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    08-30-2012 02:30 PM #1
    This is an intervention.

    TCL has suffered enough. Some of the SoCal TCL'ers actually wasted many hours helping him track down and sometimes test drive cars with Vad. So for reference, these are the cars Vad is definitely NOT interested in buying, despite what he tells you otherwise. Do not feed Vad's addiction. Ignore his painful plea for more leads of high mileage used car of questionable history and spotty records.

    D2 Audi S8 (bonus: also not interested in E34 M5 with salvaged title, E30 M3 with S52 swap, E46 325ix wagon 6 speed manual, nor E30 with S50 swap): http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...bout-the-D2-S8

    D2 Audi S8 (yes, again ): http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-parts-catalog

    996 with no IMS repair record: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...y-this-Porsche...

    D2 Audi S8 (yes, a third thread ): http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...based-on-looks

    E46 wagons (all of them): http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ngie...-Please...

    W111 coupe with no engine: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-less-Mercedes

    1957 Volvo with DSM drivetrain: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...wagon-TCL-dead

    Euro poverty spec W123: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...3...-Yes-again!

    Ford Sierra Cosworth replica with no interior (ok, this one was partially my fault ): http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...and-come-on-in!

    E34 M5 (with bonus frame damage!): http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-M5-edition%29

    Volvo 850R with CEL and need timing belt: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...50R-content%29

    P38 Range Rover: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...P38-content%29

    Saab 9-5 wagon: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...m-ish-Saab-9-5

    Series II Land Rover Discovery: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...II-quot-Thread

    Saab 9-3: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...3-Saab-9-3-Arc

    Contour SVT: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...a-daily-driver...

    Focus SVT: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...Ford-Focus-SVT

    E36 M3: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...Diego-La-Jolla

    W140 600SEL: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ver-this-thing

    W108 Mercedes: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...cedes-W108-109

    I'm too tired to go on

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    08-30-2012 02:40 PM #3
    IB4 Denial Stage

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    08-30-2012 02:40 PM #4
    I come to the car lounge just enough to know that this is long overdue...and I lol'd to myself

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    08-30-2012 02:42 PM #5
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    08-30-2012 02:47 PM #6
    DOn't forget to add: Any new car, or any used car with a pristine history and a clean CarFax. We KNOW he isn't going to buy those.
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    08-30-2012 03:00 PM #7
    someone needs to schedule a meetup so you can all suck vads balls in real life too.

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    08-30-2012 03:05 PM #8
    denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance... i'm not sure where we are at in this process as it seems he's been through every stage with every car...
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    08-30-2012 03:06 PM #9
    Quote Originally Posted by quinntendopower1 View Post
    someone needs to schedule a meetup so you can all suck vads balls in real life too.
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    08-30-2012 03:14 PM #10
    haha so awesome. Posted every link.

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    08-30-2012 03:15 PM #11
    bzcat, aren't you an enabler???

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    08-30-2012 03:21 PM #12
    Quote Originally Posted by WakusPakus View Post
    I enjoy Vad and his threads, but I kind of agree with the guy you quoted. It's kind of like that one friend who is always talking about their newest scheme but never follows through.

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    08-30-2012 03:24 PM #13
    Quote Originally Posted by S0RRY View Post
    It's kind of like that one friend who is always talking about their newest scheme but never follows through.
    Like how 90% of TCL says they'll buy that car when it's relesed then don't end up buying it?
    Easy like Sunday Morning.

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    08-30-2012 03:29 PM #14
    Quote Originally Posted by GruuvenNorth View Post
    Like how 90% of TCL says they'll buy that car when it's relesed then don't end up buying it?
    no, not really. Like someone who posts a specific and attainable car but never delivers. Again, I like VadGTI but my god he needs to just buy one of these damn cars, otherwise just call them CLFOTD which is what they really seem to be.

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    08-30-2012 03:30 PM #15
    Quote Originally Posted by bzcat View Post
    This is an intervention.

    So for reference, these are the cars Vad is definitely NOT interested in buying, despite what he tells you otherwise.

    I'm too tired to go on
    Came here for this... left cackling my ****ing head off

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    08-30-2012 03:36 PM #16
    Quote Originally Posted by S0RRY View Post
    Again, I like VadGTI but my god he needs to just buy one of these damn cars,
    That's not going to stop him from posting. It's a viscous cycle. He bought the e30 M3 nigerian edition only about a year ago.

  17. 08-30-2012 03:38 PM #17
    Quote Originally Posted by choochoo View Post
    That's not going to stop him from posting. It's a viscous cycle. He bought the e30 M3 nigerian edition only about a year ago.
    why did he buy that e30 m3 he never drives it, and doesn't his mom's house hold a ton of his cars?

    he needs to clean his windshield too.

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    08-30-2012 04:11 PM #18
    Quote Originally Posted by Aw614 View Post
    why did he buy that e30 m3 he never drives it, and doesn't his mom's house hold a ton of his cars?

    he needs to clean his windshield too.
    Wait didn't he move on to chase Lambo's in traffic? Like a Boss?



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    Quote Originally Posted by bzcat View Post
    This is an intervention.

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    08-30-2012 04:15 PM #20
    Was hoping a Sierra Cosworth was going to happen.

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    08-30-2012 04:46 PM #21
    Vad's a good guy...just a confused guy. :p
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    08-30-2012 04:59 PM #22
    He seems to have an affinity for once-high-end cars which are now POS's.

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    08-30-2012 05:02 PM #23
    Quote Originally Posted by S0RRY View Post
    I enjoy Vad and his threads, but I kind of agree with the guy you quoted. It's kind of like that one friend who is always talking about their newest scheme but never follows through.
    I like it. He thinks out loud and promotes discussion. There's not a thing wrong with that. You wouldn't understand this because you're a part of the grumpy smurf brigade that hates everything fun and spends most of their time either trolling or posting negative things.

    I like to talk things through with people who like to talk about cars. There couldn't be a more perfect place for this kind of discussion, among the many others. If you're not interested in the content, feel free to avoid them, or block him altogether. I've blocked Saintor and a couple others recently, and that's made my experience that much better.

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    08-30-2012 05:04 PM #24
    Quote Originally Posted by NoXenons View Post
    He seems to have an affinity for cars which are now POS's.
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    08-30-2012 05:07 PM #25
    Quote Originally Posted by 200HP4dr View Post
    I've blocked Saintor and a couple others recently, and that's made my experience that much better.

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    08-30-2012 05:08 PM #26
    Quote Originally Posted by choochoo View Post
    bzcat, aren't you an enabler???
    That's why I'm starting the intervention. I can't live with myself knowing I have contributed to his addiction.

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    08-30-2012 05:13 PM #27
    Quote Originally Posted by Aw614 View Post
    why did he buy that e30 m3 he never drives it, and doesn't his mom's house hold a ton of his cars?

    he needs to clean his windshield too.
    contrary to popular belief, he does occasionally drive the E30
    seen here at the Socal GTG/GMR cruise

    and I believe the S60R is his only other vehicle. Obviously 2 is not enough for one person as we here in TCL should understand. He merely lives out that desire in a more public way, hence all the posts.

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    08-30-2012 05:34 PM #28
    Should have never sold the Skyline. Or Cressida. Or the Miatas.

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    08-30-2012 05:45 PM #29
    Quote Originally Posted by S0RRY View Post
    Again, I like VadGTI but my god he needs to just buy one of these damn cars, otherwise just call them CLFOTD which is what they really seem to be.
    He posts CLFOTD threads all the time that he clearly has no intention of buying.

    These threads I highlighted are all the one that he seriously considered purchasing. He exchanged email or calls with the seller and test drove most of these cars.

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    08-30-2012 05:53 PM #30
    Quote Originally Posted by bzcat View Post
    D2 Audi S8 (bonus: also not interested in E34 M5 with salvaged title, E30 M3 with S52 swap, E46 325ix wagon 6 speed manual, nor E30 with S50 swap): http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...bout-the-D2-S8

    D2 Audi S8 (yes, again ): http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-parts-catalog

    D2 Audi S8 (yes, a third thread ): http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...based-on-looks
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    This may also happen, if I grow a pair .

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    This may happen... Wait, this is starting to make sense to me now...

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    Ok, no way this was going to happen.

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    See engine-less Mercedes above.

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    I found out it has rotten fenders . It's still for sale.

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    Ford Sierra Cosworth replica with no interior (ok, this one was partially my fault ): http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...and-come-on-in!
    I blame YOU and Uberchad for that one.

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    I was drinking early that morning.

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    Volvo 850R with CEL and need timing belt: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...50R-content%29
    I sent Jerry_HEAVEN to look at it. It had weird tree sap on the hood and roof. In retrospect, that was a stupid car to not buy.

    Quote Originally Posted by bzcat View Post
    The owner refused to sell it to me! Proof:

    I think it's going to a better home. The guy who bought it is skilled in mechanics, finding parts, dealing with a car that can be as expensive to repair as it is persnickety. I must say I felt a twinge of guilt knowing you were getting for your girlfriend. These are not easy cars to own. There's a bumper sticker you see all over Africa, "I'd rather be pushing my Land Rover, than driving by me in your Toyota."
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    This was for the gf.

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    So was this.

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    And this. Eventually, all of those turned into this:




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    God I love these things. Now I'm off searching for one again.

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    These too!

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    He decided he wanted to drive it around for a bit more, then sold it without telling me. Bastard!

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    I don't remember this at all. I must have been drunk again.

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    This was for the gf. We checked out a fair number before realizing they sucked (in our price range).

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    I'm too tired to go on
    Oh come on!

    How about the abandoned Euro-spec E34 M5 that I chased all the way to auction, bid over the city-permitted amount, had the car pulled, only to come back for auction two weeks later where I was beaten to the punch by a man wearing a dashiki?

    http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-I-found-it...

    What about the time I gave some guy a deposit on a 350Z only to realize that he was a wanted felon and the car was not in his name, thereby leading to what could have potentially been a dangerous confrontation at a gas station?

    http://forums.motivemag.com/showthread.php?4633541

    What about that one time I sent Jerry_HEAVEN and Slonie to check out a $3k M5 for me and they were almost raped?

    There are plenty more .
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    If I could do one thing with a DeLorean it would be to give Vad's parents a condom.
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    Do you want to be known as the guy who makes worse automotive decisions than VadGTI?

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    08-30-2012 05:57 PM #31
    Quote Originally Posted by S0RRY View Post
    no, not really. Like someone who posts a specific and attainable car but never delivers. Again, I like VadGTI but my god he needs to just buy one of these damn cars, otherwise just call them CLFOTD which is what they really seem to be.
    You obviously don't have the VadGTI extension enabled on your browser. It automatically adds 'CLFOTD' to all his thread titles.
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    I told him the car wasn't going to win any races, to which he responded was "chill".


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    08-30-2012 06:00 PM #34
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    Yes, you should.

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    He's already dropped the price $1,000. Yes, it is sad that I know that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jrod511 View Post
    If I could do one thing with a DeLorean it would be to give Vad's parents a condom.
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    Do you want to be known as the guy who makes worse automotive decisions than VadGTI?

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    08-30-2012 06:00 PM #35
    Everything I posted in the OP happened in the last 10 months. Don't make us go back further because that will just make committing you to rehab facility that much easier.

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