30-09-2003 07:33									#31
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quote: Originally posted by pchang Brakes are important. I would do that. Gas meter - who cares? You have an odometer and can estimate the amount of gas left. You should also fill up before you go too far. Big deal. Even if you buy a new car, you want to be able to sell the old car to someone else don't you? (trade in). If so, you will want to be able to say that the brakes are in good shape.

Fvck it -- I'm not going to get the repairs just so I can get a couple of hundred bucks from this piece of krap.

I'm going to junk it, and buy myself a much better used car, and have an auto shop inspect whatever car I'm interested in, before I buy it.

	30-09-2003 07:35									#32
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quote: Originally posted by SuperSneak Imports are the way to go. I suggest you go to a reputable local import dealer (ask around) or check on the internet. Many of them have web sales sites now, where you can browse the cars and negotiate price before even going in there. Buy a Honda or Toyota sedan, preferable a Civic or a Camry. Hire a "mobile mechanic" to check it out for you...most metro areas have these independant inspectors for a charge of about $50 or so. They can discreetly inspect the car before purchase. Check the fluids, hoses, tires, wear and tear, etc. If the inside is beat to ****, the driving was probably rough as well. A little 4 cylinder truck or sedan will drive to the moon and back with little maintenance. If all else fails, Sloww can ride you on the back of his pony. Check out specific cars at www.epinions.com for how other people have liked them. Feel free to PM with questions...I have been around cars my whole life, both in sales and repair, and know a thing or two.

I already planned to have an auto shop inspect whatever car I become interested in considering.


And no -- I am not going to ride any horse with SlowwHand. He's liable to kidnap me, and toss me into a boat, heading towards Cuba.

	30-09-2003 07:35									#33
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or you could inspect it yourself

it helps to know about cars.

I'm fairly knowlegabel about the obvious stuff. Though I admit I have no clue how to rebuild an engine. I have never even cracked open an engine block. But I know what stuff is supposed to look like. But with modern cars it helps to get them on the computer as well. If you know an independant mechanic who can do that, that would be an added bonus.

	30-09-2003 07:39									#34
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quote: Originally posted by Dissident or you could inspect it yourself it helps to know about cars. I'm fairly knowlegabel about the obvious stuff. Though I admit I have no clue how to rebuild an engine. I have never even cracked open an engine block. But I know what stuff is supposed to look like. But with modern cars it helps to get them on the computer as well. If you know an independant mechanic who can do that, that would be an added bonus.

I'm learning tons of sh*t as it is -- I don't have time to learn the mechanics of my car.

I know where to fill the oil and the gas in a car.
I know how to use the wipers, as well as emergency flashing lights.
I know that my car needs four wheels -- not three.

I don't need to know anything else, ok?

	30-09-2003 10:08									#35
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How dare you guys let this all-important thread slip to the second page.

	30-09-2003 10:18									#36
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quote: Originally posted by MrFun UGH -- one of my other friends said that Honda is utter KRAPOLA.

Does he drive a Ford Festiva?

	30-09-2003 10:19									#37
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no

	30-09-2003 10:22									#38
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I only buy new now.

People tend to treat their own private automobiles like rental cars now days. And the popularity of leased vehicles makes this problem even worse. People just don't know how to take care of automobiles. I'm tired of getting stuck with their problems (well I've only had 2 used cars in my lifetime- and 1 new car).

Sure there is a markup on new cars. And it depreciates fast. But that is not a concern if you plan on keeping your vehicle for 10 + years like I intend to. I actually am aiming for 20 or 25 years out of my vehicle.

And because of bad experiences with bank (not being able to get credit even with a good credit score), I only pay cash for my vehicles now. When I'm ready to buy a new vehicle, I will save up $20,000 to do so. And when you do this, you can haggle the prices down.

	30-09-2003 10:22									#39
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Mazda Miata?

	30-09-2003 10:23									#40
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not that either, Asher

	30-09-2003 11:01									#41
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Geo Metro?

	30-09-2003 11:58									#42
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The Miata is the pre-eminent gay man's car.
Very popular with rich gay men.

	30-09-2003 12:34									#43
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What about a lease?

	30-09-2003 13:35									#44
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What do you need a car for. Just get a bike.

	30-09-2003 14:59									#45
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bmw!!!

	30-09-2003 15:41									#46
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626

	30-09-2003 16:04									#47
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you meant '87 635 csi?

	30-09-2003 16:06									#48
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Honda and Acura (same company) are the most reliable cars out there. I've owned many different trucks and cars and aside from my old 71 ford crewcab monster truck (party machine ) they're all crap. One of my current cars (a mercury) is great to drive but on its 4th $500 alternator in 75K mi. My acura just runs and runs and runs. I'll never buy another american car unless I win the lottery (then I'll buy a corvette and a viper).

	30-09-2003 16:10									#49
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no, a Mazda 626. Not a BMW 635. I don't think it's something Mr.Fun would be looking for. I'd buy one though

	30-09-2003 16:23									#50
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Let's compare prices!

http://lt.brc.ee/car/index.brc?2346...&go.x=33&go.y=7

This is what you can get in Lithuania for 5-7 kUSD. I'm wondering how used car prices compare in US and EU?

	30-09-2003 16:50									#51
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http://www.autoweek.nl/occasionresu...=62&submit.y=15


5000-7000 Euro, in Holland

	30-09-2003 17:43									#52
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I just junked a 626. They have crappy automatic transmissions.

	30-09-2003 18:01									#53
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Ford Focus!

	30-09-2003 18:45									#54
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Jesus, who would've thought that'd be so hard to find a decent pic of the Ambiguously Gay Duo's car?

	30-09-2003 19:07									#55
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	30-09-2003 19:57									#56
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Ok guys -- no bicycles, no motorcycles, and certainly no pickup trucks.


So several people seem to think that I would be better off buying a used foreign import car like German made or Japan made, huh?

	30-09-2003 20:04									#57
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German or Japanese, assembled in America.
Don't totally bring down our country.
Japan will be cheaper.

	30-09-2003 20:05									#58
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quote: Originally posted by SlowwHand German or Japan, assembled in America. Don't totally bring down our country. Japan will be cheaper.

Bring down our country?

This is coming from someone who has an ancestor who tried to do just that in the literal sense?

	30-09-2003 20:08									#59
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No. I'm the one with the Toyota Tacoma.
None of my ancestors had one.

	30-09-2003 20:20									#60
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quote: I just junked a 626. They have crappy automatic transmissions.

get a manual. few problems with those. though Mazda parts are more expensive than Honda parts, in general.