Hold up, did Alfalfa actually pay 4 figures for a car?

"Alfalfa" (alfalfa-romeo) 05/29/2019 at 21:05 • Filed to: Mazda, Mazda3, Manuel, New Car, Beater

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Yes. Yes, I did.

The Geo has had issues, the Volvo has had issues. It has interfered with Bronco work A LOT. So they are both going byebye and I will drive this manual Mazda while I finish T he Bronc. Maybe once that's done I'll go back to the #beaterlyfe? I don't know.

fhrblig > Alfalfa 05/29/2019 at 21:09

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Janky cars can be a lot of fun, but having a reliable and comfortable daily driver can be addictive if you've gotten tired of dealing with problems.

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > Alfalfa 05/29/2019 at 21:11

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TBH I used to drive a few beaters but as time progressed and my income increased I found myself liking things with more creature comforts. I don’t consider it selling out - I consider it more like I have now deal with/ account for back and ass muscles that apparently have gone on strike.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Alfalfa 05/29/2019 at 21:12

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Once you go Mazda there is no turning back.

Nibby > Alfalfa 05/29/2019 at 21:25

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clean!

Deal Killer - Powered by Focus > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/29/2019 at 21:33

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I had two Mazda’s. A 626 and Protege. Now I have a 06 Focus.  I miss my Mazda’s.  

Wacko > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/29/2019 at 21:37

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Once your Mazda goes to  rust you never go back

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Alfalfa 05/29/2019 at 21:46

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Nice. Let me know how ownership goes with it and costs and if there's any problems you experience because this is one of the cars in definitely looking at getting

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus 05/29/2019 at 21:50

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My base model Mazda 3 is so much better than a focus. It has folding rear seats, and ac vents for the rear passengers!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Wacko 05/29/2019 at 21:52

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But this comes on gallons.

for Michigan > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/29/2019 at 21:58

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Can confirm. Sold my 3 for a BMW , still ended up with an MX-5.

shop-teacher > Alfalfa 05/29/2019 at 22:00

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Awe man, bye bye Metro :(

daender > Alfalfa 05/29/2019 at 22:02

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If it doesn’t have rust issues then it’s a keeper!

Alfalfa > shop-teacher 05/29/2019 at 22:02

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I'm seriously bummed it didn't work out, it was a hoot to drive. But we've got exhaust in the coolant and I ain't got time for that.

for Michigan > Alfalfa 05/29/2019 at 22:02

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Unpainted front bumper

Hazy headlight on one side, new headlight on the other

07-09 grill on an 04-06 car

Mismatched mirror caps

Half of a quick-release on one side of the car

This is still a beater, bro.

shop-teacher > Alfalfa 05/29/2019 at 22:04

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I can't says I blame you. Too bad though.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > for Michigan 05/29/2019 at 22:13

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Did you ever figure out the steering shimmy in your Mazda? 

for Michigan > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/29/2019 at 22:32

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I’m 90% sure it was the intermediate shaft bearing, which Mazda doesn’t even list as a part for that 3 . Takuro Spirit managed to find it listed under the Mazda5 with the 2.3, but I got rid of it before I got around to seeing if that was the fix.

Alfalfa > for Michigan 05/29/2019 at 22:37

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Jankiness is relative

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Alfalfa 05/29/2019 at 23:16

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I hope you didn't buy from Jake

Alfalfa > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 05/29/2019 at 23:20

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Savage.

I love it.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Alfalfa 05/29/2019 at 23:22

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Is  the Geo gone already? I've always wanted one...

Alfalfa > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 05/29/2019 at 23:28

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No, but it will be very soon. It was fun while it lasted, I'd like to get another some day. If I had space, I'd hang onto it until I have time to go a HG job.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Alfalfa 05/29/2019 at 23:46

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Like... is it spoken for?

Alfalfa > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 05/30/2019 at 00:08

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No. You want it? Don't know where you are but I'm in Utah. You'd probably be better off finding a local one if you have to ship it.

Future Heap Owner > Alfalfa 05/30/2019 at 01:18

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Nice, congrats! This will help you justify many a more beater.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Alfalfa 05/30/2019 at 07:13

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Ah yeah Utah is a bit far from Ohio

They're so hard to find here

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Alfalfa 05/30/2019 at 18:22

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