Canadian Off Topic Thread

Im a back to back Lexus owner....highly doubt i will ever move brands again...if i had too choose, BMW would be my 2nd choice, again back to back. I find the Japanese product better built and about 5-10% less expensive of all the imports. Nissan is alright, i have some friends that like them alot, but they seem to fizz out like the American cars at 100k....dumb things braking like power window buttons, leather wearing out abit, etc. Your call.

 

Well at the moment mine has 280***km and the power works still everywhere, the leather is obviously bad but not terrible. There is a small rip and the rest is just worn out. Has anyone driven a RHD car? My next one is looking to be RHD and I was wondering if anyone here has tried that.

 

If it runs that good, no reason to switch brands....im sure all car manuf. produce a lemon once in awhille. RHD? you plan to drive that here in T.O ?

 

Yes I'm gonna give it a shot. I'm talking to a local importer about grabbing me one of these...
199* Nissan 180SX
2L Turbo Inline 4 engine
5 speed Rear wheel drive
Right Hand Drive
Around 75*** km

 

Just be careful and have it checked out. Parts are not cheap. So make sure you do a PPI and are buying from a reputable broker. It seems everyone and their grandmother are getting into this JDM car importing thing...

 

Speaking of maintenence.... I just hit 150,000km on my daily driver. Man I should have sold it before this! Major interval for service/check-ups... *Sigh* There goes me paycheck lol.

 

If you think 150KM is alot of KM for an E36 BMW or think that you will be spending alot of money on maintenace then you should really buy a civic and be like everyone else in Brampton

E36 BMW's are bullet proof.

 

HEY! There ARE some decent pockets in Brampton, okay? So quit busting me chops on that subject already

And V., I think it has more to do with age not the kms on the car. For example, in the 11 years it's never had any of the suspension related components replaced, and the sutpid A/C compressor is about to go.

E36 engines are bulletproof, yes - it's the other mechanical/electrical stuff that ends up going. All in all, I think about $1500 in parts and labour of a total suspension refresh and belts/pulleys/tensioners should have the car running good as new! Hopefully by the end of August I'll have every single thing worked out.

Oh, and I sold the Hamann HM2s

 

Parts should be simple body wise since it is exactly the same as the North American 240SX. Engine parts should still be easy since I do know a few importers.

 

well guys I'll be there tomorow, hope I see lots of exotics, I'll show my pictures if I get internet at the hotel, maybe even see one of you in your ferraris

 

I know this isn't in Canada, but I thought Vasco, Rick, Jay, Steve, and the rest of you guys would appreciate to see this:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152499

Cheers!
Ryan

 

Your car sounds as good as it looks Ryan! Talk about an ultimate Florida cruiser, nothing can beat driving around in that thing on a nice warm day. Are you coming up to T.O. at all this summer? Hope everything is going well down there!

 

Ahh yes bro. She's beautiful! Challenge grill and all . What exhaust set-up you have?

You are the pimp!

 

Nice, looks like fun to drive

 

SWEET !! I need to add one of those, love the sound out of the 355....looks like the shifting is pretty easy in that car. Enjoy it in good health my friend !!

 

Thanks guys! Knew you'd appreciated it!

Lucas, I'm coming home in August for a bit.

Vasco, its just the Tubi's brother.

 

Thanks dude, a 355 would go great with your awesome collection!!

 

355 spider, 6 speed "Firano" is on my list

 

It's Fiorano. Get it right baldie!

 

eye can spel it any way eye wish

 

Hey everyone, well I was DAMNNNNN surprised to see this... a 360 Spider up near my cottage in Harrington QC. which is near Hawksburry ONT. Anyways, they are currently filming the new remake of "GET SMART" starring Steve Carell and Angelina Jolie about 5 mins away from my cottage and i have these pics from the set...Enjoy!
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Very cool bro. Is that Angelina in the pic? I'd so hit it!

 

Me too...Hard !!

 

Does it stay in one piece?

Veeerrrryyy Iiiinnnnttteeeerrrrreeessttttiiinnngggg

 

Ya its her, and the dude in the white shirt is Steve Carell