Oh no. Oh no oh no oh no. Talk me out of it oppo

"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion) 07/15/2019 at 16:20 • Filed to: None

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I “fixed” my V70. And by fixed... I mean I put a gallon of premium in her.

Guess what?

She started up and drove around the block with zero issues. No misfire, no check engine light, no need to Jumpstart the battery....

And it was glorious. The turbo made good noises. The manual transmission—light as air—was a joy to use. And the seats.... Dear God, those amazing seats.

I don’t want to sell this. As long as it’s working, it’s the perfect daily driver. Would I be crazy to keep it? I do need the money for upcoming expenses, but I don’t sell, I COULD carry a small balance on a 1 % interest credit card for a few months instead of selling the swede. We’re talking less than 3 % credit utilization.

There are a few people who’ve shown some real interest in the car an d want to see it today. I’m now hesitating....

Ugh. Talk some sense into me.

For Sweden > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 16:24

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If you need a car, don’t sell it. Going to buy another car is too much hassle.

Also, look into a title loan on the car, on the minuscule chance that offers a better interest rate (it almost certainly won’t)

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 16:28

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You’ve come to the wrong place for good financial advice .

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 16:33

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Didn’t you never get it titled in your name due to the emissions issue? 

AestheticsInMotion > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 07/15/2019 at 16:35

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Yes. So... I could probably drive it down and get it titled

Assuming it passes emmisions 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 16:43

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Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 16:43

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When was the last time Oppo talked someone out of *anything* of dubious wisdom?

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/15/2019 at 16:47

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Don't look at me!! 

NKato > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 16:48

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Keep it. I've been carrying some credit utilisation for most of the year. It doesn't bother me. 

MonkeePuzzle > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 17:02

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well it WHILE its working! QWUICK~~!!~

benjrblant > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 17:09

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WANT

AestheticsInMotion > benjrblant 07/15/2019 at 17:14

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I just drove it 20 miles and it’s perfect. Gaaaaaaah

Please buy it before I decide to keep it. And except that fact that in 6 months I'll be bugging you nonstop to buy it back

benjrblant > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 17:15

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i did email you about this some time ago!

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 17:16

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Oh man.... I have a soft spot for these. If I were closer I’d be politely demanding you sell it to me.

AestheticsInMotion > benjrblant 07/15/2019 at 17:28

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I’ll go look for those emails.

...adter a bit more driving! 

AestheticsInMotion > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 07/15/2019 at 17:28

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Probably not this particular one, but a simmilar manual V70 would make for one hell of an Alaska car... 

AestheticsInMotion > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 07/15/2019 at 17:29

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I did 1400 miles in one day and felt great at the end

AestheticsInMotion > MonkeePuzzle 07/15/2019 at 17:34

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But..... I LOVE IT SO

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/15/2019 at 17:36

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It's driving sooooo well

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 17:42

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Great time to sell it.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 17:43

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Huge assumption... Had you just been running 87 before?

PatBateman > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 18:05

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LS Swap.  If it’s good enough for Paul Newman, it’s good enough for you. 

Future Heap Owner > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 18:08

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On your deathbed, what will you remember: driving the V70, or a few months holding a small  credit card balance?

AestheticsInMotion > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 07/15/2019 at 18:23

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No, I'm like 99% sure I was running premium 

AestheticsInMotion > PatBateman 07/15/2019 at 18:24

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I'm putting you in charge of the gofundme account. Godspeed, man

AestheticsInMotion > Future Heap Owner 07/15/2019 at 18:24

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It was the smoothest ride ever. And when I revved it up my head was pinned to my seat.... 

MonkeePuzzle > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 19:47

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you wont when it starts runnibg like crap again

I’m not saying be deceptive, be honest about its issues, but I bet it sells better and for more when it is running well than when it’s a pain in the arse

PatBateman > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 21:29

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It’s up.  $3,400 so far. 

MM54 > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 07/15/2019 at 21:32

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Likewise

shop-teacher > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 22:06

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Sell it while it's running!

NojustNo > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 23:01

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Dude if it dude if it gets through emissions it'll help the next guy register the thing in a timely manner

AestheticsInMotion > NojustNo 07/15/2019 at 23:12

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Oh definitely. But there’s that small worry in the back of my head that it will break down on the way to the testing facility and leave me in an even worse situation.

And I'm pretty sure even if it passes emmisions tomorrow, the next owner would still need to get emmisions done right? 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 23:50

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“But there’s that small worry in the back of my head that it will break down on the way to the testing facility and leave me in an even worse situation.”

This is the opposite of a small worry. You have zero faith in this car and you’re trying to talk yourself into keeping it.



benjrblant > AestheticsInMotion 07/15/2019 at 23:52

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We can negotiate visitation rights.

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/16/2019 at 00:02

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It has so much potential!

I told everyone that was interested that in lieu of it now ru nning so great, I was raising the price $15 0. We’ll see what happens........

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 07/16/2019 at 00:09

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Try adding some actual photos or I’m calling you out that you are intentionally sabotaging any potential sale.

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/16/2019 at 00:20

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Ughhhhh I should do that. I’ll update the Craigslist ad tomorrow.

Despite the issues the wagon is getting a fair amount of attention 

benjrblant > AestheticsInMotion 07/17/2019 at 19:29

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whatever happened with this guy?

AestheticsInMotion > benjrblant 07/17/2019 at 19:33

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I raised the price to $1450 and suddenly everyone and their mother wanted it. There's a guy coming in from Arizona to drive it home, although I need to see if he's bought his ticket yet... 

NojustNo > AestheticsInMotion 07/18/2019 at 03:29

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Nope it just has to be on file within the last year for the next owner 

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/18/2019 at 12:29

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Someone’s flying over from Arizona to buy it. They must have a dearth of decent cars there , since that’s where my 850 owner came from too