Oppo I have a  crisis

"vondon302" (vondon302) 03/24/2018 at 10:10 • Filed to: Too much want

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This thing popped up on Bat the other day and I fell in love. It clicks so many boxes for me it’s not even funny. It’s not perfect but it’s perfect for me. I’ve got some money saved and the wife even likes it. The problem being I really don’t have anywhere to put it and my daily driver Crown Vic is getting tired.

But damn is thing sweet. I’ve been planning on doing a garage addition this summer and that’s what some of my money is saved up for. So maybe I should just concentrate on that. I really don’t need it. My stable currently consists of 2 mustangs a Fost and my Vic but damn this is sweet.

I had a few beers last night and registered on Bat but talked myself out of bidding. This morning the want is even stronger. I can just fianance the garage right.

Arrgh

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MoCamino > vondon302 03/24/2018 at 10:41

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That is SWEET. That’s a real puzzle - buy the super cool car or build the garage addition in which to park it?

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > vondon302 03/24/2018 at 10:44

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get rid of the crown vic, replace it with ranchero, use FoST as daily

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > vondon302 03/24/2018 at 10:46

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Daily drive the focus. 2.80 gears means that the Ranchero can be driven on modern 70 mpg highways without much fuss.

xsnowpig > vondon302 03/24/2018 at 10:47

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you have much more restraint than I would- if the want is strong AND the spouse is on board, go for it!

vondon302 > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 03/24/2018 at 11:04

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I should of noted the Fost is the wife’s daily along with one Stang. The blessings and curses of a gear head wife. I was thinking of DD the ranchero in the summer. I should be able to nurse another year out of the vic.. arrgh

vondon302 > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 03/24/2018 at 11:05

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See my reply to Steve

vondon302 > xsnowpig 03/24/2018 at 11:10

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Trying to adult here but sometimes you just got to go for it.

I think this post is my subconscious saying go for it

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > vondon302 03/24/2018 at 11:28

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A green V8 ranchero with a Manual trans? And you can “afford” it?

Buy it buy it buy it buy it

vondon302 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 03/24/2018 at 11:33

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I’ve wanted a bigger garage for a long time but damn Ranchero!

vondon302 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 03/24/2018 at 11:34

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Afford is realitve term too if it goes 5 digits I’m out .

Grindintosecond > vondon302 03/24/2018 at 11:46

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Chuck one of two mustangs, get this (it’s still mustang based...sure it is.), build garage. That seems pretty straight forward. And you have a crown vic getting tired? Thats unpossible. You have a perfect storm brewing that results in satisfaction!

vondon302 > Grindintosecond 03/24/2018 at 11:59

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I’ve been trying to get my wife to sell her 06 for along time.

Btw by far the best reply I got. Lol

Khalbali > vondon302 03/24/2018 at 13:49

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Do it!

John Norris (AngryDrifter) > vondon302 03/24/2018 at 14:24

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So you came here for someone to talk some sense to you? Go buy it. 351 with a manual? They will not ever produce anything like this again. Ever. They made a few of them but they will continue to get consumed. Go buy it.

The 2.80 rear seems a bit stupid. It probably has some serious traction issues. You’ll need to work on a rear tire budget too. But go buy it.

WilliamsSW > vondon302 03/24/2018 at 15:20

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Saw this on BaT the other day too, and I love this look and the build.

If you want this and have funds + spousal permission, I’d say go for it!

And yes I realize this probably isn’t very helpful...

WilliamsSW > vondon302 03/27/2018 at 14:03

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Have you jumped in on this? 4 hours to go and still at $7,500.

This seller is a guy you want to buy from, too.

vondon302 > WilliamsSW 03/27/2018 at 14:17

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If I had my garage I’d run it up to 10000. Exchanged email with the seller last night. Super cool dude btw. He’s worried it won’t make reserve but wouldn’t tell me what it was. I thru some numbers at him and he said higher so I’m guessing reserve is 9000 which is too much for me right now. Still a good deal in my mind even with the auction costs and shipping. This guy deserves it too real honest responses and knowledgeable.

This is going to be the one that got away I’m afraid.

Btw this is cool too still some deals to be had on bat

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-plymouth-barracuda-2/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-03-27

WilliamsSW > vondon302 03/27/2018 at 14:27

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That’s too bad - -your experience with the seller doesn’t surprise me at all, I’ve never seen a seller as active as him, and he’s clearly knowledgable and up front about the car. He’s a guy I’d be happy to buy from.

Unfortunately though, sometimes it’s the right car, at the right price, from the right seller, but not at the right time for you.

I hope he gets a good price for that car - it’s pretty (but not overdone) and built for fun.

WilliamsSW > vondon302 03/27/2018 at 14:31

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Also, shoot - that’s a NP for that Barracuda.

vondon302 > WilliamsSW 03/27/2018 at 17:00

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Update! Wife ok’d my bid to 7900!

I’m having a beer and seeing what happens.

WilliamsSW > vondon302 03/27/2018 at 17:08

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lol - I just came here to say “I see you”, because I’m watching this one - - I think someone is going to get a real nice deal here, good luck! !

vondon302 > WilliamsSW 03/27/2018 at 17:19

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Well that didn’t last long lol

WilliamsSW > vondon302 03/27/2018 at 17:22

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Ha - yeah, sometimes they run up a bit the last 30 minutes or so.

I like the way BaT does it - - by re-setting the clock to 2 minutes after every bid, once the deadline passes.

WilliamsSW > vondon302 03/27/2018 at 17:36

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If you’re out now, this one feels like an RNM, which is too bad...

vondon302 > WilliamsSW 03/27/2018 at 17:42

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You guessed it. Guy should get some money just for the effort.

WilliamsSW > vondon302 03/27/2018 at 17:44

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Based on his comment at the end, I think you’re right about the $9k, too.

And there’s already 3 people inquiring about his Plan C - guessing rpo684 will get to his number and end up with the car.

vondon302 > WilliamsSW 03/27/2018 at 17:50

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World wide classic auctions in Denver is plan C.

Oh well made an effort and learned a few things.

WilliamsSW > vondon302 03/27/2018 at 17:58

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When it’s RNM, they put the high bidder and seller in contact to see if they can hammer out a deal.

If it’s close, maybe they can do it without having to send it to another auction.

I’m sure it provided some entertainment and education at least!