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Bob Danger
2006-03-16, 08:24 AM
I say Evo VI or Evo III, or a version 5 STI, no wait get one of those Maxi 5 turbos.

Dean
2006-03-16, 08:35 AM
A Porsche of course. Twin Turbo AWD please.

Or can you say RUF?

JC
2006-03-16, 08:52 AM
22B

A1337STI
2006-03-16, 09:04 AM
Get the RUF isn't it like 500 HP with AWD ? probably over 1.0 G's on a skid pad ?

JonnydaJibba
2006-03-16, 09:24 AM
Dude Renault Maxi 5 for sure! OR an Evo. I hope I can buy his car though.

sp00ln
2006-03-16, 09:47 AM
Evo 6 - the tuners choice.

AtomicLabMonkey
2006-03-16, 09:48 AM
Euro M3.

Kevin M
2006-03-16, 09:56 AM
Euro M3.

Werd... that's the car you need to bring back Tim. But while you're there, score something you just can't get here, like a Lancia or the Maxi 5. :)

sperry
2006-03-16, 10:02 AM
Okay, considering the cost of cars in Europe (think twice what we pay here)... I seriously doubt he's going to drop $30,000 on a used EVO. Or scrape together $100,000 for a 22b. Nevermind what it would take to buy a RUF. You might as well recommend "dude, you should pick up one of those space shuttles, I hear they cruise at 17,500 mph!" :roll:

How about looking for something affordable that you can't get here, like a Skoda, or a Renault. They're probably in the right price range, though they won't be sports cars or anything. Or go crazy, buy a Russian car just to say you had one... though I'd hate to work on it if it broke.

Kevin M
2006-03-16, 10:08 AM
E30/E36 Bimmers are pennies in Germany.

sperry
2006-03-16, 10:26 AM
E30/E36 Bimmers are pennies in Germany.
But they're not M3's.

JC
2006-03-16, 10:32 AM
Okay, considering the cost of cars in Europe (think twice what we pay here)... I seriously doubt he's going to drop $30,000 on a used EVO. Or scrape together $100,000 for a 22b. Nevermind what it would take to buy a RUF. You might as well recommend "dude, you should pick up one of those space shuttles, I hear they cruise at 17,500 mph!" :roll:

How about looking for something affordable that you can't get here, like a Skoda, or a Renault. They're probably in the right price range, though they won't be sports cars or anything. Or go crazy, buy a Russian car just to say you had one... though I'd hate to work on it if it broke.

$100k? Ya right. A LHD one might fetch around there, but a RHD should be $30-40k USD. It's a lot of money, but how often do you get to own a 22B?

http://www.just-sports.org/manufacturer.asp?manu=subaru

Kevin M
2006-03-16, 10:43 AM
But they're not M3's.

An M3 in Germany is a lot less than the non-M here in the states. It's Germany's Z28/Mustang GT. :p

sperry
2006-03-16, 10:46 AM
$100k? Ya right. A LHD one might fetch around there, but a RHD should be $30-40k USD. It's a lot of money, but how often do you get to own a 22B?

http://www.just-sports.org/manufacturer.asp?manu=subaru
Dude, the cheap one you listed is $50,000... and then he's still got to import it to Germany from the UK. Sure, it's not $100k, but he's gonna spend that kinda money on a car, he should wait till he gets back and buy a brand new Z06 or a Porsche Turbo.

JC
2006-03-16, 10:58 AM
Dude, the cheap one you listed is $50,000... and then he's still got to import it to Germany from the UK. Sure, it's not $100k, but he's gonna spend that kinda money on a car, he should wait till he gets back and buy a brand new Z06 or a Porsche Turbo.

Ya I wrote the prices based on an ad I saw, then found the link after. Either way 22B for the win. It's not like you wouldn't get the money back when you sold it. Unlike someone else with a $60k Subaru. :p

cody
2006-03-16, 11:12 AM
http://www.koenigsegg.com/graphics/ccx_black.jpg
:D

NevadaSTi
2006-03-16, 12:24 PM
http://carpoint.ninemsn.com.au/used-car/1132073.aspx

22b for sale in LA area

Kevin M
2006-03-16, 12:35 PM
uh, no, that's Beverly Hills, New South Wales, Australia. ;)

cody
2006-03-16, 12:44 PM
http://carpoint.ninemsn.com.au/used-car/1132073.aspx

22b for sale in LA area

$92K USD? Yikes.

Kevin M
2006-03-16, 12:46 PM
that's just the asking price. It'll sell for a mere $80-85k most likely. :p

cody
2006-03-16, 12:49 PM
Oh, is that all?

MattR
2006-03-16, 01:01 PM
I say he gets a 68 Lincoln Continental with Suicide doors with a license plate that says 'wondrsx". He would own that country.

JonnydaJibba
2006-03-16, 01:11 PM
vndrsex

Bob Danger
2006-03-16, 01:19 PM
I say he gets a 68 Lincoln Continental with Suicide doors with a license plate that says 'wondrsx". He would own that country.
Lincoln Continentals kick ass.

Bob Danger
2006-03-16, 01:30 PM
It would be wise if he bought a car with a USDM counter part. it will make it easier when he tries to import it when he returns from Germany. If he doesn't plan on bringing the car back, then he should not spend alot of money and just get a VW or something.

MattR
2006-03-16, 01:39 PM
Lincoln Continentals kick ass.


I know, I came real close to buying one when I was 20. A friend bought it off of some old lady in Bishop. Ca, she only drove it in the summer months so it had like 35,000 miles. I assumed she had horrible vision because the body was pretty beat up. Anyway, he needed a truck and wanted to unlaod it for 2000. But I just couldn't swing it because I had a Jeep that took all my money. :lol: I wish I would have picked it up though.

Kevin M
2006-03-16, 01:53 PM
It would be wise if he bought a car with a USDM counter part. it will make it easier when he tries to import it when he returns from Germany. If he doesn't plan on bringing the car back, then he should not spend alot of money and just get a VW or something.

Hence my first post after Austin's M3 suggestion. ;)

Oh and Tim, buy ANYTHING cheap and American that will pass inspection so you get free POV transportation there and back. ;) American cars, especially ons not sold in Europe, resell well there.

Bob Danger
2006-03-16, 02:51 PM
I know, I came real close to buying one when I was 20. A friend bought it off of some old lady in Bishop. Ca, she only drove it in the summer months so it had like 35,000 miles. I assumed she had horrible vision because the body was pretty beat up. Anyway, he needed a truck and wanted to unlaod it for 2000. But I just couldn't swing it because I had a Jeep that took all my money. :lol: I wish I would have picked it up though.

I saw one down here in Carson at a little dealership on HWY 50, I remember Tim and I where driving by and I was said "wow, a mid-60s Continental". If I had the money I would've bought it.

Hence my first post after Austin's M3 suggestion.

Oh and Tim, buy ANYTHING cheap and American that will pass inspection so you get free POV transportation there and back. American cars, especially ons not sold in Europe, resell well there.

Question, could he take his car with him?

Kevin M
2006-03-16, 02:58 PM
Question, could he take his car with him?

Yeah, that's why I said that. :p It's part of your moving entitlements. If you change posts between two domestic facilities, you get moving allowance for your ish, your car, and your dependents, all if applicable. And overseas, it's the same, except some places don't allow POVs (like Korea and England :() and/or dependents (Korea, permanent Middle East duty stations). Germany allows all of them. :) The thing is though, if you don't take a car with you overseas, you don't get to take one back.

Bob Danger
2006-03-16, 03:11 PM
The thing is though, if you don't take a car with you overseas, you don't get to take one back.
I don't think Tim knows that

Libila
2006-03-16, 04:51 PM
I didn't know that! Are you sure?

Bob Danger
2006-03-16, 05:08 PM
I didn't know that! Are you sure?
I don't know looks like you have som research to do.

Kevin M
2006-03-16, 05:32 PM
It might be an Army rule. You AF chumps get a whole lot more perks and higher standards of service from DAF than we got from DA. But do check into it, pretty much any NCO should know.

JonnydaJibba
2006-03-17, 08:31 AM
Does this mean I can't buy your car?!

Libila
2006-03-19, 10:03 AM
I'm going to find out on Monday if I can make it to the Family Support Center. I'll keep everyone informed.

In the mean time, let the car discussion continue.

JonnydaJibba
2006-03-20, 08:15 AM
Family Support Center? Are you having a baby or something? My mom kinda sounds serious about this.

tysonK
2006-03-20, 10:25 AM
Family Support Center? Are you having a baby or something? My mom kinda sounds serious about this.

Tim got your mom pregnant?

sperry
2006-03-20, 10:28 AM
Tim got your mom pregnant?
pure comedy gold :lol:

Pat R.
2006-03-20, 10:32 AM
I know, I came real close to buying one when I was 20. A friend bought it off of some old lady in Bishop. Ca, she only drove it in the summer months so it had like 35,000 miles. I assumed she had horrible vision because the body was pretty beat up. Anyway, he needed a truck and wanted to unlaod it for 2000. But I just couldn't swing it because I had a Jeep that took all my money. :lol: I wish I would have picked it up though.


Here ya go: http://reno.craigslist.org/car/141345434.html

JonnydaJibba
2006-03-20, 10:52 AM
Tim got your mom pregnant?

Damn it I should have seen that coming.

JonnydaJibba
2006-03-23, 10:15 AM
Tim should get one of these :D
http://ice9gaming.com/uploads/sigs/74nur21.jpg

cody
2006-03-23, 10:18 AM
^^^Gimme

sperry
2006-03-23, 11:13 AM
Tim should get one of these :D
http://ice9gaming.com/uploads/sigs/74nur21.jpg
Hans Stuck is the man.

Bob Danger
2006-03-25, 02:52 PM
I think Tim should get a Type R EP3, or a Clio V6

Bob Danger
2006-03-25, 06:36 PM
Buy a Cooper or a Bug

tysonK
2006-03-25, 07:59 PM
vw from the motherland, they should be pretty cheap right?

Libila
2006-03-27, 05:23 PM
vw from the motherland, they should be pretty cheap right?

Yep, same with BMWs. I'm still unsure as to what I'm going to do.

qksubi
2006-03-29, 03:36 AM
Here ya go: http://reno.craigslist.org/car/141345434.html
That care belongs to a friend of mine tony :lol:

AtomicLabMonkey
2006-03-29, 06:16 AM
I'll repeat myself: Euro M3. An E36 with 320bhp from the factory is ridiculously sweet.

Libila
2006-03-29, 06:41 PM
I'll repeat myself: Euro M3. An E36 with 320bhp from the factory is ridiculously sweet.

So far it's on up top on my list.

tysonK
2006-03-29, 06:51 PM
how about a 70's 911?

Kevin M
2006-03-29, 07:47 PM
Pfft, how about a '90s 911?

Kevin M
2006-03-29, 07:47 PM
But if it was me, and man I wish it was, I'd come home with an E30 or E36 M3.

GC8.Love
2006-03-31, 10:28 PM
The 22Bs I've seen selling out there aren't all that much...

...well.. not $100k worth.

Get an Integrale EVO. Totally getting old school, but hawt.

Yus!!

GC8.Love
2006-03-31, 10:31 PM
Oh. And they're not too 'spenny, at that.

Evidently there's a 22B selling in Wales right now.

Ebay UK, I suppose.

JonnydaJibba
2006-04-03, 09:59 AM
Dunno if you've seen this Timma...
http://www.howtogermany.com/pages/buyingcar.html

I think you should get an Evo 3.

Or this, quite interesting. I click FINDEN and voila!
http://cgi.ebay.de/BMW-325i-COUPE-M-TECH-E30-E36-E34-E39-TOTALUMBAU-M3-M5_W0QQitemZ4625765846QQcategoryZ15316QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem
It's an older 3 series with a newer M3 bumper.

Oh hotness is the 328i wagon
http://cgi.ebay.de/BMW-328i-touring-Showfahrzeug_W0QQitemZ4626331758QQcategoryZ15316QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

96 BMW M3/B Cabrio Szenefahrzeug! It's gotta waggafashaffer or something (Wegfahrsperre), sounds cool.
http://cgi.ebay.de/BMW-M3-B-Cabrio-Szenefahrzeug_W0QQitemZ4626035888QQcategoryZ38695Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

BMW Touring der MEGA HAMMER!!!
http://cgi.ebay.de/BMW-Touring-der-MEGA-HAMMER_W0QQitemZ4626238037QQcategoryZ15316QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem
Kostenlose Zähler von Andale!!!

Libila
2006-04-05, 05:05 PM
Hahaha, thanks Jonny.

Joeyy
2006-04-12, 09:41 AM
What job did you end up with?..

Bob Danger
2006-04-12, 05:26 PM
He's going to be a Civil Engineer.

Libila
2006-04-12, 06:06 PM
He's going to be a Civil Engineer.

What he said. I'm not too pleased but it's easy and I can crosstrain back into medical once I get back from Germany.

Kevin M
2006-04-12, 06:34 PM
You didn't get to pick your job? :wtf: Also, if you stick with engineering, I can almost guarantee you a job when you get back. :)

Libila
2006-04-18, 04:51 PM
I did pick my job, but they called me the day I got back to NV for Thanksgiving and told me that I need to leave for basic the next day...

So it looks like Jonny is a go on the RS.