Intrepid's New Car Thread

[Soup DeVille]

OMG> Both you and your dad are crazy. Getting rid of the TREP for another USED car of equivalent POS-NESS is incredibly stupid.

Thank you for your input, Mr. ChevySuzukiAudiFordVolkswagen.

[Cookie Monster]

Thank you for your input, Mr. ChevySuzukiAudiFordVolkswagen.

At least Nick's cars were cooler.

[TheIntrepid]

At least Nick's cars were cooler.

Except the V8 Quattro, none of them were.

[Cookie Monster]

Except the V8 Quattro, none of them were.

I'd rather have a 'st33m wagon with flamez than a slushie family sedan.

[Soup DeVille]

Except the V8 Quattro, none of them were.

Well, I dare say he's at least enjoyed them regardless of what they were, or at least he appeared to.

I'm still pissed at him for dumping the Audi.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Yeah, that's just it.

You know, for a wealthy guy in his early 30s, you've got a lot of growing up to do.

I'm 27 and i'm no where near wealthy.

I'm also not the one that lies and creates enough teen drama to fill a slumber party.

[Cookie Monster]

Well, I dare say he's at least enjoyed them regardless of what they were, or at least he appeared to.

I'm still pissed at him for dumping the Audi.

Even with the 3 grand in repairs?

[Soup DeVille]

Even with the 3 grand in repairs?

I offered him use of my garage and tools to re-do the brake lines. I'm willing to bet the calipers could have been rebuilt.

But yes, even with $3000 worth of repair bills!

[Cookie Monster]

I offered him use of my garage and tools to re-do the brake lines. I'm willing to bet the calipers could have been rebuilt.

But yes, even with $3000 worth of repair bills!

How would he drive to Michigan with no brakes?

[Eye of the Tiger]

Thank you for your input, Mr. ChevySuzukiAudiFordVolkswagen.

As far as I know, the Intrepid doesn't need over $3415 in brake work.

Except the V8 Quattro, none of them were.

you are a n00b

Well, I dare say he's at least enjoyed them regardless of what they were, or at least he appeared to.

I'm still pissed at him for dumping the Audi.

I'm pissed at me, too.

[Soup DeVille]

How would he drive to Michigan with no brakes?

Highways.

[TheIntrepid]

So I warned you.

Dad just came in, we had a talk. He did his research, he looked at all those links, and here.

So far, all I've paid was the purchase price of this car. Over the last 2 years of ownership (March 30, 2006 to present), my dad has put in $2355.50 on maintenance. He says that this much maintenance + all my comfort modifications should keep the car going for another few years. If it needs a brake job, I'm putting ceramics on it, funded by my dad. When the SilverStars go, he says I can put in a 4300k kit.

Now, I'm a bit annoyed that he wasted my time by telling me this AGAIN and AGAIN over the past few months, and I've in turn wasted YOUR time, Ro and Rags, and whoever else has shown me Craigslist and AutoTrader ads.

Essentially we came to the conclusion that any car we buy for $7-8k may not be as reliable as this one, and may even be worse. My dad right now doesn't want to foot the extra money to buy a good CPO or new car.

Thus, old Treppie is staying.

[Cookie Monster]

Highways.

[Cookie Monster]

So I warned you.

Dad just came in, we had a talk. He did his research, he looked at all those links, and here.

So far, all I've paid was the purchase price of this car. Over the last 2 years of ownership (March 30, 2006 to present), my dad has put in $2355.50 on maintenance. He says that this much maintenance + all my comfort modifications should keep the car going for another few years. If it needs a brake job, I'm putting ceramics on it, funded by my dad. When the SilverStars go, he says I can put in a 4300k kit.

Now, I'm a bit annoyed that he wasted my time by telling me this AGAIN and AGAIN over the past few months, and I've in turn wasted YOUR time, Ro and Rags, and whoever else has shown me Craigslist and AutoTrader ads.

Essentially we came to the conclusion that any car we buy for $7-8k may not be as reliable as this one, and may even be worse. My dad right now doesn't want to foot the extra money to buy a good CPO or new car.

Thus, old Treppie is staying.

Sheesh, Indian parents are so indecisive.

[Eye of the Tiger]

[Cookie Monster]

Damn, you called it early on!

[Soup DeVille]

[TheIntrepid]

Sheesh, Indian parents are so indecisive.

They really are.

He asked me the pros/cons of keeping it:

Pros:
-We like the car
-It's fully loaded
-More than adequate for my needs
-I've put a lot of money into modifying it

Cons:
-May be unreliable in the future, and that's just a MAY.

Thus, keeping it won.

[Cookie Monster]

[Eye of the Tiger]

Damn, you called it early on!

[TheIntrepid]

As your prize, you get to test drive the sheer fury that is the Intrepid R/T (clone)!!!

[Eye of the Tiger]

As your prize, you get to test drive the sheer fury that is the Intrepid R/T (clone)!!!

Are you sure? 

[sandertheshark]

Here is my list so far:
-1999-2002 Acura 3.2TL
-2000-2002 Nissan Maxima
-2000-2002 Honda Accord
-2000-2001 Infiniti I30 (or I30T)
-2000-2001 Legacy or Outback (can't find too many with sunroofs)
-2000-2001 Toyota Solara

My God you're boring.

[sandertheshark]

They really are.

He asked me the pros/cons of keeping it:

Pros:
-We like the car
-It's fully loaded
-More than adequate for my needs
-I've put a lot of money into modifying it

Cons:
-May be unreliable in the future, and that's just a MAY.

Thus, keeping it won.

Good decision.

(Brake jobs aren't hassles.)

[Tave]

They really are.

He asked me the pros/cons of keeping it:

Pros:
-We like the car
-It's fully loaded
-More than adequate for my needs
-I've put a lot of money into modifying it

Cons:
-May be unreliable in the future, and that's just a MAY.

Thus, keeping it won.

Good call. I really agreed with Laconian's point.

[TheIntrepid]

Plus, I'll be getting the BMW in a couple weeks!

[850CSi]

You found pictures on e-bay already?

[CALL_911]

So I warned you.

Dad just came in, we had a talk. He did his research, he looked at all those links, and here.

So far, all I've paid was the purchase price of this car. Over the last 2 years of ownership (March 30, 2006 to present), my dad has put in $2355.50 on maintenance. He says that this much maintenance + all my comfort modifications should keep the car going for another few years. If it needs a brake job, I'm putting ceramics on it, funded by my dad. When the SilverStars go, he says I can put in a 4300k kit.

Now, I'm a bit annoyed that he wasted my time by telling me this AGAIN and AGAIN over the past few months, and I've in turn wasted YOUR time, Ro and Rags, and whoever else has shown me Craigslist and AutoTrader ads.

Essentially we came to the conclusion that any car we buy for $7-8k may not be as reliable as this one, and may even be worse. My dad right now doesn't want to foot the extra money to buy a good CPO or new car.

Thus, old Treppie is staying.

You're putting Ceramics on it? Why the hell would you do that, and where the hell would you do that?

[Eye of the Tiger]

I hope The Intrepid doesn't mind if I hijack the thread. I have a similar dilemma. The Jetta is almost out of gas. I mean, the needle is in the red, so it doesn't have much left. I have a feeling that I might need get new gas in. Getting the gas replaced is such a hassle, though. I'm thinking about getting a new car. I'm considering:

1989 Dodge Colt Vista
1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Wagon
2003 Suzuki Reno
1985 Chevrolet Corvette
1991 Volkswagen Golf GL

Let me show the list to my dad.

[CALL_911]

I hope The Intrepid doesn't mind if I hijack the thread. I have a similar dilemma. The Jetta is almost out of gas. I mean, the needle is in the red, so it doesn't have much left. I have a feeling that I might need get new gas in. Getting the gas replaced is such a hassle, though. I'm thinking about getting a new car. I'm considering:

1989 Dodge Colt Vista
1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Wagon
2003 Suzuki Reno
1985 Chevrolet Corvette
1991 Volkswagen Golf GL

Let me show the list to my dad.

Shit, dawg. Don't get a domestic.

Oh, and if you do end up keeping it (99% you won't), don't try to tell us you're putting brakes akin to PCCB's on your FWD family boat.