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Your BMW must be replaced with a domestic FWD of the same year

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  • patsbimmer1P
    patsbimmer1P
    patsbimmer1
    wrote on last edited by
    #9

    Maybe a Caliber SRT?  Fuck, that's a tough one.  All of the fwd domestics from 2007 are fucking miserable.

    2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

    07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

    97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
    95 325is *sold*
    93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

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    AKA- HALLWAY PAT

    "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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    • HipMFH
      HipMFH
      HipMF
      wrote on last edited by
      #10

      Jesu Christo, why!?

      I guess I'd try one of these in place of the e21:

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelby_Charger

      I could trade it for a Chevette. However, despite being a colossal piece of shit, those were actually RWD. (I had one briefly. Best handbrake of any car I've owned thus far. Was going to swap a 3.4l v6 into it. Quickly realized it wasn't worth the time or effort)

      The POS e34 could be replaced by a POS Cadillac Seville. It would still have the same clapped-out vintage luxury appeal, but would suck much wang in the winter compared to the executive drift machine.

      A bit outside the the model year range of anything I own, but when I was a youngster my mom had a black Buick Skyhawk T-Type (turbo). The previous owner had done some funny business to get more boost out of it. Ran fine when mom drove it, but every time dad would borrow it, it would rip the splines out of torque converter. Hmm...

      1985buickskyhawk-pic-64652680390807322

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      • EarlE
        EarlE
        Earl
        wrote on last edited by
        #11

        I would have to get a 1995 Corrado. The reason for my pick is because I've had a soft spot for them since a friend got one back in my high school days.

        museum sig 2earl.jpg

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        • JeffJ
          JeffJ
          Jeff
          wrote on last edited by
          #12

          1992 Buick park avenue. Luxurious wood grain and dinner plate wheels. I did love my 1989 Park Avenue and the 2004 Park Avenue I had. They both seemed to have passing power and the ride was amazing.

          7e8c53e473cf466ed1f4800c3f5ff935.jpg

          Look at the clouds they install

          4a494918d6ab32f087b8ffff5d7633a5.jpg

          1976 530i e12
          1990 325ix e30
          1992 325i e36
          1995 740il e38
          2001 330xi e46
          ^More to come :)

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          • jc43089J
            jc43089J
            jc43089
            wrote on last edited by
            #13

            Earl said:

            I would have to get a 1995 Corrado. The reason for my pick is because I've had a soft spot for them since a friend got one back in my high school days. 

            Domestic...

            2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
            3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
            '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

            '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

            '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
            '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
            '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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            • B
              B
              B C
              wrote on last edited by
              #14

              Earl said:

              I would have to get a 1995 Corrado. The reason for my pick is because I've had a soft spot for them since a friend got one back in my high school days. 

              Try again or get B&

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              • EarlE
                EarlE
                Earl
                wrote on last edited by
                #15

                Oh shit. I was wondering why everyone was choosing random shit lol

                1995 Ford Escort GT hatch. I saw one lowered once and it looked pretty good for being a Ford=P

                museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                • JdesignJ
                  JdesignJ
                  Jdesign
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #16

                  Well I must say, you guys really found some shit domestic vehicles. 😆

                  I think I have an obvious pick with little need for explanation; Besides a typhoon is always better than a cyclone:

                  Image result for stance gmc typhoon

                  Image result for 1993 GM

                  Manufacturer

                  GMC (General Motors)

                  Production

                  1991–1993
                  4697 produced

                  Body and chassis

                  Class

                  Mid-size SUV

                  Body style

                  3-door SUV

                  Layout

                  All Wheel Drive

                  Related

                  GMC Syclone
                  GMC Jimmy/Chevrolet Blazer
                  GMC Sonoma/Chevrolet S-10
                  Oldsmobile Bravada

                  Powertrain

                  Engine

                  4.3 L LB4 turbo V6

                  Transmission

                  4-speed 4L60 automatic

                  Dimensions

                  Wheelbase

                  100.5 in (2553 mm)

                  Length

                  170.3 in (4326 mm)

                  Width

                  68.2 in (1732 mm)

                  Height

                  60.0 in (1524 mm)

                  Curb weight

                  3822 lb (1734 kg)

                  SumBunny.jpg

                  https://www.instagram.com/_jdesigner_/                                          http://nevertoolow.tumblr.com/

                  🥳SOLD BMW E24 633CSI - BMW M30B32                                          🧪SOLD HCH  ES9 - 1.3 LDA
                  👽BMW E30 325IC - Toyota 1JZ-GTE                                                     ⏰ HONDA EF9 CIVIC SI - JDM B18C5
                  ☠️BMW E36 318i - Ford 5.0 FE302                                                         🚴‍♂️ GT-Labomba - 26x2.75 Freeride
                  🤹‍♀️SOLD BMW E36/7 Z3 - BMW M54B25                                                🧓SOLD BMW E10 2002 - BMW M10M05

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                  • B
                    B
                    B C
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #17

                    Haha!

                    must be FWD, try again broseph

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                    • m42b32M
                      m42b32M
                      m42b32
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #18

                      I would've picked the cyclone/typhoon if it were FWD, but maybe I wouldn't have if it were FWD....

                      1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                      • JdesignJ
                        JdesignJ
                        Jdesign
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #19

                        DAMNIT! Can I just remove the driveshafts?

                        Fine, so I would pick a Dodge Stealth then. I mean, just look at the thing, it has crazy styling and also had a slew of odd advancements making it quite the contraption. BUT I must add per @Snap's rules that I would have to settle for the R/T model with only a 5spd FWD driveline and 80hp less that the TT version :(.

                        "The first generation model incorporated many of Mitsubishi's contemporary performance-enhancing technologies, such as full-time four-wheel drive(DAMNIT), four-wheel steering, active aerodynamics featuring automatically adjusting front and rear spoilers, sport/tour exhaust modes and electronically controlled suspension (ECS).[4] These "Active Aerodynamics" were not used on the Dodge Stealth.(DAMNITAGAIN) Visually, both the GTO, 3000GT and Stealth featured pop-up headlights and noticeable "caps" on the hood to accommodate the ECS controllers at the top of the strut turrets. However the rest of factory body kit differed in styling with their respective badges. Most notable are the Dodge signature cross-hairs on the Stealth front bumper fascia, Ferrari inspired gills on the 3000GT rocker panels, Crescent shaped spoiler on the Stealth commonly referred to as the "Banana Wing" and front Active Aero air dam on 3000GT VR4 (later discontinued on newer models)."

                        -WIKI

                        Image result for dodge stealth

                        SumBunny.jpg

                        https://www.instagram.com/_jdesigner_/                                          http://nevertoolow.tumblr.com/

                        🥳SOLD BMW E24 633CSI - BMW M30B32                                          🧪SOLD HCH  ES9 - 1.3 LDA
                        👽BMW E30 325IC - Toyota 1JZ-GTE                                                     ⏰ HONDA EF9 CIVIC SI - JDM B18C5
                        ☠️BMW E36 318i - Ford 5.0 FE302                                                         🚴‍♂️ GT-Labomba - 26x2.75 Freeride
                        🤹‍♀️SOLD BMW E36/7 Z3 - BMW M54B25                                                🧓SOLD BMW E10 2002 - BMW M10M05

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                        • EarlE
                          EarlE
                          Earl
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #20

                          In all honesty, woudn't any DSM be considered Domestic? Were we speaking built in the United States or made by a US based company?

                          museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                          • B
                            B
                            B C
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #21

                            oooh, nice one!  I have been seeing a lot of Stealth's/3000GTs this summer

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                            • patsbimmer1P
                              patsbimmer1P
                              patsbimmer1
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #22

                              Domestic is defined as the big 3 (Chevy/Chrysler/Ford) who are based in the U.S.  Acura, Lexus, etc. are not domestic because they are not based out of the U.S.  DSM's sold by the domestic OEM are domestic but they're counteparts are not.  Same as vehicles built in the U.S. such as BMW X series, Some Nissan's and so on.

                              2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                              07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                              97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                              95 325is *sold*
                              93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                              BMWCCA #473306

                              Instagram @patsbimmer1

                              AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                              "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                              • IceddragonI
                                IceddragonI
                                Iceddragon
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #23

                                I'll take a 2007 Chevy Malibu SS. One of the first cars I ever drove was a rental Malibu and I just liked it, I don't really know why. While googling what that car was I found they made an SS version with like 240hp, how bad could it be?

                                369836550051aa41b81abo.png

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                                • patsbimmer1P
                                  patsbimmer1P
                                  patsbimmer1
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #24

                                  Iceddragon said:

                                  I'll take a 2007 Chevy Malibu SS. One of the first cars I ever drove was a rental Malibu and I just liked it, I don't really know why. While googling what that car was I found they made an SS version with like 240hp, how bad could it be?

                                  Pretty bad lol.  I mean, as far as this list goes though it's towards the top because they're less bad than the other turds.  At least your choice actually answered the question correctly...

                                  2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                                  07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                                  97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                                  95 325is *sold*
                                  93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                                  BMWCCA #473306

                                  Instagram @patsbimmer1

                                  AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                                  "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                                  • MorzadaM
                                    MorzadaM
                                    Morzada
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #25

                                    I would have said '98 Ford Probe GT, 'cept they were discontinued in 97.  I had a 93 - loved that car (most of it was Mazda).

                                    Why can't the Maples just be happy in their shade?

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                                    • HipMFH
                                      HipMFH
                                      HipMF
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #26

                                      1996 Ford Asipe if it had a Mazda BP engine swap.

                                      1995fordaspire2dr-hatchbackbasefqo

                                      1800-2000 pounds stock. 130hp and a big rear sway bar would probably be enough to make it amusing. It's like a Golf, except worse in every way.

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                                      • EarlE
                                        EarlE
                                        Earl
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #27

                                        You mean an "Ass"pirate=) Friend in high school had one that he beat the hell out of. He had a "fast"iva too that took some abuse

                                        museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                                        • damnboy037D
                                          damnboy037D
                                          damnboy037
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #28

                                          1999 s10 xtreme

                                          99 M3 320rwhp @ 6psi

                                          95 M3 s50b32

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