The dream is dead.

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 03/01/2015 at 21:27 • Filed to: Tersad

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I have posted both of my Tercels up for sale. This is something I've been putting off for a long time.

My plans for the blue one were poorly thought out and I've paid a small fortune for that... I was damn near approaching the "well I've already spent X, I HAVE to make this worth it," horizon. I'm cutting my losses plain and simple. I turned an as-is project into a black hole, I made every wrong decision you can imagine on this baby. The next owner can probably fix 2 things and get a nice flip out of it.

The bronze one is wonderful. Paid 300 for it, replaced a bunch of shit with my own two hands and drove it around for 2 years. Can't complain about an $ 1100 investment that gets 30 miles per gallon. But the engine will outlive the body, which is just getting too rusty. The CV axle needs to be replaced and I have no motivation or time to do it myself, and I'm damn sure not paying 300 for someone else to do it, nor am I soliciting the help of my brother in law or my dad, something I feel I've almost abused, though they happily always offer. If I don't get the money I want, I'll just drive it into the ground. I have a lot of pride wrapped up with this one. Fixing things yourself as a novice is just so satisfying. Problem is I don't think I have that spirit to maintain it anymore.

My wife has been very supportive of my hobby and for that I'm grateful. But these are going nowhere fast and just take up space. We are almost ready to buy a house, and are focused on that. Three-"just needs a"-cars are not helping that goal and I will not spend a cent for an urgent repair or insurance and registration for 3 cars anymore.

The good news is that both sales (God willing) will go straight to my pool for my next car. I could comfortably afford a car now, but I am funding that with these and other misc sales and not dipping into my personal savings, which I feel is the responsible choice. I am very excited for my next car, which will not be a fixer-upper. Or at the very least, not over 30 years old and rusty. Unless it's an FJ55 :)

I will spend my sweet sweet time shopping for my next car. Might go German for the lulz.

This is a sad day.

jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 03/01/2015 at 21:29

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This cats face says it all.

jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 03/01/2015 at 21:29

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Also, why not a B5 A4 with the surprisingly reliable 12v 2.8?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680 03/01/2015 at 21:31

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I am not good with German-make lingo. Sounds like some kind of Audi? You may post a pic to assist?

Slant6 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 03/01/2015 at 21:34

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Was the 4WD Tercel fun? I've always been fascinated by them. A car that can do snow and surprisingly well off road but still get 30mpg. And wagon.

jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 03/01/2015 at 21:34

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One of these, preferably a '96-'97 model with the 12v 2.8 engine and Quattro. I've got a silver 2.8 with 150k and it's a great car and super reliable for something that'll turn 20 soon.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Slant6 03/01/2015 at 21:39

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Yeah, they're small they almost *feel* fast in spite of being slow as hell (of you have the manual). But they're roomy as fuck inside. My friend who is 6'9" has room to spare when he sits in it.

They're fun to take of slush and snow. My largest regret is that it has snowed here once in 2 years so I never got to really let loose or do snownuts.

Spaceball-Two > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 03/01/2015 at 21:39

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Just don't sell the truck. I will openly weep if you part with that.

Also if you go German go old German.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Spaceball-Two 03/01/2015 at 21:42

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Never. I spent two years looking for that truck, searching through garbage and rust on CL, and will never part with it.

Spaceball-Two > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 03/01/2015 at 21:44

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Right on.

Slant6 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 03/01/2015 at 22:01

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I might pick one up in the distant future as a beater.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680 03/01/2015 at 22:52

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Looks nice! But do you per chance have suggestions of the coupe or hatchback variety?

jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 03/01/2015 at 22:55

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Do wagons count also?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680 03/01/2015 at 23:00

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Always

jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 03/01/2015 at 23:12

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Then the Avant version of the B5!

If you are near Utah, there is a great deal on an Audi 200 Quattro. Did somebody say locking rear dif?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680 03/01/2015 at 23:29

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I think my final budget will be modest at best. Avants probably exceed the value of two Tercels and some parts.

But I would consider a 4000 coupe if it ever appeared.

boxrocket > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 03/01/2015 at 23:31

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Clearly the blue one is a pussy magnet, and should be advertised as such.

I'll see myself out.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > boxrocket 03/02/2015 at 00:05

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If you don't pay attention to that cat, she just moves to wherever you're looking.

jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 03/02/2015 at 08:20

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Ah, you can get a B5 Avant for around $3,000-$5,000 though!

If you could find a Coupe GT, I would be eternally jealous.