Got A Car!!! - Page 2

Reece · 03-19-13, 05:56 PM

Great little van Steve, should be very economical as well, must be great to have that extra bit of freedom!!

Good stuff!!

les green01 · 03-19-13, 06:39 PM

congrats steve two years ago I bought a 2001 vw beetle took it over to my buddy's house he walks to the back of it opens the latch where is the engine at.

AVGWarhawk · 03-19-13, 09:14 PM

Ah, Mitsubishi. If you look closely at the valve cover you will see the old gun mounts used on the Zeros.

On a serious note, ask when the timing belt was last replaced.

Other than that, enjoy.

Sailor Steve · 03-19-13, 10:38 PM

I'm already in panic mode. Too many payments for too long a time. How will I ever get my bike now? A new computer? I should have gone cheaper!

On the plus side, I have a car. Maybe I can find a decent job...

Red October1984 · 03-19-13, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I'm already in panic mode. Too many payments for too long a time. How will I ever get my bike now? A new computer? I should have gone cheaper!

On the plus side, I have a car. Maybe I can find a decent job...

For every pro...there's a con....

Well, I hope it'll go well. Gas isn't exactly cheap these days and that thing looks like a guzzler. Not a bad car overall. You just need money to run it....and to get money....one must work.

I guess you could splurge and get a 4 Cylinder, Hybrid Toyota Prius and pay less for gas....

The Prius is a sad excuse for a car...but it gets amazing gas mileage and is silent. It's the perfect zombie survival car. That's the only time I would consider even looking inside of one. If the zombies came, you'd find me at the Toyota Dealership. You don't need a whole lot of gas and it's silent.

Jimbuna · 03-20-13, 06:10 AM

Nice one Steve....I know how much this means to you considering the number of times we've discussed this in recent times

BTW...if I can get you over to the UK soon you'll probably be doing a fair bit of walking because the current buna household vehicle is a Focus

Betonov · 03-20-13, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I should have gone cheaper!.

You could, but a cheap buy ususaly means high maintainance.
Your car is one of those crates that can work a few hundred kilometers with a malfunction, enough to save for a repair.

One more hint, you have a car with a large trunk, no fammily to prevent you removing the backseats and people always require moving stuff around for cheap

Wolferz · 03-20-13, 06:52 AM

Nice little grocery getter.

Manual transmission? Yup, they're fun until you're stuck in a traffic jam and your clutch leg starts burning.

. Front wheel drive is a pain to change out a clutch too.
Many happy motoring miles to you sir.

Schroeder · 03-20-13, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

It has a stick shift, which is something I was looking for. I rejected several cars I saw on that basis alone.

Are you sure you're an American?
I heard most of you guys don't even know that there are cars with three paddles.

In seriousness, nice car Steve. It's something I would have definitely not expected on a US road but rather in Europe. I don't think the gas mileage will be that bad, the car is still old enough to be rather lightweight compared to modern ones. Enjoy your new freedom.

TarJak · 03-20-13, 07:21 AM

Well done Steve. Good to see you've got some wheels again.

We've got a Focus too. They're everywhere!

HundertzehnGustav · 03-20-13, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

One more hint, you have a car with a large trunk, no fammily to prevent you removing the backseats and people always require moving stuff around for cheap

that is what i was thinking, but would not dare saying.
i gather, there is electric equipment and guitars to move around between gigs.
a covered car is better than an open top pickup truck.

and the seats are quickly installed once a need arises.

Mork_417 · 03-20-13, 07:56 AM

Congrats Steve! Nice lookin vehicle.

AVGWarhawk · 03-20-13, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I'm already in panic mode. Too many payments for too long a time. How will I ever get my bike now? A new computer? I should have gone cheaper!

On the plus side, I have a car. Maybe I can find a decent job...

Do not second guess yourself. Buyers remorse.

Plus side as you said, the radius of the job hunt has just expanded for you!

Herr-Berbunch · 03-20-13, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

BTW...if I can get you over to the UK soon you'll probably be doing a fair bit of walking because the current buna household vehicle is a Focus

The Ford Focus in North America was until a couple of years ago nothing like the European (or just Rest of the World) model. Since 2010 it actually looks more like it. The Escort previous was just the same - different in NA and the rest of the world.

I can't see Steve walking if he comes here.

Sailor Steve · 03-20-13, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

You could, but a cheap buy ususaly means high maintainance.

This car is almost 20 years old. I will likely have high maintainance plus payments. Still, the payments are low and for now it runs quite well.

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One more hint, you have a car with a large trunk, no fammily to prevent you removing the backseats and people always require moving stuff around for cheap

That's something I had not thought of.

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

Manual transmission? Yup, they're fun until you're stuck in a traffic jam and your clutch leg starts burning.

.

I've been driving a stick for 42 years and have never encountered that problem. Mine comes with a position called 'Neutral'. It not only rests the leg, but it's also less wear on the clutch bearings to be closed rather than held open.

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Front wheel drive is a pain to change out a clutch too.
Many happy motoring miles to you sir.

Been there, done that. At my age I'll keep money set aside for that sort of thing.

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Originally Posted by HundertzehnGustav

i gather, there is electric equipment and guitars to move around between gigs.
a covered car is better than an open top pickup truck.

and the seats are quickly installed once a need arises.

The back seat folds down. I don't have to remove it.

03-19-13, 05:56 PM	#16
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,749 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Great little van Steve, should be very economical as well, must be great to have that extra bit of freedom!! Good stuff!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

03-19-13, 06:39 PM	#17
les green01 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Freeman Missouri Posts: 1,784 Downloads: 1405 Uploads: 0	congrats steve two years ago I bought a 2001 vw beetle took it over to my buddy's house he walks to the back of it opens the latch where is the engine at. __________________ I'll tell you what bravery really is. Bravery is just determination to do a job that you know has to be done. Audie Murphy

03-19-13, 10:38 PM	#19
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I'm already in panic mode. Too many payments for too long a time. How will I ever get my bike now? A new computer? I should have gone cheaper! On the plus side, I have a car. Maybe I can find a decent job... __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-20-13, 06:10 AM	#21
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,742 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Nice one Steve....I know how much this means to you considering the number of times we've discussed this in recent times BTW...if I can get you over to the UK soon you'll probably be doing a fair bit of walking because the current buna household vehicle is a Focus __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-20-13, 06:52 AM	#23
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Nice little grocery getter. Manual transmission? Yup, they're fun until you're stuck in a traffic jam and your clutch leg starts burning.. Front wheel drive is a pain to change out a clutch too. Many happy motoring miles to you sir. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

03-19-13, 09:14 PM	#18
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,281 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Ah, Mitsubishi. If you look closely at the valve cover you will see the old gun mounts used on the Zeros. On a serious note, ask when the timing belt was last replaced. Other than that, enjoy.

03-20-13, 07:21 AM	#25
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Well done Steve. Good to see you've got some wheels again. We've got a Focus too. They're everywhere!

03-20-13, 07:56 AM	#27
Mork_417 Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DB-15 Posts: 851 Downloads: 263 Uploads: 0	Congrats Steve! Nice lookin vehicle. __________________ Heading to AM49.(U-553)

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