hedgewizard wrote:

I don't particularly want to own a 911, and an old one is right out.  Although the things it would learn me might make it worth while.

If you want to learn sudden-onset oversteer, get an old (70's - 80's) Jap pickup and drive it on dirt.

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sigmoid freud wrote:

If you want to learn sudden-onset oversteer, get an old (70's - 80's) Jap pickup and drive it on dirt.

Who needs a jap pickup?  All I have to do on dirt is glare at the throttle.

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Emmeran wrote:

Sliding down the road backwards is not fun.

That happened to me once in the late 80’s around Sacramento.  I bought the below Dodge for my ex and lost it once.  Fortunately I powered out of it.  I agree, backwards is no fun.  I was used to a pick up and other rear wheel vehicles at the time. 


These days I cruise around in one of these:


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I finally broke down and traded in my 1995 Cherokee on one of these bad boys.

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Dirckman wrote:

I finally broke down and traded in my 1995 Cherokee on one of these bad boys.

http://www.watsupmanu.com/wp-content/ph … -20101.jpg

Where's the snorkel?

sigmoid freud wrote:

I am actually thinking of buying a Mini, comments requested.
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We had a 2004 JCW Mini, Melons loved it.  It was tight and fast, like driving a go-cart; however my size 11 foot would get stuck under the clutch and I bounced my head a lot.  If you are large I would avoid it just because it's really design for a small to medium sized person.  On the other hand Melons is shopping for a new Mini for her commute as we speak.  Quality wise I think they are pretty crap and would really check the reviews; we had numerous annoying problems with her 2004.  In the end Melons will do what she's going to do and obviously I'll just have to deal with it.

If you do buy one get the JCW and prepare to have bruised kidney's on the highway.

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Now, THAT'S what I'm talkin'  about. One of those, get a toupee and dye my beard and
hang out around the community college campus...


Actually, I may just buy one. Motorcycle surrogate (Mazda, put a better mill in the Miata).

Thanks, gentlemen.

If you never have to deal with snow and ice go for the mini!  My ex had one and during the spring and summer that car was a freaking blast.  It felt quick, was comfortable on long drives, sipped the fuel and had a very high fun factor.  During the winter I would have felt safer on ice skates at forty miles an hour.  Not sure if better tires would have fixed the problem or not, I think the car was just too light.

whosasailorthen wrote:

Get the convertible.  They're a blast.

I got mine with the extra chrome package, arm rest, upgraded Harmon-Kardon radio/CD and with the tan interior (so it wouldn't get FRYING hot in the sun, like the black seats will).   I added a trailer hitch to drag my smaller day-sailor boat up to the lake... tows 1000lbs just fine.   the convertible also includes a back-up alarm (mostly because seeing out the rear window with the top up is nearly impossible... you learn to rely upon your mirrors.)

Melons is entranced with the camping trailer made for the Mini, so as y'all fellas know I probably don't have a say in the conversation.  I suspect my input will be just "Yes Ma'am" and the signing of a check.

whosasailorthen wrote:

Teardrop trailers are aplenty

There's also these things.

I was a young Marine in 29 Palms and my then girlfriends father did all of the cars for this movie.  I actually got to drive one.  I almost bought the 68 Charger from the movie but he decided I probably was a bit too immature for it at that point - in hind sight he was probably right.  Click and enjoy.



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A car for Emmeran.
http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/4369275347.html



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hedgewizard wrote:

A car for Emmeran.
http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/4369275347.html

https://cruelery.com/uploads/82_lebaron.jpg

Ya know I like me a sleeper but that's a bit over the top and there's a lot I don't like about the setup even as a parts car. 

However thank you for remembering, we're just putting my toy back on the road now that the weather is clear.  No we've not dyno'd the thing we just have gear rules - the boy and the lady aren't allowed out of third and daddy (me) isn't allowed out of fourth. 

Getting into fifth is a scary venture as the car lifts when you come off throttle to shift, lifting at a buck forty is really not a good thing when you are driving a Neon.

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hedgewizard wrote:

I considered buying this:

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I was told it could not be parked at our house and she would NEVER ride in it.  I think it might be the blue tufted velvet, chandelier, front and rear custom body work, or maybe just the murals.  I had every intention of getting rid of the tiny wheels and air bagging it to make it driveable.

That is just completely awesome, it's like the ultimate Prom night car.

Oh and this:  http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20140501 … che-beater

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My latest acquisition for the collection....

Dmtdust wrote:

whosasailorthen wrote:

My latest acquisition for the collection....

http://oi57.tinypic.com/256tjxt.jpg

http://oi57.tinypic.com/2a9pglx.jpg

http://oi57.tinypic.com/hrg70y.jpg

Holy Crap.  The Holy Grail!

Indeed. It goes nicely with the current collection.  However, it needs brake hydraulics, flushing of the fuel system, engine tune up, drain and refresh of all lubricants and tidying up of the electricals.  But the good bit is that I virtually stole it, so there's plenty of cushion in terms of how much I can spend before I break even.

A real vehicle.  I mean, like the one I have.

hedgewizard wrote:

Emmeran wrote:

That is just completely awesome, it's like the ultimate Prom night car.

Oh and this:  http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20140501 … che-beater

Prom night?  I was thinking it would be the ultimate rally car.  Running with people driving serious sports cars they spent $150-300k on in that thing would have me laughing for days.  Dress like someone from an old Cheech and Chong movie, install a fog machine. 

I'd love a new Camaro Z/28 but it's not in my budget.  I like going around curves fast.  The Mustang has only been in the garage six years.  I'm years from another new car. By then the monsters should be driving and I might get something with two seats.  Maybe something that corners and will do better than 200.

http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette-z06-supercar.html

Apparently Dodge acquired the "Hellcat" trademark via their long ago AMC acquisition.  Contrary to normal corporate PR bullshit they decided to reserve it for a deserving mill, please say hello to the new elephant:



Rumors are a 413 or 426 street version is in the works for the future, a 484 is currently available through the right channels.

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Emmeran wrote:

whosasailorthen wrote:

My latest acquisition for the collection....

http://oi57.tinypic.com/256tjxt.jpg

http://oi57.tinypic.com/2a9pglx.jpg

http://oi57.tinypic.com/hrg70y.jpg

Originally your mustache was the cause of my envy and hate; you have now topped that and my sense of envy and hate have boiled to epic proportions.

Congrat's on a great find/deal...

Thanks.  Grew it because the wifey liked it, but the 'stashe does kind of go with this car so it's all good. If you get to my area sometime, drop me a PM and I'll treat you to a tour of the collection.   

opsec wrote:

https://cruelery.com/uploads/21_39plymouth004.jpg

'39 Plymouth 4 Door Convertible.  300 made, 17 left.  We did the first half of the restoration (engine, rolling chassis, body paint) and the current owner assembled and finished it.  2 tone was not the original paint scheme, but the solid colors they originally came out with were pretty awful.

Oooooooooooooooooh... very nice!  Love the subtle two-tone in creams... very tasteful.

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A real suspension.  I mean, like the one I have.



Z06 Corvettes are real cars.  I've seen them.  I can run with them to 150 or so, after that their superior aerodynamics walk off and leave me.  Six or seven years from now, when it's time to think about replacing the mustang, I may even buy a used one.  It's always possible the Boss will have convinced me to become responsible, mature, and drive slow. In that case I'll buy something Camry like.

Maximum dweeb status