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Posted on: 2012/4/21 23:39
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Very cool pic! Hope you can work it out so that you can park your Vette at the new house ;-)
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Posted on: 2012/4/21 23:57
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bogus | Re: I know it about time I posted | ||
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Think of it this way... is the car reliable? Do you drive it daily? If so, don't sell it. The $6k you get more than likely won't help the house deal that much.
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 2:26
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marv02 | Re: I know it about time I posted | ||
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Oddball stuff we need ASAP.
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 2:36
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bogus | Re: I know it about time I posted | ||
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Yea, sure, but...
I am not a fan of selling a tangible asset, such as a car or collectible, for some immediate need. Is there a used option? Craigslist? Can these purchases be done over a period of time? We just bought a house, too, and didn't have to make that sacrifice, because once you make it, you might never go back... that is the sad reality. This is the economic equivalent of a permanent solution to a temporary problem. It's all about timing and need. You need a lawnmower, for example, why spend $1000 on a new fancy one, where a $200 used one will get you by? Or you need drapes... fine, but why spend $3500 on custom made shutters and drapes when you can buy some fabric at JoAnn's for $50 and make your own. To me, many things in life are purchased once and kept. Because if they are sold, replacing becomes a problem... my Rolex? Hell, I sell it once, get $5k and then what... the money goes to some transient fix and I no longer have an asset. Our hot water heater was acting up, so I asked some friends who are older than me, and they both said "thermal coupler". Found out they are pretty much a generic part, so I got one. $5.25, with tax. How much would the repair guy charge me? "Mr Bogus, you need a new unit, this one is now 15 years old, it is inefficient and is costing you money, blah blah blah, $1500 installed." Oh, I have solar hot water, so how much work must the gas unit do? Whatever the case, $5 is a pot load less than $1500. All I am saying is explore all options. Don't get fixated on one solution. As an old college prof told me, "don't limit your thinking." There is always more than one solution... |
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 3:18
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marv02 | Re: I know it about time I posted | ||
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It just a car no big deal if I want anouther I just build anouther.
Then again If I was going to build anouther car it will be a 34 Vicky. |
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 3:45
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bogus | Re: I know it about time I posted | ||
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Oh, ok. Fair enough. I wasn't sure where you stood on the car itself. If selling was a heartache or not.
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 3:52
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I have other hobbies I enjoyed much more than the Vett, I had to give up and I will do okay with out the Vett should be no problem at all.
I grew up on a Dirt bikes LOVE the sport wacth the race everytime I get a change to I wish I could still ride but the body said no more I am 50 years old and I hung up my boots 4 years ago this is the only thing have gave up and wish I still could do. I still look at buying anouther bike until I bend down and my back hurts when I knell down and have a hard time standing back up this reminds me I just cant do it any more. I sure miss Hand built 2009 Aluminum framed CR 500 I built my self all custom made and my 2006 KTM 560 I sure miss my bikes. Like I said I miss my bikes. Quote:
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bogus | Re: I know it about time I posted | ||
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I see where your passion lies. I can understand why you would miss them. Those are some neat rides! My cousin from England used to race motor cross back in the day. Like you, he had to stop because his knees/back/hips all finally gave out. You may have heard of him, his name is Kurt Nicoll. He was KTM North American racing director or something like that for a few years. These days, he's working for the company that makes Nitro Circus. Oddly enough, I have never met the man... he lives 90 miles away, and is never home! |
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 4:24
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Thanks now you know the whole story.
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 4:49
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The Vett is my Toy I dont drive it much anymore I drove it for a while as a DD just to small I take my Kid to school with all her stuff and most of the time we have to stop somewhere on the way home It was tough sometimes putting every thing in the car. We drive the Hybrid Camry most of the time now aday with gas prices 40 MPG sure is nice. The funny thing never got a speeding ticket in the Red Vett but got one in the silver 4 door Hybrid LOL thats funny. |
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 5:03
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bogus | Re: I know it about time I posted | ||
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I have only ever gotten 2 moving violations in my Vette over 12 years of ownership. That is rather ironic...
I understand the 40mpg thing!!! My 92 is my daily driver; and it's paid for... I need to work on it, but that's a different issue. |
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 5:05
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That's an awesome picture at the top!
I understand about selling the car..don't worry about it. If you want another, there are tons out there. Take care of the house and family first. Matthew |
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 11:33
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Nice bikes Marv. I race bikes for 15 years.
I still have a 480 Honda monster 2 stroke. Reminds me, I need to complete my 250 (origional owner). Attach file: 881_4a2fbb438a5ff.jpg (0.00 KB) |
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 13:52
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Old and beat up, like me.
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 14:04
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I like.
I like to have a 1978 Maico 490 my self I would not sell that bike they are so cool looking or a old Husky. I love twin shocks bike and the way air cooled 2 strokes sound ring a ding ding. quote] BillH wrote: Nice bikes Marv. I race bikes for 15 years. I still have a 480 Honda monster 2 stroke. Reminds me, I need to complete my 250 (origional owner). [/quote] |
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The silver one is a 72 Yam, I raced Moto, 500 mile cross country, Pikes Peak and then turned it into a flat track bike.
The orange 480 Honda is nuts, it only has a 4 speed cause it only needs a 4 speed. Some fool at Honda desighed it with the kick starter on the left side though. Had a 78 Yam for flat track too. Attach file: dirttrack.jpg (0.00 KB) |
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 15:55
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 16:02
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I started out with a HEAVY dirtbike. Bought a Honda 305 Scrambler in high school, musta weighed 500 lbs.
It was a real biotch in the Pa. mountains. Attach file: t_lt_side_s30_592.jpg (0.00 KB) |
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 16:11
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 16:15
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Toys are great but family comes first like you said I always can find anouther one latter. |
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 16:20
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Those were Leathers when they were Leather LOL.
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marv02 wrote: Those were Leathers when they were Leather LOL. Yes we were all young and skinny once I know I was now older and over weight LOL. [quote] Yea, you spend the money for a new racer and none left over so you have to buy used Black and DAYGLOW orange leathers. I should dig out my red leather motocross pants and the Nylon Yamaha riding shirts with the elbow pads. |
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 17:06
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When I go some place "dressy" , I break out my vintage Yamaha trials hat.
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Posted on: 2012/4/22 17:21
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