What's next? Nono, not for Oppo; For ME!

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 08/15/2016 at 02:12 • Filed to: Car Buying

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Time to post about car-shopping again!

Budget: $2k -$10k.

Timeline: next four months (anyone know how to not space 2 lines on mobile kinja?).

Goal: practical-ish passenger vehicle that is slightly more modern than my usual tastes and also can derg.

Incomplete list of potential candidates:

2nd Gen 4Runner

Allroad/A6 wagon

323i wagon

XJ Cherokee 2 door

2nd Gen Matrix

Tercel wagon 4WD (I can’t stop it)

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Late 80's Camry wagon (I’m slipping)

IS300 Sportcross (ok, back on track).

Should be fun!

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 02:19

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Why do you want a Matrix? Don’t you already have a Vibe?

Birddog > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 02:20

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You’d look good* behind the wheel of a nice Red 4Runner.

(*Disclaimer; I have no idea what the good Dr. looks like. Anyone can look good behind the wheel of a Red 4Runner. Your results may vary. All claims void in AK, HI and Puerto Rico.)

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 02:24

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Powerstroke

PS9 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 02:24

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Getting the 4runner means battling Jordan Slowrunner to the death for king of the 4runners.

You’ll also have to attend MOAB! at least once. It’s legally binding.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage 08/15/2016 at 02:24

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Don’t really want it, but it checks most of the boxes. It’s kind of — there —

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 02:25

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Don’t want it badly*

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 08/15/2016 at 02:26

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Ye— NO

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 02:28

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Alternatively:

TOYOTA MARKII WAGON

NISSAN GLORIA WAGON

NISSAN BE-1

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 08/15/2016 at 02:30

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Feast your eyes on this

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/573157…

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 02:31

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Yes! So much yes.

Dusty Ventures > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 02:42

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If you're looking at Allroads also consider the Legacy GT/Outback XT

TheHondaBro > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 02:44

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BUY IT RIGHT FUCKING NOW YOU BEAUTIFUL SPACE CRAB

Frenchlicker > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 02:52

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Well if it closer to the end of the four months I say XJ. Then I will have mine finished and can use going out there as an excuse for a road trip.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 03:19

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No Subbies? I think the Impreza sport hatch/wagon thing is a pretty good looking car, got good marks on handling, and seems to suffer less from the Pacific Northwest’s Subaru price inflation. The 2.5 is peppy but of course, head gasket is a little fragile.

If you find a decent sportcross in your price range, get it. Sweet cars and I had them on my radar for a bit and never saw one for sale.

Alfalfa > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 03:24

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I’m a fan of 3 series wagons myself.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 03:56

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not for canada - australian in disguise > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 03:57

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Sweet baby jesus riding on a jet pack to the moon that thing is mint. Buy it now or I’m telling whoever the hell runs this place nowadays to ban you permanently.

Stapleface > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 08:15

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Corolla SR5... You know you want it...

https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/566473…

Dru > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 08:43

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As many fond memories as I have with my two 2nd gen 4Runners, they were abysmal to live with. Gutless 3.0 that averaged 13mpg city and 17mpg highway. The rear window would quit working at least twice a year, rendering the cargo area accessible only by folding down the back seats.

That said...

You should buy one. They ooze character and IMHO were the best looking 4Runner with 4 doors. Try and get a manual though, I think it would be modestly more rewarding. Hell, if you can find/afford a JDM Surf with a diesel, do that.

Also, what about a Land Cruiser? If your budget is up to 10K you could get a really good 80, or even a pretty good 100?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Dru 08/15/2016 at 08:46

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If I were to get a 4runner, I’d get one with the 22RE. I agree that they are the best looking 4-doors. The land cruiser has 2 issues: 1) it wouldn’t fit in my driveway, and 2) don’t know if I can stomach that bad of fuel economy.

jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 09:02

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At least test drive an Allroad. You will like it.

gmctavish needs more space > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 10:29

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Volvo 850 Turbo wagon?

There's also the AWD Turbo wagon, but those are rare. Or a V70 Cross Country.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 10:58

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First gen Lexus LS?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/15/2016 at 11:01

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Sedans currently not being considered.

Spridget > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 11:46

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Why ISN’T this your car yet?

Spridget > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 11:47

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Subaru XT

jasmits > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 13:41

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I’ve owned a second gen 4Runner for exactly a week now.

Pros:

Lots of character

Practical

Fun to drive(it’s a different sort of fun to drive, and mine is sitting on Bilstein HDs)

Priced well

Should be solid off road, though I have not had a chance to play yet

I think it has a very good look, especially with the 31s.

Cons:

Slow. Very slow.

Poor fuel economy

3.0 has a reputation for poor reliability for a Toyota. It’s joining a 20 year old BMW and a 25 year old Alfa Romeo in my stable so how bad could it be?

I like the tailgate. I like the roll-down rear window. It sucks they are codependant, but I get why they have to be codependant. I’ll take maintaing an old power window setup for the luxury of a tailgate over a lift gate and a rear window that can go down.

Other thoughts? What I really wanted was am FJ60. A week later I’m glad I went for this, 4/5ths of the 60's character but cheaper to buy, cheaper to maintain, slightly less abysmal fuel economy and can keep up with modern highway traffic.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 13:49

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Two words: Cressida. Wagon.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jasmits 08/15/2016 at 13:51

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When you become even more familiar with it, you should do a review!

jasmits > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 13:56

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I'll know it much better in a week after I drive it from Oregon to Pennsylvania! Planning to write a review as I go.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 15:22

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Found this, new enough to have air bags, weird enough to be oppo worthy. Priced too high in my opinion.

https://kalispell.craigslist.org/ctd/5733911667…

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/15/2016 at 15:52

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Don’t want a sedan :(

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 17:35

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Gotcha. I’m a way bigger fan of the 1st gen, though I’ve only driven an auto 2nd gen. Don’t like it at all.

RPM esq. > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 20:30

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Why in tarnation would you want a 323i when the big 6 is just our there for the taking?

Under_Score > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/15/2016 at 20:32

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These are obscure? I was kind of friends with a girl that had one of these, and I still see a ton of them on the road.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > RPM esq. 08/15/2016 at 20:36

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Need wagon/hatch candidate right now.

RPM esq. > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/15/2016 at 21:07

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I’m just going to continue suggesting ideas so bad they’re good. Like this one!

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/569622…

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > RPM esq. 08/15/2016 at 21:16

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that IS a really bad idea! you’re hired.

Spridget > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/20/2016 at 10:29

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Right in your price range:

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-RV-…