Automotive Update

Kinja'd!!! by "ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
Published 01/28/2017 at 18:34

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There were 3 Infinitis parked in front of my house today. My Q70L was at the curb, and the Q50 we had as a rental (R.I.P. Sienna), and my wife’s new QX60.

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Yes, the Vespa is parked in the front yard. We can’t find the gate opener.

We went and looked at a 1990 Mercedes 420SEL with $150000 miles listed for $1900.

Cosmetically, it was rough because $1900 car. But it sounded good, and no sign of rust or any leaks.

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It drove pretty well except it was out of alignment, and there was a sound from the rear axle/suspension that I did not like.

Verdict:Pass. I’m willing to spend a little more to get something better.

Enthusiast dad is struggling with practical mom. I see some SC400 and SC300 examples that are seem worth a look (automatics but my son doesn’t care). The quest continues.

Here are some more shots of the new Infiniti:

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I hope Oppo is having a nice weekend.


Replies (5)

Kinja'd!!! "FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
01/28/2017 at 18:42, STARS: 1

Looks like you got to the price you needed on the Infiniti. Congrats, looks like a really nice ride.

Kinja'd!!! "Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
01/28/2017 at 19:42, STARS: 0

Maybe an odd question but what is going on with the Mercedes logo in the grille?

Kinja'd!!! "G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3" (gbodyman)
01/28/2017 at 20:13, STARS: 0

What about something both practical and cool (split tailgate and at least one turbo)?

http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/5979290272.html

Kinja'd!!! "V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
02/03/2017 at 19:10, STARS: 0

Get him an LS400. IMO it’s the best first car. slow, yet fast enough to be safe, legendarily reliable, very safe, and effortlessly cool. Here’s one in Glendale for $4000. https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=&formSourceTag=117&newSearchFromOverviewPage=true&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d564&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity2=&zip=93701&distance=200&showNegotiable=true&modelChanged=undefined&filtersModified=true#listing=143929986

Kinja'd!!! "Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
03/07/2017 at 23:47, STARS: 0

That SEL does not look loved. Also, yeah like wobbles said, why is thd star upside down and why is there a chunk of grille missing?