"Berang" (berang)
05/30/2020 at 20:12 • Filed to: None
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"Berang" (berang)
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It’s the most modern car I’ve ever owned. The only one I’ve had built in this century. The last modern car I had was a 1998 Toyota Tercel - which was rear ended and totaled by an uninsured driver.
What did I get? A 2010 Honda Fit Sport. I wanted something with a manual, and with under 100K miles. I don’t know if anybody else has noticed, but the used market has really dried up this year. I looked at Subarus too, but nothing with a manual wasn’t beat to shit and/or overpriced. It’s going to take some getting used to, after driving nothing but old Saabs for six years. The Saab’s controls are all very heavy - precise, but heavy. You need to put some weight into your inputs. So a modern car with power brakes and power steering, it’s a little disconcerting.
As for the Saab, I’m thinking about putting it on BAT and seeing what happens, or maybe putting it on ebay. I did have a couple prospective buyers, but honestly would like to see it move on ASAP.
phenotyp
> Berang
05/30/2020 at 20:36 |
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It’s like I don’t even know you anymore.
WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI
> Berang
05/30/2020 at 20:36 |
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New(ish) Hondas all have touchy brakes. My dad’s MDX and my mom’s CRV both try to put me through the windshield every time I drive the.
PyroHoltz f@h Oppo 261120
> Berang
05/30/2020 at 20:43 |
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ttyymmnn
> Berang
05/30/2020 at 20:51 |
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Congrats. Sadly, the new car won’t have quite the same character.
RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> Berang
05/30/2020 at 20:54 |
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I really hope the Saab could go to a good home...
I’m nowhere near you. but curious - how much were you looking to get for it? Was yours a two-stroke? I have a terrible memory...
Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
> Berang
05/30/2020 at 21:03 |
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A Fit is a good car. Comes with a great reputation and probably fun to toss around a corner. The market for sub 100k manual small car on the cheap really is shrinking lately.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> Berang
05/30/2020 at 21:24 |
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hang on to the Saab and fix it up slowly
:)
MiniGTI - now with XJ6
> Berang
05/30/2020 at 21:25 |
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Congratulations the Fit is an excellent car.
We just bought this this morning:
1998 900 SE
Chariotoflove
> MiniGTI - now with XJ6
05/30/2020 at 21:30 |
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Ooo, that’s a nice pick up!
For Sweden
> Chariotoflove
05/30/2020 at 21:38 |
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No that's a convertible
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Chariotoflove
> For Sweden
05/30/2020 at 21:42 |
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Dammit! I deserved that.
dogisbadob
> Berang
05/30/2020 at 21:51 |
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The Fit is an awesome car
daender
> Berang
05/30/2020 at 21:52 |
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Fit Sports can be fun to toss around, they’re like a modern EG Civic! Enjoy it!
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MiniGTI - now with XJ6
> Chariotoflove
05/30/2020 at 22:27 |
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A terribly irresponsible expenditure is what it is but if Mama’s happy everyone’s happy. I read up on late 90s Saabs though and didn’t encounter too many dire warnings of doom and as it will mostly be used for evening sanity cruises, I’m confident I can keep it running for a while.
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Berang
> phenotyp
05/30/2020 at 22:42 |
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You’re forgetting, that I have another saab in the garage.
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Berang
> RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
05/30/2020 at 22:44 |
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Hoping to get around 1500 for it. It’s a V4.
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Chariotoflove
> MiniGTI - now with XJ6
05/30/2020 at 23:01 |
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You got that right.
Sanity cruise sounds like just the thing. I would take my wife on evening drives around the lake. This is great for that.
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MiniGTI - now with XJ6
> Chariotoflove
05/30/2020 at 23:37 |
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Yeah she’s been on extreme stay at home orders from the doctor and so hardly gets out - stuck at home with our wild 3-year old. There’s a forest preserve near here where if you drive through it at dusk you almost always see deer and other wildlife. We even saw a huge owl recently. Anyways, before he was born, we would take the TR6 over there somewhat often and now we can only do it when there’s a babysitter. Ergo, we need a 4-seat convertible at least until corona considerations clear up.
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phenotyp
> Berang
05/30/2020 at 23:38 |
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Nah, but I know I’ve seen your car around town and at C&C, and it’s always brought a smile.
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Chariotoflove
> MiniGTI - now with XJ6
05/30/2020 at 23:53 |
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That doesn’t sound at all irresponsible. That’s a valid mental health expenditure.
gmctavish needs more space
> Berang
05/31/2020 at 13:23 |
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Enjoy the interior room, I’ve been amazed how much can be loaded into a Fit, the couple times I’ve helped load one.
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RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> Berang
05/31/2020 at 17:44 |
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I hope she goes to a good home :(
If you were closer and I had a garage, I’d be all over it for that price....awesome and gorgeous old thing!