"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
04/05/2018 at 10:36 • Filed to: None
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"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
04/05/2018 at 10:36 • Filed to: None | 4
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Toby hopes you Oppos have a good day. The Sunchaser is supposed to come home today, and the guy with the stinky CR-V is not responding to messages. Alas, its stench may have found a different home.
So maybe we can make this an Oppo project for those who want to play. My budget is about $6000, but I would stretch for something impressive. However, I would like to save money if I can, as surplus $$ will go into the Cressida.
The car is for my 17 year old son, who wrecked my dad’s Sport Trac only a few weeks after getting his license. We are past the part where he eats crow for his mistake, and we are turning our attention to the future. This car purchase must be approved by his mother, who will be the toughest critic. Here are the criteria:
1. No cool old cars. He certainly is not going to be rewarded for this mistake, and he knows he has set back the T Bird restoration. Mom will not approve anything without airbags.
2. Reliability and safety are key considerations. Fun factor and looking cool are low on the priority list. See why the stinky CR-V had appeal?
3. I would prefer to look in Fresno, but I would do Modesto and Bakersfield possibly. I have friends in LA and SF, and even Sacramento or San Diego, if you find something you think is truly remarkable.
Have some time to waste? Help my son find a car!
HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 10:53 |
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Give me your ZIP and I’ll get right to work. My calling has finally come.
OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 10:54 |
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https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/1998-toyota-camry-low/6550770533.html
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/1994-toyota-v6-extended-cab/6532033362.html
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/toyota-sienna-minivan/6546946759.html
KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 10:57 |
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Non-Turbo Subaru Legacy or Outback
farscythe - makin da cawfee!
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 11:00 |
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https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2007-toyota-corolla/6549702115.html
BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 11:01 |
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Although it’s higher than $6k and not THAT interesting, this would be a pretty good car: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/731629121/overview/?aff=stemp2&CMP=stemp2
Also, please tell Toby I said hi and that he’s a good boy.
Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 11:03 |
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If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 11:04 |
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Safe and uncool... got it. There’s only one answer. Beige Volvo wagon.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/volvo/6544458680.html
Aremmes
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 11:05 |
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Dude, caved in already? That sucks.
My citroen won't start
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 11:06 |
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https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/2007-passat-4-cylinder-20/6549075737.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/2007-volkswagen-passat-wagon/6550873832.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/d/volkswagen-passat-wagon/6526345561.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/d/2009-volkswagen-passat-wagon/6548955367.html
https://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/d/volkswagen-passat-wagon-2008/6547489109.html
It’s just a bunch of Passats
ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 11:08 |
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https://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/d/1994-acura-legend-4-door-sedan/6548705427.html
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2002-mazda-miata-mx5-6-speed/6545721283.html
Svend
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 11:12 |
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I hope you find something suitable.
Unfortunately I can’t help. I can’t navigate Craiglist for my life.
Matt Nichelson
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 11:16 |
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Beige on beige it is, then
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2006-toyota-camry/6552110978.html
Onceicaughtafishalive
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 11:16 |
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Here’s a few.
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HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
> ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
04/05/2018 at 11:18 |
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NO THOSE ARE TOO FUN
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HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
> Svend
04/05/2018 at 11:18 |
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Me too. Hell, they banned me.
InFierority Complex
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 11:20 |
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2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV - $5,995
2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0 - $3,800
2004 Cadillac DeVille Sedan FWD - $3,995
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Svend
> HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
04/05/2018 at 11:24 |
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I’m not banned.
It’s just not that ergonomic to navigate round.
Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 11:25 |
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I vote this
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/2008-scion-xb-clean-title/6550389640.html
diplodicus
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 11:26 |
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https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2001-ford-escort-zx2/6551137335.html
Airbags, not cool, manuel so he can learn without burning up the sunchaser clutch, indestructible. I had one of these bastards and drove it like a rally car.
Or manuel ranger https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2002-ford-ranger/6528161816.html
Toyota Yari aren’t cool either. https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/blue-yaris-2007/6546647133.html
Sidenote wtf is this guy smoking. https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/1993-bmw-325ic-e30-24v-m3/6539251311.html I swear all the e30 convertible dudes are out of their minds.
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HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
> Svend
04/05/2018 at 11:27 |
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That too. I just use CarGurus now.
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ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
> HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
04/05/2018 at 11:33 |
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I owned a 2nd gen legend. They are gloriously good cars, but fun is one thing they are not. They’d be a great car for a kid now. We’ve also had 4 miatas over the years. They are gloriously fun, but 140hp really limits how much trouble one can get into with one. They are also stunningly strong cars to crash in.
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KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
04/05/2018 at 11:42 |
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Banned? What did you do in the personals sections man? ;)
TheRevanchist
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 11:46 |
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I see so much for under 5k that I would love to have. But, if it were my kid (only about 4 years away from learner’s permit age), I’d want them to own something that would be relatively cheap to run and fixable when things break. Plus, I love older S10's. This one isn’t old enough for my taste, though.
https://visalia.craigslist.org/cto/d/2003-chevrolet-s10-regular-cab/6552486693.html
Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 11:46 |
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Shame him with a van!(albeit a fairly fun to drive, reliable, compact one)
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2008-mazda5-shift-stick-drive/6527442361.html
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Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
> Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
04/05/2018 at 11:48 |
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Fiesta means party so that’s good
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2011-ford-fiesta/6536143259.html
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HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
04/05/2018 at 11:50 |
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What personals section? ;)
SmugAardvark
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 11:55 |
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Just wanted to toss out there that if there’s a vehicle you are interested in that’s located in/around Sacramento, I’d be happy to do a preliminary checkout for you if I’m in town.
As for suggestions, here’s a few I found on the local Sac craigslist.
2006 Hyundai Azera with 91k miles .
2000 Toyota Avalon with 138k miles .
2003 Honda Civic LX with 97k miles .
2007 Mazda 6 with 120k miles .
All are relatively modern and safe, clean titles, and reasonable miles. Not abysmal to drive, but not something that he would necessarily get in a lot of trouble with.
RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 12:00 |
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As repetitive as I sound when people post these - if you want something reliable (mine has gone 50k miles with no major issues at all), no frills, cheap, good on gas and new enough to be relatively safe, why not an Accent sedan or hatch like mine (possibly with a stick to help keep him focused on the road)?
https://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/d/2009-hyundai-accent/6551170530.html
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/2010-hyundai-accent-coupe/6513895918.html
Just noticed that somehow the second one is missing it’s drivers door handle though, which is really weird as they are not flimsy...
winterlegacy, here 'till the end
> If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
04/05/2018 at 12:01 |
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Volvo wagons are not uncool.
promoted by the color red
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 12:03 |
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https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2006-toyota-sienna/6535650772.html
Toyota Sienna: How good’s your Spanish? They’re pretty fast for being a giant van and you can tote the Vespa around should it break.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2007-toyota-prius/6543648601.html
Toyota Prius: It’s cheap as hell to run.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2010-honda-insight-with-40k/6551318258.html
Honda Insight: It’s the Prius’s non-union Mexican equivalent
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/chevy-silverado-z71/6539156044.html
Silverado Z71: Ahhh I’m not gonna bullshit you, it’s a badass truck and cheap.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2007-toyota-camry-xle-98k/6548270264.html
Toyota Camry: Literally the most reliable car I can think of.
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winterlegacy, here 'till the end
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 12:06 |
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Get the man a breadbo xB . It has some cool factor, it’s a Toyota-but-not, so there’s some expectations. https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/toyota-scion-xb-2005/6552504361.html
Alternatively shove him inside an Astro/Safari since he’s already got the large vehicle bug. https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/perfect-family-van-2002-gmc/6548169382.html
If you desperately need something uncool but incredibly practical, this silver-beige Caravan has you covered. https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/08-dodge-caravan/6551836704.html
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If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
> winterlegacy, here 'till the end
04/05/2018 at 12:07 |
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When you’re 17 they are.
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winterlegacy, here 'till the end
> If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
04/05/2018 at 12:08 |
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I tried to get my mother to buy me a V70 as my first car. She didn’t want to get me it because $EUROPEAN_COMPLEXITY and $EUROPEAN_CAR_PART_COST.
Long-Voyager
> If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
04/05/2018 at 12:19 |
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Too cool.
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Long-Voyager
> Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
04/05/2018 at 12:20 |
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There’s no shame in a van, buy him a CUV.
Chariotoflove
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 12:34 |
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Forgive me for saying this, as I don’t know your son. I’m just going on my memories of being a teen with raging hormones and poor judgement at 17. Think twice about any kind of van or wagon with a back that can fit people in a prone position. A 17 years old can get into plenty of trouble with such a car, even when parked (especially when parked).
Kiltedpadre
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 12:37 |
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How will the wife and your insurance feel about a salvage title? If the issue was something like a theft recovery as opposed to major accident this could be a deal.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2010-honda-insight-with-40k/6551318258.html
I bet we can find someone that can help you know what trouble spots to look for on this one.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2011-smart/6504277702.html
This says they have complete maintenance records; always good.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2010-ford-escape-one-owner/6551178408.html
I know you wanted to teach him stick.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2011-ford-fiesta/6536143259.html
Not for your son, but this emphasizes why I’ll be shopping in your neck of the woods when I buy a classic. No idea why it showed up when I limited my search years.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-plymouth/6548543599.html
Stapleface
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 13:25 |
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Okay, doing a brief search, and a ton of stuff I find is salvage titled. How easy is it to get a salvaged car through inspection in CA? In NJ, it’s a PITA usually.
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Stapleface
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 13:38 |
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Okay, I remember you said he’s in a band so it would be beneficial if he had something with a bit of space. In no particular order
HHR
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2005-chevrolet-hhr-137k-miles/6546763701.html
Lancer Sportback
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/04-mitsubishi-lancer/6546832049.html
Saturn Wagon
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/lo-mi-saturn-wagon-loaded-all/6531097059.html
Honda Odyssey
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/05-honda-odyssey/6552617764.html
Mazda 5 (although he’d have to learn manual)
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2008-mazda5-shift-stick-drive/6527442361.html
gettingoldercarguy
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 13:53 |
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I think the beige wagon or a used high mile Honda Element are both good options. The Honda is safe, reliable, easily cleaned (college years), slow and quirky cool.
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gettingoldercarguy
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 13:59 |
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http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/1c513e23
Wacko
> If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
04/05/2018 at 14:05 |
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not when you are sexually active.....
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If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
> Wacko
04/05/2018 at 15:00 |
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What’s that mean?
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Wacko
> If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
04/05/2018 at 15:43 |
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at 17 you have more room for shagging with a wagon.
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If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
> Wacko
04/05/2018 at 16:57 |
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I am unfamiliar with the concept of “sexually active”
ranwhenparked
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 18:25 |
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Welp, I’ve got an old Panther for sale, but it would involve a cross country father/son trip and only meets maybe two of your criteria.
Spridget
> ImmoralMinority
04/05/2018 at 23:18 |
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Just because it’s a safe car doesn’t mean it can’t be a good or interesting car- I’d look at a early 2000s Infiniti or Lexus. Nice cars that will prompt some pride of ownership, but safe and secure for your son.
Or just buy a damn Sienna and call it done.
CaptDale - is secretly British
> ImmoralMinority
04/06/2018 at 12:31 |
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Here are my picks Sorted most to least sad with “*” next to my favorites
1. https://fresno.craigslist.org/ctd/d/2002-toyota-echo-1-owner-37k/6552886048.html
*2. https://fresno.craigslist.org/ctd/d/2004-suzuki-forenza-lx/6553102596.html
3. https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/08-hyundai-accent-low-miles/6548649516.html
4. https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2005-chevrolet-hhr-137k-miles/6553137109.html
5. https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/saturn/6553499581.html
6. https://fresno.craigslist.org/ctd/d/04-buick-lesabre-59k-miles-1/6551489605.html
**7. https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/2014-chevrolet-spark-ls/6543794321.html
8. https://fresno.craigslist.org/ctd/d/2007-saturn-aura-xe-low-miles/6552053504.html