I'm cross shopping the following vehicles. 

"The Lurktastic Opponaught" (oppolurker) 09/09/2016 at 19:32 • Filed to: None

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This is something of a problem.

First up: WRX STi.

I’ve wanted one since about as long as I can remember. A local example caught my eye recently. Caveat emptor was the prevailing wisdom of the day:

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Next up is the Ural.

I’m solidly entrenched in the “two wheels good” as a mountain biker (ok, ambitious but rubbish reformed roadie). My back is nearly shot- my next (fat) bike will probably be my last stop before a recumbent (*hurk*). I’ll need to get my two/three wheel fix somehow. I think this is the answer. Again, we’ve discussed this before:

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It just looks like so much fun. It’s kid haulage-compatible and stable enough as to not further fuck with my back. That’s a win-win.

Next is the curious MGB. It’s just so...

British racing green. Perfect.

I was, however, confronted recently with the reality of ownership:

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Last but certainly not least, is the Sunbeam Alpine.

Image: the author

It’s not something that I’ve ever really been attached to, but this has been for sale near my office for two years. I drool over it twice a day, every day. The more I see it, the more I grow to like it. It’s getting to the point that I’m afraid one day it’s not going to be there.

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What to do?

bob and john > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/09/2016 at 19:34

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Ural.

2WD BIKES BITCHES!

The Lurktastic Opponaught > bob and john 09/09/2016 at 19:36

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Year-round Maine motorcycle commuting. Yes, please.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/09/2016 at 19:39

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This has got to be the most scattered cross-shop list I have ever seen.

How about a Piper or a Steinway & Sons?

The Lurktastic Opponaught > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 09/09/2016 at 19:42

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Why thank you!

The Lurktastic Opponaught > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 09/09/2016 at 19:44

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Also: I decided not to further confuse the list with my aviation wants, although I did consider it...

Flyboy is FAA certified insane > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/09/2016 at 19:57

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I reckon you should get your open driving experience in while you can. Even a Ural can be kinda hard on oneself to operate, so I’d go with that while you can. Plus, how many other people can commute in snow on their bike comfortably?

shop-teacher > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/09/2016 at 20:19

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The Ural is by far the most interesting.

Frenchlicker > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/09/2016 at 20:22

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You have pretty closely matched my taste in cars. Go see a therapist before you reach the Aztec.

Frenchlicker > Flyboy is FAA certified insane 09/09/2016 at 20:22

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I like your version of “comfortably.”

NJAnon > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/09/2016 at 20:36

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I don’t know how the roads are in EU (I am presuming from the Sunbeam & MGB) but wouldn’t the Subaru be the modern pick? #GravelTarmacSnow

RT > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/09/2016 at 20:45

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Remember this will probably be your best chance to ever get your hands on a Sunbeam. WRX STis and MGBs could be obtained at any time but the Sunbeam cannot, due to supply and demand.

On an unrelated note, the Ural is awesome.

Most realistic option is the Scoob though.

The Lurktastic Opponaught > NJAnon 09/09/2016 at 21:54

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Maine, actually. And yes, you're absolutely right.

NYankee1927 > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/11/2016 at 22:19

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Alpine for sure. Shelve the stock parts and turn it into a Tiger if you want to have a ton of fun. That price seems steep though, maybe that's why it's been sitting for two years