my futile search for a new ride continues

"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
12/15/2015 at 10:11 • Filed to: None

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MR2 - i quickly decided these would be too small, kids can;t fit at all

XK-8 - I was told by many people this would be a headache and a hole in my wallet

FJ60 - i’m questioning if it would be a decent commuter car - i did test drive one, or it could have been a soggy pile of rust, not sure, but I loved it

Audi Allroad - i’m going to talk to the guy on lunch and ask the long list of questions as provided by whoarder

DISCUSSION (27)

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/15/2015 at 10:12

MR2 - i quickly decided these would be too small, kids can;t fit at all

Lies.

designzio > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/15/2015 at 10:17

Have you considered a BMW e46 sedan or wagon? How much are you trying to spend?

OPPOsaurus WRX > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
12/15/2015 at 10:19

well the lack of back seats....

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/15/2015 at 10:21

Bro, there are two trunks. TWO!

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/15/2015 at 10:22

Manual ZQ8 Colorado, 6.6 Dmax swap

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/15/2015 at 10:23

Sorry but S500 or S600. Or, if you're a pleb, a S430

OPPOsaurus WRX > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
12/15/2015 at 10:25

pretty sure my wife, or anyone else, would approve of a truck as a child carrying compartment

bingham123 > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/15/2015 at 10:26

mr2, not a fan of them since one tried to kill me repeatedly

the jaaaaag is a ford mondeo underneath, not good ether way.

the audi allroad..... called so as it breaksdown on all the roads it touches

so the fj60 is the only one for me (and you) and its not rust its light weight steel.....

Tom McParland > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/15/2015 at 10:26

I probably missed the original post where you mentioned it, but what is your budget?

OPPOsaurus WRX > Tom McParland
12/15/2015 at 10:28

it kinda depends, if its $8000 i could probably pay cash, and thats where i’d like to be. if it was a slight bit over that i would concider a loan but it would have to be something amazing...and my wife would have to be on board for that

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/15/2015 at 10:31

Sounds like you need a better wife ane better everyone else.

My citroen won't start > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/15/2015 at 10:57

I bring you more bad ideas:

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/535474…

OPPOsaurus WRX > My citroen won't start
12/15/2015 at 10:58

i’ve been told those are a much better idea than the XJ8’s a lot of Fusion in them or something.

My citroen won't start > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/15/2015 at 11:00

They are, lot’s of Ford parts (which isn’t a good thing) but makes it more reliable and serviceable, plus the AWD version is a blast to drive.

HammerheadFistpunch > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/15/2015 at 11:13

Wont buy an xk8 for reliability reasons

also considering an all road

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/15/2015 at 11:14

http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/535915…

Kinja'd!!!

If you can find one of these you won’t regret.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
12/15/2015 at 11:42

thats on the other side of boston from me

but there is this

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/534909…

also a drive from my house, actually pretty close to the FJ i looked at.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/15/2015 at 11:57

Alright so what actually IS the requirement list for you?

I know you want 8k or less, reliable and mildly fun with a back seat.

What are the actual requirements? 4 door? auto or manual? MPG? drive wheels? anything you wouldn’t drive?

HammerheadFistpunch > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/15/2015 at 12:01

Have you considered an FZJ80? You could get a very clean relatively low mile example of a 95-97 Toyota or a 96-97 Lexus for that price if you aren’t picky about the locker package. You could even get a relatively clean UZJ100 for that price, and THAT (aside from mileage) would be a great commuter.

OPPOsaurus WRX > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
12/15/2015 at 12:06

I want my WRX back... i really dont know what I want. nothing has excited me that would actually work or fit in my budget. everything I want are these dumb unreliable or rusted out things. i like the BMW wagons but i dont know if I want to have people look at me like i’m a douche just cuz i have a BMW logo on it. I thought of a Wrangler but they seem to be poor commuters. i really have no idea.

OPPOsaurus WRX > HammerheadFistpunch
12/15/2015 at 12:07

what is the difference between a FZJ80 and FJ80? Same for the 100’s?

HammerheadFistpunch > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/15/2015 at 12:21

FJ80 came first and was very similar to the 62 (same engine and auto trans) on the new 80 series body. They are cheaper and you can find nice ones but they are slow and scary compared to the newer fzj80 which included upgraded brakes and axles as well as the new 1FZ engine with 57 more hp and the newer electronically controlled transmission. People prize the FJ80 for being more robust (far fewer electronics) but the fzj80 is the better daily. The UZJ100 is the 100 series, 98-99 had the new V8 but the old 4 speed, 2000 and on used a 5 speed and better final drive ratio and got VVTi on the motor, the 2000 and later ones are the ones to get for livability but they might not squeak under the price point...at least not for a decent one.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/15/2015 at 12:42

What happened to your wrx?

OPPOsaurus WRX > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
12/15/2015 at 13:01

i sold it, at the time I had a company car and it wasn;t being driven but was being paid for. then suddenly I no longer had a company car. When I sold it I paid off the loan and got about $8k back, which is kinda where my budget sits right now

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/15/2015 at 13:03

Is there any chance of finding a similar one? Not that I normally recommend those creepy engines with pistons going sideways....

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/15/2015 at 14:54

I’ve got a couple of other choices for you, and seem to be in your budget.

XC70 http://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/5361631590…

Another XC70 http://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/5354651710…

Boring, but cheap (and low miles) http://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/5333771137…

OPPOsaurus WRX > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
12/15/2015 at 15:10

I’ve heard the xc70s are expensive to keep on the road, and slow as hell... not that that matters cuz the FJ60’s are iceburgs.