The SE-R is gone...

Seriously.

It was having some problems, which included the fact that it still needed new axles, clutch, and was starting to leak anti-freeze from somewhere under. Not to mention the stereo hasn't worked since it was broken into last year, and the paint is horribly fading.

Don't really care about the looks part...just makes it sweeter when I beat much more expensive, and good-looking cars.

But...

...the dealership I bought the car from a couple of years ago, offered to take the car off my hands, and offered an ok car, with good payments in return.

So...

...I am now playing family-man for real, with my 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL. http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/sly.gif

It's really stacked, and feature-laden, but DAMN...I need to watch myself, and remember that the car is not NEARLY as nimble as my SE-R in traffic...http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/mad.gif There were other cars available, but my insurance was going to jump up 100 dollars a month...considering I was jumping from a 1992 Sentra. With the Olds, it only jumped 40 bucks.

Oh well...I have the option to trade-in this car in a year.

No more "fun" for a while. :(

That SUCKS!!!!

I'm going to go cry now. :crying:

:crying:

:crying:

...And another one bites the dust. That's tough, man.

On the bright side, you have a whole year to scrounge up money and carefully plan out the next beast! Get to it.

Sorry to hear that man... I know you and I talked about that on the phone. I'm suprised it lasted that long. It was like? 2-3 months since we talked?... Go Nissan


You'll get something cool again, knowing your car ownership history.. you will.

You should go for a used current gen SE-R for your next car...that would be tight. I almost got one, the V Spec model, but the insurance was a we bit high on it. Then someone with a turboed one flew by me, and I currsed myslef for not getting it, lol. DOnt worry, I'm sure with enough work, you can find a few cars out there to beat. I think they have a supercharger for them? Hint hint...

Hint Hint, Altima SE-R ;)

hey, keep this one, put a custom turbo or supercharger on it, and become the real grocery getter from hell :))

Yeah, you could get a supercharger if it's a 3.8L engine. It can be the equivalent of a Grand Prix GTP, like 240 hp.

the 3800 supercharged with the M62 Eaton blow is amazing. I wish i had the money to buy one of those. That supercharger actually has an electronically controlled wastage on it. Alot of people see high 13's with very few mods.

damm carrnutt that suck.. i love your little se-r sleeper.. they are suck nice cars.. too bad you didnt keep it, man i love the se-r in nyc they have a crew here with alll turbo se-r 91-shaped.. they are such bad cars.. man honestly if i could get my hands on a se-r i would take it.. well good luck with the new car.. but please dont mod it.. its not worth it save you cash and get a real "family car" a EVO 8 MR.. HEHE

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well considering the last thread that EVO MR would look more like an 05 STI.


So what about that carrrnuttt? An STI would be one heck of a car.

noooo!!!

/starts looking for a mk1

noooo!!!

/starts looking for a mk1


well that car might work for you and me, but carrrnuttt is a family man. He needs for doors, nice comfy ride and warranty. The STI would give him all that and still be a fun ride.

well that car might work for you and me, but carrrnuttt is a family man. He needs for doors, nice comfy ride and warranty. The STI would give him all that and still be a fun ride.


:1: I agree with Neutrino

well that car might work for you and me, but carrrnuttt is a family man. He needs for doors, nice comfy ride and warranty. The STI would give him all that and still be a fun ride.

Dan knows what he's doing...;)

We talked about it on the phone.

He's looking for a cheap car I can afford to buy outright, even not running, and I can "work on it"...:naughty:

Dan knows what he's doing...;)

We talked about it on the phone.

He's looking for a cheap car I can afford to buy outright, even not running, and I can "work on it"...:naughty:


So you gonna go with a project car/weekend racer then? Then an Mr2 would fit the bill. I'm actually considering one too mid engine, light, RWD, turbo....what is not to like.




PS. Are you sure miss carrrnuttt will aprove though?

Miss Carrrnuttt... pfff He's the man of the house, the bitch best like what he brings home!


And by that, he's bring home a paycheck.. and that's it... no project cars... or he's sleepin in the garage... next to the leaky water heater.... :lol:

You should go for a used current gen SE-R for your next car...that would be tight. I almost got one, the V Spec model, but the insurance was a we bit high on it. Then someone with a turboed one flew by me, and I currsed myslef for not getting it, lol. DOnt worry, I'm sure with enough work, you can find a few cars out there to beat. I think they have a supercharger for them? Hint hint...
that red Spec-V at perry nissan?! i almost got it too, the girl that bought it from underneath me (i was one day late) now uses it delivering pizzas for dominos......

definitely get a new(er) spec-v be careful w/ 2002's though because they had oil consumption problems...2003's are the best

i've gotta store those race story's of yours on some kinda webiste or something, we can't let those fade away

all i have to say is your next car better be turbo OR ELSE!!!

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carrrnut just seems like a turbo kinda guy

Turbo eh, maybe he should join the Turbo Buick crowd with his next purchase...http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/wink.gif (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/misc.php?do=getsmilies&wysiwyg=1&s=#)

Poor poor Sentra, the first race story i read on this site was one that you posted with her...http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/frown.gif (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/misc.php?do=getsmilies&wysiwyg=1&s=#)

Thanks for the love guys...I'm sure she appreciates it, wherever she is. :crying:

You guys are seriously going to make me cry...

I hung on to her longer than I should have...

I would have fixed her, but I couldn't afford the downtime, and I didn't have the time, anyways, and I didn't have the money for a shop.

Fuck...I missed her on my drive to work this morning...:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying: :crying:

Let's start a charity...


"The Get Carrrnuttt his SE-R back foundation"

I'll start!

I'll donate $50!


You guys better donate, or I'm going to be calling you night and day asking for pledges!!:lol:

It's ok big guy, let it out... I cried when i ALMOST lost my Buick, i'm driving her around all beat up now, but she still runs like a champ...

Why is it so hard to let go of a car you've owned for a while?? The memories??

I'll donate all the money from my pockets and bank account right now this very instant....

Although i'm not sure how big of a difference $2 can make...By god i'll send it signed stamped and sealed though.

i'll put in $15 bucks, i'm poor

I just found a quarter in my room... so that bring the grand donation total up to::::

$67.25

WOOO!!!

lol lets keep it going :grinyes:

i got $5 on in...
im a college student thats look to make 16psi that equals one poor guy..
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boooo. sorry, didnt read this until now.

I'll just donate my car :biggrin:

If I were you in a post se-r world I'd pick up an infiniti g20. Turbocharge that and you'd have a very nice car.

lol i'd donate my car...see what he could do with it...but i doubt he'd want a old maxima...lol

So you gonna go with a project car/weekend racer then? Then an Mr2 would fit the bill. I'm actually considering one too mid engine, light, RWD, turbo....what is not to like.
MR2s are great cars ... but if you are refering to the 2nd gen, I would not call them "light." :D

2800-3050 lbs stock is fairly tubby if you ask me (for the size of the car).

Carrrnuttt...I'll sell you my car. It's fricken fast. Much much much faster than my old Spec V. Plus that 6 speed tranny in the Spec V is worthless. The fastest SE-Rs are the 5 speed non Spec V ones. If you ever did go that route and wanted to mod steer clear of the Spec V.

that sucks i really didn't have a clue on how fast a B13 SE-R is until i've read about yours in action. its amazing. well i guess you gotta drive around in the oldsmobile and kill some civics with it. heh

but yeah maybe you should step up a notch on your next car. something with RWD and turbo. hehe

Carrrnuttt...I'll sell you my car. It's fricken fast. Much much much faster than my old Spec V. Plus that 6 speed tranny in the Spec V is worthless. The fastest SE-Rs are the 5 speed non Spec V ones. If you ever did go that route and wanted to mod steer clear of the Spec V.

Hah! I wish. :(

And in case anybody is wondering, this is what I am driving now: http://www.500underinvoice.com/autocenter/olds/intrigue.html

Mine have better rims, although my car's the same color:
http://www.500underinvoice.com/autocenter/olds/img40.jpg

http://www.500underinvoice.com/autocenter/olds/img42.jpg

http://www.500underinvoice.com/autocenter/olds/img43.jpg

I have all the options (dark-gray leather interior), except for the OnStar.
http://www.500underinvoice.com/autocenter/olds/img44.jpg

5-speaker Bose sound-system.
http://www.500underinvoice.com/autocenter/olds/img45.jpg

Oh well, I'll just console myself with some luxury...at least tears wipe-off the leather easy...

...oh, and as for the donations, thanks guys. Let me know when you want my address. http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/icon16.gif http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/naughty.gif

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o0o well its always nice to have a car with leather and power, driving a car thats old and beat up.. nice car tho.. not my cup of tea but still nice
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Carrrnuttt...I'll sell you my car. It's fricken fast. Much much much faster than my old Spec V. Plus that 6 speed tranny in the Spec V is worthless. The fastest SE-Rs are the 5 speed non Spec V ones. If you ever did go that route and wanted to mod steer clear of the Spec V.


cheack this out: there is a guy in car comparo who might be looking for one:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=326531


MR2s are great cars ... but if you are refering to the 2nd gen, I would not call them "light." :D

2800-3050 lbs stock is fairly tubby if you ask me (for the size of the car).


yeah i was thinking more of the 1st gens. but i had no idea the second gen were so porky

Thanks Neutrino.

And Carrrnutt...before the Spec V I drove a '90 Buick Park Avenue w/almost 300k miles. It ain't all bad. Driving a car that screams AARP has it advantages. Cops never give you a second look plus it feels like you're riding on your own personal cloud. I personally think it's a good change of pace. When I drive my mom's Buick Regal now I sorta enjoy it. I notice myself driving slower and being less concerned with always getting around slow drivers or getting even with people that cut me off. I dunno. Maybe it's just me, but comfy cars make for a more relaxing drive.