Think I wrecked the Porsche!
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You could buy a LEAF.....touted as the worlds greatest car and saving animals lives every second of the day. Of course you have to have animal detection mode engaged so the car unexpectedly swerves away from squirrels/birds and heads for the sidewalks but, HEY!....you're going green and that's all that matters.
Most excellent suggestion, except for 1 thing:
1. PFB buys a Leaf (with the "Skinny Jeans Rebate")
2. 3 months later, the entire North American electrical grid goes down.
You know it would happen.
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ambiophonics wrote: »Looks like a tiny joystick in the center console!
Are you referring to PFB wearing his skinny jeans?
(No offense intended PFB, it's a joke). 
Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
"I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion."![:\](https://forum.polkaudio.com/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....
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The skinny jean rebate is only good for residents in CA, NJ, FL, and VT. You need to read the fine print!mrbigbluelight wrote: »You could buy a LEAF.....touted as the worlds greatest car and saving animals lives every second of the day. Of course you have to have animal detection mode engaged so the car unexpectedly swerves away from squirrels/birds and heads for the sidewalks but, HEY!....you're going green and that's all that matters. Most excellent suggestion, except for 1 thing:
1. PFB buys a Leaf (with the "Skinny Jeans Rebate")
2. 3 months later, the entire North American electrical grid goes down.
You know it would happen.
Cop - What's that up in the tree?
PFB - Oh, that's my Leaf......
Cop - How did you manage that?
PFB - I was street racing a Fargo Ferrari (92 F150) and my Animal Detection Mode kicked in for a jackalope. Hit the curb doing 27mph. I was flyin......Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!! -
Surprised it hasn't been mentioned yet, although the BRZ was... The Subaru STI, or older WRX...
For a little more coin, the BMW M3 or a Lexus F-sport model. Mmmm. -
The skinny jean rebate is only good for residents in CA, NJ, FL, and VT. You need to read the fine print!mrbigbluelight wrote: »You could buy a LEAF.....touted as the worlds greatest car and saving animals lives every second of the day. Of course you have to have animal detection mode engaged so the car unexpectedly swerves away from squirrels/birds and heads for the sidewalks but, HEY!....you're going green and that's all that matters. Most excellent suggestion, except for 1 thing:
1. PFB buys a Leaf (with the "Skinny Jeans Rebate")
2. 3 months later, the entire North American electrical grid goes down.
You know it would happen.
Cop - What's that up in the tree?
PFB - Oh, that's my Leaf......
Cop - How did you manage that?
PFB - I was street racing a Fargo Ferrari (92 F150) and my Animal Detection Mode kicked in for a jackalope. Hit the curb doing 27mph. I was flyin......
lmao ! Though in PFB's defense, a "Leaf" belongs on a tree...no ?
PFB hasn't dictated a budget for what he's looking for but my guess is he's going used under 15k.HT SYSTEM-
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Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
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T-bone...i'm sure glad someone got what i was doing therelmao ! Though in PFB's defense, a "Leaf" belongs on a tree...no ?
PFB hasn't dictated a budget for what he's looking for but my guess is he's going used under 15k.
I was chuckling like a little girl while typing it!
Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!! -
C'mon guys....
Leaf him alone
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I was looking into a leaf today guys, theres a special version you can rent. Its gt a built in washingnmachine that you can stick quarters in so one can drive around and wash those skinny jeans at the same time.
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polkfarmboy wrote: »I was looking into a leaf today guys, theres a special version you can rent. Its gt a built in washingnmachine that you can stick quarters in so one can drive around and was those skinny jeans at the same time.
....so then, you'd be driving naked as you wash your skinny jeans ? Not the visual I was hoping for on a Wed. morning. HT SYSTEM-
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Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
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Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
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I would have my spanx on.
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polkfarmboy wrote: »I would have my spanx on.
Stop.....my brain hurts. lolHT SYSTEM-
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Polk Sig. 20's
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Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
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Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
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Stay away from the Boxters, they reek of estrogen, no offense if that is what you already have.2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.
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Hit the curb doing 27mph. I was flyin......
Reading that triggered some neurons in the remote storage area ....... now this song is going to be stuck in my brain for the next day .......
https://youtu.be/lbN9jR6uIFo
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mrbigbluelight wrote: »Hit the curb doing 27mph. I was flyin......
Reading that triggered some neurons in the remote storage area ....... now this song is going to be stuck in my brain for the next day .......https://youtu.be/lbN9jR6uIFo
Now it's stuck in mine as well....
I remember that song very well, old!!Pio Elete Pro 520
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More appropriate.....Hot Rod Lincoln.
So do tell PFB, whats the price range your looking in....once the Porsche is put back together like Humpty Dumpty.HT SYSTEM-
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Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
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Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
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More appropriate.....Hot Rod Lincoln.
So do tell PFB, whats the price range your looking in....once the Porsche is put back together like Humpty Dumpty.
Ah, Commander Cody!!Pio Elete Pro 520
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404 -
So do tell PFB, whats the price range your looking in....once the Porsche is put back together like Humpty Dumpty.
Tony I have no idea but for used I would have to be paying cash so 30k would be the extreem max budget. At the dealership there is some nice caymans with financing options like $50 a week for the rest of your life.
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To each their own, but cars are money pits. Buy something inexpensive and reliable, and put that money into stereo gear. You can drink and listen all night, and not worry about getting busted. Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
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I've never driven a Viper, but I've heard it will bite you in the behind if you don't know how to drive it. It's like a caged animal. The new Vette is supposed to be nice.lsim705,lsim706c,lsif/x(4)+mc80(atmos)
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Polkie2009 wrote: »There's talk of that model also returning.
No talk, it's coming back...
At a cool $160,000+
Buddy of mine has a "Zanardi" NSX and he is happy as hell as his keeps climbing in value. -
PFB is the kind of guy that gets bored of what he has and needs something different every x amount of time. Look at how much hi-fi gear he has been through, I would have been happy a long time ago!
afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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It could have been worse.....
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PFB, Mikey is right about the rear main seal being the most common failure, especially with the older models. But once you replace it, and also the IMS bearing, you will have taken care of the big ticket items that are the most failure prone. Selling the car then would be like shutting the barn door after letting the horses out.
Good call on the intermediate shaft bearing. Usually done in conjunction with the seal. I'm guessing pfb has a 986. And they told you 4 days, my guess is to order parts.
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polkfarmboy wrote: »So do tell PFB, whats the price range your looking in....once the Porsche is put back together like Humpty Dumpty.
Tony I have no idea but for used I would have to be paying cash so 30k would be the extreem max budget. At the dealership there is some nice caymans with financing options like $50 a week for the rest of your life.
Stay away from the Caymens.....not very reliable and another money pit. Cars are typically bad investments, the more you spend the more you lose. If that doesn't bother you, then rock on.
If your just looking to drive a name plate, then be prepared for the associated costs that go along with it. There are options for more dependable vehicles if that interest you.HT SYSTEM-
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Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
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Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
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. My friend Phil had one & took a corner & accelerated to much & hit a wall & totaled it. He bought a vette after that. He said the viper had too much power & the vette did better on corneringI've never driven a Viper, but I've heard it will bite you in the behind if you don't know how to drive it. It's like a caged animal. The new Vette is supposed to be nice.
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boston1450 wrote: »
. My friend Phil had one & took a corner & accelerated to much & hit a wall & totaled it. He bought a vette after that. He said the viper had too much power & the vette did better on corneringI've never driven a Viper, but I've heard it will bite you in the behind if you don't know how to drive it. It's like a caged animal. The new Vette is supposed to be nice.
He accelerated going into a corner ? Then your friend is a bonehead as that can happen in any car. Sounds like a "lets blame the car" not my idiot driving skills or decisions. Just sayin'...HT SYSTEM-
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SVS SB-2000
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Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
lsi 9's -
Cars in general are bad investments because they are not investments at all. Investments have the potential of a return. Cars are a depreciable asset. Therefore cars are an expense not an investment.Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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I use the term loosely....lol.
If 30k is your limit used, then buy a certified used car, you'd at least get a 3 yr. warranty. Certified cars are usually within 3 maybe 4 years old on the outside.
I'm partial to the Lexus brand, but certainly others exist for quality dependable cars. Or....with 30k cash, you can buy a new car, have a 5 year warranty and no car payments. Personally, I like 'em a couple years old so the major depreciation has already taken it's hit....on someone elses dime.HT SYSTEM-
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Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
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Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
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Believe me, unless you are willing to buy the rarest of the rare and the cream of that crop, cars are just a deep black hole. I could never ever get what I have sunk in my muscle cars, but I am ok with that. Although I can always get north of what I originally paid, never will I recoup all the costs associated with restoring, etc. Of all the cars mentioned, the Viper and the NSX are about the only cars that will have worth down the road.2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.
Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.
The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
It is imperative that we recognize that an opinion is not a fact.
Imagine making politics your entire personality.
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