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what to buy.. Posted By: klez On: 08-04-2009 @ 09:02:21 Reply | Edit Some of you may remember me from a few years ago, but for those of you who don't, my name is Kyle, I go to Purdue University, and right now I am an engineering intern at Sturm Ruger (we make guns) in New Hampshire. I got out of high school disappeared in the world of college. to the point...Through scholarships and working during the summer, I'm going to have something like $3,000 to play with. Here are the things I could buy: - 4 wheeler,used but nice -motorcycle, which is something I've always wanted -paint job for my 1988 TA GTA The 4 wheeler would be really fun and there wouldn't necesarily be much added cost. I do worry a little because it seems "replacing the top end" is an all too common thing. I am unfamiliar with 4 wheeler maintenance though. the motorcycle is what I really want to get. I have wanted one for a while. I'd most likely get a 600cc sport bike. Something from the later 1990's since my budget isn't real high. But motorcycles have added costs like insurance and taking a class for my license. How much is motorcycle insurance, I had some internet quotes right around $200 a year. Also, is the bike i want going to be okay for a beginner? I have ridden mini bikes, bicycles, (rm250) dirtbike w/ no problems. The way I see things, in the long term, I might as well sell my TA and get a 4th gen that already has decent paint and a 6 speed. Then I could spend extra money on making it fast. So i guess im saying that I dont think sinking money into my GTA is a great idea. So which should I get? And why ? any extra input is welcome. Posted By: GOATS2QUICK On: 08-04-2009 @ 09:52:20 Reply | Top | Edit fix GTA, or trade up.to a 4th gen. --  Posted By: ThumperNC24 On: 08-04-2009 @ 11:35:37 Reply | Top | Edit you are an engineer at purdue? oh herro, so am I. I am an M.E. coop, going into my senior year. are you 21 yet? -- 
99 Pewter Trans Am M6 - FLP LTs, Corsa Catback, BMR STB, UMI Adj. PHB, LT1 Pro-Kit, Koni Sport 4/3, BMR Adj. LCAs, K&N CAI, LS6 intake, Thunder Racing Custom Cam, T/A Girdle, Richmond 4.10s, Cartek Stage III clutch, Line Lock, Comp 918s and Ti Retainers, Hardened Pushrods, Kenny Brown DD SFCs, 160* Thermo, 18" HP Evo Wheels, Super Hawk Hood, some other stuff http://www.fquick.com/ThumperNC24 Posted By: ThumperNC24 On: 08-04-2009 @ 11:36:53 Reply | Top | Edit I think you saw my blue formula before. Now I have a Pewter T/A. hit me up on facebook - Kyle Humbert --
99 Pewter Trans Am M6 - FLP LTs, Corsa Catback, BMR STB, UMI Adj. PHB, LT1 Pro-Kit, Koni Sport 4/3, BMR Adj. LCAs, K&N CAI, LS6 intake, Thunder Racing Custom Cam, T/A Girdle, Richmond 4.10s, Cartek Stage III clutch, Line Lock, Comp 918s and Ti Retainers, Hardened Pushrods, Kenny Brown DD SFCs, 160* Thermo, 18" HP Evo Wheels, Super Hawk Hood, some other stuff http://www.fquick.com/ThumperNC24 Posted By: klez On: 08-04-2009 @ 12:16:28 Reply | Top | Edit ha, yeah thats me. Now that you mention it, i notice you still have the same wheels. I'm a sophomore majoring in MFET ( manufacturing engineering tech.) Posted By: JerseyFrank On: 08-04-2009 @ 12:36:44 Reply | Top | Edit Get the bike, you could prolly find a decent shape ninja or sportster in that range. But honestly, save the bucks while ya can, unless your parents are rich and/or you have a job waiting after college. -- Current: 2004 Deville, bone stock livery. Posted By: JerseyFrank On: 08-04-2009 @ 12:39:10 Reply | Top | Edit selling point for the bike = chicks love motorcycles, its more fun than driving a car and you can join a motorcycle gang the cons are that its more dangerous and you can join a motorcycle gang. plus bikes are easier to steal. -- Current: 2004 Deville, bone stock livery. Posted By: klez On: 08-04-2009 @ 12:59:23 Reply | Top | Edit jerseyfrank, Im slightly, but not too worried about the finances part. I will only spend what I can afford. I'm not going to put myself in any kind of bind. If I go the motorcycle route, Ill get a late 90's ninja or something along those lines off craigslist for around $2500. Posted By: RedLT4Mike On: 08-04-2009 @ 13:34:37 Reply | Top | Edit a prostitute -- 2008 Sliverado 5.3 RCSB LT || 1995 Trans Am 383, T56, 9", 315 ET Radials  Posted By: klez On: 08-04-2009 @ 13:36:46 Reply | Top | Edit you can get those for free on craigslist. Ill just get one while im at it. Posted By: ThumperNC24 On: 08-04-2009 @ 16:03:58 Reply | Top | Edit You may want to look into selling the GTA and buying a 4th gen as well. I sold my LT1 formula with 18's, headers and other bolt ons with only 82k miles for $5300 and I wasn't desperate to sell (took from jan until mid may). Hell, I picked up my ls1 for not that much more than that. A bike is nice, I know I would get myself into a lot of trouble on one. I still want one bad though. Indiana weather is not really the best for a bike either. I think I am going to wait until after college. --
99 Pewter Trans Am M6 - FLP LTs, Corsa Catback, BMR STB, UMI Adj. PHB, LT1 Pro-Kit, Koni Sport 4/3, BMR Adj. LCAs, K&N CAI, LS6 intake, Thunder Racing Custom Cam, T/A Girdle, Richmond 4.10s, Cartek Stage III clutch, Line Lock, Comp 918s and Ti Retainers, Hardened Pushrods, Kenny Brown DD SFCs, 160* Thermo, 18" HP Evo Wheels, Super Hawk Hood, some other stuff http://www.fquick.com/ThumperNC24 Posted By: Fattie On: 08-04-2009 @ 16:38:25 Reply | Top | Edit blow? and a free hooker is just a slut, not a hooker --  Posted By: roubenbird On: 08-04-2009 @ 18:29:01 Reply | Top | Edit A free hooker is a dead hooker. -- Being rebuilt, It'll take a while: 
WS6 3o5 TBI 88' Formula, 670cfm Holley Projection Throttle Body Holley Projection Intake Mainfold, Underdrive Pulley,Dual Snorkle & Factory Cowl Induction,now with short straight pipes, UMI Subframe connectors, Fourth Gen seats, Three row Radiator, Posi rear end (2.73),TPI heads, 1.6 roller rockers 15.543 @ 88.21mph Posted By: Fattie On: 08-04-2009 @ 21:52:34 Reply | Top | Edit or is a dead hooker a free hooker? -- Posted By: ChimpysZ28 On: 08-04-2009 @ 22:21:01 Reply | Top | Edit around here you could pick up a pretty decent lt1. --  Posted By: assbreeze On: 08-04-2009 @ 22:22:35 Reply | Top | Edit Someone would have to pay me to take an LT1. Especially one that only cost $3k. Probably shit condition for that price. -- Me > Tyrel > Nate > Pongo > pirate > three dead $5 hookers > Dubya > Pauly Shore > Meg Griffin > A-Rod > Michael Moore > Jimmy Fallon > crunk Posted By: klez On: 08-05-2009 @ 06:35:44 Reply | Top | Edit yeah but if I sold the GTA and got $2k , add that to my $3k and that will buy a nice LT1 Posted By: assbreeze On: 08-05-2009 @ 06:48:29 Reply | Top | Edit Doesn't change the fact it's still an LT1. -- Me > Tyrel > Nate > Pongo > pirate > three dead $5 hookers > Dubya > Pauly Shore > Meg Griffin > A-Rod > Michael Moore > Jimmy Fallon > crunk Posted By: Nate_S On: 08-05-2009 @ 06:54:36 Reply | Top | Edit motorcycle. you wont regret it --  Posted By: klez On: 08-05-2009 @ 08:29:36 Reply | Top | Edit im with you assbreeze. Go LS1 or just build the shit out of a plain old 350. i want a bike so bad. I have kinda been contemplating whether i should get what I really want ( 600cc sport bike), or get some old 1980's bike to learn on. Posted By: ThumperNC24 On: 08-05-2009 @ 11:46:10 Reply | Top | Edit considered a Suzuki SV650? its a good bike to start out with, its not as fast as a 600 but has a good amount of power. Nice bike overall. --
99 Pewter Trans Am M6 - FLP LTs, Corsa Catback, BMR STB, UMI Adj. PHB, LT1 Pro-Kit, Koni Sport 4/3, BMR Adj. LCAs, K&N CAI, LS6 intake, Thunder Racing Custom Cam, T/A Girdle, Richmond 4.10s, Cartek Stage III clutch, Line Lock, Comp 918s and Ti Retainers, Hardened Pushrods, Kenny Brown DD SFCs, 160* Thermo, 18" HP Evo Wheels, Super Hawk Hood, some other stuff http://www.fquick.com/ThumperNC24
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