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Re: Car Thread

Postby Rufus T. Firefly » Tue Oct 03, 2017 3:44 pm

up148 wrote:
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up148 wrote:Every few years, for the past decade, I get a strong desire to own one of the cars I owned back in the 60's and early 70's. Without exception, (except maybe a 58 Chevy Impala) the prices are going up and up. I keep wondering when will the lower prices come into play, like we see in the model train hobby. Aren't owners of these cars graying just like with trains?


And you are how old?

The ones with the gray have the money. Wait for them to fade into the dust......


At 68, I don't have too much time to wait. :lol: :lol: :lol: And, I don't want to be the last guy holding the bag when the antique car market takes it's inevitable plunge. :shock:


Better run out and get what you want now, and enjoy it.

It won't take a plunge as much as just shift to newer stuff as people age.
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Re: Car Thread

Postby rex desilets » Tue Oct 03, 2017 4:16 pm

up148 wrote:Every few years, for the past decade, I get a strong desire to own one of the cars I owned back in the 60's and early 70's. Without exception, (except maybe a 58 Chevy Impala) the prices are going up and up. I keep wondering when will the lower prices come into play, like we see in the model train hobby. Aren't owners of these cars graying just like with trains?


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In my case, Morris Minors. Still achievable, likely good to have in sunny So. Cal. If you own a Brit car you either have to know a fine mechanic or DIY. But I ain't in the work-on-it mode any more like I was in my twenties & thirties.
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Re: Car Thread

Postby robert. » Tue Oct 03, 2017 7:30 pm

I burn the furniture now. It's cheaper then a dumpster.
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Re: Car Thread

Postby up148 » Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:20 am

rex desilets wrote:
up148 wrote:Every few years, for the past decade, I get a strong desire to own one of the cars I owned back in the 60's and early 70's. Without exception, (except maybe a 58 Chevy Impala) the prices are going up and up. I keep wondering when will the lower prices come into play, like we see in the model train hobby. Aren't owners of these cars graying just like with trains?


BH
In my case, Morris Minors. Still achievable, likely good to have in sunny So. Cal. If you own a Brit car you either have to know a fine mechanic or DIY. But I ain't in the work-on-it mode any more like I was in my twenties & thirties.


I can understand that as getting under and around cars to work on them now is much harder than in my pre 50's. I don't mind doing minor things but swapping transmissions or serious engine work is out of the question. Knowing a good foreign car guru was always helpful, even back in the day.

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Re: Car Thread

Postby up148 » Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:24 am

Rufus T. Firefly wrote:
up148 wrote:
Rufus T. Firefly wrote:
And you are how old?

The ones with the gray have the money. Wait for them to fade into the dust......


At 68, I don't have too much time to wait. :lol: :lol: :lol: And, I don't want to be the last guy holding the bag when the antique car market takes it's inevitable plunge. :shock:


Better run out and get what you want now, and enjoy it.

It won't take a plunge as much as just shift to newer stuff as people age.


My real problem, is now that I have the money and could buy something, I'm too practical to spend that kind of money for a toy. Which is also part of the reason I have the money to buy it. :roll: :roll: :roll:

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Re: Car Thread

Postby Rufus T. Firefly » Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:58 am

up148 wrote:My real problem, is now that I have the money and could buy something, I'm too practical to spend that kind of money for a toy. Which is also part of the reason I have the money to buy it.


You and me, both. I drive a Subaru, :mrgreen:
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Re: Car Thread

Postby rex desilets » Wed Oct 04, 2017 11:00 am

up148 wrote:
Rufus T. Firefly wrote:
up148 wrote:
At 68, I don't have too much time to wait. :lol: :lol: :lol: And, I don't want to be the last guy holding the bag when the antique car market takes it's inevitable plunge. :shock:


Better run out and get what you want now, and enjoy it.

It won't take a plunge as much as just shift to newer stuff as people age.


My real problem, is now that I have the money and could buy something, I'm too practical to spend that kind of money for a toy. Which is also part of the reason I have the money to buy it. :roll: :roll: :roll:

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Re: Car Thread

Postby rex desilets » Wed Oct 04, 2017 11:02 am

Rufus T. Firefly wrote:
up148 wrote:My real problem, is now that I have the money and could buy something, I'm too practical to spend that kind of money for a toy. Which is also part of the reason I have the money to buy it.


You and me, both. I drive a Subaru, :mrgreen:
Excellent choice. A brand much beloved among the granola set on account of its reported indestructibility..... :mrgreen:
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Re: Car Thread

Postby up148 » Wed Oct 04, 2017 11:19 am

rex desilets wrote:
Rufus T. Firefly wrote:
up148 wrote:My real problem, is now that I have the money and could buy something, I'm too practical to spend that kind of money for a toy. Which is also part of the reason I have the money to buy it.


You and me, both. I drive a Subaru, :mrgreen:
Excellent choice. A brand much beloved among the granola set on account of its reported indestructibility..... :mrgreen:


I drive a VW Touareg TDI and it's one best cars I've ever owned. Couldn't believe I bought a Volkswagen but it was very impressive and hasn't failed us yet. Solid as a tank that is modified to compete on a race track (peppy and agile for a 5000+ lb.car). Son has had several WRX, BRZ and Outbacks for decades. We like cars that are good values.

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Re: Car Thread

Postby Rufus T. Firefly » Wed Oct 04, 2017 11:28 am

rex desilets wrote:
Rufus T. Firefly wrote:
up148 wrote:My real problem, is now that I have the money and could buy something, I'm too practical to spend that kind of money for a toy. Which is also part of the reason I have the money to buy it.


You and me, both. I drive a Subaru, :mrgreen:
Excellent choice. A brand much beloved among the granola set on account of its reported indestructibility..... :mrgreen:


Granola be damned! :evil:

These cars hold value and do last and bounce back from just about everything. I get decent mileage along with the benefit of all wheel drive. I drive mine to the Indy and Chicago O Scale meets with it fully loaded up for the show. It also goes off-road to my place in Pa. We have 3 now in the family..............and a Toyota (daughter....), :roll:
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Re: Car Thread

Postby E7 » Wed Oct 04, 2017 1:47 pm

A lot of stuff would be in the driveway if Powerball came in, but for now it's an '08 4 cylinder 4WD Chevrolet Colorado pick 'em up. Manual windows, door locks and transmission. :mrgreen: Eat your heart out, Jay Leno! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Car Thread

Postby webenda » Fri Oct 06, 2017 4:59 am

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Re: Car Thread

Postby MurphOnMillerAve » Fri Oct 06, 2017 8:10 am

"...among the granola set..."
Priceless. :D
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Re: Car Thread

Postby rogruth » Fri Oct 06, 2017 10:08 am

Wayne,
When are you getting your electric bike? Or do you have it already?
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Re: Car Thread

Postby HONDO74 » Fri Oct 06, 2017 12:08 pm

webenda wrote:Bicycle Fun
9,000w DIY eBike
https://youtu.be/HIhfwjWuj-I
28,000 watt E-bike
https://youtu.be/SiiNORLzA18
42,000 watt Electric Bike
https://youtu.be/sRH_cpCwNDs


Are these bikes street legal. ??
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