Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

28firefighter

I bet this goes over 10k.

qbrozen

kyfdx said:

@qbrozen I wouldn't consider a Triumph out of the ordinary. Pretty mainstream, these days.

I don't believe a '67 is mainstream, but what do I know?

kyfdx

qbrozen said:

kyfdx said:

@qbrozen I wouldn't consider a Triumph out of the ordinary. Pretty mainstream, these days.

I don't believe a '67 is mainstream, but what do I know?

I missed the year.. I did see the BMW was a 2013, and thought you were picking comparable options.

nyccarguy

28firefighter said:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-honda-prelude-6/ Me like.

Me too!

nyccarguy

pensfan83 said:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-honda-prelude-6/ Me like.

Wow, very clean. @nyccarguy would approve I think.

“I’m Bradd and I approve this Prelude.”

nyccarguy

28firefighter said:

I bet this goes over 10k.

If it doesn’t, I’d pick it up as a spare;)

28firefighter

I'm planning to throw my hat in if it doesn't...

nyccarguy

28firefighter said:

I'm planning to throw my hat in if it doesn't...

T-Belt service (belt, tensioner, water pump, balance shaft seals) & the clutch (along with throw out bearing, flywheel, & pressure plate) are done.  No worries there.  Were the spark plugs changed?

I can tell you from experience, that it is much easier to take my boys (11 & 9) in the Prelude now that they don’t sit in car seats.  Rear facing seat is going to be tight for the front seat passenger.  Also, there are no LATCH anchors for the car seat.

That being said, I am thrilled every time I get behind the wheel.  It’s “my car.”  Even though it is far from the in the same shape as this Green one, I still get compliments on it.  With the amount you drive, you could theoretically keep this car for a LONG time.

28firefighter

It would definitely not be a DD, but would just be a fun car to keep - I'd probably get a Subaru or similar for DD if I landed it.

breld

I want that Prelude too.

I'd feel better about it if it weren't a Type SH though.

stickguy

I could live with that quite easily. Would be perfect for my current needs.

of course, I would want something like this (conceptually) to be in the 4-5K range, max, for it to make sense.

qbrozen

nyccarguy said:

28firefighter said:

I'm planning to throw my hat in if it doesn't...

T-Belt service (belt, tensioner, water pump, balance shaft seals) & the clutch (along with throw out bearing, flywheel, & pressure plate) are done.  No worries there.  Were the spark plugs changed?

I can tell you from experience, that it is much easier to take my boys (11 & 9) in the Prelude now that they don’t sit in car seats.  Rear facing seat is going to be tight for the front seat passenger.  Also, there are no LATCH anchors for the car seat.

That being said, I am thrilled every time I get behind the wheel.  It’s “my car.”  Even though it is far from the in the same shape as this Green one, I still get compliments on it.  With the amount you drive, you could theoretically keep this car for a LONG time.

I believe someone said the tbelt was 12 yrs ago, though, so I'd consider that a current need.

roadburner

kyfdx said:

@qbrozen I wouldn't consider a Triumph out of the ordinary. Pretty mainstream, these days.

Me too- I love mine.

qbrozen

Here's the one I was referring to.

https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/1967-Triumph-BONNEVILLE-BOBBER-5002304252

qbrozen

My 8-yr-old wants her to get this one.
https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2012-Suzuki-GSX-R-600-122787402

fintail

Gixxers are like the modified M cars of the bike world, and I don't mean that in a good way.

Mr_Shiftright

qbrozen said:

kyfdx said:

@qbrozen I wouldn't consider a Triumph out of the ordinary. Pretty mainstream, these days.

I don't believe a '67 is mainstream, but what do I know?

Kick start only on that bike, so I hope she's sturdy. Old Triumphs can be a bit fussy, and they need very good maintenance---tightening, oiling, tuning. Any neglect and the bike will punish you.

28firefighter

Cross post from RWTIV:

I drove the Viggen. He wants $4k. It needs some seals and gaskets done to the tune of $2k. Body could use some spiffing up and a good detail, but nothing unexpected for a 15 year old car.

I love it. It’s totally irrational. Please bring me down.  

stickguy

can you just spend $10 on a garage floor protection pan, and ignore the seeping? No way I would want to get involved with that right off the top. Plus easy to get sucked into the whole "while it is apart and you are in there" deal which can really run up the tab.

28firefighter

I could. But it would irk me.

28firefighter

I mean there is visible liquid from at least the power steering pump and a few other places.

stickguy

well, sure. Just be skeptical about the $2k. that probably assumes all the components are fine, and just need gaskets, etc. But once you pull everything off, I bet you find poor condition stuff that makes more sense to just replace instead.

would probably help if you could DIY it like QB. Probably relatively low $ for all the gaskets and seals, and a ton of labor time to put them on!

28firefighter

I think the smart thing to do is pass. As @nyccarguy said I was headed down a dark path. If I'm going to get nickle and dimed to death, it should at least be for a Porsche...

stickguy

the WRX plan is not a bad idea. If you really want one. I was bummed when I tried it out. Really did not like it much at all, and don't think I would have been happy with it.

my big fail was not leasing the Civic Si in 2015. Incredible cheap payment, and from what I have seen them listed for, a super clean one with barely 20K on the clock would have been a fantastic deal at the residual buyout. Which I would have been exercising.

28firefighter

I should go drive a Civic Si, granted they’re different now. 

stickguy

if you do, I bet you will like it. Also likely to hold value well.

can even get a hatch if you prefer. Though the sedan should have plenty of room for the car seat.

28firefighter

They just don’t drive like the Swedes...

Ah well. 

qbrozen

Have you searched for a manual C30?

stickguy

I would take one. Just never found a decent one at a doable price.

qbrozen

Wow. Seattle really is a Volvo void. Just searched cars.com for ANY volvo with ANY transmission for $9k or less within 100 miles and only got 61 hits, 1 of which is a manual.

28firefighter

Correct. Total void. 

At $3000 I’d do it but he said no. And frankly he can get $4000 here. 

qbrozen

OK, this is WAAAY overpriced. $6k should buy it, which is what you are looking to pay after repairs on the Saab.
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/204926682

dang, I want that one for myself!

stickguy

Nice. A local one at $6k, I would do that. Preferably in better colors though!

Even better, make it a wagon!

qbrozen

Yeah, well, at least its not black outside. And how picky can ya get at that price point?

28firefighter

Oh i like that. 

Probably will need a timing belt and clutch soon by age, right?

qbrozen

Tbelt, probably, if not done yet. Clutch? Completely depends on previous driver. No way to know for sure. Could last another 1k or 100k.

28firefighter

Also, I just looked the dealer up. They don’t negotiate and do not have a great reputation. 

pensfan83

Here's a rare find, 2.5GT in a manual. For a daily driver I would prefer this over a WRX.

Same dealer I bought my A4 from.
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=481557325&zip=15236&referrer=/cars-for-sale/searchresults.xhtml?zip=15236&startYear=2005&sortBy=relevance&incremental=all&firstRecord=0&endYear=2019&modelCodeList=LEGACY&makeCodeList=SUB&searchRadius=100&transmissionCodes=MAN&startYear=2005&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&endYear=2019&modelCodeList=LEGACY&makeCodeList=SUB&searchRadius=100&makeCode1=SUB&modelCode1=LEGACY

28firefighter

Now THAT is a cool car. 

stickguy

Did a 30 mile search. Only 1 stick under $10k. But I really like it, even though my least favorite color combo. Tempting! I can just imagine the look I would get from the wife.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/731096720/overview/

pensfan83

You all are bad influences. I'm seriously considering throwing a bid down on this.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1999-acura-integra-6/

stickguy

I like those legacies. Fun. And such old school tech. Not even blue tooth, hard to get used to that!

Lots of miles on this one. At least the head gaskets are not as old, since for some reason, that car had a new engine installed at 25k.

pensfan83

28firefighter said:

Now THAT is a cool car. 

They fly under the radar because everyone was/is so enamored with the WRX or STi but they are capable cars and more livable as a daily driver than either of the aforementioned vehicles.

stickguy

One near me. Few years older. Same miles. Much cheaper. Though I don’t trust it at all. Would need a serious PPI.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/731096720/overview/

corvette

Didn’t 28ff already have a C30, maybe before the Passat CC? Not that that should stop him from getting another... 

28firefighter

I did have a C30. And it was before the CC - great memory! I miss that car but the hatch was totally worthless. And I would strongly prefer 4 doors if I'm buying one car.

The Viggen reminded me a lot of the C30 actually, with the benefit of 4 doors and a massive hatch.

stickguy

Fun looking integra. Same generation as the one I briefly owned. I think it was an LS? Not the hot rod. But for n to drive and fairly quick. Mine had 175k on it. Biggest problem was I really didn’t fit. Short on headroom. So if you are taller, or wider, make sure to test fit one first!

kyfdx

Sporty Subarus always seem better in theory, than in actual driving. (IMO, naturally)

pensfan83

I'm 5'7" and 155lb so I can fit in most anything.

28firefighter

And I'm 5'11 165lb and generally don't have an issue. I think maybe the only car I'd feel the crunch in is a Miata.