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sti deede · 2009-05-07, 01:34 PM

The house we bought last summer is blessed with much driveway space, and what better way to use it than with vehicles. We've been looking for a 3rd vehicle just in case another vehicle breaks down. This has been on going for a couple of months now. Thanks to hotwheels making a 510 model, I have been craving one. I have found and awesome one on craigslist that we will be checking out tonight:

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1156432380.html

Josh showed some of the Web-i-nex buddies and they all approve of this aquistion. Mr. Burciaga even volunteered to cut vinyl to made it like a BRE Datsun like this:

It has been quote a process to select my next vehicle. I went through several possible solutions. I wanted to keep it in a budget of 5-8K, so we wouldn't need to finance it. That immediately takes my dream of getting another STI off the plate. I know I only want a Japanese make vehicle. Definately no American.

Historically I've really just followed the newer cars and forgot about the older cars, so I don't have much of a recollection of the high points. Shame on me for being a consumer. I know i don't like the aesthetics of the 80's and early 90's cars, too many angles and sharp edges. I perfer a chunky vehicle with no hatch backs. I'm learning about the different characteristics of old cars, which helps to make them more interesting. Thinking outside of the box like this has been fun, because I'm learning to appreciate old things.

So being realistic, the following is a list of cars that I thought about:

Older BMW 3 series, good handling, and more expensive to repair
Miata, good handling, fits like a glove, but I've never been a convertible or 2 seater car person.
XB, cheap, but not cheap enough. They are silly looking and customizable. Requires much suspension work to hook around in. This would require lots of vinyl to make fun.
Old 70's Celica, nice, fun character, good for a swap. Not much a of a select to purchase from - would happily choose this as well as the 510.
MR2 early 90's - nice looking, but very much a ricer fly boy car, that could only get me into trouble.
S2000 - fun, good learning car, still out of my price point.

Soul-less cars:
Standard Camry, newer corollas, maximas, altima, hondas,

If anyone has any feedback I'd love to hear it. I'm pretty sure that a 510 will be my next car as I am in love with it!

2009-05-07, 01:34 PM	#1
sti deede EJ205 Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,789 Car: '96 4runner Class: none.	About to pull the trigger on a 3rd car. The house we bought last summer is blessed with much driveway space, and what better way to use it than with vehicles. We've been looking for a 3rd vehicle just in case another vehicle breaks down. This has been on going for a couple of months now. Thanks to hotwheels making a 510 model, I have been craving one. I have found and awesome one on craigslist that we will be checking out tonight: http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1156432380.html Josh showed some of the Web-i-nex buddies and they all approve of this aquistion. Mr. Burciaga even volunteered to cut vinyl to made it like a BRE Datsun like this: It has been quote a process to select my next vehicle. I went through several possible solutions. I wanted to keep it in a budget of 5-8K, so we wouldn't need to finance it. That immediately takes my dream of getting another STI off the plate. I know I only want a Japanese make vehicle. Definately no American. Historically I've really just followed the newer cars and forgot about the older cars, so I don't have much of a recollection of the high points. Shame on me for being a consumer. I know i don't like the aesthetics of the 80's and early 90's cars, too many angles and sharp edges. I perfer a chunky vehicle with no hatch backs. I'm learning about the different characteristics of old cars, which helps to make them more interesting. Thinking outside of the box like this has been fun, because I'm learning to appreciate old things. So being realistic, the following is a list of cars that I thought about: Older BMW 3 series, good handling, and more expensive to repair Miata, good handling, fits like a glove, but I've never been a convertible or 2 seater car person. XB, cheap, but not cheap enough. They are silly looking and customizable. Requires much suspension work to hook around in. This would require lots of vinyl to make fun. Old 70's Celica, nice, fun character, good for a swap. Not much a of a select to purchase from - would happily choose this as well as the 510. MR2 early 90's - nice looking, but very much a ricer fly boy car, that could only get me into trouble. S2000 - fun, good learning car, still out of my price point. Soul-less cars: Standard Camry, newer corollas, maximas, altima, hondas, If anyone has any feedback I'd love to hear it. I'm pretty sure that a 510 will be my next car as I am in love with it!