New neighbor fleet plot thickens

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 10/20/2020 at 20:37 • Filed to: thick like the monthly payments I assume

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So, the Stelvio Q4 disappeared soon after they moved it. They now have:

- 2020 Edge ST
- 2020 STI
- 2019 RS3
- 2020 Mustang GT350 (non-R)

Definitely conspicuous compared to the Eurovans, turn-of-the-century Suburbans, and Kia Sportages that grace the street parking here. I need to put the jalopy at the end of the driveway just to bring the neighborhood back down a notch and restore balance.

DC3 LS, Fuck Hyundai, now and forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 20:41

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Muh Property Valu oooooooos!

(Am i doing it right?)

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > DC3 LS, Fuck Hyundai, now and forever 10/20/2020 at 20:44

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I do own the “eeeeee” house on the block, so yes

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 20:44

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Or rather the bank owns it. Or perhaps it owns me.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 20:46

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Eurovans? Plural?

I’ve seen like two, ever. One was a coworker at a concert venue. He lived in it. The other was a camper conversion I saw street parked for sale this last weekend. 178k miles, VR6, auto. The price? 14k.

DC3 LS, Fuck Hyundai, now and forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 20:46

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Thanks, I’m just an apartment dweller so I’m just practicing for now. I think I just need to figure out what an appropriate peace offering to an HOA president is and I’ll be ready to be a homeowner!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 10/20/2020 at 20:49

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This camper sits 363 days a year parked and one guy a few blocks north owns two.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 20:49

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I kinda love eurovans. I’ve thought about buying one before. But the timing has never been right. I found my brother a sweet red, manual one, but he’s so and VW that he wouldn’t even consider it. For reference the Scion xB is one of his favorite cars so I thought the euro van would be right up his ally 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > DC3 LS, Fuck Hyundai, now and forever 10/20/2020 at 20:50

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I don't live in an HOA, just the normal keeping up with the Joneses subtlety.

lone_liberal > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 20:50

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They bought a house and multiple new cars in the same time frame? Either they came into some money or they’re living the YOLO dream.

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 20:51

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Park the Lexus at the end of the driveway so they know they’re dealing with  a fellow luxury car owner. 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > lone_liberal 10/20/2020 at 20:51

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They also paid $60,000 over asking price for the house.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chariotoflove 10/20/2020 at 20:52

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“Wanna see my... tape deck?”
“I’m calling the police.”

lone_liberal > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 20:53

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Here’s to dear departed (rich)  Aunt Sylvia!

wafflesnfalafel > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 20:54

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you need to leave some of those snickerdoodles on their doorstep...

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 20:54

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Bad ass.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 10/20/2020 at 20:55

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I can get some closer creeper photos for you sometime if you would like. It appears to be flawless.

cmill189 - sans Volvo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 20:55

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If you don’t have $3000 in car and/or lease payments, what are you even living for?

I could be completely wrong but I'd bet you have more liquid assets than your neighbor. 

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 20:56

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They were very well built. I’ve never seen one that wasn’t in great shape.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > cmill189 - sans Volvo 10/20/2020 at 20:56

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Definitely — I have sparkling water in the fridge!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 10/20/2020 at 20:58

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Perfect size, too.

The later ones though... My parents own a Rialta, probably one of the nicer ones you’ll find, and it’s still a bit of a basket case.

cmill189 - sans Volvo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 21:01

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Wow. All I have is fridge water filtered through a Bezos Basics filter. 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > cmill189 - sans Volvo 10/20/2020 at 21:02

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Whoa — your fridge makes water?!?

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 21:02

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The one I saw was a 2000 or a 2002. I’d disagree. I forgot how monstrous they are.

Rialtas... wow. Only one I’ve ever seen was at a Copart, total basket case.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 10/20/2020 at 21:06

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I think my neighbor’s Eurovan is a 1990-94(?) though, not an ‘00-’02. My dad’s Rialta is an ‘01 and it’s small, if you park next to say a contemporary American RV, but it’s huge.

cmill189 - sans Volvo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 21:08

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Yah, I'm kind of a big deal. I once owned a car worth almost five figures. 

CB > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 21:08

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But why the Edge ST?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CB 10/20/2020 at 21:09

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Costco trips, perhaps? Ain’t making those in two weeny sedans or the GT350.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > cmill189 - sans Volvo 10/20/2020 at 21:10

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I’m pretty sure the sum total value of my three vehicles is like... 7-to- 15 running Paseo convertibles?

CB > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 21:11

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But at least get a GLC43 or something.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CB 10/20/2020 at 21:12

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The Edge ST is starts at $43k apparently, GLC43 starts at $60k.

Good Lord, the RS3 starts at $56k...

Kiltedpadre > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 10/20/2020 at 21:13

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I just found one for sale this side of Columbus, and it was so surprising I had to check the ad. It’s a 2000 for $7900. I have no idea why I find them appealing.

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 21:16

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So... he’s got four  cars now?

interstate366, now In The Industry > CB 10/20/2020 at 21:18

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Why not?

smobgirl > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 21:28

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I’m so thankful there’s only one person on my block trying that shit. 

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 21:28

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Possible dealership employee? People have thought I owned work cars before, an d I’ve had streaks of a few weeks at a time driving nothing but fancy stuff for work purposes.

cmill189 - sans Volvo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 21:29

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Right there with you. I wouldn’t mind a new car but I also have a drawer with all the titles and they all work just fine. 

For Sweden > DC3 LS, Fuck Hyundai, now and forever 10/20/2020 at 21:32

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NIMBYS OUT OUT OUT

feather-throttle-not-hair > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 21:39

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Heh, I went to Costco this morning. A mustang isn’t that much smaller than my 2-series......

feather-throttle-not-hair > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 21:42

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They’re street parking all those cars? That’s....strange.

Tripper > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 21:44

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Hmm is it a married couple or a bunch of dudes? Lot of overlap w the Sti and RS3. Bet the rs is a lease. 

RPM esq. > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 21:45

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Either that or they have a dog.

Tripper > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 21:47

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56 for the rs sounds like a slightly  better deal than the low 50s that most S3s fall into

Jim Spanfeller > DC3 LS, Fuck Hyundai, now and forever 10/20/2020 at 21:55

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Appropriate peace offerings for HOA presidents include:

1. A 10 pound bag of fertilizer.

2. A gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, low-fat vegan kale cake. An d you must take the first bite to prove it’s not poisonous.

3. A decent quality telescope for checking grass length.

4. Your soul.

5. Your firstborn child.

6. Your firstborn child’s soul.

functionoverfashion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 22:23

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OPPOsaurus WRX > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 22:26

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I’d think the RS3 would make the STi seem bor ing.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 22:32

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Have you met them? Are they the WFH coronavirus refugees I’ve been seeing? Sold something small in the city to buy something bigger and cheap (to them) a little further out, but still making that big city money? It’s weird, but definitely happening and seems to be mostly people with very large incomes and money to burn.

Deal Killer - Powered by Focus > cmill189 - sans Volvo 10/20/2020 at 22:55

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I have 3 cars for the family. My ‘06 Focus with 209k, my wife’s ‘02 Explorer with 180k and my sons ‘95 Nissan 200SX with 115k miles.  Some total value is probably less than $5,000.  I have the classiest fleet on the street. 

66P1800inpieces > CB 10/20/2020 at 22:59

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Need a regular car to collect the rents. 

cmill189 - sans Volvo > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus 10/20/2020 at 23:11

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Hell yeah! The 200SX is awesome!

avalonian > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 23:20

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Your neighbors when you ask. 

QCGoose > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2020 at 23:48

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Hey now, the 350 (or ju st the S550 Mustang in general) has a surprisingly-large trunk capacity for a coupe! Fold down the rear seat backs and throw a couple items on the front passenger seat and floor and you can certainly bring home a haul from the bulk stores.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > OPPOsaurus WRX 10/20/2020 at 23:49

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A bit redundant. At least the GT350 offers a unique experience

Manny05x > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/21/2020 at 08:10

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I drove an rs3 and it was the perfect sports car for me. Small, nimble very torquey. I dont understand why would he have an STI.