crossfire vs. s2000
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Re: crossfire vs. s2000
Originally Posted by HDDP
Pontiac Solstice GXP, a lot of HP for the buck and boat loads of aftermarket...
XFire SRT6: 330 hp for 26-27K (fully loaded including title & taxes).
The XFire is just missing the aftermarket.
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Re: crossfire vs. s2000
Originally Posted by Napasanaoma
I checked out the EVO and all I can say is what are you thinkin? I know cars are a personal choice and I will respect that. You would not see me even sitting in one of those cars.
I think it was designed for the south of the boarder friends, our new population growth. I think the spoiler says it all. You think this is better looking than a Vette? Ok, Whatever!
I think it was designed for the south of the boarder friends, our new population growth. I think the spoiler says it all. You think this is better looking than a Vette? Ok, Whatever!
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Re: crossfire vs. s2000
Originally Posted by HDDP
Pontiac Solstice GXP, a lot of HP for the buck and boat loads of aftermarket...
X'ed: As for a Corvette having an image of penile deficiency, I think you have it backwards, it's more like the Evo8 has the appeal of the asian crowd. hehehe.
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Re: crossfire vs. s2000
Originally Posted by Emthusiast
Solstice GxP: 260 hp for $27K (without any options, excluding title & taxes).
XFire SRT6: 330 hp for 26-27K (fully loaded including title & taxes).
The XFire is just missing the aftermarket.
XFire SRT6: 330 hp for 26-27K (fully loaded including title & taxes).
The XFire is just missing the aftermarket.
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Re: crossfire vs. s2000
Originally Posted by Emthusiast
Solstice GxP: 260 hp for $27K (without any options, excluding title & taxes).
XFire SRT6: 330 hp for 26-27K (fully loaded including title & taxes).
The XFire is just missing the aftermarket.
XFire SRT6: 330 hp for 26-27K (fully loaded including title & taxes).
The XFire is just missing the aftermarket.
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Re: crossfire vs. s2000
Originally Posted by Emthusiast
Solstice GxP: 260 hp for $27K (without any options, excluding title & taxes).
XFire SRT6: 330 hp for 26-27K (fully loaded including title & taxes).
The XFire is just missing the aftermarket.
XFire SRT6: 330 hp for 26-27K (fully loaded including title & taxes).
The XFire is just missing the aftermarket.
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Re: crossfire vs. s2000
Originally Posted by Maxwell
I would prefer a mustang GT over the Evo8 or GXP, they can be had for under $30k while they have a huge aftermarket for speed parts. And 300 hp aint too shabby, plus you get a nice big interior.
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Re: crossfire vs. s2000
what is the deal with the Solstice I see them on everyone's used car lots all over town??? buyers remorse? plagued with problems? getting laid so much after they buy them they have to up grade to a family car for the new trophey? just find it odd the mass amounts on used car lots already...
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A word on the EVO,
I would like to address a couple of things here.
First if you want a new evo and are getting in to the whole, what my car can do for $1,500 talk, then know that Mitsu is relentless with voiding warranty on those cars. Stay out of SCCA because they have been known to cross search names with claims and cut you off.
Like intenseblue said, they are great cars at what they do stock and the 4g63 is like 13 years old so parts are out there. You can even search DSM forums. If you want to talk about smoking someone with your built car to there stock than you are making a somewhat null point. Why not buy a base anything and dump loads of money into it right? The crossfire is a whole different market segment and really does offer more than a race. I would guess no one here bought it for a race car. And from experience, definitely test drive a few times first to listen to the noise levels if you can break the attention from the go-cart handling.
And I do like the front end style. Out of the four friends of mine that ran out and bought them when they hit here, none of them own them now due to compromise, which of course all cars have.
Oh, and who here has ever bought a car and been asked if their Penile size was in spec first???
I would like to address a couple of things here.
First if you want a new evo and are getting in to the whole, what my car can do for $1,500 talk, then know that Mitsu is relentless with voiding warranty on those cars. Stay out of SCCA because they have been known to cross search names with claims and cut you off.
Like intenseblue said, they are great cars at what they do stock and the 4g63 is like 13 years old so parts are out there. You can even search DSM forums. If you want to talk about smoking someone with your built car to there stock than you are making a somewhat null point. Why not buy a base anything and dump loads of money into it right? The crossfire is a whole different market segment and really does offer more than a race. I would guess no one here bought it for a race car. And from experience, definitely test drive a few times first to listen to the noise levels if you can break the attention from the go-cart handling.
And I do like the front end style. Out of the four friends of mine that ran out and bought them when they hit here, none of them own them now due to compromise, which of course all cars have.Oh, and who here has ever bought a car and been asked if their Penile size was in spec first???
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Re: crossfire vs. s2000
Originally Posted by x'ed
not too much engine wise meow, but soon it will be huge.
edit; Are you just hoping to build a 500 hp 4 cylinder motor, and actually think it will be reliable or last more than a month? I don't even thing the Evo can be a reliable engine past 300 hp, even if the aftermarket can support it up to 450-500 hp. What are your future plans for your new car, are you looking for a race car or a street car?
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Re: crossfire vs. s2000
Originally Posted by Maxwell
what exactly do you mean when you say huge? what parts are you looking for?
edit; Are you just hoping to build a 500 hp 4 cylinder motor, and actually think it will be reliable or last more than a month? I don't even thing the Evo can be a reliable engine past 300 hp, even if the aftermarket can support it up to 450-500 hp. What are your future plans for your new car, are you looking for a race car or a street car?
edit; Are you just hoping to build a 500 hp 4 cylinder motor, and actually think it will be reliable or last more than a month? I don't even thing the Evo can be a reliable engine past 300 hp, even if the aftermarket can support it up to 450-500 hp. What are your future plans for your new car, are you looking for a race car or a street car?
My friend has a 430 whp SRT-4, daily driven and has gone 11.6 @ 125, many many drag runs. And has been at that power level for well over a year.
A friend of mine just sold his 530 whp GT35R STi. Again, Daily driven.
And remember the 4g63 has stronger internals, than that of the srt-4 drivetrain. A titanium valve train for instance. Again there are plenty of daily driven evo's and srt-4's in that power range.
The evo can't handle 300 hp? On the 9's a tune and tbe, will yield you 330-340 whp. And a lot of evo's are modding to that degree or more. You know very little about what these cars are capable of.
The EVO can be a daily driven race car. Dominate at the track, then drive home. It's that simple.
There is a reason why the Evo sold well, and the Crossfire did not. The Evo excels, while the Crossfire was a dud.
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Re: crossfire vs. s2000
Originally Posted by intenseblu
x'ed go for it... but don't expect the 40+ crowd here to understand your decision as it makes little sense at their age as they do not need the four doors often times... its a practical car that can be used for different things, the 4g63 is a great powerplant that can make gobs of power and still maintain 30 mpg on the highway, there is a great aftermarket for it making parts for it less and less expensive with a abundance of choices, and since is shares the lancer platform it is inexpensive and quick to repair if ever in a fender bender (unlike the xF that you can wait 6 months for a window on)... not to mention the handling, the 4 wheel drive system is one of the most advanced in the world, never seen a 4wd car capable of drifting corners like these things do; it is plain out a sick sight to see...
now having said that, i have a SRT-4 with 300 hp and a crossfire base with less than 200 hp to the floor... i experienced cars with plenty of power already so if it came down to it i would chose the crossfire everytime just cause of the look and way it makes me feel when i drive it; not to mention the less likely chance of being mistaken for a "street racer that needs to taught a lesson" by the local PD... i work hard to make my money and pay my taxes so therefore i expect to be treated with the respect i deserve... and the xF and my ultra quiet and wingless SRT-4 are one way i make that happen.
now having said that, i have a SRT-4 with 300 hp and a crossfire base with less than 200 hp to the floor... i experienced cars with plenty of power already so if it came down to it i would chose the crossfire everytime just cause of the look and way it makes me feel when i drive it; not to mention the less likely chance of being mistaken for a "street racer that needs to taught a lesson" by the local PD... i work hard to make my money and pay my taxes so therefore i expect to be treated with the respect i deserve... and the xF and my ultra quiet and wingless SRT-4 are one way i make that happen.
I had to post because, I am the same age. And have the same two cars. And I would do the exact opposite of you. I prefer driving my SRT-4 over my XF. The SRT is more exciting to drive and more comfortable, getting in and out of it isn't a technique.
The most I drive my Crossfire is during winter storms, I have to admit I have yet to be stuck in the XF with this Blizzak setup. But unlike you I cannot wait to get rid of the crossfire.
It is amazing how everyone has their own opinion.
X'ed I think the legacy would be a good idea. But, you might want to look into the G8 though. I am sure you will be able to pick up a used one in a year for about 60 percent, lol.
Though personally I would go for the EVO.
Right now I am trying to decide between an EVO IX, a terminator, C32, or C5 Z06.
I am leaning towards the C5 Z06, and will prolly end up keeping the SRT.
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Re: crossfire vs. s2000
Originally Posted by Bullseye
The irony. lol.
I had to post because, I am the same age. And have the same two cars. And I would do the exact opposite of you. I prefer driving my SRT-4 over my XF. The SRT is more exciting to drive and more comfortable, getting in and out of it isn't a technique.
The most I drive my Crossfire is during winter storms, I have to admit I have yet to be stuck in the XF with this Blizzak setup. But unlike you I cannot wait to get rid of the crossfire.
It is amazing how everyone has their own opinion.
X'ed I think the legacy would be a good idea. But, you might want to look into the G8 though. I am sure you will be able to pick up a used one in a year for about 60 percent, lol.
Though personally I would go for the EVO.
Right now I am trying to decide between an EVO IX, a terminator, C32, or C5 Z06.
I am leaning towards the C5 Z06, and will prolly end up keeping the SRT.
I had to post because, I am the same age. And have the same two cars. And I would do the exact opposite of you. I prefer driving my SRT-4 over my XF. The SRT is more exciting to drive and more comfortable, getting in and out of it isn't a technique.
The most I drive my Crossfire is during winter storms, I have to admit I have yet to be stuck in the XF with this Blizzak setup. But unlike you I cannot wait to get rid of the crossfire.
It is amazing how everyone has their own opinion.
X'ed I think the legacy would be a good idea. But, you might want to look into the G8 though. I am sure you will be able to pick up a used one in a year for about 60 percent, lol.
Though personally I would go for the EVO.
Right now I am trying to decide between an EVO IX, a terminator, C32, or C5 Z06.
I am leaning towards the C5 Z06, and will prolly end up keeping the SRT.
and to the person who said that no one bought their crossfire to race, me and three others are going to buttonwillow to race in a month, and hddp has a full race prepped car.
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my buddy just picked up a SUPER clean 300zx tt, so nice, three piece wheels, suspension adjustable from inside, new twin turbos, jim wolf ecu, turbo back exhaust, tein suspension, very nice. beautiful. i'll post pics when he reattaches his front bumper, had to take it off for the transport.to everyone else, stop knocking the choice i plan on making, its really a waste of your time and energy. i want what i want, what does it matter to you. i haven't offended the crossfire in any way. you noobs sometime get carried away, i'm one of the original members here and have always pursued ways to better this car. so relax.
my buddy just picked up a SUPER clean 300zx tt, so nice, three piece wheels, suspension adjustable from inside, new twin turbos, jim wolf ecu, turbo back exhaust, tein suspension, very nice. beautiful. i'll post pics when he reattaches his front bumper, had to take it off for the transport.to everyone else, stop knocking the choice i plan on making, its really a waste of your time and energy. i want what i want, what does it matter to you. i haven't offended the crossfire in any way. you noobs sometime get carried away, i'm one of the original members here and have always pursued ways to better this car. so relax.
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Re: crossfire vs. s2000
Originally Posted by Maxwell
what exactly do you mean when you say huge? what parts are you looking for?
edit; Are you just hoping to build a 500 hp 4 cylinder motor, and actually think it will be reliable or last more than a month? I don't even thing the Evo can be a reliable engine past 300 hp, even if the aftermarket can support it up to 450-500 hp. What are your future plans for your new car, are you looking for a race car or a street car?
edit; Are you just hoping to build a 500 hp 4 cylinder motor, and actually think it will be reliable or last more than a month? I don't even thing the Evo can be a reliable engine past 300 hp, even if the aftermarket can support it up to 450-500 hp. What are your future plans for your new car, are you looking for a race car or a street car?