The 3G Ramblings & General Discussion Thread (Part 2)
12-03-2014, 10:09 AM
Maj...I meant dikkbag but than I meant douchebag!
It becomes pretty painful. You fuck around trying to find a clean car that you can sell for the same price or more after using it, you try to meet with the seller, the car is crap, try again, seller doesn't show up, find a car finally, get papers sorted. Then at some point you try to sell the car, people lowball you, some stress builds up because you don't want to get stuck with a 300ZX in the winter with no garage, people nitpick on a +15 yrs car because the leather's a bit loose, you see kids scrounging all their pennies and you "lose" a sale because they can't afford brake pads...
Do that a couple times then you really just don't feel like flipping cars anymore.
Do that a couple times then you really just don't feel like flipping cars anymore.
I guess in a way I did alright on the S2000...owned for a year, walked away without losing much more than some mods and insurance and taxes.
12-03-2014, 10:10 AM
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It becomes pretty painful. You fuck around trying to find a clean car that you can sell for the same price or more after using it, you try to meet with the seller, the car is crap, try again, seller doesn't show up, find a car finally, get papers sorted. Then at some point you try to sell the car, people lowball you, some stress builds up because you don't want to get stuck with a 300ZX in the winter with no garage, people nitpick on a +15 yrs car because the leather's a bit loose, you see kids scrounging all their pennies and you "lose" a sale because they can't afford brake pads...
Do that a couple times then you really just don't feel like flipping cars anymore.
Do that a couple times then you really just don't feel like flipping cars anymore.
12-03-2014, 10:11 AM
12-03-2014, 10:12 AM
Hi, my name is Justin. Instead of calling to confirm the appointment do you think you can call every week my appointment ISN'T to ensure I don't just show up!?!?
Thanks, you're a pal!
Thanks, you're a pal!
12-03-2014, 10:13 AM
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That's the problem. You're buying cars you want to drive, rather than cars at a good value that the public wants to buy. Study your market, test the waters. If you really want to make coin, it's probably not going to be in a car you want to own as an enthusiast. Definitely need to have patience.
Me on the opposite I decided to have fun driving some cars. No money lost, but a bit more painful to do. Bimmer was pretty easy to get rid of though.
12-03-2014, 10:13 AM
Different goals though...hard to get passionate on research and fixing up when it's a car that doesn't get your blood going. So...driving it IS your actual reward/profit!
12-03-2014, 10:16 AM
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12-03-2014, 10:26 AM
The S2000 was an absolute pleasure to work on. Honda simplicity of yesteryear and parts weren't that pricey since there's so much support. If you give it another go, highly recommend finding one that needs some love. It'll sell for what you want for it...without too much effort because kids to older dudes will want to buy it.
12-03-2014, 10:40 AM
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The S2000 was an absolute pleasure to work on. Honda simplicity of yesteryear and parts weren't that pricey since there's so much support. If you give it another go, highly recommend finding one that needs some love. It'll sell for what you want for it...without too much effort because kids to older dudes will want to buy it.
Only gripe is about the transmissions, seems after all those years they haven't figured out how to make rock solid ones. Civics and Accords have a multitude of issues with them.
12-03-2014, 11:44 AM
Automatics...
that's yer problem right thurrrrrr
that's yer problem right thurrrrrr
12-03-2014, 12:29 PM
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12-03-2014, 12:30 PM
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Also I offer you $2 for your TL. Twice as much as the other offer!
12-03-2014, 12:40 PM
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where?
12-03-2014, 12:41 PM
When?
12-03-2014, 12:42 PM
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Why?
Frosty's thread.
Frosty's thread.
12-03-2014, 12:43 PM
Never! 
12-03-2014, 12:47 PM
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Make it $10, 'cause yours ain't a transmission swap.
I knew something was fishy while reading Frosty's story though. Looks like too much of a nice kid. As in upper class kid that gets the silver spoon treatment. I mean sure, cool for him, but I usually didn't have good experiences with people from richer families. They don't value money as much, and when they do, it's so they don't end up being the ones losing it.
I knew something was fishy while reading Frosty's story though. Looks like too much of a nice kid. As in upper class kid that gets the silver spoon treatment. I mean sure, cool for him, but I usually didn't have good experiences with people from richer families. They don't value money as much, and when they do, it's so they don't end up being the ones losing it.
12-03-2014, 12:49 PM
I found it weird that he didn't address why he went auto now...
and why the fk are you letting go of your car that easily...
I concur, unfortunately.
Wonder if he modded his own car, really. He certainly let people assume he did and bask in the glory.
and why the fk are you letting go of your car that easily...
I concur, unfortunately.
Wonder if he modded his own car, really. He certainly let people assume he did and bask in the glory.
12-03-2014, 12:49 PM
How you know mine ain't a swap!?!? :thief:
12-03-2014, 12:50 PM
Make it $10, 'cause yours ain't a transmission swap.
I knew something was fishy while reading Frosty's story though. Looks like too much of a nice kid. As in upper class kid that gets the silver spoon treatment. I mean sure, cool for him, but I usually didn't have good experiences with people from richer families. They don't value money as much, and when they do, it's so they don't end up being the ones losing it.
I knew something was fishy while reading Frosty's story though. Looks like too much of a nice kid. As in upper class kid that gets the silver spoon treatment. I mean sure, cool for him, but I usually didn't have good experiences with people from richer families. They don't value money as much, and when they do, it's so they don't end up being the ones losing it.
did you see the barn and the truck and the new accord?
ive never really interacted with him, but that paul situation must have left him very sour in order to do that to some one else.
12-03-2014, 12:52 PM
Big time...I don't doubt it!
12-03-2014, 12:54 PM
12-03-2014, 12:56 PM
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12-03-2014, 12:56 PM
Like corn on the cob?!?!
Justin, for real though...I'm trying not to get all hs gangy on the kid...and play devil's advocate. Hoping he sees the light.
Justin, for real though...I'm trying not to get all hs gangy on the kid...and play devil's advocate. Hoping he sees the light.
12-03-2014, 12:57 PM
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In a conference call from hell. I want to shoot myself. 
12-03-2014, 12:58 PM
We miss you Yumcha. WTF.
12-03-2014, 01:00 PM
12-03-2014, 01:01 PM
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Seriously though, J has a nice shiny stick! Looks good!
So, that kid with the transmission nightmare is selling his TL? I've been too busy lately to keep up.
So, that kid with the transmission nightmare is selling his TL? I've been too busy lately to keep up.
12-03-2014, 01:04 PM
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Yes, and didn't mention the transmission issues to the potential buyer who then posted in his thread in the forums. That shit cray.
12-03-2014, 01:06 PM
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12-03-2014, 01:07 PM
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Seriously, whenever you guys talk about salad-tossing, I literally picture you guys...and most of you have posted images of yourself (sans Maj who I think is an XXXL version of a 
anyhow and so, no pic needed) having a large salad bowl and hucking the vegetables back and forth to each other with a dopey smile on your faces.
Yes, I'm weird. I know.
anyhow and so, no pic needed) having a large salad bowl and hucking the vegetables back and forth to each other with a dopey smile on your faces. Yes, I'm weird. I know.
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12-03-2014, 01:08 PM
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If the kid has Daddy's money on a silver platter, he should have taken the car somewhere that would warranty the swap. Why take it to a stranger's house and leave it?!?!
12-03-2014, 01:14 PM
Welcome to 2014, Jamie!
12-03-2014, 01:17 PM
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Seriously, whenever you guys talk about salad-tossing, I literally picture you guys...and most of you have posted images of yourself (sans Maj who I think is an XXXL version of a anyhow and so, no pic needed) having a large salad bowl and hucking the vegetables back and forth to each other with a dopey smile on your faces.
Yes, I'm weird. I know.
anyhow and so, no pic needed) having a large salad bowl and hucking the vegetables back and forth to each other with a dopey smile on your faces. Yes, I'm weird. I know.
If the kid has Daddy's money on a silver platter, he should have taken the car somewhere that would warranty the swap. Why take it to a stranger's house and leave it?!?!
Paul didn't even try to act like he gave a damn about the kids car judging from how muddy it was when the kid went to pick it up.
Paul didn't even try to act like he gave a damn about the kids car judging from how muddy it was when the kid went to pick it up.
Still doesn't make it right to try and sell a car with a breaking down tranny like it's "CLEAN".
12-03-2014, 01:21 PM
Imagine a really feminine hairy guy that likes crying and fixing stuff. That's me.
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12-03-2014, 01:24 PM
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12-03-2014, 01:26 PM
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