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Topic: Good car for a newbie?

I found a geo storm for a good price, seems to run well too. Anybody have any first hand or spectator experience with these?

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Re: Good car for a newbie?

I like RWD, but I'm sure it could be fun to drive....

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3 Reply by sergio (edited by sergio 2010-03-25 06:11 PM)

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Re: Good car for a newbie?

Doesn't that have a Toyota drivetrain? I say pull the trigger.

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Re: Good car for a newbie?

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/12/2008/07/340x_58-70.jpg

The Storm is a rebadged Isuzu Impulse. We've seen a few Impulses and at least one Storm. Reliability record hasn't been great, but we're looking at a small sample size here.

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Re: Good car for a newbie?

go with something you know how to fix and is running when you get it.

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6 Reply by FJ40Jim (edited by FJ40Jim 2010-03-26 06:41 AM)

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Re: Good car for a newbie?

^This.^

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Re: Good car for a newbie?

Jackasic wrote:

go with something you know how to fix and is running when you get it.

NOW you mention this...

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Re: Good car for a newbie?

Jackasic wrote:

go with something you know how to fix and is running when you get it.

how critical is the first part?

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If it should move and doesn't, use WD-40.
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