Cloud's car stuff - Page 12

Cloud · 08-05-2010, 08:44 AM

dust? I'm not worried about dust. I'm more worried about spills. Leather wipes off.

Cloud · 08-05-2010, 05:46 PM

happy! 'cause I checked my credit score today and . . . I actually have one! (I didn't before) and it's not too bad! so, hopefully I'll be able to get a loan with decent terms this time

Cloud · 08-10-2010, 02:17 PM

gah! very frustrated! After several months of looking and researching, I've identified a few pretty good all around cars for me. But I keep getting hung up on the "big" v. "small" question, and trying to find one vehicle to suit all my needs has been difficult. So .. .

this week, I've decided to KEEP my present car ('01 Honda Civic, 55,000 miles); and get an additional vehicle, one on the bigger side. I have enough cash for a downpayment separate from a trade/sell, I think. Then, in a few years' time, I can get something smaller and zoomier, and gift my Civic to my oldest grandchild. Or something.

I've always liked the Element, and may consider one of those. Although they apparently wallow like a pregnant sow in emergency situations, I've always been intrigued by the "multi-purpose" side of it. They are dead on reliable, and I could just plan to keep that vehicle--forever or until it dies, probably 20 years. Or I may look for something else "big" with similar utility.

When this idea came to me, I thought, "duh!" (head smack). I get soooo uptight with car trouble--this way, I can have a spare! It wouldn't cost me much to keep the Civic insured and running.

I figure, if worst comes to worst, I can sell my Civic for extra cash, pile all my possessions in the Element, and live in it. yeah, so I'm a little paranoid. Wanna make something of it?

Anyway, that's my thinking this week!

classicman · 08-10-2010, 03:42 PM

Sounds like a no brainer -

(thats what I did)

Cloud · 08-10-2010, 05:36 PM

great minds, honey!

Cloud · 08-29-2010, 12:01 PM

still really really liking the Nissan Juke. My main dilemma, if I get this car, will be deciding between FWD(and/or manual tranny); and the AWD version, which only carries the CVT.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/26/2...iew-road-test/

xoxoxoBruce · 08-29-2010, 08:22 PM

Considering your climate, and doubting you do much off roading, you probably don't need the AWD. So it comes down to whether you want to be shiftless or not.

skysidhe · 08-29-2010, 08:35 PM

It's cute cloud. I liked the multiple views.

Cloud · 09-09-2010, 12:24 PM

I am now almost certain I will buy a Juke when they become available in a couple of months. Most likely the top trim CVT/AWD version. Won't decide on a final color until I can see them in person. Here's a review:

xoxoxoBruce · 09-09-2010, 12:32 PM

Yeah, with real fire.

Undertoad · 09-09-2010, 12:35 PM

It looks like a winner. I'll be happy to drive it out to you personally.

Cloud · 09-09-2010, 12:35 PM

nah, fire is so cliched . . . .

I'm putting a dragon on it!

lumberjim · 09-09-2010, 01:02 PM

i plan on taking one as a demo as soon as I can get one. I will take you on a virtual test drive, and all that shit.

classicman · 09-09-2010, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloud

I am now almost certain I will buy a Juke

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

I'll be happy to drive it out to you personally.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lumberjim

i plan on selling you one.

Looks like a win win win ...

Cloud · 09-09-2010, 01:23 PM

I would certainly like to help my Cellardwellars (and be helped by them), but --Don't you think Pennsylvania is a little far from me to consider? I'd have 2000 miles put on the car before I even got it with this scenario, which would make me unhappy.

If I were to consider buying from far away, I might consider Portland OR; then I could combine with visit to BD#2 and drive it back.

08-05-2010, 08:44 AM	#166
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	dust? I'm not worried about dust. I'm more worried about spills. Leather wipes off. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

08-05-2010, 05:46 PM	#167
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	happy! 'cause I checked my credit score today and . . . I actually have one! (I didn't before) and it's not too bad! so, hopefully I'll be able to get a loan with decent terms this time __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

08-10-2010, 02:17 PM	#168
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	gah! very frustrated! After several months of looking and researching, I've identified a few pretty good all around cars for me. But I keep getting hung up on the "big" v. "small" question, and trying to find one vehicle to suit all my needs has been difficult. So .. . this week, I've decided to KEEP my present car ('01 Honda Civic, 55,000 miles); and get an additional vehicle, one on the bigger side. I have enough cash for a downpayment separate from a trade/sell, I think. Then, in a few years' time, I can get something smaller and zoomier, and gift my Civic to my oldest grandchild. Or something. I've always liked the Element, and may consider one of those. Although they apparently wallow like a pregnant sow in emergency situations, I've always been intrigued by the "multi-purpose" side of it. They are dead on reliable, and I could just plan to keep that vehicle--forever or until it dies, probably 20 years. Or I may look for something else "big" with similar utility. When this idea came to me, I thought, "duh!" (head smack). I get soooo uptight with car trouble--this way, I can have a spare! It wouldn't cost me much to keep the Civic insured and running. I figure, if worst comes to worst, I can sell my Civic for extra cash, pile all my possessions in the Element, and live in it. yeah, so I'm a little paranoid. Wanna make something of it? Anyway, that's my thinking this week! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!" Last edited by Cloud; 08-10-2010 at 02:40 PM.

08-10-2010, 03:42 PM	#169
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Sounds like a no brainer - (thats what I did) __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

08-10-2010, 05:36 PM	#170
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	great minds, honey! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

08-29-2010, 12:01 PM	#171
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	still really really liking the Nissan Juke. My main dilemma, if I get this car, will be deciding between FWD(and/or manual tranny); and the AWD version, which only carries the CVT. http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/26/2...iew-road-test/ __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!" Last edited by Cloud; 08-29-2010 at 12:13 PM.

08-29-2010, 08:22 PM	#172
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Considering your climate, and doubting you do much off roading, you probably don't need the AWD. So it comes down to whether you want to be shiftless or not. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-29-2010, 08:35 PM	#173
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	It's cute cloud. I liked the multiple views.

09-09-2010, 12:24 PM	#174
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I am now almost certain I will buy a Juke when they become available in a couple of months. Most likely the top trim CVT/AWD version. Won't decide on a final color until I can see them in person. Here's a review: __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

09-09-2010, 12:32 PM	#175
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Yeah, with real fire. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-09-2010, 12:35 PM	#176
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	It looks like a winner. I'll be happy to drive it out to you personally.

09-09-2010, 12:35 PM	#177
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	nah, fire is so cliched . . . . I'm putting a dragon on it! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

09-09-2010, 01:02 PM	#178
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	i plan on taking one as a demo as soon as I can get one. I will take you on a virtual test drive, and all that shit. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

09-09-2010, 01:23 PM	#180
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I would certainly like to help my Cellardwellars (and be helped by them), but --Don't you think Pennsylvania is a little far from me to consider? I'd have 2000 miles put on the car before I even got it with this scenario, which would make me unhappy. If I were to consider buying from far away, I might consider Portland OR; then I could combine with visit to BD#2 and drive it back. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

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