made a better decision and gotten a VE 5spd. I let my mechanic scare me out of it with VTC horror stories. Instead, I got a VG. But not just any VG. An automatic. Thanks to this stroke of brilliance, I have gotten my ass kicked by everything from saturns to escorts. In the meantime, I read stories of VE 5spds beating Mustangs, SHOs, and the like. : : I have investigated a fair amount of options for adding serious power to my Maxima, but it is just starting to seem silly. Before anything, I would have to deal with the auto tranny. That alone could cost from ~$1800 (conversion) to >$3000 (Level Ten). : : Then I am looking at cams, fuel injectors, ignition upgrades, possible valve job, and anything that could break on my 11 year old car. Not to mention bigger brakes. Which would mean ditching the stock 15s. All just to keep up with a VE which I could buy if I sold my car and added the money I would spend on mods. : : Which just leaves me staring sadly at my bank account. Oh well. Must graduate college...