So I haven't been around much...

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So I haven't been around much...

Post by DurocShark » Fri Mar 11, 2016 9:50 pm

How the heck is everybody! ainokea's thread resurrections brought me back. :)

Can't afford a bus now. Holy crap they're expensive here in SoCal. I should have hung onto the Guac. Sigh...

When I moved back to So Cal, I sold my 86 Saab 900, but after getting settled and a good job bought a 99 Saab 9-3 convertible. Lowered, upgraded from 15's to 17x7.5's, other upgrades... Now, nearly 4 years later, I traded it in on a 2006 Saab 9-5. Yeah, I love my little turbo charged 4 cylinder engines. And the little luxuries like auto dimming mirrors (all 3), heated seats AND cooled seats (a fan blowing up your bum is something that has to be felt to be believed), gloriously smooth ride, quick little 2.3L engine, and the annoying flappy paddle (I never use that part, stupid Aisin transmission) 5 speed auto, and I'm in heaven while commuting to work.

I'm always keeping my eyes open (and my wife and daughter do too) for that ACVW that we sorely need. My daughter still bugs me about getting rid of the Guac. I mean, here she is on the day I sold it:

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Anyway, I just wanted to say hi to everybody! I miss the VW scene.

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Post by Jivermo » Sat Mar 12, 2016 3:23 am

Guac was a nice bus. Hope you find another soon.

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Post by tristessa » Sun Mar 13, 2016 12:16 pm

They're getting pricier up here, but Bus prices do still drop when you cross the state line out of California. If you get serious about looking for something, I'm sure someone up here could be eyes-on-the-ground in the Portland area for you...

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Post by poptop tom » Thu Mar 24, 2016 5:47 am

Hey Don! Good to see you pop in! Good luck in the search!

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Post by hambone » Mon Mar 28, 2016 12:51 pm

A project Bus is a good way to go to build bonds with family, if they are into that sort of thing. Lots of toxic chemical dust though, not good for young kids.
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Post by DurocShark » Mon Mar 28, 2016 1:27 pm

That's been the biggest hangup. My garage is dedicated to my woodshop. I'm in a condo, so no space for a project bus. :(

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Post by Amskeptic » Mon Mar 28, 2016 7:07 pm

DurocShark wrote:That's been the biggest hangup. My garage is dedicated to my woodshop. I'm in a condo, so no space for a project bus. :(
That is why I do my projects on the road . . . plenty of space.
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Post by DurocShark » Mon Mar 28, 2016 7:49 pm

That's a great pic!

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