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So I'm getting this check from Toyota..
2008-04-15, 7:51 PM #1
..they're buying my Tacoma back (frame rust - extended warranty, etc..Google for more info), so it looks like I'll wind up with a rather generous check (read: $7000 more than I paid for my truck in December of 2005).

I have a couple of options...one, buy another truck. Two, buy an MR2 Turbo, and work overtime this summer to buy another truck before winter...

[http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/SR20FL/ground.jpg]
$9250..with a built engine... :awesome:

The catch? It's in California. That's not exactly next door..
woot!
2008-04-15, 7:54 PM #2
buy an older truck and a car?

o.0
2008-04-15, 7:57 PM #3
You just need someone from California to drive it across the country for you.
Pissed Off?
2008-04-15, 8:03 PM #4
I'd nominate jedigandalf but he'd probably blow like a .1
2008-04-15, 8:03 PM #5
Originally posted by Greenboy:
buy an older truck and a car?


I plan on buying an older truck (2000-ish), but it'll still probably set me back $8-10k. I estimate my check will be $2k, and I'm trying to avoid a loan. I might end up getting a loan anyway, or just postponing the car until next year.
woot!
2008-04-15, 8:50 PM #6
cop with a sports car? i feel something bad coming on
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2008-04-15, 9:10 PM #7
Originally posted by genk:
cop with a sports car? i feel something bad coming on


Eh? I have one already - it's just older:

[http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/7586/mainenw6.jpg]
woot!
2008-04-15, 9:16 PM #8
You like stupid cars.
2008-04-15, 9:17 PM #9
Originally posted by Vincent Valentine:
You like stupid cars.


We all have stupid opinions.

:eng101:
woot!
2008-04-15, 9:48 PM #10
Nice Mr. 2. I say get car now and truck later.
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2008-04-16, 6:31 AM #11
1980's called, they want their cars back.
2008-04-16, 6:45 AM #12
Originally posted by Cool Matty:
1980's called, they want their cars back.


What's so wrong with the 80s?

Tell you what. Find me a car that's better looking, more reliable, more powerful and more fun to drive than an SW20, and maybe I'll listen to you.
woot!
2008-04-16, 6:54 AM #13
Originally posted by JLee:
What's so wrong with the 80s?

Tell you what. Find me a car that's better looking, more reliable, more powerful and more fun to drive than an SW20, and maybe I'll listen to you.



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2008-04-16, 7:13 AM #14
Maybe it's just me, but I still prefer 91+ MR2s.

[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Fidgitk/Ariana2.jpg]
woot!
2008-04-16, 9:16 AM #15
for almost $10k you have a lot of options you sure a MR2 is what you want?
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2008-04-16, 9:25 AM #16
Just get a decent car that gets good gas mileage or something. Like an impala or one of its foreign equivalents. Then spend the money left over and the money you save on gas to buy something like this.
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2008-04-16, 9:39 AM #17
Originally posted by Z@NARDI:
for almost $10k you have a lot of options you sure a MR2 is what you want?


Yep - I've wanted one for years. I just found one for $4800 in MD. I want to replace my Tacoma with another Tacoma, though.

I've been looking around at WRX's too...so many options...
woot!
2008-04-16, 10:28 AM #18
If I were you, I would buy a nearly mint and stock MR2, then spend the rest of the money on mods like wheels, suspension, any engine bolt-ons
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2008-04-16, 10:55 AM #19
MR2s are nice, but having one thats already been built, means its almost definately been beat on.
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2008-04-16, 11:37 AM #20
mr2 ftw
gbk is 50 probably

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2008-04-16, 8:05 PM #21
Originally posted by KOP_AoEJedi:
MR2s are nice, but having one thats already been built, means its almost definately been beat on.


I'd be getting one through the MR2 Owner's Club website - oftentimes, several other people are familiar with cars that are being sold. This one in particular has had some serious work done and has a built engine. Nothing wrong with a car that's been ran hard, as long as it has been taken care of. :)

It's a little out of my price range, though...I did find a guy selling a stock one..for $8k..definitely more than I'd like to spend for stock.
woot!
2008-04-16, 9:49 PM #22
I have nothing to contribute to this thread, but would like to say:

I thought for 3 days that John Travolta was sending you money. I'm sad now.
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