Working through the evening: AMA

"i86hotdogs" (i86hotdogs)
11/01/2020 at 22:24 • Filed to: None

Yup, here till 6am. No projects scheduled, preventative maintenance tasks lined up, 7.5 hours to go. Entertain me.

DISCUSSION (29)

Chariotoflove > i86hotdogs
11/01/2020 at 22:35

So free money? Do you have a comfortable couch?

Goggles Pizzano > i86hotdogs
11/01/2020 at 22:58

Kinja'd!!!

i86hotdogs > Chariotoflove
11/01/2020 at 22:59

I’m sure there are great hiding spots in the plant I haven’t discovered yet. I do have the mattress in the van out in the parking lot....

It’s also 30 degrees and snowing, so maybe too cold for a power nap.

i86hotdogs > Goggles Pizzano
11/01/2020 at 22:59

You have my attention

Chariotoflove > i86hotdogs
11/01/2020 at 23:02

You should go exploring the darkened alcoves of the plant with a flashlight. Because nothing bad ever happens to the guy who does that in the movies.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > i86hotdogs
11/01/2020 at 23:03

A friend of mine’s brother will be needing a cheap first car soon. Probably no more than like 3.5k or so. Try your luck. I’m going to make a few suggestions just because it’s fun.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/search/nat/cto?sort=date&search_distance=50&postal=30065&min_price=5&max_price=5000

I really want to see if I can convince him to get this Saab 9-5 wagon. Price is a little high for the miles but seems like an awesome ride and enthusiast owned.

Kinja'd!!!

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/atlanta-excellent-03-saab-9-5-wagon/7222681731.html

i86hotdogs > Chariotoflove
11/01/2020 at 23:06

Not a terrible idea. There is a lot of vacant rooms and corridors in this building. Wish me luck. If I don’t make it, LongVoyager gets the rallyvan

i86hotdogs > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
11/01/2020 at 23:07

$3500 price range. any preferences on vehicle type?

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > i86hotdogs
11/01/2020 at 23:15

3.5k might be a little high considering him. I don’t think he will be too picky but he had been looking at older sedans. Basically just half decent fuel economy and not too difficult to maintain. Lots of stuff in that price range, some better than others. Of course he could just get a used Camry and it would be fine plus or minus a transmission service but there is some more interesting stuff that fits the bill.

I really think this is a good candidate. Price is maybe a little high though.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/cumming-2008-mazda-3-hatchback-super/7218309511.html

And these 6s are pretty solid with the four cylinder plus being a blast to drive. My brother had a V6 sedan that blew up and I remember it fondly.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/norcross-2004-mazda-6/7223224315.html

But the real interesting choice would be this.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/cto/d/stockbridge-2008-saturn-astra-xr/7215270673.html

Kinja'd!!!

What are you thinking here?

i86hotdogs > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
11/01/2020 at 23:19

I like the Mazda suggestions. Always thought they were great used vehicles for anyone.

My only worry with the Astra is the availability of parts. I’m not entirely sure how common parts are for that model for it being practically a rebadging of a foreign model.

I’ll do some digging and find some picks

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > i86hotdogs
11/01/2020 at 23:27

His family has always had profoundly uninteresting cars to drive. Minivans and FWD SUVs. I want to get him something that isn't boring to drive. 2000s Mazdas are great drivers cars and their 4 cylinders are pretty durable. Not sure about their transmissions but I recommend a transmission service on just about all used cars. Not sure if he would be willing to branch out with a stick but there was a really clean Rallydarkstrike spec Hyundai Accent hatch I liked the look of. The Astra had a normal GM Ecotec engine but non mechanical stuff would be scarce.

i86hotdogs > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
11/01/2020 at 23:46

I’m biased, but there no such thing as an uninteresting mini van!

Here’s what I found:

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/ctd/d/peachtree-corners-2005-mazda-6-clean/7223772679.html

Fully loaded 6 with a 3 month warranty too!! Got the looks of a Mazdaspeed 6 without the power and headaches of that powertrain.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/d/tucker-2006-volvo-xc70-awd-cross-country/7223730689.html

Rebuilt title and minimal description are the only worry here. But I love these wagons.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/marietta-2007-volvo-s40-24l/7223518608.html

Another sharp Volvo, but needs an AC compressor.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/ctd/d/cumming-toyota-rav4-4door-wagon-sport/7223435585.html

Fun Rav4!! AWD with a clean Carfax.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/alpharetta-chevy-astro-lt-l/7223507424.html

Of course, I have to recommend a van or two. This one has some cosmetic issues (mostly paint), and a minor “stutter when engine warm”, but this thing is rad.

i86hotdogs > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
11/01/2020 at 23:56

More finds:

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/ctd/d/decatur-jeep-cherokeenice/7222081158.html

A very clean Cherokee

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/norcross-2006-honda-civic-5-speed/7223203264.html

High miles, but a fun 5-speed Civic coupe!

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/d/roswell-2003-honda-element-drives-great/7223254978.html

Always was a fan of the Element as well. This one was taken care of albeit the 200k miles.

ttyymmnn > i86hotdogs
11/02/2020 at 00:15

Kinja'd!!!

facw > i86hotdogs
11/02/2020 at 00:19

Does LongVoyager even want a Ford ?

i86hotdogs > ttyymmnn
11/02/2020 at 00:23

I am razzled, and quite dazzled.

i86hotdogs > facw
11/02/2020 at 00:24

Who wouldn’t want a proven racing van for free?

facw > i86hotdogs
11/02/2020 at 00:28

I mean, you’d expect so, but I think he’s got some strong preferences as far as minivans go.

i86hotdogs > facw
11/02/2020 at 00:32

If he doesn’t want it, the can can be offered to any other Oppo then.

bob and john > i86hotdogs
11/02/2020 at 02:15

I call it. its good for hauling bikes :)

Stef Schrader > i86hotdogs
11/02/2020 at 07:08

So, m y weekend was completely shot by a stomach bug that just wouldn’t quit and a dying external hard drive. Even tonight, I was not sure I could trust burps OR farts. What do I wrap up first?:

- Edits I need to do ASAP

- A short piece due today, also ASAP

- A car review I need to do ASAP

- Take a nap and don’t vomit, and also maybe set an alarm to call a doctor about this cra—err, these craps

Please advise. Godspeed, all-night-shift worker.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Stef Schrader
11/02/2020 at 08:46

Get an extension, ask a coworker to do some edits, and don’t die. Hope you feel better.

Stef Schrader > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
11/02/2020 at 12:26

All right, doing the Don’t Die option (and picking away at blogs due soon).

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Stef Schrader
11/02/2020 at 12:36

Take it easy and feel better. Don’t overtax yourself.

Kinja'd!!!

Have a fantastic view of the Appalachians. I went hiking on Sunday and it was very relaxing.

Kinja'd!!!

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > i86hotdogs
11/02/2020 at 13:18

Kinja'd!!!

$2,600 for a RWD Cherokee 6 cylinder is pretty good but I think I see some rust color on the unibody rails.

And as much as I like those Volvos,

Something like that Civic coupe would be good. The automatics seem to command around a $1000 premium over the manuals so that would be a good candidate to getting him in a more interesting car. That said, I’m not a fan of how those cars drive, with the automatics at least.

My brother had a 6 exactly like albeit with cloth seats and it was a ton of fun. . . until the V6 imploded. It had repeated timing problems prior so a simple timing belt change probably couldn’t convince me to recommend a V6. Though the four cylinders are pretty robust as I understand.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/ctd/d/peachtree-corners-2005-mazda-6-clean/7223772679.html

Kinja'd!!!

The RAV4 is pretty good looking. It’s even a 4WD.

Kinja'd!!!

Stef Schrader > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
11/02/2020 at 17:56

That view rules.

- post sent from toilet :(

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Stef Schrader
11/02/2020 at 18:02

Well I suppose I could have made that a great view while taking a dump but I doubt my friends would have appreciated that. Have another:

Kinja'd!!!

Though also the view from my current work location has a stunning view of Midtown Atlanta as well. It's pretty great. Hope you get better soon. Don't overtax yourself now. Don't be afraid to call in a favor or two to not work yourself into a relapse.

i86hotdogs > Stef Schrader
11/02/2020 at 18:38

Yeah, don’t die. We’ll all be so mad at you if you die.

Also, never trust a fart.

Stef Schrader > i86hotdogs
11/02/2020 at 19:13

never