FOR SALE: A piece of LRR history (now with pics!)

[whyarecarrots]

Miata? looks like an MX-5 to me...

[Metcarfre]

Miata and MX-5 are interchangeable. It depends on the market.

[Matt]

MX-5 is just the model number for the car.

some places use that, some use the name. this one is a miata.

-m

[roseneko]

I actually have a 2004 Mazda3 hatchback that would fill your needs nicely, if still with a whiff of "chick car" about it. I was thinking about offering a part trade (I owe about $6500 on it, significantly less than it's worth), but I just looked up ferry prices. $1100 each way, without a cabin (on a three-day trip). Blah.

If we didn't have a wedding coming up, I'd totally be on that, though. I've wanted a Miata for ages.

[CygnusX1]

edit: Since I can't afford a car that will get me laid...

I think you just burned yourself there Matt. lol.

[Matt]

edit: Since I can't afford a car that will get me laid...

I think you just burned yourself there Matt. lol.

not really, I just can't buy a mazeratti.

-m

[Lyinginbedmon]

You can however afford a car that could get you laid out.

Simply park the LRR Bus at a busy intersection.

[Dutch guy]

there is no circumstance underwhich you will find me driving anything called a "stationcar".

Whatever I get will be small and cheap, but seat five and have a trunk.

If you don't mind me asking, what's wrong with a stationcar? (Or break or combi or whatever the manufacturer calls it) It has a ton of room in the back without getting ludicrously big, and the mileage is usually not that bad.

[Matt]

I'm a professionally-ambitious 26 year old male that likes women, not a 40-something mother of three?

-m

[ecocd]

I'm a professionally-ambitious 26 year old male that likes women, not a 40-something mother of three?

-m

+1

My 2005 burgundy Impala seats 5, has plenty of trunk space, gets good gas mileage, and has a high safety rating, but it ain't no chick magnet.

[Matt]

Basically, I want a car that says, "I'm going to drive you to my place and tear your clothes off," not, "one day, when we're married, this car will have room for our kids, dog, and hockey equipment."

-m

[Metcarfre]

I think some wagons can be sexy. An Audi Quattro wagon, for example. I believe they are built on the same frame as a sedan, and do not weigh any more, yet have much more storage space. Or a Subaru. They're what I'd like to get, when I consider utility + mileage + reasonably cool.

[Cade Antilles]

You'd be surprised how much a nice pick-up truck will get the ladies. I used to drive a '78 Volvo . . . not much of a chick magnet. I ditched that a couple of years ago, got myself an '03 Tacoma Prerunner, and the ladies love it. I've been checked out 10 times as often when getting out of it than I ever was with the Volvo. Hey, they don't call it a "pick-up" for nothin'!

Good luck to you on selling the Miata, Matt. It's a tough market.

[Matt]

Also, given volvo's position as a luxury brand now, there's no volvo newer than the one below that I could possibly afford:

[Metcarfre]

Yeah, keep holding out for that Maserati, buddy.

[ecocd]

Yeah, keep holding out for that Maserati, buddy.

Oh come on, be fair. He never implied he realistically thought he'd own a Maserati in the near future. Matt will settle for a car that doesn't preclude him from picking up women.

[Matt]

Yeah, keep holding out for that Maserati, buddy.

Maybe if you assholes had bought more t-shirts and DVDs... :p

-m

[CygnusX1]

Basically, I want a car that says, "I'm going to drive you to my place and tear your clothes off," not, "one day, when we're married, this car will have room for our kids, dog, and hockey equipment."

-m

I'm a little confused... are you looking for a car or a penis extension? Both?

[empath]

Basically, I want a car that says, "I'm going to drive you to my place and tear your clothes off,"

Oh, so you're in the market for a unmarked, windowless van?

...or maybe a yellow VW Beetle; I know of one that's going cheap in a Florida impound lot...


C'mon, you practically made that an engraved invitation!

[Metcarfre]

Basically, I want a car that says, "I'm going to drive you to my place and tear your clothes off,"

Oh, so you're in the market for a unmarked, windowless van?

HA!!

[ecocd]

You'd be surprised how much a nice pick-up truck will get the ladies.

I missed this comment the first time. Maybe it's an American thing, but I though this was common knowledge. Trucks have been and always will be chick magnets. I'm not entirely sure why, but it's undeniable.

If gas mileage isn't big consideration, a pick-up is easily one of the most cost-effective vehicle for picking up chicks. 4-wheel drive is a plus in any snow-laden town and you wouldn't be as hard-pressed in hauling the dolly around, either. It's worth serious consideration.

[goat]

Basically, I want a car that says, "I'm going to drive you to my place and tear your clothes off, and have room for hockey equipment" not, "one day, when we're married, this car will have room for our kids, dog, and hockey equipment."

-m

Fixed that for ya.

[Master Gunner]

If a cross-Canada road trip were a possibility, I could trade you a 1998 Malibu for it. However, while it has a functional engine, seats 5, and has a boot, it also has a broken stereo (last time I checked at least, don't know if my brother fixed it), and has minor body damage. And I'm about as far away from you as Australia is.

[Lord Chrusher]

The distance from Victoria to New Brunswick is about 4000 km while the distance to Sydney is about 13 000 km. Never mind that you can drive from New Brunswick to Victoria unlike Sydney.

[Timelady]

You'd be surprised how much a nice pick-up truck will get the ladies.

I missed this comment the first time. Maybe it's an American thing, but I though this was common knowledge. Trucks have been and always will be chick magnets. I'm not entirely sure why, but it's undeniable.

See, I know this is supposed to be true, but all I can think of now is this.

Question: Matt, would you be looking for something more "gorgeous, but needs work," or "looks ok and runs like the energizer bunny?" Also, I'm not averse to doing a little internet research on someone's behalf, if you want?