I bought a car.

Started by CJ, June 28, 2009, 09:42:21 PM

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CJ

#30
June 29, 2009, 04:04:25 PM
There will be no V8.  There will be a B230FT.

S204STi

#31
June 29, 2009, 05:08:54 PM
Quote from: Raza  on June 29, 2009, 03:38:45 PM
Here's a picture of it in its glory:

(Forgive the size)






Fucking gorgeous, if I were being asked.

The big plastic bumper sort of ruins the ends, but that can be fixed.  Otherwise I agree with you, very cool car.

Raza

#32
June 29, 2009, 08:19:54 PM Last Edit: June 29, 2009, 08:24:15 PM by Raza
Nah, I like it. 



CJ, when you're ready to sell, and I'm assuming this'll be years down the road, let me know.  I'm really quite smitten.
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

omicron

#33
June 30, 2009, 07:59:33 AM
What fun! It appears that nature has taken care of stripping off the old paint-job in preparation for a shiny new coat.

Raza, those old ads are fantastic, and now I want one too.

Quote from: NACar on June 29, 2009, 03:38:55 PM
I agree with a 302. Putting Megasquirt on that old POS would be silly, but putting Megasquirt on a 302 would be glorious.

:hesaid:

Raza

#34
June 30, 2009, 08:25:22 AM
Quote from: omicron on June 30, 2009, 07:59:33 AM
Raza, those old ads are fantastic, and now I want one too.


Me too.  I love when sensible companies get a little crazy.
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

omicron

#35
June 30, 2009, 08:36:08 AM


Rowr.

Raza

#36
June 30, 2009, 01:01:39 PM
Quote from: omicron on June 30, 2009, 08:36:08 AM


Rowr.

Exactly.  Although the standard 205 GTi was nothing to disregard. 
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
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2006 BMW Z4 3.0i
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

omicron

#37
June 30, 2009, 07:25:44 PM
Quote from: Raza  on June 30, 2009, 01:01:39 PM
Exactly.  Although the standard 205 GTi was nothing to disregard. 

Those are tantalisingly within reach.

Raza

#38
June 30, 2009, 08:01:50 PM
Quote from: omicron on June 30, 2009, 07:25:44 PM
Those are tantalisingly within reach.

Not for me, as far as I know.
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

omicron

#39
June 30, 2009, 08:10:26 PM
Quote from: Raza  on June 30, 2009, 08:01:50 PM
Not for me, as far as I know.

Only $2999!

Hell, even a lesser Si model would be fun, and probably less likely to have been thrashed.

Raza

#40
June 30, 2009, 08:20:00 PM
Quote from: omicron on June 30, 2009, 08:10:26 PM
Only $2999!

Hell, even a lesser Si model would be fun, and probably less likely to have been thrashed.

That's the 1.9 too.  A far better ride than your Lexcen.  Get it.
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

hounddog

#41
June 30, 2009, 09:22:46 PM
Quote from: Vinsanity on June 28, 2009, 10:12:02 PM
but they don't call them money pits for no reason
He bought a boat?
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Madman

#42
July 01, 2009, 09:38:38 PM
Well done!!!

Volvos can be addictive.  I hope your planning on keeping the original B21.  Original 242GTs are rare beasts these days and originality is everything to fans of these cars.  But why get rid of the 940?  You've already sorted everything that could potentially go wrong with this car.  Keep it and enjoy the next quarter-million miles of trouble-free driving!  Although, I have to admit I like the sound of a V70, too.

See, I told you Volvos were addictive!  :ohyeah:


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CJ

#43
July 01, 2009, 11:43:37 PM
Oh, Madman, you've got no idea!  My first word to spell was Volvo.  I came home later that day and wrote it.  We've got it in my box and I'll scan it eventually.



I'll keep the B21 for now and add a B230FT later on.  Its M46 seems to be quite nice. 

omicron

#44
July 02, 2009, 11:20:08 PM
The last 4 issues of Motor have featured an injected Holden 5L V8 transplant into a Volvo 242GT.....

And it's for sale!



The Pirate

#45
July 02, 2009, 11:21:12 PM
Oh wow...

Yes, that's more my style.
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Quote from: omicron on July 10, 2007, 10:58:12 PM
After you wake up with the sun at 6am on someone's floor, coughing up cigarette butts and tasting like warm beer, you may well change your opinion on this matter.

Vinsanity

#46
July 02, 2009, 11:30:37 PM
yup, after seeing that Holden-powered silver Frankenstein, I have to take back my stern words of caution to CJ. But you *have* to drop a Chevy 350 under the hood. I'll even hook you up with an 'IROC-Z' decal for the bottom of your doors :lol:

CJ

#47
July 02, 2009, 11:54:12 PM
There will be no V8! 

Vinsanity

#48
July 03, 2009, 10:38:04 AM
That's a shame.

Eye of the Tiger

#49
July 03, 2009, 10:51:10 AM
Hey, CJ, have you though about putting a V8 in there?
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Eye of the Tiger

#50
July 03, 2009, 10:52:29 AM


So, how many tires does that thing have out back, anyway? Looks like four just in the driver's rear.  :lol:
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r0tor

#51
July 03, 2009, 12:39:08 PM
there are some odd tastes in car purchases on this forum
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee No Speed -- 2004 Mazda RX8 6 speed -- 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia All Speed

2o6

#52
July 03, 2009, 12:41:35 PM
Quote from: r0tor on July 03, 2009, 12:39:08 PM
there are some odd tastes in car purchases on this forum


What should he have bought, a Civic?



A RWD Volvo is awesome.

rohan

#53
July 04, 2009, 10:00:29 AM
You know that car needs a v8 are you putting a v8 in?
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the Teuton

#54
July 05, 2009, 04:50:56 PM
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
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Eye of the Tiger

#55
July 05, 2009, 04:58:24 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on July 05, 2009, 04:50:56 PM
CJ,

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/1253873893.html

Buy it.  Now.

Shit, if you grab it for me now, I'll be down next weekend with the cash, plus 10%.
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

the Teuton

#56
July 05, 2009, 05:00:16 PM
Quote from: NACar on July 05, 2009, 04:58:24 PM
Shit, if you grab it for me now, I'll be down next weekend with the cash, plus 10%.

Are you kidding?
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

Eye of the Tiger

#57
July 05, 2009, 05:01:35 PM
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