"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
09/01/2015 at 22:04 • Filed to: None
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"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
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so you may know that I recently started a new job which provides toilet paper and a work vehicle. Its great that I dont have to put the wear and tear on my WRX or pay for gas for the week.
The bad is I dont get to drive the WRX. Even on the weekends when we’re hauling the kids around I’ll very rarely get to drive it. Its becoming more and more depressingly apparent that it should be sold as it is not benefiting our fiances to have it just sit there as my wife’s car needs part after (front struts are next)
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today i test drove a V70R. The place was shady, a run down old house with an office in the back room and about 40 Volvos in various states of existence.
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This one had 135k miles and wanted $9,600. The steering was odd and he attributed it to the steering knuckle and that its to be replaced and is already on its way. He also said regardless of its state, the timing belt will be replaced. It just wasn’t as raw as the WRX. it also felt loose like a typical 11 year old (car) would. I’m probably going to pass. I picked up Mrs OppoWRX and we went to look at this
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we just looked quick. the guy I want to deal with was off til Thursday (I bought my Sport Trac from him) I like these but something left me unimpressed on this one.
There is a small possibility that I will pass on the R’s all together and we will have just share the Flex. That would leave us with about a $10k car loan. ($25 for the WRX - $15k loan, plus $5k for the Escape. This kinda seems like the most responsible choice but I see conflict arising when we both want to go somewhere but there is only 1 car (I can not use the GPS tracked work truck for personal stuff)
Any thoughts? Any takers $25k/WRX?
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> OPPOsaurus WRX
09/01/2015 at 22:11 |
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Stupid question: is there a reason you cannot use your WRX for work purposes?
djmt1
> OPPOsaurus WRX
09/01/2015 at 22:16 |
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Weird you bring up toilet paper. I just had a heated debate about living in the post apocalypse and amazingly we came to the conclusion that not the radiation, mutants or monsters will be the biggest problem but the lack of toilet paper. Nobody wants to be scavenging for resources with a shitty arse.
norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
> OPPOsaurus WRX
09/01/2015 at 22:17 |
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If only I had $25K for a WRX. I love this generation hatch.
Party-vi
> OPPOsaurus WRX
09/01/2015 at 22:21 |
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You need to stay away from that V70R. Drives wonky, lots of miles, and questionable maintenance history. Have you not seen the issues literally everyone is having with R’s in oppositelock? Run away!
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OPPOsaurus WRX
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/01/2015 at 22:26 |
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well then i’d be paying for all the gas and wear and tear, but I also have to use the work xB for work by policy
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OPPOsaurus WRX
> djmt1
09/01/2015 at 22:27 |
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well it was also cuz my last office did not suply it
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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> OPPOsaurus WRX
09/01/2015 at 22:27 |
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Ohhhhh so the xB pictured is for your use??? Please do a review at some point! We are considering buying one (first gen like yours)
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> Party-vi
09/01/2015 at 22:29 |
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i knowwwwwww (and that one I probably will) but they are so pretty and 305 hp I-5 AWD wagon 6sp row your own. that ticks soooo many oppo boxes. the guy says he drives it daily while its at the shop so he can weed out all the issues and also loves driving V-R’s he also had a few v60r’s but only that one 70
Captain of the Enterprise
> OPPOsaurus WRX
09/01/2015 at 22:29 |
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You used to have to bring your own toilet paper to work? That's insane
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OPPOsaurus WRX
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/01/2015 at 22:31 |
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my review:
its basically toilet paper, i want to wipe my ass with it.
altho i really shouldn;t shit talk it, its great having it at no cost from the office. really a great perk.
I probably will do a quick write up. I’ve been watching a lot of Regular Car Reviews lately so....it could get interesting.
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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> OPPOsaurus WRX
09/01/2015 at 22:35 |
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Well... I drove a base auto Tacoma for work. I’m sure the experience is similar.
scoob
> norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
09/01/2015 at 22:56 |
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NO. MINE. ME FIRST. ME ME ME.
If I had $25K as well.
Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy
> OPPOsaurus WRX
09/01/2015 at 23:05 |
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I love the V70R and S60R and would jump at the chance to get one, but I would def. stay away from that one. Sounds way too sketchy. Or I’d have it inspected by an actual Volvo mechanic (not necessarily the dealership, but a Euro-specialized shop or something).