xspeedrushx
11-04-2004, 10:18 AM
I used to own a 1996 Corsica with a 3100 v-6 in it. I sold it a week ago and I started looking for a new car. My only preferences were:
1. GM certified
2. 5-speed
3. 4cyl
4. Red, Black, Blue, or White
5. Better acceleration than my corsica.
I looked for three days for a car like this, testing cavaliers, sunfires, saturns, and even a neon. I couldn't find a car I liked and could also afford. Until I ran across a 2002 Red Alero coupe with a ecotec and a 5-speed. My first reaction was that this car weighed 3000 lbs, and that it would be slower than my friends 2004 cavy (coupe, 5-speed). But I drove it anyway just because it was in my price range.
This car blew my mind! It was noticably quicker than my old car, and it rode like a dream! Needless to say, I bought that car, for $8400 with 30,000 miles on it.
I love my new car! But I do have one question...I tested all of my vehicles at a spot near my house that has a black bump that is exactly 1/10 of a mile from the stop sign. I tested my corsica and got a 61mph run. I tested my friend's cavalier and got it to 62mph. But I tested my Alero and got it up to 65mph!?! How is this possible when my friends car has the ecotec as well? Did i screw up when I drove his car? Is it the gearing of my car? Traction control thingy? I don't know.
But I can't wait to continue posting messages here. From the searches I have done on this page, this seems like a knowlegiblegroup of people.
1. GM certified
2. 5-speed
3. 4cyl
4. Red, Black, Blue, or White
5. Better acceleration than my corsica.
I looked for three days for a car like this, testing cavaliers, sunfires, saturns, and even a neon. I couldn't find a car I liked and could also afford. Until I ran across a 2002 Red Alero coupe with a ecotec and a 5-speed. My first reaction was that this car weighed 3000 lbs, and that it would be slower than my friends 2004 cavy (coupe, 5-speed). But I drove it anyway just because it was in my price range.
This car blew my mind! It was noticably quicker than my old car, and it rode like a dream! Needless to say, I bought that car, for $8400 with 30,000 miles on it.
I love my new car! But I do have one question...I tested all of my vehicles at a spot near my house that has a black bump that is exactly 1/10 of a mile from the stop sign. I tested my corsica and got a 61mph run. I tested my friend's cavalier and got it to 62mph. But I tested my Alero and got it up to 65mph!?! How is this possible when my friends car has the ecotec as well? Did i screw up when I drove his car? Is it the gearing of my car? Traction control thingy? I don't know.
But I can't wait to continue posting messages here. From the searches I have done on this page, this seems like a knowlegiblegroup of people.