AMA TIME: JAY LAUER

"Jay Lauer" (thefaultinourcars)
03/24/2016 at 22:12 • Filed to: None

Hey Oppo, it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything, so I thought this would be the best way to catch up on things and what I’ve been working on and been driving/flipping.

First off, I’m slowly but surely putting together a new site for enthusiasts. Think what Oppo used to be. More long-form, well written posts, car reviews, project updates and less personal problems, short throwaway posts. We’re still working on layout, but I’ll announce when it’s up.

Also, as a car-flipper, my stable is ever changing. Last I had posted, I drove a 2006 Subaru WRX STi, 1999 Chevy Corvette and an 2008 Scion xB.

All of those have sold. I stopped flipping for a couple months while settling in a new city, owning one 2011 Mazda 3 Hatch. I got bored quickly so now I’m back in the game.

So here’s the current stable.

2009 Chevy Cobalt SS

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

1984 Mazda RX-7 V8 Project

1996 Mazda Miata

2003 Nissan 350Z

I’m still looking for more stuff. Have a few things I’m looking at. But feel free, ask anything. What I’m doing, looking at, what I did look at but didn’t buy or whatever comes to mind.

Thanks!

DISCUSSION (57)

Your boy, BJR > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 22:15

How about instead of getting an engine, you stick Jake in the engine bay of the Z and pay him by the mile to run you places, rickshaw style?

Little Black Coupe Turned Silver > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 22:17

Your Cobalt is missing the lip on the front bumper.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 22:17

How is the 350z to drive? I’m considering it (s2000, G35 and e36 M3 are also in the running) for the future hopefully.

Jay Lauer > Your boy, BJR
03/24/2016 at 22:17

Cause he’ll find a way to break it further and complain about it.

TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H! > Your boy, BJR
03/24/2016 at 22:18

That’d be cheaper. You’d probably just have to feed him some....

...thing

What do people eat in Kansas anyways?

Your boy, BJR > TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H!
03/24/2016 at 22:20

Whatever goes in silos? Cracked corn? Wheat? Something else farmer-y and flavorless?

Jay Lauer > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC
03/24/2016 at 22:20

The 350Z I actually bought with a blown engine last week. I’ll have to report back when it’s done.

I have had an S2000 before, it’s a very nice car, especially on the used market. There are things it doesn’t excel at though, like highway driving, comfortable ride and low end torque. I’m not much a BMW fan after having a BMW 330i, but I wouldn’t belittle anyone for buying one.

Jay Lauer > Little Black Coupe Turned Silver
03/24/2016 at 22:21

Sure is.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 22:21

What V8 is going in the RX7?

TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H! > Your boy, BJR
03/24/2016 at 22:23

SHEEP TESTICLES- that’s what they eat. Just dangle some wooly balls under the hood every now and again, and he’ll be fine.

Jay Lauer > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
03/24/2016 at 22:24

5.0 HO. The previous owner intended to do an LS swap, but gave up.

Before I get the hate-storm, the 5.0 is about 3x cheaper for the engine and the install process. You can use the stock crossmember and flip is 180 degrees.

Honestly, I’m probably just going to sell it and maybe buy another one that’s had the swap done, but not finished. I bought this one for $200 and sold the louvers off it for $150, so I could just flip it for profit easy.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H!
03/24/2016 at 22:24

Well... I’m having baked chicken for dinner...

XJDano > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 22:28

Kinja'd!!!

Want to flip my Car? Runs & drives, that’s worth something.

Your boy, BJR > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 22:29

What are your thoughts on master flipper Tavarish?

Jay Lauer > XJDano
03/24/2016 at 22:30

By the look of it, I wouldn’t say a whole lot. Just depends on how much you want for it.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 22:32

Interesting.

I’ve riden in an s2000 a few times going very quickly. I think my only concern with it would be that I wouldn’t really put the top down that often and wasting the fact that it’s a roadster.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Your boy, BJR
03/24/2016 at 22:36

Bison burgers, bierocks, KC barbecue, fried chicken...

Jay Lauer > Your boy, BJR
03/24/2016 at 22:36

Must be a liberal use of the term.

I’m not a fan of the clickbait articles, but I haven’t really seen many of those lately. The seem to have phased out.

My goal isn’t to be the ‘only’ flipper. This isn’t a competition. We have different objectives, I believe. His goal is to flip an interesting car first and make the most profit second, whereas my priorities are the opposite. It just happens to be that interesting sports cars are what sell best ion the private market and what I like to drive. I don’t discourage him, but I think goading impressionable young readers into sketchy used German vehicles with the illusion of easy money is slightly unethical.

If diesel pickups were the secret easy profit maker, I’d have a whole fleet of those, but it’s not. He does his thing. I do mine. He’s lost money multiple times. I never have. I’ll let that speak for itself.

Wohnson89 > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 22:38

My dad’s the one that bought the louvers off of your rx7.

XJDano > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 22:38

I’m going to have to give it away or swap transmission then sell it. Syncros again.

Bought for $800 in 06 with 137k, it’s got 264k now. I’m thinking lemons, chump, or I could be evil & donate it to a church to give to a needy family.

Your boy, BJR > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 22:40

If you had give Jayhawk Jake a rim job or wear a roller skate on your left foot only for 2 years, which would you choose?

Jay Lauer > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC
03/24/2016 at 22:41

Yeah, I went slightly the other way, putting the top down all the time just for the sake of having it down. I’m glad I owned it, but I don’t have an interest in convertible anymore.

My second-hand E36 M3 knowledge is that even nice one’s require more maintenance than other cars. I’ve driven a rough one before. They’re definitely fast.

For the same price bracket, my recommendation is probably a C5 Corvette. But it just depends on what your priorities are from a car.

Jay Lauer > Wohnson89
03/24/2016 at 22:42

Woah. Small world. Hope he’s happy with them.

Jay Lauer > XJDano
03/24/2016 at 22:43

Yeah I’m sure it’s not surprise that it’s going to have a real low value. I don’t mean that to be rude. Lemons would be a real neat second life for it. I could offer something, but it would be low and I don’t want to insult.

Jay Lauer > Your boy, BJR
03/24/2016 at 22:44

Easy. Roller skate. Make it ten years even.

Wohnson89 > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 22:47

Once they are repainted they are going on this

Kinja'd!!!

Your boy, BJR > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 22:47

Pantera or Cobra Kit?

XJDano > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 22:47

I was only kidding in the first place, just don't really look forward to selling it and idiots trying to buy a $500 car, asking where is the passenger seat & carpet

Jay Lauer > Wohnson89
03/24/2016 at 22:51

Oh sweet. Is that still rotary? I can’t tell

Jay Lauer > Your boy, BJR
03/24/2016 at 22:53

Ooooh. That’s good question. A Cobra Kit Car is generally cheap and the fact that it’s just a kit mean I would feel less guilty beating on it.

However I do love Panteras.

If the were same price, I have a real tough time choosing. I love them both.

Your boy, BJR > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 22:54

WEAK. Pick one!

Jay Lauer > XJDano
03/24/2016 at 22:54

Oh no worries. Yeah, the low end of the Craigslist market isn’t a fun crowd to deal with. It’s worth a shot; I’d just disclose everything in the ad.

Jay Lauer > Your boy, BJR
03/24/2016 at 22:56

Fuck.

Cobra Kit Car. There is no car more terrifying and satisfyingly masculine at the same time. It’s a bull that you have to manhandle or it will defeat you. I love it.

Your boy, BJR > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 22:57

thats the correct answer.

XJDano > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 22:59

That means I’d have to type it all up. Just for fun, what’s you “best offer?” I won’t hold you too it. Although I gave thought of driving it to PA to get it reviewed by RCR if they'd have me, bring title, sell for a plane ticket home.

I don't have room for it or it would be my lemans car. 4 projects 2 DD & bike.

Jay Lauer > XJDano
03/24/2016 at 23:03

Probably like $150-$200. I’d have to see it. Scrap value is probably more than my offer.

It’d be a real neat Lemons car, but we’ve already got one.

Wohnson89 > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 23:04

Still got the 13b. He’s a real rotary purist.

Jay Lauer > Wohnson89
03/24/2016 at 23:06

Very cool. Rotary isn’t my thing, but I respect it. Hope to see it around soon.

XJDano > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 23:08

Oh, it's a sight to behold.

Jay Lauer > XJDano
03/24/2016 at 23:09

Bring it to C&C this weekend.

XJDano > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 23:12

I’m in St. Louis I may bring it next one in StL though, with a for sale sign.

Jay Lauer > XJDano
03/24/2016 at 23:22

Ahhh, I just assumed the MO tag was for KCMO.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Jay Lauer
03/24/2016 at 23:57

No hate storm for me. That sounds like it’s going to be a fun car.

Rico > Your boy, BJR
03/25/2016 at 01:00

Damn you went in lol. WTH what did I miss o_O

haveacarortwoorthree2 > Jay Lauer
03/25/2016 at 08:24

is that Mustang yours, and is it for sale? :)

Your boy, BJR > Rico
03/25/2016 at 09:17

Yo that reminds me, I told James I’m going to NYIAS the 2nd, but that was a mistake, I’m going the first, in case you or anyone else wants to meet up.

Jayhawk Jake > Jay Lauer
03/25/2016 at 10:09

Thank you

Jay Lauer > haveacarortwoorthree2
03/25/2016 at 11:04

It’s my dad’s and it is for sale.

haveacarortwoorthree2 > Jay Lauer
03/25/2016 at 11:14

Details? Link?

Jay Lauer > haveacarortwoorthree2
03/25/2016 at 11:41

http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/5491857978…

Rico > Your boy, BJR
03/25/2016 at 11:48

I’m going to try for the 2nd, 4/1 I have to work 7 am - 7 pm so that day is shot. I gotta reach out to James and Stevo and see when they planned to go.

Your boy, BJR > Rico
03/25/2016 at 12:00

They're the 2nd as well. Very well then.

Rico > Your boy, BJR
03/25/2016 at 12:15

Switch to Saturday, one of us one of us

haveacarortwoorthree2 > Jay Lauer
03/25/2016 at 12:22

You had me until I saw the automatic. But that is a beautiful car.

Your boy, BJR > Rico
03/25/2016 at 13:08

I would but 1) Saturday is when my AA homegroup meets, and B) my dad is filming that day so he can't go then.

Rico > Your boy, BJR
03/25/2016 at 16:19

Ah I understand well now that it’s getting warmer you already know we’ll be having some Oppo meets.

Your boy, BJR > Rico
03/25/2016 at 19:49

I know it’s far for you guys, but we gotta have a oppo beach meet!