Tell me I am not the only one...

"KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time" (kngt) 11/07/2018 at 14:15 • Filed to: Unnecessary Car Shopping, AutoTrader, carmax, unnecessary car shopping without E90M3, Ask Oppo

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...Who’s constantly looking for cars for sale online? I mean several times a day, it has been a favorite time killer for years now- During morning poop time, lunch time, slow office hours,  before going to sleep. I have saved searches set up on Autotrader, Carmax, Cargurus for vehicles I’ll probably never buy- like trucks, I honestly don’t know why I was looking at GMC Canyon Denalis the other day.

I have had cars in saved lists for 6 months straight and I actualy got sad it sold even though I was years away from being in the market, Thinking “Man If only I were looking I would bave bought that”

I am not on Craigslist looking for beaters or projects or on BAT and other high end auction sites looking for cars I would own if I were a millionaire. These are cars I can daily drive and afford but even then there’s so many options out there. I do love configuring Porsches and other expensive metal on Build your own websites that I could never afford but time spent on that is small compared to unnecessary car shopping.

Am I the only one? Is all of Oppo just like me?

Questions abound...

Nibby > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/07/2018 at 14:14

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there are infinitely better ways to spend $22k

like buying 22 90s ford escorts

Chuckles > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/07/2018 at 14:15

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Lately, I've been thinking a lot about buying a car on the west coast and driving it back east. A vacation with a purpose. So I've stopped looking at local cars for sale and instead started scouring sites for west coast cars.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Nibby 11/07/2018 at 14:17

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Sample image not representative, but I like your approach

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/07/2018 at 14:18

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You’re not the only one

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Chuckles 11/07/2018 at 14:18

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My cut off is a 5 hour drive but I would love to do something like that. Hopefully the car is a a great deal, a   good highway cruiser and I can enjoy the trip back home.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 11/07/2018 at 14:19

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Forgive me master, I have a long way to go.

Chuckles > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/07/2018 at 14:20

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I'm thinking coast to coast.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/07/2018 at 14:20

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i dont look for used cars that often.... once a week maybe.... the market for cars over 30 years old isnt a fast moving one... so no point in looking too often

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/07/2018 at 14:21

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Yep, (although I’m a night pooper compared to morning poop time). I’m in the kind of position to purchase my first car now and I’m currently very conflicted between picking something I want (Lexus NX/ RX/GX/LX) and something that makes sense (Toyota Avalon/Honda Accord).

E90M3 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/07/2018 at 14:22

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..Who’s constantly looking for cars for sale online?

You’re not, that’s why it’s called unnecessary car shopping. You’re welcome.

WilliamsSW > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/07/2018 at 14:23

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I’m pretty sure that’s a membership requirement on Oppo, actually.

And probably the only one, at that.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/07/2018 at 14:28

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I don’t have a problem, I can quit anytime I want

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Chuckles 11/07/2018 at 14:32

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you are not alon e. I’m thinking either, british sports car, old VW, or 60's street truck

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/1970-vw-beetle/6726426538.html

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/d/1968-vw-bug-front-disc-brakes/6723790078.html

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/1969-mgb-great-condition/6733486011.html

I’m really digging on this Corvair

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/1961-chevrolet-corvair-monza/6734918967.html

this one sees like a strong contender

  https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/1963-ford-falcon-ranchero/6737582020.html

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/07/2018 at 14:39

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If i did this I would want an interesting car, and I’d stay off the freeway. probably take 4 or 5 days for a 2 day drive. Make trip fun.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > E90M3 11/07/2018 at 14:41

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Post has been tagged in accordance.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > WilliamsSW 11/07/2018 at 14:43

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Weirdos unite!

Chuckles > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/07/2018 at 14:47

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The difficult part comes after you find a car. Do you get someone local to check it out? How do you keep it from getting sold before you get there?

E90M3 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/07/2018 at 14:49

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I think I might have been the first to use that tag, that’s why the you’re welcome. 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Chuckles 11/07/2018 at 14:51

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Yeah that complicated. It would be easier to buy something from North Carolina because I could have my Brother check it out for me, even buy the car before I get there, but there’s more cars in a California. Altho prices on pre smog regulations  cars are cheaper in NC.

Chuckles > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/07/2018 at 14:53

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I think we need to establish some sort of Oppo car exchange. Like if I wanted to sell my Miata, I sell it to someone on here for a good price. They fly  here and drive it back. Then I can buy a car from an Oppo in CA, fly there and drive it back.

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/07/2018 at 15:10

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I'm always digging and looking around, so much so that I've become the guy at the office who will find you a good deal on a car lol

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 11/07/2018 at 15:12

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Can confirm I am that guy. Also the go to for “What car should I buy?” which is ignored 99% of the time because reasons.

Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom > Chuckles 11/07/2018 at 15:17

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Have you considered an old BMW? I’ve read they hold up quite well to long drives.

Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/07/2018 at 15:18

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Always poking around on Craigs and Facebook Marketplace to see local cars. And bikes. And boats. The odd airplane, too.

Chuckles > Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom 11/07/2018 at 15:21

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I've considered pretty much everything at this point, but I'm going to have to delay the plans for a little while. We're hoping to buy a house next year when our lease is up in June.

DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/07/2018 at 15:28

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The problem with working at a dealership is you’re constantly looking at cars at the lot and seeing the prices and monthly payments and saying, “Hmm...I could probably swing that.” I’ve done that with everything from a Civic Touring Hatchback to a 2012 Suburban LTZ.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! 11/07/2018 at 15:35

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I recently even started looking at lease rates even though I have only ever bought used. Carsdirect has everything listed and I keep thinking how I could afford a V8 Charger for less per month vs a 33 0i

https://www.carsdirect.com/deals-articles/best-lease-deals-2#luxury-car-lease-deals

DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/07/2018 at 15:43

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I’d definitely go for the Charger.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/07/2018 at 15:43

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Hi yes i spend all day looking at cars for sale to buy

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/07/2018 at 15:54

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Of course you’re not alone. I’m on a bit of a hiatus right now because I recently bought a car after many months of browsing CL…so now I’m constantly browsing parts and wheels for the new car on CL instead.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 11/07/2018 at 16:21

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Like it’s your job or something. Get a life, man.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/07/2018 at 16:33

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I just casually browse

Dusty Ventures > Chuckles 11/07/2018 at 21:01

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I went through this buying the BRZ, what with it being in Houston. I spent a ton of time looking up reviews of places in the area that do pre-purchase inspections, though I ultimately ended up just relying on Subaru’s CPO inspection and an examination by Uly. As for keeping it from getting sold, I put $1,000 on it early on to hold it. Once I was decided I sent them a loan check for the balance and they sent me the paperwork. Aside from some headaches with Texas state forms that my bank had never seen before and Massachusetts state forms the dealer had never seen before (the Mass RMV-1 form can eat me) it was pretty painless. The worst part was the waiting, t here was a good three weeks between when I closed on the loan and when I finally had the time to go get it.

Chuckles > Dusty Ventures 11/07/2018 at 21:08

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Thanks for explaining the process. In my hypothetical scenario, it probably would have been something cheaper, like maybe 5 grand. That would mean something a lot more questionable. So maybe I should rethink this in terms of a better, higher quality car like your brz.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/08/2018 at 07:37

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I check CL daily......