Tucker might be up for sale soon!

"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
10/29/2016 at 00:19 • Filed to: Tucker

Miss Tesla and I deliberated over and over...and ultimately we decided we’re likely going to sell Tucker once we get the title.

I’ve been using him for errands to save Phil from getting scratches, extra mileage, and such...and I really love the idea of having not 1, but 2 smarts to play with. It’s honestly a blast to be able to have a choice between what to drive. If I want to feel like I’m driving a street legal kart, take Tucker. If I want style, speed, and refinement, take Phil.

But, as you Oppos very and Miss Tesla accurately pointed out, keeping Tucker is a silly thing to do financially. He wouldn’t be a cheap toy. I’ll have to insure him, do repairs, mods, and the sort. So, as much as I may dream, I have to be an adult and do the adult thing. :)

As such, if we do decide to sell Tucker (very likely), we’re going to be trying different avenues. Oppo will get the first shot and cheapest price, $1500 to anyone willing to brave the plastic fantastic.

In the meantime, I’ve been prepping him for sale. Cleaning him up, returning some parts back to stock (shift knob, tow bolt holes, speedometer, etc) mending some interior bits I haven’t gotten around to doing. I even performed some engine stress testing. Seems the new plugs are working witchcraft, haven’t seen any misfires in a long time. Hmmm...this engine just won’t make up its mind.

(Lead picture: Zion Nuclear Power Station, 2013)

DISCUSSION (10)

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > Mercedes Streeter
10/29/2016 at 00:33

I’ll help you prepare for selling it on CL

*Buyer

“I’ll trade you an once of weed, a xbox 360, and a 1998 Civic with a blown head gasket.”

RallyWrench > Mercedes Streeter
10/29/2016 at 00:35

*pours one out

RallyWrench > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time
10/29/2016 at 00:39

Shit, that’s downright reasonable for a CL buyer. I’d expect a broken microwave, a stairmaster, and a 3-legged cat.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > RallyWrench
10/29/2016 at 00:51

I’d take a 3 legged cat. Perfect car companion.

Birddog > Mercedes Streeter
10/29/2016 at 02:25

$1500 is very tempting.

Frenchlicker > Mercedes Streeter
10/29/2016 at 04:07

I’m trying to decide how much I hate myself at that price. However I promised myself the next thing I buy I wouldn’t have to work on.

Echo51 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/29/2016 at 04:58

3 legged cat, 4 cylinder car with a misfire. BUDDIES 4 LYFE

The Lurktastic Opponaught > Mercedes Streeter
10/29/2016 at 07:34

Damn. I wish I didn’t have adult financial responsibilities too. I spent some time looking up hayabusa swaps after one of your recent posts, and I’m impressed with the level of the hardware and engineering refinement in those systems. I doubt they’d be perfect, but they look like they’d take most of the pain out of a space restricted ass-end engine swap.

shop-teacher > Mercedes Streeter
10/29/2016 at 08:29

Daw! Our Merc is growing up.

*holds back single tear*

I’m so proud.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Mercedes Streeter
10/29/2016 at 12:04

I’ll give you a dollar for it.