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> Got my muthaf*#!@in' moneycheck..., Now what to do?
What to do with the $?
What to do with the $?
-Add F/G fenders and hoods to the 914, get the bodywork done, new windshield, paint it, new 2.2L motor with all the trick shit. [ 9 ] ** [19.15%]
-Get the bodywork done, new windshield and paint it. [ 4 ] ** [8.51%]
-Buy another Daily Driver (~$2500), restore the 914 on the side. [ 6 ] ** [12.77%]
-Throw it in the bank, save for 2 years and buy a house. [ 23 ] ** [48.94%]
-Nothing. [ 2 ] ** [4.26%]
-[b]See if the car listed below is worth the investment.[/b] [ 3 ] ** [6.38%]
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Brando
post Apr 5 2005, 12:26 AM
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So what do you guys think?
It's a nice shade of red. Has a salvage title, 2.0 S motor, has a dead spot between 3-4k, oil leaks between the heads and cylinders (head studs???). I'm going to see if I can take a look at it this weekend with Aaron.

That car, or the options above?
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Sparky
post Apr 5 2005, 12:36 AM
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All that 'glass go fast stuff and a wheezing 2.0S? Hmmm I'd say pass on it unless you have a 3.0 hanging around to swap in...

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post Apr 5 2005, 01:02 AM
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Salvage title, obscenely wide body, 2.0 motor?? Run away, run away.
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post Apr 5 2005, 04:28 AM
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Looks like it burns a bit of oil from the exaust pic.

SBC conversion material?
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post Apr 5 2005, 07:03 AM
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The longer you wait to buy a house the more they cost.
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post Apr 5 2005, 08:11 AM
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QUOTE (Joe Sharp @ Apr 5 2005, 08:03 AM)
The longer you wait to buy a house the more they cost.
Joe

Joe is right...
Buy a house NOW!
I don't know what houses run in Riverside, but if you have good credit, you should be able to get in a house for what it would cost to buy that car... IF you have a mortgage person who knows how to structure transactions... and IF your not talking about jumbo loans...

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post Apr 5 2005, 08:15 AM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) Look to the future, not the moment. By a house now!! In a few years you will have some equity in the home and be able to buy what ever car you want.
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post Apr 5 2005, 08:30 AM
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I knew my response before I read the others. Do whatever you can to buy a house first. I am assuming that you don't own any property. If you can get into a condo/townhouse earlier than 2 years, do it. You will not regret it.
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post Apr 5 2005, 08:44 AM
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I bought my first house when I was 19 and lost each one for variuos reasons. My wife and I are on our 3rd house now. had I not F'd around buying and selling cars so much, I could've owned all 3 houses outright and been collecting rent and not have a job ect.

Buy a house man, stretch to get one until it hurts.
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post Apr 5 2005, 09:20 AM
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QUOTE (Root_Werks @ Apr 5 2005, 07:44 AM)
I could've owned all 3 houses outright and been collecting rent and not have a job ect.

Buy a house man, stretch to get one until it hurts.

And if you are thinking rentals....I will never own another unless I live next door....mfers.
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post Apr 5 2005, 09:29 AM
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Old adage: Never wait to buy real estate. Buy real estate and wait.
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post Apr 5 2005, 09:47 AM
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I hear you guys (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Problem I have is I don't qualify for anything -- not even 180k for a condo/townhome. To top it off, I can't afford a $1k/month mortgage even.
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post Apr 5 2005, 09:51 AM
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...not even 180k for a condo/townhome.

Unbelievable. Only in CA....
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post Apr 5 2005, 09:52 AM
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If you're GF has a real job, talk her into buying it with you.....
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post Apr 5 2005, 09:55 AM
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So what do you guys think?
It's a nice shade of red. Has a salvage title, 2.0 S motor, has a dead spot between 3-4k, oil leaks between the heads and cylinders (head studs???). I'm going to see if I can take a look at it this weekend with Aaron.

That car, or the options above?


Wait a minute, the car is 2500? I'd buy the car, sell the 2.0 broken head studs and Solex carbs for 1-2 grand, toss on another 1-3grand for a nice 3.0. And have a widebody for a total of 6 grand?

And I'd buy the house. I'm in the process of buying a house, and I did have the option of doing it no money down.
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post Apr 5 2005, 10:01 AM
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QUOTE (Brando @ Apr 5 2005, 07:47 AM)
I hear you guys (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Problem I have is I don't qualify for anything -- not even 180k for a condo/townhome. To top it off, I can't afford a $1k/month mortgage even.

Thats insane.

The GF and i are looking just in the 120-130 range, and I've refused to look at any houses under 2Ksqf, that don't have a 2 car garage, and we have a list of over 35 houses we are going through.
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post Apr 5 2005, 10:45 AM
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180 here is a nice-to-modest house... only condos or townhomes in that price range is in the trendy parts of downtown...

a buddy just bought a 3 BR 2 Bath w/ 2 car garage with a .25 acre back yard for under 100k, it only takes him 10 minutes more than me to get to work, and I am CLOSE(<5 miles) to work(we work in the same place) and he's about 20 miles away...

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post Apr 5 2005, 10:52 AM
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In my neighborhood a 35 year old 1200 square foot home with termites will sell in less than 3 weeks for over $750k.

Where the heck am I supposed to buy property? <- that is the question.
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post Apr 5 2005, 11:04 AM
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Brandon: Lie, cheat, steal do what ever it takes to get in the door. I'm going to have a very nice retirement because I can sell and go to somewhere people go to vacation, and live like a king. DO IT NOW.......
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post Apr 5 2005, 11:05 AM
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Try 700k for a 2 bedroom 1 bath structurally fucked house in the 'burbs. I love so cal (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)


Brando, with your 914 knowledge you could probably get a roller, transfer stuff over (running engine) and keep it on a budget and not mess with a six. They're expensive and not meant for 20 year old "kids". Im happy with a four to get me around.
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