Fridays are for Unreasonable Wants

"Hammerdown" (hammerdown32) 05/05/2017 at 14:49 • Filed to: Craigslist Dreaming, Unreasonable Want, Craigslist, Friday

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Browsing Craigslist today while multitasking at work and came upon a great and inexpensive group of wants.

One small picture on a short ad, but it’s supposedly a 2001 RoadTrek 190 Popular. Basically a Class C RV shrunken down into a van. Has a toilet, shower, stove, fridge, and a bed. Doesn’t say what motor so I’ll assume 6.0. 89,000 miles and seams like a real steal at $5,800.

I’m thinking I could find a hitch mounted bike rack so I could put this on the back (or even the front if necessary) of the van. 2008 XR650L. $3,000. I’ve been lusting after one of these for quite awhile to do some off road exploring on.

Those hitch mounted motorcycle carriers have pass-throughs that allow you to tow something right? Let’s say they do. I don’t need a super nice big boat, but something 17ft long that can pull a tube and cruise with some friends, then go out the next day and be a proper fishing boat would be ideal. This fits the bill. It’s newer than most in this price range (1988), has a 90hp Evinrude, and seems to be in decent condition. Asking price? $3,000.

So there you have it. For under $12,000 (without negotiating) I could have a kickass weekend getaway system. I could camp, boat, ride a motorcycle, and explore. What more could I ask for?

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So that’s what I Unreasonably Want on a Friday. Anybody else have some bad ideas?

Arrivederci > Hammerdown 05/05/2017 at 15:03

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Someone nearby is selling a 1993 MR2 with a turbo motor swapped in. I keep trying to think of ways to convince my wife it’s a good idea for a weekend car.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Hammerdown 05/05/2017 at 15:07

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I like the way you think.

Noah - Now with more boost. > Hammerdown 05/05/2017 at 15:19

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Apparently, we’re on the same wavelength today. I was just looking at sub 3K Biturbos...

https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/6087594626.html

https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/6096125791.html

TheRealBicycleBuck > Hammerdown 05/05/2017 at 15:20

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My local options require a little bigger budget, but for $16k I could get:

https://cenla.craigslist.org/rvs/6105907806.html

https://monroe.craigslist.org/mcy/6102595077.html

https://batonrouge.craigslist.org/boa/6079733141.html

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Arrivederci 05/05/2017 at 15:22

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Ask for forgiveness?

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/05/2017 at 15:22

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That sounds like a terrible idea. I fully support it.

Hammerdown > TheRealBicycleBuck 05/05/2017 at 15:26

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That’s the oddest looking, yet coolest boat I think I’ve seen. 3 wide seating and a pedestal seat on both ends....

Also, you spent more money, but got nicer stuff.

vicali > Hammerdown 05/05/2017 at 15:30

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Killer price on a Roadtrek even if it is the small one.

My Inlaws shopped for  almost a year before they got their 210, and they managed to get it the day it was advertised.. Paid twice that.

Noah - Now with more boost. > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 05/05/2017 at 15:35

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I am all about terrible ideas and have lusted after these forever... when I’m no longer in between jobs this could be a thing...

Hammerdown > vicali 05/05/2017 at 15:37

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I’m intrigued by the price. If I was a serious buyer I would be a little sketched out by it. Seems far too cheap for the miles and the equipment. I don’t think $5800 will buy you a standard cargo van of the same vintage. A house on wheels in that price range makes me scratch my head a bit.

TheRealBicycleBuck > Hammerdown 05/07/2017 at 07:21

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I showed my list to my wife. Holy crap, she actually thought it was a good idea! Now to start scrounging for change I’m the couch.

TheRealBicycleBuck > TheRealBicycleBuck 05/08/2017 at 08:48

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I’m the couch. Autocorrect is hilarious!