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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 01:24 PM
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That's about where I'm at with the ac on full blast and sitting in traffic. Doesn't go up any more.
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by noisufnoc
I was daily driving a Toyota Corolla, but I also have a big turbo SRT-4 when I want to go fast.

Its kinda nice having the lifted XJ and the lowered Neon, total opposite ends of the spectrum.

side note, what's a good operating temp? I've been hovering anywhere between just below 210 to just above, depending on if I'm in stop and go or on the highway.
It is nice to have both ends. My '98 XJ is just below 210. I haven't searched much for optimal temp though and mine didn't come with a manual (and I'm not buying one $$$$)
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by noisufnoc

I was daily driving a Toyota Corolla, but I also have a big turbo SRT-4 when I want to go fast.

Its kinda nice having the lifted XJ and the lowered Neon, total opposite ends of the spectrum.

side note, what's a good operating temp? I've been hovering anywhere between just below 210 to just above, depending on if I'm in stop and go or on the highway.
My runs 210 all the time, and a little lower with ac on.
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 04:35 PM
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too clean ;-)

LAS VEGAS XJ GROUP-----> 1st ROLL CALL.-den26ex.jpg
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 05:00 PM
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^^^ Very clean!!!
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 05:16 PM
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Clean cars are happy cars. But mine is dirty. I don't think I've washed it all summer.

Oh and I really miss my Prelude and the 100 shot of nitrous. I've really been wanting a Focus ST or S2000
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 07:53 PM
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Save your money on the Focus ST, the RS is coming to the U.S. Such a sexy car.
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 88XJSteve
Save your money on the Focus ST, the RS is coming to the U.S. Such a sexy car.
I feel that RS will be crazy expensive and in low numbers. I haven't driven an ST yet but I think they look amazing. If you really want to save your monies... The WRX & STI will be coming in hatchback form late next year or so. I'm actually excited for the Golf Sportwagen (in TDI form) and the Golf R Sportwagen (AWD and Powah!) next year hopefully.
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Matsayz

I feel that RS will be crazy expensive and in low numbers. I haven't driven an ST yet but I think they look amazing. If you really want to save your monies... The WRX & STI will be coming in hatchback form late next year or so. I'm actually excited for the Golf Sportwagen (in TDI form) and the Golf R Sportwagen (AWD and Powah!) next year hopefully.
I think it'll be expensive but not too bad I'm hoping. I'm gonna guess between 30-40K and I'm thinking mids myself. But it's AWD and loads of torques!

I'm actually thinking of buying a WRX myself I like the bug eyes or blob eyes the best. BUT... Depending on price, specs and availability of the RS I might be snagging one of them up instead.

I was reading about that sport wagon also and its gonna be sick! I can't wait to see some of them rolling around town.
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 08:56 PM
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I love pulling next to stock xjs and seeing the crazy looks they give your rig. Haha
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Matsayz
I feel that RS will be crazy expensive and in low numbers. I haven't driven an ST yet but I think they look amazing. If you really want to save your monies... The WRX & STI will be coming in hatchback form late next year or so. I'm actually excited for the Golf Sportwagen (in TDI form) and the Golf R Sportwagen (AWD and Powah!) next year hopefully.
That's what else I'm thinking, a tdi Jetta or passat.
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 88XJSteve
I think it'll be expensive but not too bad I'm hoping. I'm gonna guess between 30-40K and I'm thinking mids myself. But it's AWD and loads of torques!

I'm actually thinking of buying a WRX myself I like the bug eyes or blob eyes the best. BUT... Depending on price, specs and availability of the RS I might be snagging one of them up instead.

I was reading about that sport wagon also and its gonna be sick! I can't wait to see some of them rolling around town.
I have a 2012 WRX. When I was shopping them around I loved the 06-07's but they were going for $20k+ with 80,000miles... a new (2012) was $25k invoice.... yeah.


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That's what else I'm thinking, a tdi Jetta or passat.
LOADS of torque and mpg's to boot!
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 09:20 PM
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Might be doing potatoe ridge Sunday morning. Anybody want to tag along
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 03:07 AM
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I will never own another performance subaru after my 2012 Sti blew a ringland at 4400 miles all stock. Went forged internals and still didn't trust that thing, no tuners back in ND so I couldn't do anything but a canned map with the new motor and I never trusted it again.

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Might be doing potatoe ridge Sunday morning. Anybody want to tag along
I will see if I am available I might be go, what time you goin?
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 05:42 AM
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Dang that sucks. My front different went at 11k and I think the clutch is about to go at 26k. I might private party it and get a TDI
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