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23 Aug 2009, 05:20 pm
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New to the world of Cruisers.
Im a long time Jeeper, having owned 5 of them since high school. But my '00 Wrangler that Ive had for 6 years now is becoming less and less practical for everyday use and I really want to ditch the top altogether and drive it only on sunny days, no matter how cold. So Ive been hunting down something economical and practical for everyday use. I wanted something good for roadtrips and with a useable back seat but Ive hated sedans with a passion all my life. Once I figured out that the PT could be had with a turbo and 5-speed and they were fairly priced thats kinda what I settled on. After driving an '04 GT I decided that it had enough style, performance, and versatility to be my everyday car. But that one had 84K and while it was my favorite color (electric blue) I haggled them down to $7800 and I wasnt convinced. Then I spotted a candy apple red '03 GT 5spd with only 54K on the odo. Its a clean one owner car originally from Reno with a completely clear carfax. Its even got the black leather interior and moonroof. I spent 3 hours haggling these poor guys down and finally scored it for $7900 and got em to throw in an alignment to boot! I dont think i did too bad at all!
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 Common Sense. So rare and uncommonly practiced that it now qualifies as a freakin' super power!'00 Jeep Wrangler Sport: 2" BDS lift and swaybar disconnects, 32" BFG a/t's on Eagle 10-hole wheels. Fabtech front bumper, K&N cold air intake. '03 PT Cruiser GT 5spd: removed muffler and airbox silencer future planned mods are K&N typhoon intake, 2" rear lowering springs, hopefully some kind of old skool mag style wheels, and possibly at least a stage 1 turbo upgrade. Oh and i GOTTA get rid of those $#@!'in flame decals!     
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23 Aug 2009, 08:42 pm
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Re: New to the world of Cruisers.
I think you did good too. And you'll enjoy that Getrag tranny, those 5 speeds hold up very well. Welcome to the forums!
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23 Aug 2009, 11:18 pm
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Re: New to the world of Cruisers.
Thanks, Chrome. Ive heard of the Getrags, arent they whats used in VW and Audi's hi-po models?
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Common Sense. So rare and uncommonly practiced that it now qualifies as a freakin' super power!'00 Jeep Wrangler Sport: 2" BDS lift and swaybar disconnects, 32" BFG a/t's on Eagle 10-hole wheels. Fabtech front bumper, K&N cold air intake. '03 PT Cruiser GT 5spd: removed muffler and airbox silencer future planned mods are K&N typhoon intake, 2" rear lowering springs, hopefully some kind of old skool mag style wheels, and possibly at least a stage 1 turbo upgrade. Oh and i GOTTA get rid of those $#@!'in flame decals!
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24 Aug 2009, 11:59 pm
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Re: New to the world of Cruisers.
They are used in quite a few imports and European models. It's a rock solid tranny. Shame Chrysler married it to a POS clutch...lol...
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25 Aug 2009, 03:13 am
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Re: New to the world of Cruisers.
Funny you said that about the clutch, I didnt like the feel of that at all. Theres like no leeway between 'on the metal' and the friction point...
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Common Sense. So rare and uncommonly practiced that it now qualifies as a freakin' super power!'00 Jeep Wrangler Sport: 2" BDS lift and swaybar disconnects, 32" BFG a/t's on Eagle 10-hole wheels. Fabtech front bumper, K&N cold air intake. '03 PT Cruiser GT 5spd: removed muffler and airbox silencer future planned mods are K&N typhoon intake, 2" rear lowering springs, hopefully some kind of old skool mag style wheels, and possibly at least a stage 1 turbo upgrade. Oh and i GOTTA get rid of those $#@!'in flame decals!
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25 Aug 2009, 02:33 pm
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Re: New to the world of Cruisers.
Welcome to the forums ,, my wife has a 2003 GT, you did good with your price. congratulations .. if you are interested in a local club, check out our website Welcome to TVCC our next meeting is Friday the 11th of September. Happy Cruisin !! Hope to meet you one day. ZZ
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25 Aug 2009, 03:18 pm
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Re: New to the world of Cruisers.
Ah sweet, might just have to check that out.
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Common Sense. So rare and uncommonly practiced that it now qualifies as a freakin' super power!'00 Jeep Wrangler Sport: 2" BDS lift and swaybar disconnects, 32" BFG a/t's on Eagle 10-hole wheels. Fabtech front bumper, K&N cold air intake. '03 PT Cruiser GT 5spd: removed muffler and airbox silencer future planned mods are K&N typhoon intake, 2" rear lowering springs, hopefully some kind of old skool mag style wheels, and possibly at least a stage 1 turbo upgrade. Oh and i GOTTA get rid of those $#@!'in flame decals!
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25 Aug 2009, 09:54 pm
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Re: New to the world of Cruisers.
Awesome Purchase :-)
 
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25 Aug 2009, 11:10 pm
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Re: New to the world of Cruisers.
So Cruiser girl, what's with the Joisey or Hoosierland in your location?? Just curious, married a Hoosier and then we moved to Joisey...course that was something like a 1000 years ago or so...
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