Post your unattainable and/or impossible to service (literally) cars for sale here!

"Tapas" (tapas) 02/28/2016 at 22:24 • Filed to: None

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Here’s good one:

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Aston does not/will not make parts for it. If the electrical system goes crazy, you will need an automotive electrical engineer to lay out the entire wiring hardness, troubleshoot and repair/solder it. - I read this somewhere but I can’t remember where, so correct me if I’m wrong.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Tapas 02/28/2016 at 22:30

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Wait, what makes it a shooting brake, is this not just a wagon?

gmctavish needs more space > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 22:34

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Someone writing the ad probably thought shooting brake = British

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > gmctavish needs more space 02/28/2016 at 22:35

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Well Mercedes calls their CLS wagon a shooting brake so what do I know

TheJWT > Tapas 02/28/2016 at 22:40

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For around the same price as a well-maintained NSX, I could have one of the worst Ferraris of all time. Actually, it’s a good thing I have my heart set on trying to afford an NSX one day, because otherwise I would be very tempted.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Tapas 02/28/2016 at 22:41

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It’s a literal enigma of a rally truck. I presume the Yamaha engine would have a 12000 redline and make no torque but have monumental amount of HP at the high end

Dr_Doctor > Tapas 02/28/2016 at 22:42

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If you had to replace the mainboards, you could probably construct them using breadboard and reverse engineer the ones from the car. They’re not that complex by modern standards.

EL_ULY > Tapas 02/28/2016 at 22:43

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We can order very few parts for these but damn these can be fidgety. Aston themselves stuggle taking our questions on these but ANY help is appreciated. Ugh, I do not like when these come in.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > EL_ULY 02/28/2016 at 22:45

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on a tow truck or under their own power?

gmctavish needs more space > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 22:48

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I don’t trust anything the Germans name their cars anymore

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > Tapas 02/28/2016 at 22:49

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There’s a Crosley in my area that is “complete” and “good running” and “has a bunch of new parts installed” and “comes with extra parts” for well under 5k. My only concern is the seller says it is perfect for restoration because it is all there. My question is “is it in DD-worthy condition?” Because I would totally DD a Crosley.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > gmctavish needs more space 02/28/2016 at 22:49

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Gran Coupe!

Tapas > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 22:50

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Mercedes also calls their CLA wagon a shooting brake.

I think they’re trying to get away from the station wagon term as a marketing strategy. Like how some manufacturers refuse to call their minivans minivans.

Tapas > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/28/2016 at 22:51

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Haha I thought this was not too bad, till I read “....minus prototype engine/trans...”

Nobi > Tapas 02/28/2016 at 22:52

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The correct rust repair panels don't exist.

Tapas > TheJWT 02/28/2016 at 22:52

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This needs an engine out service that costs $5 grand every 3 years, right?

Ok, I just made the numbers up, but I’m pretty sure its ballpark lol

gmctavish needs more space > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 22:53

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The gran coupe BS, and how absolutely none of the numbers match displacement, and what on earth is a sports activity coupe

Tapas > EL_ULY 02/28/2016 at 22:53

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How often do they come in and how many were made?

I can’t imagine you see more than one a year...right? Unless the same one keeps breaking down lol

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Tapas 02/28/2016 at 22:54

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Good point.

Small SUV? CROSSOVER!

Cramped sedan? GRAN COUPE!

SUV? SAV! The A is for ACTIVITY!

Tapas > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 22:58

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Yep, CUV/SAV = Minivan/station wagon in heels

Whats worse, now manufacturers are finding a “niche market” between CUVs and regular cars.

Smaller CUVs = Hatchback in heels. Like the Honda HRV, Juke, etc...

All major car and car related media should call them as they are: CDVs (Cross Dressing Vehicles)

TheJWT > Tapas 02/28/2016 at 22:58

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Something like that. But then I look at it and that doesn’t matter.

Tapas > Dr_Doctor 02/28/2016 at 22:59

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I hadn’t thought of that. It would be less complex than troubleshooting the factory harness

But I guess its still a pain, considering that there are literally no replacements available. Unless you buy another Lagonda with a working spare. And even that will go out sooner or later lol

Tapas > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 02/28/2016 at 23:03

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I had to look up Crosley on Google lol

If I’m honest, I wouldnt want to DD the car even if I could. I’m afraid I’d break it. Or someone else would “love tap” it and it would completely cave lol

Quadradeuce > Tapas 02/28/2016 at 23:29

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There’s a Cony micro pickup truck for sale in my area. Some obscure import from the 60s.

I tried uploading a pic but kinja sucks balls.

EL_ULY > Tapas 02/28/2016 at 23:49

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Customers hardly drive them. We’ll get about 2 a year. When they do come in though, they are here for a good while. Only reason they come in is because whatever local independent shop couldn’t figure something out

EL_ULY > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 02/28/2016 at 23:50

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Under their own power. Theu stay almost always for a looong time with some gremlin issue their local UK specialist couldn’t find

Frenchlicker > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 02/29/2016 at 01:52

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I don't believe any Crosley should be classified as DD-worthy. However I've seen worse on the road.

pip bip - choose Corrour > EL_ULY 02/29/2016 at 02:54

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chances are Aston Martin can’t help you most likely is , there’s no one left there from that era.

Flavien Vidal > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 02/29/2016 at 04:59

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May I ask where you are? I know someone who is looking for a Crosley...

TheJWT > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 02/29/2016 at 09:29

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There’s some lovable maniac who daily drives a Crosley around where I live in Brooklyn

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > Flavien Vidal 02/29/2016 at 17:19

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Wow. You really misspelled "genius".

Flavien Vidal > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 02/29/2016 at 19:15

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??? Are yo ubuying the car?? If not I don’t see the problem of sharing where it is so that those who would could see it no? I import cars in Japan as a living and have a friend who’s been wanting one for a while. I’ll be in Michigan in September, so I’ll try to find one there, but if anyone as an idea on where to find a cheap one that somehow moves, I’d love ot hear it.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > EL_ULY 03/07/2016 at 19:36

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Do you work for AM?

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Tapas 03/07/2016 at 19:37

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Engine-out tune-up? At least you won’t be setting your reliability expectations too high.

Tapas > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 03/07/2016 at 19:43

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Lol

EL_ULY > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 03/08/2016 at 08:48

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Yes sir. I have a tag HERE from work if you want to look around :]

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > EL_ULY 03/08/2016 at 09:25

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Yes; will do.