Would You Rather?

"punkgoose17" (punkgoose17) 01/11/2019 at 15:11 • Filed to: Lets Play a Game

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$1000 Craiglist beater Miata or $500 Craigslist beater Volvo?

2000 Volvo s70 145,000 miles needs an inspection and needs an alternator.

1993 Mazda Miata 170,000 miles needs an inspection because it is an Ohio car.

Both cars have body damage as seen in the photos.

Gerry197 > punkgoose17 01/11/2019 at 15:13

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Miata is always the answer, especially in this case.  

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > punkgoose17 01/11/2019 at 15:15

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Miata, not even close.

That’s like the choice between accidentally losing $100 and being burgled.

MM54 > punkgoose17 01/11/2019 at 15:15

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If the volvo was an earlier wagon, probably that, but as-is the miata for sure (as long as it’s still got some sort of underbody left)

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > punkgoose17 01/11/2019 at 15:16

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M.I.A.T.A. 

atfsgeoff > punkgoose17 01/11/2019 at 15:19

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Miata.

The body damage on that Volvo is just too much. If it was in better condition, totally worth it.

I got mine for $750 back in late August, sans body damage

punkgoose17 > atfsgeoff 01/11/2019 at 15:20

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$750 that seems like a steal!

atfsgeoff > punkgoose17 01/11/2019 at 15:21

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It was. Much higher miles though, bought it with 298k on the clock and just ticked over 308k.

Alfalfa > punkgoose17 01/11/2019 at 15:26

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Miata.

You can find $500 beater  p80s all day.

AestheticsInMotion > atfsgeoff 01/11/2019 at 15:28

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Such an attractive body style. Nice color too 

AestheticsInMotion > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 01/11/2019 at 15:28

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Eloquently put

atfsgeoff > AestheticsInMotion 01/11/2019 at 15:30

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It’s been dead reliable. Very cheap to repair after my deer strike last month too.

facw > punkgoose17 01/11/2019 at 15:31

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Didn’t we just get confirmation last night that Volvos are vastly better than Miatas ?

punkgoose17 > facw 01/11/2019 at 15:35

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Honestly the Volvo was the one tempting me to call and buy it, but everyone is voting Miata.

facw > punkgoose17 01/11/2019 at 15:40

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I think it really depends what you want it for. I imagine the Volvo would be much more practical, while the Miata would be better for Miata’ y things.

The Ghost of Oppo > punkgoose17 01/11/2019 at 15:41

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Never trust an Ohio car to pass inspection, what state are you in?

punkgoose17 > The Ghost of Oppo 01/11/2019 at 15:42

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Agreed. Pennsylvania

The Ghost of Oppo > punkgoose17 01/11/2019 at 15:54

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Are you a fellow yinzer? 

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > punkgoose17 01/11/2019 at 15:58

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I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > punkgoose17 01/11/2019 at 16:00

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Volvo, that Miata is a guaranteed rustbucket. At least you’ll be able to recoup more of the Volvo’s purchase with scrapping.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > punkgoose17 01/11/2019 at 16:04

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I’m looking to buy a car right now. If those were my only choices, I would go with the Volvo... mainly for practical reasons.

I need a car with more space and more doors than a Miata has.

promoted by the color red > punkgoose17 01/11/2019 at 16:08

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I know the answer to this!

“ Setting your money on fire and sobbing while curled up in the fetal position ” is the best option.

punkgoose17 > The Ghost of Oppo 01/11/2019 at 16:10

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Yup

Future Heap Owner > punkgoose17 01/11/2019 at 16:26

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Can I look at the undersides of both cars before choosing?

Tristan > punkgoose17 01/11/2019 at 17:13

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Option 3: a less-bruised P80 Volvo for $1,000. The $500 Volvo looks like a headache, and the Miata will be R U S T Y.

punkgoose17 > Future Heap Owner 01/11/2019 at 20:19

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In real life you would need to. The CL ads didn’t have any underneath or interior pictures.

pip bip - choose Corrour > punkgoose17 01/12/2019 at 05:41

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both?