Another car-shopping shitpost

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
11/12/2016 at 02:04 • Filed to: car shopping

Here’s an updated list of all the cars I will ultimately not buy:

[For simplicity’s sake, the desired transmission is manual except where noted]

Modern vehicles:
- A3
- Protege5
- Mazda6 wagon
- IS Sportcross (auto only)
- allroad

Little bit old:
- Camry SE Coupe V6 (auto)
- 4Runner (likely auto)
- 318ti
- 2 door XJ (possibly auto)
- SC400 (auto)

The usual suspects:
- Tercel wagon SR5
- 78-79 Celica coupe
- Prizm GSI
- Cressida wagon (auto is fine)
- 80's Camry wagon
- 1981 Audi 4000 coupe
- E24
- Corolla Alltrac SR5
- Corona wagon
- MKIII Supra

Surprise! I’ve made zero progress whatsoever. I am no closer to knowing what I want. Through my lack of enthusiasm, I’ve already let a few good vehicles slip away.

And all the vehicles are on different planes of existence. The 4Runner is a good idea, but doesn’t quite get the mojo flowing. The SC400 is awesome but impractical, and I’m not willing to spend $6,000 on a good one. I happen to love the way the old Camry wagon looks, but it won’t be able to live up to the Tercel. And as for the Tercel, it is probably the one vehicle that I would buy without hesitation — or so I once thought. I passed up on three locally in the last 3 months because I wanted to hold out for one that wasn’t quite as “crispy” as my last two. But then I see what good ones are asking for now: 3500, 4000?! That’s a LOT of money for a Tercel. But man the temptation is there.

I did want to shake things up this time. I bought the “dream” old, fun, Japanese coupe last time, and we all know how that ultimately turned out. I kind of want to dip my toes in something new, something even moderately luxurious. Like the 6 wagon, allroad, or A3. Unfortunately, all of these cost actual real money, which I don’t quite have yet.

And as I sit here, thinking about all other things in my life that involve money, I’m still really having trouble with the idea of spending any serious amount of on a toy for myself. I mean, there’s just so many other useful things that thousands of dollars could go towards. Vacations, home improvement, investments, student loans, and so on. Car payments are not up for discussion at this point in my life.

Well anyway, thanks for reading!

DISCUSSION (43)

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 02:07

Just get a Juke.

gmctavish needs more space > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 02:10

This is a good list.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > gmctavish needs more space
11/12/2016 at 02:11

NOT GOOD ENOUGH DAMMIT

RallyWrench > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 02:11

Have you considered Toyota pickup trucks? I hear they’re quite reliable.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > RallyWrench
11/12/2016 at 02:11

YOU ARE NOT HELPING

TheHondaBro > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 02:11

VehiCROSS

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > TheHondaBro
11/12/2016 at 02:12

NOW IT’S TOO GOOD

RallyWrench > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 02:13

HOW ABOUT CELICAS

TheHondaBro > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 02:14

TooGOOD*

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 02:14

Have you thought about the SC300? Still a nice car with a decent amount of power.

RallyWrench > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 02:14

Also... Do you actually have a line on a 4000 coupe?

gmctavish needs more space > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 02:15

Because it needs more options? Or more narrowing down

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > RallyWrench
11/12/2016 at 02:15

Sure, it was my dad’s favorite car. Had it for 19 years.

gmctavish needs more space > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 02:17

Here

http://whistler.craigslist.ca/cto/5867899797.html

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > gmctavish needs more space
11/12/2016 at 02:17

The latter. When I bought the Celica, I had the list down to three cars, all of which were coupes that I really liked. So I just waited around for the best candidate and pounced. This time it’s like, “I could get a wagon, I could get a coupe, I could get another old Toyota, I could get an Audi, maybe I’d be okay with an auto this time.” Just a lot of flip flopping.

RallyWrench > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 02:19

Ahh... you should get one of those. A 5E coupe was very nearly my first car, and I have a ruined 86 4kq now.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > gmctavish needs more space
11/12/2016 at 02:21

gmctavish needs more space > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 02:23

That’s pretty much where I’m at with picking a second car. I haven’t bought one because of that, but also money

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > RallyWrench
11/12/2016 at 02:30

There’s one for sale in Portland with a bad transmission. First one I’ve seen for sale in two years.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford
11/12/2016 at 02:31

But I could have had the V8

Sam > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 02:35

More fuel for the same go. Meh.

Berang > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 02:35

You live in a goldmine area for old cars,it should be easy.

RallyWrench > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 02:37

Funny, I passed on that 5E all those years ago because it popped out of gear.

RonnyPStiggs > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 03:00

Ah, but could you have had the 5 speed with said V8? Also, have you ever considered a Corona, Cressida, or 70 series Corolla?

Phatboyphil > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 03:11

Is that one Tercel still available? I’m 4 reelz about giving you a ride on Dec 1st.

RPM esq. > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 04:09

I say this with much respect, but this list is bonkers, especially for someone who already has access to two Toyota trucks. It should consist of four manual Germans and a few interesting non-SUV Toyotas, and a budget, and you should buy the cleanest thing on that list within that budget that pops up next week. Say $5-6000 all in. We all know that this saga ends with either overpaying for a cleanish Tercel or E24 and being happy, or reselling an SC400 or SUV and starting over after three months because you’re bored of the weight and transmission.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 04:58

A3? **shudder**

V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 05:13

https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/10127389

High price, I know, but appears pristine.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 08:57

I don’t know exactly what your budget it, but here’s the cleanest SC400 I’ve seen for less than $8k: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5811615886.html

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Phatboyphil
11/12/2016 at 10:55

It is but like always I probably won’t make time for it...

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford
11/12/2016 at 10:58

Been up for a while now. Guy needs to lower that price!

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 10:59

Offer him $5k cash, assuming you have cash.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > RPM esq.
11/12/2016 at 11:02

If I wait an extra three weeks, I’ll have a holiday bonus to pad that budget. You’re not wrong though. It may just be time to shell out for something I badly want, and disregard all the ”good car options”

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me!
11/12/2016 at 11:04

I like everything but that automatic shifter. A car that small and slow needs Manuel

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > pip bip - choose Corrour
11/12/2016 at 11:04

Axial > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 14:24

It’s a marginally up-scale Golf sedan, that’s what. It’s a poor value from any angle unless you are hopelessly in love with its looks...which I personally wouldn’t say are anything special.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Axial
11/12/2016 at 14:27

I’d get the hatch for one thing.

Axial > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 14:30

So instead of marginally up-scale, overpriced Golf sedan, it is now just a marginally up-scale, overpriced Golf. =/

I dunno. The whole car is manufactured from the finest quality “meh.” A BMW 3 series is more interesting since it’s at least RWD, and I don’t have any particular like for those, either.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Axial
11/12/2016 at 14:35

That’s interesting and all but I’m more interested in cars that *I* like.

Axial > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 14:42

That’s not the point of this discussion, though. You asked the OP of this thread “Y” when the comment implied distaste which I interpret as “why.” I pointed out a possible reason.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 18:26

Kinja'd!!!

pip bip - choose Corrour > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/12/2016 at 19:10

They are poorly engineered

Phatboyphil > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/13/2016 at 03:04

Well let me know if you make time for it. I’m getting out of the Army Dec 1st and moving back to Texas. They’re paying me generously (you’ve already payed my gas money lol) and I don’t need to be home till Christmas. So if the car’s jacked up I can still take you back, one day lost won’t hurt me.

So I can take you pretty much anywhere in the PNW not just Spokane.