Car shopping update: there is absolutely no update to provide, but here's one anyway for no reason. No reason, much like how I have no car.

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/20/2016 at 14:08 • Filed to: it's paseo time!

I still don’t really know what I want.

Thanks for reading!

DISCUSSION (39)

dogisbadob > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:11

Oh man I really wish Toyota sold us the 4th gen wagon! Yeah I know it’s a step down from the 3rd gen since it only has one rear wiper, but still, wagons are awesome, and Toyota wagons are even more awesome!!!!

CB > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:12

But what do you need?

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:12

What are your requirements in a vehicle, and your price cap?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CB
08/20/2016 at 14:13

Need: backseat
Want: modern power conveniences and A/C
NO: sedans, new cars

CB > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:14

Price range?

I mean, the RX-8 could be a possibility, as the rear doors make it easier to get into the back. But then you have an RX-8.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
08/20/2016 at 14:16

If it’s another old Toyota, $3k cap
If it’s a nice car for once, maybe $8k

Need a backseat, air conditioning. No sedans.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CB
08/20/2016 at 14:16

I’ll say no to that. Budget is $8k, would rather spend much less.

LongbowMkII > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:22

Good news! Find one with a blown motor and they're way below budget.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:22

Gen 2 Prius?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
08/20/2016 at 14:22

sony1492 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:24

Kinja'd!!!

Xt6

Kinja'd!!!

Conquest tsi

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:25

Why not? It’s a Toyota hatchback with a backseat and air con. It may not be inspiring to drive, but think of how much money it will save that could be put towards louvers and wheels and whatnot for the Celica.

Wobbles the Mind > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:25

What are you looking for? Sometimes you have to change the way you look at a car to find new options. Example, I wanted a V8, RWD, very wide luxury wagon with low miles, durability, and runs on regular grade fuel for under $24k. I realized that a 2011-13 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Laredo X package was dead on. I bought it for $21,987 with 31,619 miles on it. Best vehicle I’ve ever had, cheaper upkeep than my old Kia Rio. I also have put 44,000 miles on it in the year I’ve owned it without any issues. Would recommend all day, 4x2, V8, WK2 is a steal.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > sony1492
08/20/2016 at 14:26

Not bad

Kinja'd!!!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Wobbles the Mind
08/20/2016 at 14:28

I’m looking for something that will tickle my fancy but will have enough convenience to justify its existence that it would be a vehicle I could live with.

duurtlang > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:30

I’ll ship you a 25+ year old BMW E30 wagon for $8k. AC optional, as is the combination 6 cylinder + rust free-ish (choose one).

S65 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:31

Kinja'd!!!

I think this has a back seat

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > duurtlang
08/20/2016 at 14:33

I was looking up what is cost to ship something from Australia. It was like: $2k for a Diesel Surf (nice!), then an additional $6k for everything else. So much for that pipe dream.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:34

an Integra :D

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
08/20/2016 at 14:34

That was my very first car

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
08/20/2016 at 14:34

I sold the Celica

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > LongbowMkII
08/20/2016 at 14:35

Blown motor comes standard with that model, you can’t fool me

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:35

get another one :DD

My citroen won't start > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:36

You need something old enough to still be interesting and cool but new enough to be convenient and comfortable.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:36

Wait, what? Wow, um. I missed that big time. Maybe a 2ZZ Matrix?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > My citroen won't start
08/20/2016 at 14:36

Basically.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
08/20/2016 at 14:42

It’s on the table for sure

LongbowMkII > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:42

22RE swap

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:42

Get your passport.

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/570898…

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/574111… (I know, no sedans, but...)

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/570880…

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > LongbowMkII
08/20/2016 at 14:43

Wobbles the Mind > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:44

Saturn Astra? The cleanest, lowest mileage one in the US would still only be $7,000 list price and sell for $5,500.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Wobbles the Mind
08/20/2016 at 14:51

I do really like those. I just keep running in circles with realizations like how I could get a 1998 4Runner for less than an Astra.

Wobbles the Mind > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 14:56

You could grab a Subaru SVX too. In fact, $5k would get you two of three without issue and $8k would get you all three!

My citroen won't start > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 15:35

You need https://www.japaneseclassics.com/vehicle/1991-t…

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 15:48

BMW wagons!

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/573153…

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/570874…

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/571777…

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/573434…

sony1492 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 16:04

The interior too.

Racin'Jason001 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2016 at 23:41

Zoidberg, if you’re anything like me, you’ll go with a 2011 Honda CR-Z:

They’re starting to go for cheap these days. The one I’m looking at is a CVT, but they do come in Manuals. Here is the one I’m looking at. Here is the cheapest manual at $5,999.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Racin'Jason001
08/21/2016 at 00:06

You managed to pick a car that violates the only rule I listed!

Racin'Jason001 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/21/2016 at 00:09

Disregard my life force.