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I'm gonna go with the theory of 'if it's survived this long, it must be one of the good ones' and I'm sticking to it.
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Imperador do Brasil posted:Here’s the weird part. Normally when I buy a car I have all kinds of instant buyer’s remorse and then it tapers, or tons of anxiety before I go get it. This one has had an entire month delay between making the deal and picking it up and I haven’t had a single moment of worry in that time. Last two cars I've bought - zero anxiety (doesn't hurt one was a 16k E92 M3 and the other was a 69k NA Miata) -- but part of growing older is realizing that the world is on fire and... gently caress it
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Imperador do Brasil posted:
Bummer I couldn't be there to give it a send off.
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Disgruntled Bovine posted:Speaking as a former owner, RIP your wallet. Just wait until the engine dies! (granted, mine wasn't an R [it was a 2.5T AWD] but it was still fun for the 2 weeks and 500 miles I had it) Also goon on Imperador for teaching the kiddo to drive stick. And having been on a private jet (once), nah, the Volvo's seats are better. EDIT: Maybe one day I will have enough money to buy that very car. It will become known as the S60 R that passes from goon to goon.
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Yeah, sorry to pile on, it's just ribbing. Once I fixed mine it ran flawlessly for over a year without a single issue and I enjoyed every mile. My replacement is super bulletproof but pretty boring.
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I kept mine for 5 years, in which time I put about $14k into it including a nightmare process of multiple failed (auto) trans rebuilds. I got rid of it when the engine started telling knock knock jokes at 140k. That was with a shop doing all the work so if you DIY it will be cheaper. By most accounts I got a borderline lemon though so I doubt yours will be that bad. The good: the most comfortable seats of any car I've owned, beautiful inside and out. Felt quicker than the numbers suggest. Sounded great. The bad: cost. handling was good but not great.
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Disgruntled Bovine posted:I kept mine for 5 years, in which time I put about $14k into it including a nightmare process of multiple failed (auto) trans rebuilds. I got rid of it when the engine started telling knock knock jokes at 140k. That was with a shop doing all the work so if you DIY it will be cheaper. By most accounts I got a borderline lemon though so I doubt yours will be that bad. Luckily I’ve got a manual, and a good PO with excellent service history. It’s quite pretty and the interior is wonderful for sure. I appreciate all the ribbing about the Swedish trouble child, but I’m still massively excited!
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I loved that car, but my love became overshadowed by 'oh god, what's going to be next?' almost every drive.
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Jun 27, 2022 18:44
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We've got a real Goonhood of the Traveling Volvo situation here. Imperador you are hereby required to give goons first dibs on that car when you sell it next year.
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Enos Cabell posted:We've got a real Goonhood of the Traveling Volvo situation here. Imperador you are hereby required to give goons first dibs on that car when you sell it next year. QFT
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Jun 27, 2022 21:10
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Silver is a boring color and doesn't do that car justice, you need a wrap in an insane color.
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bird with big dick posted:Silver is a boring color and doesn't do that car justice, you need a wrap in an insane color. I second this motion.
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Enos Cabell posted:We've got a real Goonhood of the Traveling Volvo situation here. Imperador you are hereby required to give goons first dibs on that car when you sell it 
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Enos Cabell posted:We've got a real Goonhood of the Traveling Volvo situation here. Imperador you are hereby required to give goons first dibs on that car when you sell it next year. toplitzin had it for a long time, I hope to give the car a good home while I have it. I’ve wanted an R for a long time, and this is the nicest used one I’ve found in all my searching. Darchangel posted:I second this motion. Yes well, the Electric Silver does have some blue in it. If I’d had my druthers, Flash Green would have been my pick but the car is gorgeous as-is and I won’t nitpick a color when the rest is so so good. Oh you guys hush now. Imperador do Brasil fucked around with this message at 03:13 on Jun 28, 2022 |
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Crowdfund a Miami blue wrap, I’ll kick in 
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Imperador do Brasil posted:Oh you guys hush now. i mean it does seem like you buy and sell like 4 cars a year
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BraveUlysses posted:i mean it does seem like you buy and sell like 4 cars a year as god intends
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BraveUlysses posted:i mean it does seem like you buy and sell like 4 cars a year I like cars. They’re like Pokémon, I wanna have ‘em all. I currently have seven, but I’m half-heartedly trying to sell the MINI. If it sells, it’s a replenishment for the bank account. If it doesn’t, it’s going to be a winter car since three of the others don’t come out in the cold and salty times. Imperador do Brasil fucked around with this message at 15:30 on Jun 28, 2022 |
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Still need center caps and window tint and maybe one of those vehicle specific 10" subwoofer enclosures that tucks into a corner of the trunk 
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That looks so good, makes me wish even harder Tesla supported CarPlay. Loved the model3 I test drove other than the goddamn user interface.
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RIP Paul Walker posted:That looks so good, makes me wish even harder Tesla supported CarPlay. Loved the model3 I test drove other than the goddamn user interface. you can get Android Auto working on it, you just need 2 Raspberry Pi and be a mondo loving nerd lmao https://jalopnik.com/to-get-apple-carplay-on-your-tesla-first-buy-a-raspber-1848900762
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Yeah the loss of carplay stings a little bit. Tesla's voice recognition is really good though which helps. I still haven't figured out how to get it to play my play lists with voice, maybe it isn't possible.
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"Mom, can we have a Boxster?" "We have a Boxster at home." The Boxster at home:   I already have a Miata, but the opportunity came up and I couldn't not take it. Already cleaned it up a bit and replaced the struts and a couple other suspension components. Putting stuff in it is a pain (the only storage is behind the seats) and it is as slow as all the reviews say, but otherwise I'm having a great time.
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extreeeeemly clean! nice pickup
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Slow but extremely tossable, those are fun little cars on a tight road. I didn't realize the frunk was so small on those, that's pretty funny
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Just-In-Timeberlake posted:you can get Android Auto working on it, you just need 2 Raspberry Pi and be a mondo loving nerd lmao Oh nice so how’s it working for you??
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Literally Lewis Hamilton posted:Oh nice so how’s it working for you?? I'll have you know I am an Apple man through and through. You can take that green bubble poo poo and gtfo here
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TheGoatTrick posted:"Mom, can we have a Boxster?" I don't understand why they never put the 2ZZ in these.
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Should have just kept putting the 3SGTE in it. I was so disappointed when I learned what engine it had. But drat that is a nice clean one.
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I saw one for sale last year with a K20A2 swap, looked nicely done. Regretting not bidding on it.
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engine be damned, that thing is fun as gently caress to toss around
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I have the 1ZZ in my Vibe and the thought of that motor in a fun car puts me to sleep. Do the needful, 2ZZ swap it.
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There's a yellow one for sale at a dealership on my way to work https://www.alphacars.com/vehicle-details/used-2001-toyota-mr2-spyder-5-speed-acton-ma-id-46014262 35k miles, asking $29k Wish I had the money for it.
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Every hose, belt, seal, and gasket on that car is 21 years old. You do not want that car. Especially for $30k what?
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There is no universe where that car is worth 30k https://youtu.be/byoWTjxfVrE
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Kilonum posted:There's a yellow one for sale at a dealership on my way to work lmaooooooooooooooo that car could be new off the boat and still wouldn't be worth $30k
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Kilonum posted:There's a yellow one for sale at a dealership on my way to work Even in today’s market that’s at best a $10k car. They’re fun to drive, but not “collectible”
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um excuse me posted:Every hose, belt, seal, and gasket on that car is 21 years old. You do not want that car. Especially for $30k what? meaningless without context. nearly all the rubber and plastic on my '83 rx-7 is original. or at least since 1986, when the lady started keeping all maintenance receipts. $29k is bonkers for that thing though
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um excuse me posted:Every hose, belt, seal, and gasket on that car is 21 years old. You do not want that car. Especially for $30k what? As already mentioned, context is important. I'm the guy routinely pressing low mileage, at least 25 years old cars into service with very few issues in the Florida heat. High compression turbo ones too. Don't pay 30k for that though, get an SW20 or Celica GT-Four instead 
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Or if you hate yourself a Pulsar GTiR! Note: do not so this to yourself.
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