Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

stickguy

I see a ton of those long carts (6 passenger at least) at the shore zipping around. Definitely would not want to have a shunt with a car in one.

tjc78

@stickguy said:
I see a ton of those long carts (6 passenger at least) at the shore zipping around. Definitely would not want to have a shunt with a car in one.

We rode with our Realtor in hers and it didn’t seem that bad, but still could be a little unnerving at times. Heck even at the campground the cars and carts had close calls.

jmonroe1

mjfloyd1 said:

A new NUTREL switch. Nice

C’mon man, the guy was probably in a hurry to reel in the first sucker. Give him credit for getting the first letter correct, OK? He could have spelled it “knewtrol”.

jmonroe

kyfdx

stickguy said:

Good deal. Even better if a manual!

Unfortunately, not

28firefighter

I'd buy that Cherokee. I don't need it, of course.

kyfdx

28firefighter said:

I'd buy that Cherokee. I don't need it, of course.

I don't either... unless Carmax gets the GTI.

tifighter

Curious to see how this auction plays out-

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2009-bmw-z4-roadster-sdrive-3-0-6-speed-manual/

28firefighter

tifighter said:

Curious to see how this auction plays out-

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2009-bmw-z4-roadster-sdrive-3-0-6-speed-manual/

Yours is nicer in just about every measurable way.

stickguy

28firefighter said:

I'd buy that Cherokee. I don't need it, of course.

It actually makes a ton of sense for me. Though my wife would give me the stink eye.

stickguy

Nice car, but I hate it in black.

kyfdx

stickguy said:

28firefighter said:

I'd buy that Cherokee. I don't need it, of course.

It actually makes a ton of sense for me. Though my wife would give me the stink eye.

It's dark green, which works pretty well on that model. My only issue is taking it on 200 mile round trips. Which I need to do, occasionally.

au1994

Running an errand at lunch and a Maverick passed me in the parking lot. Very nice looking package. Size is perfect for those of us that don’t need to round up a rogue steer in the south 40 or tow the Titanic.

stickguy

Man, NJ must be the last location getting these!

qbrozen

@tjc78 said:
“squish, just like grape”

Bonus points for the movie reference.

Karate kid, of course

qbrozen

@nyccarguy said:
Got it. I was just thinking of a sanity perspective. Financially, it is never going to make sense. Say you buy something for $2,500. You know it is going to need $1,000 - $1,500 worth of some kind of work whether it be an age related repair or some upcoming or past due maintenance. Also, are you permitted to work on your vehicles in your new place in SC? I assume you plan on going down there for a few days to a week. Do you really want to spend your time down there waiting for parts and raising your blood pressure whenever something goes wrong?

My hope is that, for the amount it will be driven, I won’t need to do anything.

Wife has given the go ahead to check out the Pac. Will be going this evening.

stickguy

Good luck!

oldfarmer50

oldfarmer50 said:

qbrozen said:

I keep bouncing back and forth as to what makes more sense to leave down at the condo.

$6k for a 7-yr-old 6-passenger golf cart. Cheap to keep after initial purchase. Only good for around town, not allowed out after dark.

$3k for a 17-yr-old SUV. More versatile, roomier, no restrictions. More expensive upkeep.

Any opinions or something I’m missing? Keep in mind we’re talking about a vehicle that may see 1k miles a year at most.

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qbrozen said:

oldfarmer50 said:

I’d nix the golf cart for something you can flee a hurricane in. Get an old Chrysler Sebring convertible. Cheap, kind of fun with the top down and not too bad for an around the town cruiser. I haven’t put a thousand miles on mine yet this year with the season pretty much over.

lol. no thanks. Funny how you think "flee a hurricane" equals "old soft top."

I suppose you could buy a tank if you’re worried about fleeing after the storm strikes.

I was just thinking a convertible might be more enjoyable as a beach car.

tjc78

Do you have to worry about taking up a parking spot at the condo while renting?

tjc78

@qbrozen said:

@tjc78 said:
“squish, just like grape”

Bonus points for the movie reference.

Karate kid, of course

Indeed

Michaell

kyfdx said:

Speaking of cheap SUVs. In my neighborhood:

Can't be too bad with the IAFF sticker.

jmonroe1

stickguy said:

28firefighter said:

I'd buy that Cherokee. I don't need it, of course.

It actually makes a ton of sense for me. Though my wife would give me the stink eye.

That wouldn’t hurt as much as a black eye.

jmonroe

stickguy

tjc78 said:

Do you have to worry about taking up a parking spot at the condo while renting?

Good point. I want to know too!

tjc78

Here you go Q. Bouchée on a budget

https://m.facebook.com/groups/989451434433005/permalink/4663331210378324/?m_entstream_source=feed_mobile

xwesx

tjc78 said:

Here you go Q. Bouchée on a budget

https://m.facebook.com/groups/989451434433005/permalink/4663331210378324/?m_entstream_source=feed_mobile

One must be special to gain access to that group.

qbrozen

stickguy said:

tjc78 said:

Do you have to worry about taking up a parking spot at the condo while renting?

Good point. I want to know too!

wife brought up the same point. But a cart would take up space, too. There would be one remaining assigned spot for vehicle from any renters, and there are 2 spots on a first-come, first-serve.

andres3

What we need is a paint and sheet metal that is undentable and unscratchable.

mjfloyd1

@kyfdx said:
Unfortunately, not

It would have said Manuel Transition if it had a manual transmission

tifighter

mjfloyd1 said:

@kyfdx said:

Unfortunately, not

It would have said Manuel Transition if it had a manual transmission

I saw them play in the 90's. I think they opened for the Squirrel Nut Zippers.

qbrozen

Seller couldn't make the appointment. I left after waiting there about a half hour.

ab348

I wade into this discussion with some transgressions trepidation, but have to ask why, if you are willing to spend $6K on a golf cart, why you wouldn't be willing to spend around the same amount for a vehicle?

qbrozen

ab348 said:

I wade into this discussion with some transgressions, but have to ask why, if you are willing to spend $6K on a golf cart, why you wouldn't be willing to spend around the same amount for a vehicle?

Oh, it isn't that I'm willing to spend that much on a golf cart. I just can't find much else. Have come across a few for less, but they are usually a complete mess in need of work. In other words, cars are cheaper than golf carts. Go figure.

jmonroe1

qbrozen said:

ab348 said:

I wade into this discussion with some transgressions, but have to ask why, if you are willing to spend $6K on a golf cart, why you wouldn't be willing to spend around the same amount for a vehicle?

Oh, it isn't that I'm willing to spend that much on a golf cart. I just can't find much else. Have come across a few for less, but they are usually a complete mess in need of work. In other words, cars are cheaper than golf carts. Go figure.

More proof that golf isn’t a poor mans game. That’s why I bought balls and gloves. Played till I was past 60 then just watched the pros play a kids game.

jmonroe

stickguy

that's the answer JM. Myrtle is a golf centric place. Go play a round, and just take off with the cart!

J/K of course. that would be stealing.

tjc78

@xwesx said:
One must be special to gain access to that group.

Oh didn’t realize. Anyway here is a screenshot. I was joking around

tjc78

@qbrozen said:
Oh, it isn't that I'm willing to spend that much on a golf cart. I just can't find much else. Have come across a few for less, but they are usually a complete mess in need of work. In other words, cars are cheaper than golf carts. Go figure.

I looked at a few that were five figures.. used. It’s nuts.

jmonroe1

stickguy said:

that's the answer JM. Myrtle is a golf centric place. Go play a round, and just take off with the cart!

J/K of course. that would be stealing.

Thanks for the idea. I wonder how much I could sucker @qbrozen into paying to buy back his stolen golf cart. He shouldn’t have posted where he was buying his Myrtle Beach property. Being a frequent Myrtle Beach vacationer, I’m pretty sure I know where his place is.

jmonroe

stickguy

that Lincoln, might actually be a good deal if it does run and shift decently. Tires, find some used ones! Rust, well, just ignore that. or pop rivet on some sheet tin and rattle can it black.

I am always attracted to cheap (even if the wife is not a fan, and I don't actually "have" to), but I draw the line at driving a Navigator!

mjfloyd1

jmonroe1 said:

mjfloyd1 said:

A new NUTREL switch. Nice

C’mon man, the guy was probably in a hurry to reel in the first sucker. Give him credit for getting the first letter correct, OK? He could have spelled it “knewtrol”.

jmonroe

You mean "real" them in?

It actually looks like it says NEUTREL SWITCK. It's "fancy like" Applebee's bourbon street steak with an Oreo shake

corvette

@qbrozen - do you have a garage at the SC place, or is it just a carport or similar? I think a golf cart could be more easily hotwired and stolen than a conventional vehicle. I'd lean towards a gas engine on a golf cart, small engines are difficult to kill and easily replaced. With an electric, you probably have to buy batteries every few years. You can always take an Uber if it's after dark. For safety reasons, I'd be more comfortable driving one of those in a "golf cart community" like The Villages with dedicated paths.

Of the cars you listed, I'd take a look at the CR-V. Those are new enough to have a timing chain and even an older one should be perfect for your use conditions.

xwesx

corvette said:

@qbrozen - do you have a garage at the SC place, or is it just a carport or similar? I think a golf cart could be more easily hotwired and stolen than a conventional vehicle. I'd lean towards a gas engine on a golf cart, small engines are difficult to kill and easily replaced. With an electric, you probably have to buy batteries every few years. You can always take an Uber if it's after dark. For safety reasons, I'd be more comfortable driving one of those in a "golf cart community" like The Villages with dedicated paths.

Of the cars you listed, I'd take a look at the CR-V. Those are new enough to have a timing chain and even an older one should be perfect for your use conditions.

If I saw it right, seems like the building was on pilings and the parking area was the space between the ground and the building above. So, carport-ish. I agree with you; for long stints away, seems like a car is the way to go. Who knows; maybe @qbrozen could figure out a way to work rental of the car into the property management? The condo's on AirBnB and the car's on Turo!

roadburner

mjfloyd1 said:

A new NUTREL switch. Nice

Dimwit probably thinks it has a V6...

Michaell

stickguy said:

that's the answer JM. Myrtle is a golf centric place. Go play a round, and just take off with the cart!

J/K of course. that would be stealing.

Don’t give him any ideas.

After all, he’s the guy who admits to cheating on his taxes.

stickguy

TFL Truck is running a series now. $2,500 challenge. 3 guys had to buy something for that much, and take it on an off road course, then a 300 mile road trip (up and over a mountain in Colorado).

lets just say, you don't get much for that money. Not in a 4WD vehicle. Quite the bombers.

oldfarmer50

stickguy said:

TFL Truck is running a series now. $2,500 challenge. 3 guys had to buy something for that much, and take it on an off road course, then a 300 mile road trip (up and over a mountain in Colorado).

lets just say, you don't get much for that money. Not in a 4WD vehicle. Quite the bombers.

I remember a Top Gear episode where they bought real cheap hoopties (for $500 maybe) and raced them across country. The winner was a 400k mile Crown Victoria that just would not die. The finale was racing up a mountain and the CV as I recall was the only one not to overheat or blow a gasket.

qbrozen

Yes, roughly 2 vehicles back-to-back under the building for parking. I didn't think to measure the length, but I guesstimate it to be about 35 feet, based on the fact I had the transit parked under there and took up slightly more than half the space. However, the back end has storage closets, so I need to leave a little room.

Folks down there use cable locks to secure an axle to a garage column.

nyccarguy

Everyone here knows how much I love my Tacoma. It has been nothing short of fantastic over the past 2+ years. Part of the allure is the fact that I've been able to use it to make deliveries for work. I can't remember a personal or work task that was thrown at it (or in it) that my Tacoma couldn't handle. Another big part of my Tacoma experience that gave it a big push in the 1st place was the price. After MSD (which saved me $50 per month), my payment is $324.99 including 6.35% CT Sales Tax.

You all know I ordered a Hydro Blue 4Xe Wrangler for my wife. Once that arrives, I plan on selling my Tacoma and either driving or replacing the Pilot as my DD.

Finally after what has been somewhat of an exhaustive search, I hired a new employee to drive our Box Truck. I had one day where I scheduled 3 interviews and none of them showed up. I interviewed and hired a guy last Monday. Told him on Tuesday that he will start Thursday, confirmed with him via email and he never showed up. I finally found a guy that I interviewed and hired yesterday to start Thursday.

jmonroe1

nyccarguy said:

Everyone here knows how much I love my Tacoma. It has been nothing short of fantastic over the past 2+ years. Part of the allure is the fact that I've been able to use it to make deliveries for work. I can't remember a personal or work task that was thrown at it (or in it) that my Tacoma couldn't handle. Another big part of my Tacoma experience that gave it a big push in the 1st place was the price. After MSD (which saved me $50 per month), my payment is $324.99 including 6.35% CT Sales Tax.

You all know I ordered a Hydro Blue 4Xe Wrangler for my wife. Once that arrives, I plan on selling my Tacoma and either driving or replacing the Pilot as my DD.

Finally after what has been somewhat of an exhaustive search, I hired a new employee to drive our Box Truck. I had one day where I scheduled 3 interviews and none of them showed up. I interviewed and hired a guy last Monday. Told him on Tuesday that he will start Thursday, confirmed with him via email and he never showed up. I finally found a guy that I interviewed and hired yesterday to start Thursday.

Far be it from me to put a damper on your new hire but it ain’t Thursday yet.

jmonroe

nyccarguy

This is nice:

https://www.duncanimports.com/used/Honda/1996-Honda-Prelude-f3d178360a0e09b11749d8913fd50f04.htm

corvette

2022 Tundra first drive:
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2021/10/2022-toyota-tundra-sr5-first-drive-best-brightest-spec/

jmonroe1

Michaell said:

stickguy said:

that's the answer JM. Myrtle is a golf centric place. Go play a round, and just take off with the cart!

J/K of course. that would be stealing.

Don’t give him any ideas.

After all, he’s the guy who admits to cheating on his taxes.

So what’s wrong with being honest? On second thought, when I was a working stiff, a few of my bosses didn’t think too much about my honesty.

jmonroe