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what kind of bike do you have?
what kind of bike do you have?
Hang in there with me for a second, look at it this way;a new Fusion starts $19,270. You can pick up an '07 Impala LS for around $13,275, an '06 Five Hundred Limited for $17,000, or a used Fusion (2008 SEL) for $20,070. All price estimates from Kelley Blue Book. Also according to KBB, my 1989 Ford Tempo AWD (with its mileage, packages, options, and condition) sits at: $1,875. One quick look at Craiglist renders examples of Tempos in fairly good mechanical and structural condition for as low as $650.
Yeah, at this point the Tempo has few bragging rights compared to the trio of new American sedans. It does already have a few aces up its sleeve in way of exclusivity. Power front passenger seat shoulder belts, power locking gas filler door, superior fuel economy, and superior build quality and (compared to Impala and Five Hundred) material quality. For example, where the Five Hundred and Fusion use fake leather steering wheels the Tempo has real, hand stitched leather. Just little things like that.
But the big gain is price. The Tempo, significantly cheaper, is open to all sorts of upgrades and modifications. For example, my 1989 has had its entire suspension setup overhauled with stronger anti-roll/stabilizer bars to reduce body roll in the turns, stronger and higher front and rear springs to add ground clearance while giving it a more aggressive stance. New rubber and rims (hidden beneath the stock 14" Polycast rims), brake hydraulics, shoes/drums, pads, rotors, calipers all around. The grand total of these improvements is $1,700.
So now, its no joke when I say it rides and handles far superior to any of the newer sedans. The next job will be power upgrades, to bring it up to speed with the newer cars. Its fine now, even with low power figures, because it is very lightweight (2,525lbs.) I just want me an SHO for the bragging rights.
Hang in there with me for a second, look at it this way;a new Fusion starts $19,270. You can pick up an '07 Impala LS for around $13,275, an '06 Five Hundred Limited for $17,000, or a used Fusion (2008 SEL) for $20,070. All price estimates from Kelley Blue Book. Also according to KBB, my 1989 Ford Tempo AWD (with its mileage, packages, options, and condition) sits at: $1,875. One quick look at Craiglist renders examples of Tempos in fairly good mechanical and structural condition for as low as $650.
Yeah, at this point the Tempo has few bragging rights compared to the trio of new American sedans. It does already have a few aces up its sleeve in way of exclusivity. Power front passenger seat shoulder belts, power locking gas filler door, superior fuel economy, and superior build quality and (compared to Impala and Five Hundred) material quality. For example, where the Five Hundred and Fusion use fake leather steering wheels the Tempo has real, hand stitched leather. Just little things like that.
But the big gain is price. The Tempo, significantly cheaper, is open to all sorts of upgrades and modifications. For example, my 1989 has had its entire suspension setup overhauled with stronger anti-roll/stabilizer bars to reduce body roll in the turns, stronger and higher front and rear springs to add ground clearance while giving it a more aggressive stance. New rubber and rims (hidden beneath the stock 14" Polycast rims), brake hydraulics, shoes/drums, pads, rotors, calipers all around. The grand total of these improvements is $1,700.
So now, its no joke when I say it rides and handles far superior to any of the newer sedans. The next job will be power upgrades, to bring it up to speed with the newer cars. Its fine now, even with low power figures, because it is very lightweight (2,525lbs.) I just want me an SHO for the bragging rights.
how old are u out of curiosity?
I'd rather driver a manure cart with guys blowing each other in it than an '89 AWD tempo.
i think he's 16how old are u out of curiosity?
This guy is really loyal to his car. I mean, I have a camry and got stuck with it, so i'm interested in them and always say i love camry's. Even though most of the time i lie and would love another reliable car. But hey, if you're devoted to your tempo, then so be it. More power to ya. I'll run ya though