max power Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 I have far more Tannerite than they used, anybody wanna add that to the lil shindig we have coming up here shortly?Hell yeah!!! Lets blow that hunka shit up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted October 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 For anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation, I ended up getting $200 from a junk place for the neon.I should have held out for more though. The car only had 86,000 miles on the engine, and the mechanic made some comment about how he would have made me an offer if he'd known I was going to get rid of it.Sort of makes sense - he was driving a 90's Suburban that gets 12 mpg on its best day, and without paying for labor to swap the transmission, He'd be looking at a car with less than half the mileage that gets double the fuel economy for about $1500...Hindsight is 20/20 I guess.Anyway, the "new" cage is my mother-in-law's 2005 Nissan Altima. I'm not crying over the 2.5 liter I-4, but I would have been thrilled if it weren't an automatic.I got "take good care of my daughter" pricing from my father in law, so despite the fact that it's not exactly what I would have picked out myself, the deal was far too good to pass up.a 5 year old car with only 35,000 miles on it is hard to find. One I could reasonably afford is impossible to find...I haven't had much of an opportunity to really play with the car and see if it's any fun to drive, so this first full tank of gas is going to be a test of fuel economy. I'm consciously nursing the throttle to see if I can crack 30mpg. I think 27 is more realistic, but I can dream... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 the altima isn't a bad car... sort of soulless and not as fun (esp in auto) but has a decent interior for the price and the engine should prove to be basically bullet proof. dunno about that tranny... their manuals are ok (a little clunky, but lasts forevar) but i haven't heard much about their automagic.it should be quite a bit nicer to get around than the neon though. at least from what i remember of the old neons, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 If it gets you from point A to point B and back again, that that's a good thing. You might be able to get 30 out of it. I get at least 40 out of my tercel but I hypermile. It isn't uncommon for me to shift to neutral, it's a manual, and shut the car off while I coast.Disclaimer: This is not recommended due to loss of power steering and power brakes. Not to mention this can be bad on some autos. I do not endorse this activity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 the altima isn't a bad car... sort of soulless and not as fun (esp in auto) but has a decent interior for the price and the engine should prove to be basically bullet proof. dunno about that tranny... their manuals are ok (a little clunky, but lasts forevar) but i haven't heard much about their automagic.it should be quite a bit nicer to get around than the neon though. at least from what i remember of the old neons, anyway.I'm fairly certain the auto trans in the Altima's are the same as the ones in the G35 which mine was absolutely a beast for being an auto. Took abuse with minimal signs of wear. The only complaint would be it burnt up ATX fluid quicker than any other vehicle I had, but like I said I didn't baby the sucker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyman Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 A demo car would be great, but would kinda be a good idea if it runs though! LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 the best way to find out for sure is to race everyone you come across for pinks, brah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Put it in your front yard and charge people $1 each swing to go at it with a baseball bat or sledgehammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyman Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Paint it Michigan colors, and do that durring the Michigan game weekend. You could make some real $ that way! More than what the car is worth!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 An Ohio-Riders sponsored demolition car would be genius!!!Close the thread! Go home, shows over.A demo car would be great, but would kinda be a good idea if it runs though! LMAOI dont see a Neon doing very well in a demo derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyman Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 They have different groups. So, you might be surprised about what that thing could do in its group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood3586 Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 I dont see a Neon doing very well in a demo derby.Why? I've seen it.. Besides it would be fun as hell to try it out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyman Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 I would be happy to be the driver!! Have always wanted to do that! Have a full face mask helmet, and ready to tear stuff up! LOL You might be able to get Ohio Rider as a sponsor? Or at least possibly get a few of the group to chip in to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 I would be happy to be the driver!! Have always wanted to do that! Have a full face mask helmet, and ready to tear stuff up! LOL You might be able to get Ohio Rider as a sponsor? Or at least possibly get a few of the group to chip in to help.Next year, Hartford Fair. First week of August. The shop where I work has been in the derby every year that I've been here, until this year. Lack of interest. I'll try to remember to bring this back up in July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Take up collections and tanerite my neon... I got it on craigslist. I want 500 out of it. Asking 600 on craigs. 1996 green 4dr 5sp runs but keeps blowing brake lines. So F it. I am done F'ing with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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