What to do with Tucker? Or...who wants to buy Tucker? xD

"Mercedes Streeter" (smart) 10/25/2016 at 15:45 • Filed to: Tale of two smarts

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We still don’t know what to do with Tucker yet. But while we figure it out, I took the liberty of asking both the apartment office and local police if my parking configuration is okay...they have no issue with it!

I want to keep Tucker. Ultimately, that’s a bad idea...he’s a money pit...but gosh, I’d love to turn him into an off-roader.

Miss Tesla wants him gone so we can use the profits to build an awesome gaming computer. Honestly, her idea is more logical than mine. Even though we have the income to have two cars, we honestly don’t have a need for two vehicles. But, all of our computers are like 10 years old, so we kinda need an update in that department.

We’re getting ready to sell him to get an awesome computer with cash to spare, but for now I’m like a celebrity at my apartment complex. The two smarts stick out in the crowd, loud and proud. xD

Edit for clarification: We are selling Tucker because we don’t need two cars...but my crazy mind keeps going “but look at the potential!”

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 15:47

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‘Busa swap, obvsly.

shop-teacher > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 15:48

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I know I’ve said this at every chance already, but .... RALLYCROSS!!!!!

Tareim - V8 powered > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 15:49

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Hyabusa swap it and do maaaaaaaaad skids

LongbowMkII > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 15:49

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There’s only one dumber investment than cars, and that’s computers.

S65 > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 15:50

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LS SWAP

crowmolly > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 15:50

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Unpopular opinion alert!

Sell the car, no question. From what I recall money is kind of tight and a car like this does not really get worth more in the near future. The money spent to fix it up may/will be needed elsewhere and getting money back on a “flip” is not a guarantee. If you don’t have an emergency fund maybe start one and throw some of the proceeds there.

bob and john > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 15:51

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read. my. lips.

haya. busa. swap. you are quite literally in the best position of ANYONE here to do so.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 15:52

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Big Block.

Or this.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > S65 10/25/2016 at 15:53

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That tells me that an LS swap is for wimps since you can fit a big block in it.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > crowmolly 10/25/2016 at 15:53

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Agreed. It’s the   *sigh* responsible thing to do.

MonkeePuzzle > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 15:54

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sell to an opponaut for use in some lemons type racing

S65 > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 10/25/2016 at 15:54

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Make a V8 out of 2 4A-GE engines and shove it in the smart then

TysMagic > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 10/25/2016 at 15:54

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came here to say this. THERE ARE EVEN READY MADE KITS

http://www.smartuki.com/

For Sweden > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 15:55

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Racecar

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > S65 10/25/2016 at 15:55

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Don’t tempt me.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > TysMagic 10/25/2016 at 15:56

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GAME CHANGER

crowmolly > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 10/25/2016 at 15:57

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That’s the GAU-8 engineering method

Mercedes Streeter > crowmolly 10/25/2016 at 15:59

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Monies was tight. I just got a huge raise. But yeah, you’re right, I’ll have even more money if he’s gone. Dammit, that computer better be bad ass! lol

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > crowmolly 10/25/2016 at 15:59

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Which is also the best engineering method.

facw > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 16:00

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In any event I love computers, but building an awesome computer is almost always a waste of money. Buying a pretty good computer is normally a much safer investment given how quickly high-end parts become obsolete. I wouldn’t want to sell out a long-time friend and companion to buy a computer that would be obsolete in 2-3 years, though obviously you can be a better judge of your financial situation than I can.

Mercedes Streeter > LongbowMkII 10/25/2016 at 16:00

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So, you’re saying that being both a computer nerd and a car girl are literally the worst two hobbies to take up? *cries*

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 16:01

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My recommendation would be to try to repair it before selling it. IIRC it had a misfire?

Although I’d imagine this would be difficult if it’s against da rulez for your apartment complex (to work on your car). And I’d imagine access is terrible on a smart :(

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > bob and john 10/25/2016 at 16:03

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I disagree on the second part because shop-teacher now has a Metro.

404 - User No Longer Available > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 16:04

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LeMons.

Mercedes Streeter > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 10/25/2016 at 16:04

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Very much so. Although, I’m thinking that if I stabilize the engine, I could probably get enough money from Tucker to get some stuff for Phil, plus Tesla’s computer. lol

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > LongbowMkII 10/25/2016 at 16:05

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Unless it’s 1994 and someone’s offering you an Apple II for next to nothing.

Mercedes Streeter > MonkeePuzzle 10/25/2016 at 16:06

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You know, I’d be okay with that. That’s one Metal way for Tucker to go.

shop-teacher > crowmolly 10/25/2016 at 16:06

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This is the actual correct answer. Especially the emergency fund part.

Don’t listen to the rest of us idiots.

shop-teacher > LongbowMkII 10/25/2016 at 16:07

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I laugh and roll my eyes at every Craigslist ad that says, “Over XXXXX invested!”

Dude, I say to my computer, spending money on a car is not an investment.

RallyWrench > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 16:07

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Hayabusa engine. It is the only way.

By which I mean, yeah, sell him. I get emotional attachment to cars (and names, as it were), but there comes a time to cut one’s losses.

Seeing your two together reminds me I have two neighbors around the block, each with a Smart, next door to one another. I’ll be damned if they don’t look cute together in their driveways.  

derf > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 16:07

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Project CARS with an Oculus and a good racing wheel setup would be very sweet.

Mercedes Streeter > shop-teacher 10/25/2016 at 16:09

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Too late *buys crate engine*.

No but seriously, Miss Tesla is my “checks and balances”, she’d never let me keep the thing lol. She knows Tucker is lemon-y and Phil will cost a lot less money. Plus me getting the better work deal equals even more money.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > derf 10/25/2016 at 16:10

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iRacing’s better than pCars if you’re going in a sim direction.

Nibby > LongbowMkII 10/25/2016 at 16:10

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MY 2008 MACBOOK PRO IS FOR SALE FOR $500

Mercedes Streeter > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 10/25/2016 at 16:10

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I reckon a Busa motor would fit better in the Metro too. :)

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 16:12

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It would, but the swap kits for the Smarts look really cool and like they’d require less fab work than rebuilding the entire rear end of a Metro.

Mercedes Streeter > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 10/25/2016 at 16:17

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My apartment complex doesn’t care if you work on your car in the lot...so long as you’re peaceful with it.

I have no intentions of repair. I already have a new car and I don’t really have the motivation to further work on Tucker before selling. It’s running fine right now and I’d rather just take the hit.

Mercedes Streeter > derf 10/25/2016 at 16:19

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Project CARS yes, Oculus...no...They’re fun for a while...but then they just make me feel sick. :(

bob and john > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 10/25/2016 at 16:21

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yes, but his runs. this doesnt.

bob and john > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 16:21

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they fit really well in smarts actually. and there are kits for it.

seriously, do it. the motor is already dead, why keep it around?

Mercedes Streeter > shop-teacher 10/25/2016 at 16:25

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Can my Craigslist ad be stereotypically bad? Ran when parked, I KNOW WHAT IT’S WORTH.

shop-teacher > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 16:33

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Awe jeeze!

It really is best to just sell it, and stick the money in the bank. You can buy the fun stuff after the better work deal deposits that money in the bank :)

shop-teacher > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 16:35

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I expect no less!

“I know what it’s worth” sooooooo .... $20 and some not quite expired pizza coupons ;)

Sorry, I had to do it.

Wait, scratch that ... I’m not sorry :D

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 16:35

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An important question that hasn’t been asked yet, what games will be played on said gaming computer?

Vicente Esteve > bob and john 10/25/2016 at 16:57

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Has that been done, like, regularly?

bob and john > Vicente Esteve 10/25/2016 at 17:00

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erm .yea. there are entire companies set up around it.

DipodomysDeserti > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 17:08

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1. Buy a wrecked Hyabusa

2. engine swap

3. ??????

4. Jump it.

DipodomysDeserti > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 17:13

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Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 18:09

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“Too late *buys crate engine*.”

SBC!!!

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > LongbowMkII 10/25/2016 at 18:10

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And the only dumber investment than computers is computer software!

Vicente Esteve > bob and john 10/25/2016 at 20:01

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You learn someing new everyday.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > Mercedes Streeter 10/25/2016 at 23:13

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Wish I had known you were trying to build a gaming PC. I would have sent you the r9 390 8gb I sold for 125 for free

derf > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 10/26/2016 at 00:09

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whynotboth.jpg

derf > Mercedes Streeter 10/26/2016 at 00:10

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Boo-urns. Still, a nice racing wheel setup would go nicely with new gaming box.

shop-teacher > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 10/26/2016 at 00:15

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Jesus, that sounds terrifying!

And awesome...

shop-teacher > Mercedes Streeter 10/26/2016 at 00:16

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The Metro is wrong wheel drive though.

shop-teacher > bob and john 10/26/2016 at 00:16

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The AC even works!

shop-teacher > Mercedes Streeter 10/26/2016 at 00:19

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If I hadn’t just bought the Metro, I would offer you an obscenely small amount of money to buy it. At this point, I think even if you gave it to me, me wife would kill me.

Jayhawk Jake > LongbowMkII 10/26/2016 at 08:01

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Does anyone look at a computer as an investment?

Jayhawk Jake > derf 10/26/2016 at 08:02

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Assetto Corsa with Vive is better

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > shop-teacher 10/26/2016 at 08:05

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It’s been done for Lemons a bunch of times.

shop-teacher > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 10/26/2016 at 09:04

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Seriously? Do they keep it FWD, or convert it to RWD?

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > shop-teacher 10/26/2016 at 09:05

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There have been some FWD ones, but the memorable ones are mid-engined.

shop-teacher > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 10/26/2016 at 09:08

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That sounds amazing. I have neither the skill nor the budget to pull that off.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Mercedes Streeter 10/26/2016 at 09:57

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Two words - Smart Kart.

Strip as much weight and body as possible. Swap in a bike motor. Go nuts. You’re welcome.