I got a new car!

mikemean · Post by **mikemean** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 8:29 pm

Pics

HERE

Please reply here, and not in the pic thread. KTHXBYE

Grimson · Post by **Grimson** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 8:34 pm

I needs racing stripes. Otherwise it's a nice ride.

mikemean · Post by **mikemean** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 8:35 pm

Originally posted by AngelofDeath
I needs racing stripes. Otherwise it's a nice ride.

Thanks. I gotta get used to the clutch. It's a 5 speed and I've never driven one of those before. Gotta work on the clutch/gas coordination

I do know how to drive a stick shift, just not used to the clutch on this one yet.

Grimson · Post by **Grimson** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 8:37 pm

Originally posted by mikemean
I do know how to drive a stick shift,

JawZ · Post by **JawZ** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 8:42 pm

Congrats dude! Treat it well with frequent oil changes and I'm sure it will provide many enjoyable miles!

Grimson · Post by **Grimson** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 8:43 pm

Originally posted by UOD
Congrats dude! Treat it well with frequent oil changes and I'm sure it will provide many enjoyable miles!

UOD says "Give it a lube job every so often and it will give you a wonderful ride."

XSeaNX · Post by **XSeaNX** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 9:04 pm

if you werent gay you couldnt pull that car off in a million years!!! HAHAHA

BTW....how much did you pay for it...in the very small "neon tuner" scene...5 spd neons are hard to find...and worth more. not many were made with 5 spd

TEH WIN · Post by **TEH WIN** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 9:05 pm

definately a step up

congrats!

mikemean · Post by **mikemean** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 9:12 pm

Originally posted by XSeaNX
if you werent gay you couldnt pull that car off in a million years!!! HAHAHA

What you talkin' 'bout Willis?

mikemean · Post by **mikemean** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 9:14 pm

Originally posted by AngelofDeath
UOD says "Give it a lube job every so often and it will give you a wonderful ride."

XSeaNX · Post by **XSeaNX** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 9:18 pm

Originally posted by mikemean
What you talkin about Willis?

Im not sayin that to be mean...

just sayin its mostly a girls car, cause they say its too "cute".

im not making fun of you because youre gay...Im not THAT close minded....tryin to be funny....

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 9:35 pm

Originally posted by XSeaNX
Im not sayin that to be mean...

just sayin its mostly a girls car, cause they say its too "cute".

im not making fun of you because youre gay...Im not THAT close minded....tryin to be funny....

You back peddle any faster than your going now, you'll probalby start loosing post count.

mikemean · Post by **mikemean** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 9:38 pm

Originally posted by XSeaNX
Im not sayin that to be mean...

just sayin its mostly a girls car, cause they say its too "cute".

im not making fun of you because youre gay...Im not THAT close minded....tryin to be funny....

It's all good my friend

I can see where people would say it is a girly car because it is cute. But, who cares? I sure as hell don't

At least I'm driving a decent car.

Immortal · Post by **Immortal** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 9:46 pm

looks good. but red? too festive! hehe...

nice car none the less...

Ronny · Post by **Ronny** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 10:11 pm

nice looking car mike.like everybody says keep the maintence done on a reg basis,wash and wax regular and it will look sharp and give you many years of service.

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 10:35 pm

congrats mike, enjoy the ride!

minir · Post by **minir** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 10:46 pm

Hi Mike

Looks Good...Enjoy

regards

larry

SRF01 · Post by **SRF01** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 11:09 pm

Good job on the new car Mike.
It sure beats biking in the rain!

How's the back seat?

poptom · Post by **poptom** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 11:12 pm

Good choice, Mike. It should suit you just fine.

BMED · Post by **BMED** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 11:37 pm

Nice step-up from the last one...

With the manual trans you're better off, the auto trans sometimes required major repair after 60K miles...sometimes over $1000 worth!

Take it on a roadtrip in May...Michigan SG meet!

(we won't have to abuse your pic again)

Grimson · Post by **Grimson** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 1:42 am

So many comments, I must refrain myself.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 6:34 am

Looks very clean Mike...congratulations and good luck with it...I know you've been looking for a car for quite some time.

Jamie_R · Post by **Jamie_R** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 7:01 am

Hey Mike ......

Congrats on the new ride!!!

... and the car's nice too

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 7:45 am

A buddy of mine was up here from OK and rented one (From Rent-A-Wreck). The thing had nearly 200,000 miles on it, the front end sounded like it was falling apart, but the car rode smoothly. I was impressed.

I'm sure you'll enjoy it Mike. I hope you didn't succomb to some extremely high interest rate to get it though. Did we educate you enough on the loans thing?

A_old · Post by **A_old** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 8:21 am

go mike, its ya birf day, we gonna party like its ya birf day (and learn to annunciate words too)

congrats man! it's sweet!

mikemean · Post by **mikemean** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 11:21 am

Originally posted by BMED

Take it on a roadtrip in May...Michigan SG meet! (we won't have to abuse your pic again)

Unfortunately, I have to give up a week of vacation. I have one week left from last year and I am choosing not to take the vacation and to just take the money (which I am allowed to do). I need the money to go towards the down payment. So, no vacation for me until late August. It's worth it though.

Immortal · Post by **Immortal** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 11:23 am

Originally posted by mikemean
Unfortunately, I have to give up a week of vacation. I have one week left from last year and I am choosing not to take the vacation and to just take the money (which I am allowed to do). I need the money to go towards the down payment. So, no vacation for me until late August. It's worth it though.

sniff sniff... oh well.. it's only a weekend or something aint it? can't u work the schedule around it? maybe someone around could drive?

mikemean · Post by **mikemean** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 11:28 am

Also, it only has 86,000 miles on it. 5 speed manual, cruise control (tested that at 80 MPH last night

--speed limit is 75). It's taking some getting used to the 5 speeds. Never driven one before. A few times I have gone to shift into third and ended up in 5th

Interest is kind high but, the payment terms are actually very good. I was told last night by a few peeps that I did very good. Payment terms are 199.84 for 24 months. Full coverage is going to be around 90 a month.

mikemean · Post by **mikemean** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 11:31 am

Originally posted by Immortal
sniff sniff... oh well.. it's only a weekend or something aint it? can't u work the schedule around it? maybe someone around could drive?

Talking about the SG meeting? You gonna be there? No way I could drive to Michigan and back in just a few days. I could probably get two or three days off but, that's just not enough time.

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 11:38 am

Congrats Mike

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 12:11 pm

Nicely tinted windows! Bling! Bling!

Congrats! Better than that truck you were eyeing...

mikemean · Post by **mikemean** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 12:15 pm

Originally posted by Dakota
Nicely tinted windows! Bling! Bling!

Congrats! Better than that truck you were eyeing...

Funny thing is I didn't even notice the tinted windows

Not even during the test drive. Someone told me "Hey! the windows are tinted! Very cool!" LOL

When I got there the guy was like, "So, you wanted to try for an SUV or a truck?". I told him no, rather go with a car becuase they are cheaper to maintain and cost less to register and insure. He agreed.

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 12:22 pm

Absolutely Mike. You made the right move.

LT-73 · Post by **LT-73** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 2:41 pm

Hey mike, ya made sure you got the tinted windows , eh?

Niiiiiiice car!

mikemean · Post by **mikemean** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 3:17 pm

Originally posted by LT-73
Hey mike, ya made sure you got the tinted windows , eh?

Niiiiiiice car!

I didn't realize the windows were tinted until someone told me

BaLa · Post by **BaLa** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 3:31 pm

looks nice...

I'm getting a new car myself in a few weeks or so..

it depends on how long it takes to find what I want..