Cars VadGTI is definitely NOT buying

[what]

Is there an actual list of specifications to determine a vehicle VAD-Spec worthy?

you can usually tell cosmetically or by the manner in which the vehicle "marks its territory"

12 cats! WOW....

You've heard of crazy cat lady? This is crazy cat ruski.

[dieselraver]

someone needs to schedule a meetup so you can all suck vads balls in real life too.

[VadGTI]

I know what you are up to Vad... do not go see the orange EAP SVT Focus from page 1.

That's ridiculous.

Wait... What?



Faded and peeling bumpers, hood (you can see the faded spot on the hood) and headlights. No records, CEL on. Three gunmetal wheels, one silver.

Drove so well, though. Pulled hard, handled great. Comfortable and grippy Recaros. Not worth what they're asking though.

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[hipster.]

Should have never sold the Skyline.

This.

I bet in retrospect selling that thing feels like how I felt when I was caught shop lifting when I was 9. Sick to my stomach, guilty, dirty, and ashamed.

/Thread

[VadGTI]

This.

I bet in retrospect selling that thing feels like how I felt when I was caught shop lifting when I was 9. Sick to my stomach, guilty, dirty, and ashamed.

/Thread

Get out of my mind.

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[mojocoggo]

He seems to have an affinity for once-high-end cars which are now POS's.

Something that cost nearly 100k or more when it was new will always be a nice car. Sometimes cars that weren't even meant to be high-end still end up being the best-built car for the money. See: every BMW made before 1995.

You can talk about buying "unreliable" "money pit" cars all day long, or, you could actually do it.



Oh and I have this on the way:

[hipster.]

Get out of my mind.

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Get out of my mind.

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It's not your fault. You watched that f**ked up Russian bear cartoon when you were young.

[gambit420s]

Is the car on the right sitting on 5x120 Work Emitz???

and since you are picking on vad for it, i'll just copypasta from this thread

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

I know where the DR30 is... It will have to be pried from the guy's cold dead hands.

well atleast one of you knew whats up

That's cooold .

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Sorry, I sold my e30 M3, we all do dumb ****

PS Vad, the new owner of my wagon hasn't yet sold it for a poorly maintained supercar yet, I think we both made the right choice. In part due to the sale I am preparing to purchase a home, on the TOD, you are still welcome to visit, but please BYOPBACS (peanut butter and crack sandwich)

[mojocoggo]

Is the car on the right sitting on 5x120 Work Emitz???

Yes sir it is.

[Chris16vRocco]

Something that cost nearly 100k or more when it was new will always be a nice car. Sometimes cars that weren't even meant to be high-end still end up being the best-built car for the money. See: every BMW made before 1995.

You can talk about buying "unreliable" "money pit" cars all day long, or, you could actually do it.

I think I love you.

[nm+]

Something that cost nearly 100k or more when it was new will always be a nice car. Sometimes cars that weren't even meant to be high-end still end up being the best-built car for the money. See: every BMW made before 1995.

Vad buys them with salvage titles and structural rust (which is hard because he lives in California, but he manages).

[gambit420s]

Yes sir it is.

you sir are a god amongst men

[bzcat]

That's ridiculous.

Wait... What?



Faded and peeling bumpers, hood (you can see the faded spot on the hood) and headlights. No records, CEL on. Three gunmetal wheels, one silver.

Drove so well, though. Pulled hard, handled great. Comfortable and grippy Recaros. Not worth what they're asking though.

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I know you couldn't resist

[choochoo]

I know what you are up to Vad... do not go see the orange EAP SVT Focus from page 1.

I know you couldn't resist

A research study in reverse psychology. Exhibit 1.

[NoXenons]

Something that cost nearly 100k or more when it was new will always be a nice car. Sometimes cars that weren't even meant to be high-end still end up being the best-built car for the money. See: every BMW made before 1995.

You can talk about buying "unreliable" "money pit" cars all day long, or, you could actually do it.

Good for you. Didn't mean to bring out anyone's automotive insecurities.

[bzcat]

A research study in reverse psychology. Exhibit 1.

Totally not reverse psychology. More like predicting the inevitable.

[Rennwagen]

Should have never sold the Skyline.

I had the opportunity to buy this car. Twice. Didn't do it. Imagine how I feel.

At least Vad goes down these rabbit holes.

Buy the 996. Get your first Pcar with the motor in the worst place imaginable. They're awesome.

[Rennwagen]

Good for you. Didn't mean to bring out anyone's automotive insecurities.

Shhh. Let the grownups talk.

[Chapel]

Also, Vad doesn't make friends well in the Volvo community:
http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthr...-DRLs-and-HIDs

[choochoo]

Also, Vad doesn't make friends well in the Volvo community:
http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthr...-DRLs-and-HIDs

LOL
VAD hasn't read this book yet

[todras]

Love this forum for the fact that Vad gets "picked on". Keep up all the car lusting. You're a man I live vicariously through...sometimes.

[BltByKrmn]

I had the opportunity to buy this car. Twice. Didn't do it. Imagine how I feel.

At least Vad goes down these rabbit holes.

Buy the 996. Get your first Pcar with the motor in the worst place imaginable. They're awesome.

Do you still have that crazy van?

[bombardi]

Thanks to whoever posted that red Focus SVT Euro package. I just regretted buying my RS for about two grand more.

[VadGTI]

Just made an offer on the S8.

[choochoo]

someone poor bastard bought your volvo?!?!?!?!?!

[Lwize]

Just made an offer on the S8.

[MylesPH1]

Just made an offer on the S8.

Seriously, just now, I prayed to the Raptor Jesus that this works out and you get this car.

[BltByKrmn]

Just made an offer on the S8.

Honest question, did you drive it? I think I was suckered into buying my S4 by the sound of it, it ended up being a pretty boring car.

[VadGTI]

someone poor bastard bought your volvo?!?!?!?!?!

I'll have to sell the Volvo after I buy the S8.

[Lwize]

Everyone's pulling for you, Vad.

This is like the forum version of a reality show!

You should shop it around. If Honey Boo Boo can have a show, so can you.

[VadGTI]

Honest question, did you drive it? I think I was suckered into buying my S4 by the sound of it, it ended up being a pretty boring car.

It's funny you say that. I did drive it and it was a hell of a lot more responsive than the Volvo. Much lighter on its feet than the S60R, even with 3 TCLers + the seller on board. Still, I was ambivalent, since, on paper, the S60R and the S8 are pretty evenly matched, the mileage is similar, the MPG is similar, etc. The Volvo also "looks" newer.

Then, I spent the better part of an hour watching (listening to?) to S8+exhaust videos on YouTube . I think that sealed it.

This one was replayed many times:



I still have the M3 for canyon carving/track/fun stuff. The S8 seems like it would be a decent daily, especially with that noise. GOD THAT NOISE! THAT NOISE!

(I need a Kleenex)

[Aw614]

and you'll get that bumper fixed?

[VadGTI]

Everyone's pulling for you, Vad.

This is like the forum version of a reality show!

You should shop it around. If Honey Boo Boo can have a show, so can you.

Sounds like The Truman Show. I think you've got something.

and you'll get that bumper fixed?

Hopefully. I've never had so much trouble finding a part for a car. Every A8/S8 being parted out has the bumper sold. The first reply is always "Do you have the front bumper?" Used bumper places are all out of stock. It's like these things are made out of gold.

[Lwize]

With a full car for the test drive, did you guys act out some scenes from Ronin?

Any GoPro footage?

[ValveCoverGasket]

i see to recall a half hearted search for an RR silver shadow at one point as well...

Vad buys them with salvage titles and structural rust (which is hard because he lives in California, but he manages).

this is pricelss though