Just getting into DSM's....several questions.

[CjsFutureDSM]

Ok, So lately, I've been wanting a DSM (A Talon mainly) but I have some questions about performance specs, weights, insurance, etc...

1) I REALLY would like a 95-98 Talon TSi AWD, How much are some of you paying for insurance? I'm 16 and just starting to drive, can I expect to pay upwards of $200-300 monthly? Or how much is average....

2) If I don't go with a TSi, how much slower is a regular Talon ESi? Right now I have a Neon, and if the ESi isnt fast, I'll keep the Neon...

3) Performance upgrades readily availible for Talons?

4) What talon weighs less? A 93-94 or a 97-98?

5) Do Talons handle really well? Handling is one of the MAIN reasons I'm wanting to keep my Neon, handles like its on rails...

Thank you all for your help and time! I'm sorry if I've reposted some questions, but I figured I'd post them all in the same thread anyways.

 

[girl20racer]

Originally posted by Mitsubabe
*off topic*
On the flip side, I have talked to many a guy who didn't know crap about cars. Their eyes did the glazed over/I have no idea what the hell she is talking about look too. Just the other day I had to explain to a guy about fuses, a few weeks ago I had to show a diff. guy how to take a tire off/on and what a torque wrench was. I mean come on!!!

bwahahahaha.. gotta love when that happens.

 

[nutshot]

What's a torque wrench?:laugh: I have gotten pretty good at acting like I know a lot about cars recently. That clutch I did in the driveway, the motor swap on my PU, the countless water-pumps, cam swaps, SBC rebuilds, etc. all lend to my ability to talk well while having absolutely no hands on experience... I'll bet this will be taken the wrong way...:laugh: