[trich101]

As some of you may know, I have been toying with the idea of selling my (Jacks old) S. I never planned on it and even though with a baby on the way I can still make it work. Now though she will be going back to school and her (POS) 08 PT Cruiser has major issues every 3 monthes so that needs to go, I just can't trust it with a baby. In one year at 80k miles its needed a rebuilt head, both front sealed wheel bearings and it idles really funny, meanwhile my beater 95 civic runs like a champ. Anyway...

I think with everything going on its just a good idea to limit my expenses for a while, and the fact that selling the S will payoff all my credit card debt from the wedding and honeymoon. Also I'm going to 2 colleges at the same time, Full time, while working a Salaried oncall job. Throw in a baby and now the little time I have for the car on the weekends is gone. So instead of tighter money and no time to enjoy it, I think its just a good idea to part ways and let someone else deafen the cars around them on the Dragon

Currently it is an 00'Berlina with 41k miles. I can tell you 2nd redlines at about 90mph.. still 4 more gears to go..
Plus the SC whine and the Ti exhaust sound amazing.

Power
Vortech SC - dyno proven with 325 whp 200 Tq (before new valvetrain)
(3.7" pulley and belt ready to swap)
rebuilt and spec'd head with a full supertech valvetrain.
-Ti Retainers
-Ti Springs
-Bronze guides
-Iconel valves
-seals
New head gasket
thermal intake barrier
new exhaust gasket
RC 750cc injectors
AEM water/meth kit- complete (uninstalled)
AEM EMS (still have original ECU if needed)
2 step launch control configured in EMS
Walbro 255 pump
Trust single 70mm Titanium catback
TP



Drivetrain
Stage 3 comp clutch with
new comp stage 2 disc ready to install
11 lb flywheel

Suspension
Eibach struts
Eibach springs
Cusco Swaybar
RE01 front 60%
StarSpecs Rear 90%
Enkei RPF1 17x8's
Keyed lug nuts

Appearance
Spoiler
Smoked headlights
Smoked sidemarkers
Smoked(Pro painted) Tails
Red Emblems and Black Chrome emblems (was swapping over)
Painted valvecover

Interior
Apline IDA-X303 digital HU
XM-Receiver never installed
AEM UEGO Wideband
AEM Tru boost gauge
AEM ECT module

I bought it from Jack and then the common issue of the SC causing bolts to break at the Vtec solinoid happened. I had to replace the head to fix the messed up threads and then I figured I might as well do the valvetrain. Since the build I took it to the dragon where it performed great. I had an issue with used washers failing and fuel spraying at the rail, but those washers were just replaced and its perfect again. I have put on 2k miles since rebuild.

With the Meth, smaller pulley, and new valvetrain 1 quick install and tune could bump this up to 400WHP. All its missing is a $500 tune and you get 75 more horses.. I never did due to the other build and then the debate of selling or not.

Currently KBB for the stock car is 14k, add in 10k in addons, all under 10k miles old or less. I'm asking $18,000. Thats only 4 grand for 10,000 in mods. Offers and test drive welcome.

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[jordanksartell]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I don't approve of this thread one bit, lol. Can a mod just delete it? haha.



At least you included that it has new crush washers........




























GLWS Bud!!

[trich101]

I actually bought 2 sets, And 10 regular crush washers.. Never again...

[s2kAtTracks]

Rofl to the multiple sets of washers, booo to selling!

[S2KEvolution]

I know the feeling man... When I traded my S in for the FX35 last Tuesday, I was so sad....

But on the bright side... I have the 08 FX35 and it's AWD! Bring on the snow!

Good luck with the sale and I know you're sad just like I was.

[inneedindeed]

Hope someone local picks her up!






Added some old pics of it for ya Tanner! GLWS


Also I have more pics, HQ ones if you need them.

[s2kAtTracks]

This is the sign, you should pick it back up!

[trich101]

S2KEvolution, on 07 December 2011 - 03:54 PM, said:

I know the feeling man... When I traded my S in for the FX35 last Tuesday, I was so sad....

But on the bright side... I have the 08 FX35 and it's AWD! Bring on the snow!

Good luck with the sale and I know you're sad just like I was.

Actually an FX35 is what we will probably replace her PT cruiser with.

Even though I could I afford to keep it, seller her will free up about $500 a month between car payments and using the sale to pay off the debt. Also I don't really want to carry my new kid in my old 95 civic so I need something, newer so I can get a warranty and with a backseat. I figure after the sale I will be almost no debt, my credit score will spike back up and will no monthly obligations, I can then just get a used 2004 M3 for around 20k. Still fun, but can seat more than 1 1/2 ppl.

Also by next year I will be at a new job, making another 20k and then I can really build a serious machine from the ground up. So I definitely plan on getting another S, I just need a little space to reorganize things for a while. I only got married 1 year ago and she got pregnant a few months later so this was certainly not the plan. I was content with driving my beater civic when the S was down, but apparently things change when I have to think about a little one.

[jordanksartell]

David...... I know you miss it.............

Jussssayyin.

[inneedindeed]

jordanksartell, on 07 December 2011 - 06:59 PM, said:

David...... I know you miss it.............

Jussssayyin.

LOL Yea I do. But getting a loan on a 12 year old car would be a pain, and the interest rate would suck ass if I could get one. I had to pull strings to get the loan when it was 10 years old. When I had it and barely drove it, it sat in a garage but since I moved into an apartment theres a waiting list on garages and its not sitting out side if I own it.

[s2kAtTracks]

Look at penfed.org, my loan is at 2.99, 2 years newer but, worth a look

[jordanksartell]

2.99!?!?!?! DAAYYYYUM, haha then again you are older and "more responsible" I refinanced about 6 months ago and was able to get mine down to 8.99, which was at least better than the 13.99 I was paying before, haha. Then again, this is my first car loan and I don't have an extensive credit history. It's definitely getting better though. Never missed a payment on any of my credit related bills.

[s2kAtTracks]

Yea, 2.99 on a used car at that!

They just sent me an email on 1.49% rates on new and used cars. But I think you have you their car finder deal

[jordanksartell]

Wow....haha.


Tanner-

Take this thread down, you don't want to sell it after all you've been through....

If I had the spare cash, I'd buy it for sure though. Just to resell to you 2 weeks down the road when you realize what a mistake you made.

[trich101]

If I bought it back I bet I would discover the engine and SC was "mysteriously" swapped into yours first. I know your tricks...

[jordanksartell]

Here's a few shots from the Dragon....

[trich101]

Why are you taunting me so..

[jordanksartell]

Haha, not trying to taunt you. Although pictures of glorious times had may be what it takes to sway you away from selling.

[trich101]

I realized, (what Jack actually already told me) that it might be hard for some banks to issue loans for 10 year old cars. I also know that most banks would only issue up to 110% of the BB value. So I decided that since I was going to get a family friendly car for now I will take 10,800 cash, that's what I owe, and a trade worth 6-8k. A coupe or sedan 2003 or newer. I'm open to higher mileage, but solid cars. So please let any friends know that are wanting to swap as I would love to keep the car local.

[inneedindeed]

trich101, on 14 December 2011 - 08:26 PM, said:

I realized, (what Jack actually already told me) that it might be hard for some banks to issue loans for 10 year old cars. I also know that most banks would only issue up to 110% of the BB value. So I decided that since I was going to get a family friendly car for now I will take 10,800 cash, that's what I owe, and a trade worth 6-8k. A coupe or sedan 2003 or newer. I'm open to higher mileage, but solid cars. So please let any friends know that are wanting to swap as I would love to keep the car local.

$10,800


If this doesn't move at that price people are crazy.

[Liquidsation]

inneedindeed, on 16 December 2011 - 09:30 AM, said:

trich101, on 14 December 2011 - 08:26 PM, said:

I realized, (what Jack actually already told me) that it might be hard for some banks to issue loans for 10 year old cars. I also know that most banks would only issue up to 110% of the BB value. So I decided that since I was going to get a family friendly car for now I will take 10,800 cash, that's what I owe, and a trade worth 6-8k. A coupe or sedan 2003 or newer. I'm open to higher mileage, but solid cars. So please let any friends know that are wanting to swap as I would love to keep the car local.

$10,800


If this doesn't move at that price people are crazy.

Then move it! You know you want it....

[inneedindeed]

LMAO yes i do. just dont want two car payments lol

[inneedindeed]

My old roommate (lives in indy now) is interested though.


I'd like to him with it, he takes care of his shit.

[inneedindeed]

Tanner, I sent my friend your cell number. He should be contacting you.

[jordanksartell]

I still think you guys should enter a domestic partnership so you can have co-ownership