Quest for the Least Reliable Vehicle for MontuckyFried

[Touring_Sedan]

Montucky - I'm curious - can you list all the cars you've owned? I want to hear how weirdly varied an assortment you've had.

Pretty sure I'd like to see all y'all's lists.

[El Chupacabra]

Edit - moving my list to that other thread of lists of cars.

[MontuckyFried]

Montucky - I'm curious - can you list all the cars you've owned? I want to hear how weirdly varied an assortment you've had.

You got it, Chup. In order by year:

1984 Toyota Supra
1985 Toyota Camry
1986 Subaru GL
1987 Honda Accord
1991 Mazda RX-7
1991 Cadillac Brougham
1994 Honda Del Sol Si
1996 Mazda 626
1997 Cadillac DeVille
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1999 Dodge Dakota (eff that POS)
2001 Mustang GT
2003 (or '04?) Audi A4
2004 Mazda 3
2005 Chevy Trailblazer
2005 Cadillac CTS-V
2008 Volvo XC70 (my current whip)

I feel like I'm missing a few more. My life's a blur and I've driven countless other cars beyond my own.

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[El Chupacabra]

Thanks!

[MontuckyFried]

Thanks!

But of course. Oh, and throw a 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 600 in there for good measure. My favorite ride of all.

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[MontuckyFried]

So get this. RX-8s are actually still a relative bargain in this wacky car market. Did a nationwide search and saw some pretty nice examples for sane prices! No manual swap required. Hehe. I might try and save up some more $$$ and could actually get a pristine, low mile one.

Back on my radar! Thanks for the reminder, everyone.

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[Todd Zander]

Sounds like their flooding temperament might fit the thread title nicely

[MontuckyFried]

Sounds like their flooding temperament might fit the thread title nicely

Exactly!!! It's almost perfect. Checks the quirky box for me, fun car, just unreliable enough to belong in this thread, and best of all cheap for what it is!

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[Vt-Freeheel]

This looks like a bargain priced steezy ride, a bit too flashy for me so I'll keep searching.

Guy can get you financed as well! He's like a Bobby jr. , shoot the dude a text and get this sale done.









https://www.autotrader.com

Seller Comments (VIN: WAUF2AFC1GN197962, Stock #: WAUF2AFC1GN197962)
Hi! My name is Dave, I'm selling my one of a kind 2016 Audi S6 premium plus quattro. The vehicle is in immaculate showroom condition both interior & exterior. Not a single scratch or scuff. Fully loaded with leather, navigation, rear-view camera, sunroof, Bose audio, heated seats, heated steering wheel, upgraded sport wheels, brake assist, bluetooth, & more. Vehicle has a rebuilt title, it's been fully repaired by insurance company and passed inspection with flying colors. I have all records of the repairs and costs from the insurance company. The vehicle runs perfectly with absolutely zero problems or concerns. Carfax also available. This is a great opportunity to be a proud owner of this beautiful Audi S6 and pay about $10,000 less than you would normally. Don't have cash? No problem, I can provide financing with a bank for qualified credit buyers. For any inquiries please call/text my cell at: (201)403-7961

Thanks!

[MontuckyFried]

^^
I think I'd need to borrow touring_sedan's ozone generator to rid the car of it's Axe body spray and hair gel fumes. With those looks and New Jersey plates it was DEF Guido owned.

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[gravitylover]

It's not rusted out, it's a manual, it's quirky, it has a reputation for being unreliable, it's fast and fun... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...ok_story_share

[riser4]

It's not rusted out, it's a manual, it's quirky, it has a reputation for being unreliable, it's fast and fun... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...ok_story_share

Holy shit.

[liv2ski]

How about the Jeep for $1 in the ads below the Vega?

[Aldo]

There’s a word missing in the Vega ad. Can you determine where it might belong?

Yet


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[Ted Striker]

I don't even see a description for the Vega. Did he edit it?

Definitely ticks the boxes: mid-70s GM quality + aluminum engine + nobody gives a shit = long sits in the driveway due to lack of market support. And if it ever warps, you've got yourself a nice boat anchor.

[riser4]

I don't even see a description for the Vega. Did he edit it?

Definitely ticks the boxes: mid-70s GM quality + aluminum engine + nobody gives a shit = long sits in the driveway due to lack of market support. And if it ever warps, you've got yourself a nice boat anchor.

Ya, description is gone.

[Ted Striker]

[QUOTE=Vt-Freeheel;6549696]

Seller Comments: immaculate showroom condition ... Not a single scratch or scuff ... rebuilt title

lol

[riser4]

I don't know if that radio went in other GM cars of the era, but it instantly brought me back to my childhood and all the time spent in my parent's Vegas. Yes, as reported in other threads, my dad was a serial Vega owner. He wrenched on them. Because one had to if one wanted them to go places. In this way there was commonality with the Le Car owner of the day. When VT passed their salvage yard laws about the number of dead vehicles one could have on the property without a salvage yard license, my dad had to sweat a little. You definitely needed a parts Vega, or three. He did not own any as "cool" as a Cosworth or the Monza badged model.

[riser4]

[QUOTE=Ted Striker;6550022]

lol

Because they were able to buff it out. There are currently no scratches or scuffs.

[Harry]

I am getting dizzy looking at riser4’s new avatar.


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[riser4]

I am getting dizzy looking at riser4’s new avatar.


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Me too. All that blood rushing to my head. I need a break.

[gravitylover]

My dad brought me when he got a brand new 72 Vega. I was 6 and tried to talk him out of it, lol. He went for the flat metallic green coupe with black floor mats and white vinyl seats. It was fucking hideous. He did go for whatever the bigger wheel and tire option was because of the potholes and it had AC but that was it. I think he paid extra for the little hub caps. In the summer your sneakers would stick (melt) to the floor in the front passenger seat, that was fun. It was unbelievably reliable, supremely uncomfortable and slow as shit but you could put 2 golf bags in the trunk and it got incredible mpg. A week after he sold it the tranny fell out because the mounts had rotted but he truly had no idea. When I "stole" a car out of the driveway when I was 13 it wasn't this one.

[Ted Striker]

https://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/01/...price-in-check

[MontuckyFried]

Did some nationwide searching on RX-8s today. Found some REALLY nice, lowish mile examples with non-working motors for dirt cheap! All with MTs. Starting to think that is what I might do. Don't know why these haven't been on my radar til this thread. Going to need to coordinate truck/trailer and time off if I can score one, so it won't be easy. Might take a few months to find just the right one for me, but we'll see what happens! The hunt begins...

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[liv2ski]

It's on Harry's island Austin.