"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
05/24/2015 at 21:03 • Filed to: None
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"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
05/24/2015 at 21:03 • Filed to: None | 2
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This past weekend I had a yard sale, which has literally nothing at all to do with my problem except that having the yard sale meant moving the Jaguar outside so I could stage the tables and items in the garage the week prior. And my problem involves the Jaguar.
My Jaguar is the typical V12 Jag in that it spends more time in the garage than on the road, but it’s beautiful and I love it anyway. However, I haven’t really driven it a meaningful distance in a year. That, by itself, is not the problem because it doesn’t cost me anything to own it...$190 a year for insurance, and that’s about it.
So we’re setting up the yard sale, and my dad mentions that he’s considering buying a C6 Corvette, which is cool. He’s been toying with getting a C5 for years, but C6s have become so affordable, he’ll probably go that route. The problem is that he’s going to sell his motorcycle (1980 Honda Goldwing, not my style) and his Camaro to do it.
The Camaro is a ‘94 Z28, 6 speed, t tops, and he’s had it since 1998. It’s probably the best overall car our family has ever had; the optispark died at 100k, as its religion dictates, and besides that we’ve literally never had a problem with it. Of course, it helps that my dad is a crazy person and its obsessive compulsive in his maintenance.
So I don’t want to see the Camaro go away, but it seems likely that the Jag would have to go away in order for the Camaro to not go away. This is my problem.
In favor of the Jag: I’m a Jaguar guy above all other brands, it’s about the nicest example of its breed that you’ll see, and I’ll likely never see another one. It rides and drives very smoothly, just a fantastic ride
In favor of the Camaro: It’s big, dumb, American muscle. T-tops and a stick are always appreciated. And when I was 18, I raced a Ferrari while driving it, one of my all time favorite driving moments.
Against the Jag: It’s a V12 Jaguar, and problems arise as quickly as I can extinguish them...sometimes quicker. I wouldn’t call it fun to drive. I have to keep it in the garage simply because of what it is, I can’t leave it outside.
Against the Camaro: I have never, and will never, be a Chevy guy...as far as American cars, I’m a Ford guy. It’s something I can see myself being sick of after owning it for 4 months. If I sell the Jag to buy the Camaro, I’d always kinda resent the Camaro.
Part of me thinks the thing to do is let the Camaro go, sell the Jag, and not worry so much about it. What I have with these two cars is more about history and less about what I actually want in a car, you know? The Jag is always goin to be my grandfather’s car, and the Camaro is always going to be my dad’s car...there’s nothing I can do with either that will make them more my car.
Any of you guys ever been in a similar situation? How did you handle it?
Pearson Hurst
> That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
05/24/2015 at 21:10 |
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I’ve not been in that situation, but my choice would be an easy one, since all Camaros make me throw up a little in my mouth. Likely due to the fact that around here, I believe you are issued a confederate flag and dip cup at the time of purchase. Anyway, I see any number of Camaros a day here, but very rarely a v12 Jaaaaag. Keep the Jag, dump the Camaro.
DoYouEvenShift
> That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
05/24/2015 at 21:16 |
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Well, Im not gonna try to sway you either way. Thats all personal preferance. But one of my dailys is an LT1 Z28, 6 speed, ttops. Overall, the most reliable car Ive ever owned. Never had an opti issue, but I did replace a ton of stuff, including the opti right at 100k for preventative maintenance. Its loud, quicker than 90% of other stuff on the road, pretty good mpg imo. Ive had it for 10 years, and Ive only had the ttops off a handfull of times, Im not a fan of them. Everything works on it, thats one of the best things about it really.
LongbowMkII
> That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
05/24/2015 at 21:30 |
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Put LT1 in Jag. Win win.
In all seriousness keep the Jag.
Wjionieis
> That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
05/24/2015 at 22:04 |
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How is so cheap to insure?
yamahog
> That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
05/24/2015 at 22:22 |
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The real question is how fast can you grow a mullet and how much do you want to peel out of a Dairy Queen??
But I’d say if you’re already having doubts about the Camaro, let him sell it (hopefully keeping it in the family/friends circle if it is that well cared for) and keep your Jag.
boxrocket
> That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
05/24/2015 at 22:40 |
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The Camaro is unlikely to appreciate in value, and will have its own problems.
Keep the Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag.
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That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
> Wjionieis
05/24/2015 at 22:50 |
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Haggerty, just classic car insurance. The absolute bare minimum needed.
AMGtech - now with more recalls!
> That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
05/24/2015 at 23:51 |
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Which jag is it?
Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
> That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
05/25/2015 at 00:23 |
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Clearly what needs to be done is both cars need to be combined ...
:-)
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Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
> LongbowMkII
05/25/2015 at 00:24 |
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And put the V12 in the Camaro. Think about it... a V12 Camaro!!!
Sweet Trav
> That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
05/25/2015 at 00:51 |
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Keep the Jag.
LT1’s are terrible and so is optispark.
On of my friends races a grand sport C4 and goes through at least one a season. Its a terrible design, and you shouldn’t put yourself through that. I’m pretty sure that AC delco actually contracted out the optispark design to Lucas electric, that is the only way I can describe how bad it is.
Frenchlicker
> That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
05/25/2015 at 01:24 |
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You're the only person that I've ever seen actually make a compelling argument as to why you should get a 94 Camaro. With that in mind, keep the Jag. Come on, it's a V12 Jag. That's worth selling a kidney to keep running, which happens to go for the average annual maintenance cost for one of those.
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That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
> Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
05/25/2015 at 06:56 |
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That would be a real mindfuck for some people: taking the V8 out of a Camaro not to put it in the Jag, but to put a Jag V12 into the Camaro.
twochevrons
> yamahog
05/25/2015 at 10:28 |
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I’d argue that peeling out of a Dairy Queen in a V12 Jag is infinitely more hilarious than doing so in a Camaro. Breaking stereotypes, and all that.