I just won a bid!!!
speediva
06-17-2002, 12:22 AM
I just won a bid on e-bay! I just out-bid a guy on e-bay in the very last seconds of the auction and just won my family a 1991 Saab (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1835654374) 9000 5-door standard tranny! :D
I'm soooooooo excited! I will have another 5spd to drive around while my baby is in the shop, and it's so cool b/c it's a 4 door hatch, which aren't common out my way, so it's awesome. And I'm so excited. I love car shopping... and buying is even better!!!!! Now I just need to get better in 4 days so we can drive out there, and I might "have" to drive it back since I'm one of 2 people in my family that knows how to drive a standard! :D Dude, even though I hadn't been feeling too much better, I do now. This is just too exciting! I can't believe my awesome technique won the bid! :D :flash: :D :flash:
Okay, end of rant!
I'm soooooooo excited! I will have another 5spd to drive around while my baby is in the shop, and it's so cool b/c it's a 4 door hatch, which aren't common out my way, so it's awesome. And I'm so excited. I love car shopping... and buying is even better!!!!! Now I just need to get better in 4 days so we can drive out there, and I might "have" to drive it back since I'm one of 2 people in my family that knows how to drive a standard! :D Dude, even though I hadn't been feeling too much better, I do now. This is just too exciting! I can't believe my awesome technique won the bid! :D :flash: :D :flash:
Okay, end of rant!
Spec2 Girl
06-17-2002, 12:25 AM
Congrats Tangie! :D
I must say you've got more guts than me. I'd be way too scared to bid in an auction without seeing what I was bidding for in person.
Now you just get better so you can go get it. :)
I must say you've got more guts than me. I'd be way too scared to bid in an auction without seeing what I was bidding for in person.
Now you just get better so you can go get it. :)
darkness
06-17-2002, 01:21 AM
you go Tangie:D
Ssom
06-17-2002, 02:30 AM
Wow, that makes you the second AFer this weekend to get a new ride (Well it's sorta yours)
Still that's a bloosy nice car, is it your families first European car?????
Still that's a bloosy nice car, is it your families first European car?????
speediva
06-17-2002, 03:08 AM
Originally posted by Moss1O6GTi
Wow, that makes you the second AFer this weekend to get a new ride (Well it's sorta yours)
Still that's a bloosy nice car, is it your families first European car?????
:D Thanks! I'm still beeming over the ordeal. But I've settled down a wee, which is good to do at 3am. We haven't had a Euro car in a while. Last one was a VW rabbit convertible which was from a LONG time ago. I barely remember riding in it!!!
Wow, that makes you the second AFer this weekend to get a new ride (Well it's sorta yours)
Still that's a bloosy nice car, is it your families first European car?????
:D Thanks! I'm still beeming over the ordeal. But I've settled down a wee, which is good to do at 3am. We haven't had a Euro car in a while. Last one was a VW rabbit convertible which was from a LONG time ago. I barely remember riding in it!!!
Ssom
06-17-2002, 03:30 AM
Originally posted by saturntangerine
:D Thanks! I'm still beeming over the ordeal. But I've settled down a wee, which is good to do at 3am. We haven't had a Euro car in a while. Last one was a VW rabbit convertible which was from a LONG time ago. I barely remember riding in it!!!
OK I will refrain from a smart-arse comment this time, as I don't know what a VWRabbit is :D :finger:
:D Thanks! I'm still beeming over the ordeal. But I've settled down a wee, which is good to do at 3am. We haven't had a Euro car in a while. Last one was a VW rabbit convertible which was from a LONG time ago. I barely remember riding in it!!!
OK I will refrain from a smart-arse comment this time, as I don't know what a VWRabbit is :D :finger:
Moppie
06-17-2002, 03:57 AM
Originally posted by Moss1O6GTi
OK I will refrain from a smart-arse comment this time, as I don't know what a VWRabbit is :D :finger:
Either a Golf or a Serocco, I can't remember which.
OK I will refrain from a smart-arse comment this time, as I don't know what a VWRabbit is :D :finger:
Either a Golf or a Serocco, I can't remember which.
speediva
06-17-2002, 03:58 AM
Originally posted by Moss1O6GTi
VWRabbit
Give this (http://www.badhabitrabbit.com/) a try. It should explain things for you. :)
VWRabbit
Give this (http://www.badhabitrabbit.com/) a try. It should explain things for you. :)
Moppie
06-17-2002, 04:26 AM
Yeah, I thought so.
Its a baby Golf.
Not quite in the same class as the SAAB.
The 9000 is a nice car though. Certianly much more sophisitcated than your G. :D
Its a baby Golf.
Not quite in the same class as the SAAB.
The 9000 is a nice car though. Certianly much more sophisitcated than your G. :D
"Pandamonium"
06-17-2002, 05:19 AM
Well done Tangie. Well I think so anyway.
Why a SAAB?? They are a bit of an orphen in NZ.
Most people can't stand them. (We have every model of Japanese car ever made here so that makes a difference for us.)
As long as it makes you happy that's really great.:D :D :D
The Panda hopes you have lots of Fun!!!
Why a SAAB?? They are a bit of an orphen in NZ.
Most people can't stand them. (We have every model of Japanese car ever made here so that makes a difference for us.)
As long as it makes you happy that's really great.:D :D :D
The Panda hopes you have lots of Fun!!!
speediva
06-17-2002, 05:28 AM
Originally posted by "Pandamonium"
Well done Tangie. Well I think so anyway.
Why a SAAB?? They are a bit of an orphen in NZ.
Most people can't stand them. (We have every model of Japanese car ever made here so that makes a difference for us.)
As long as it makes you happy that's really great.:D :D :D
Well, since Primeras run wild over in NZ you wouldn't quite understand how much I enjoy having a car that is a bit of a rarity here. My G20 isn't going anywhere (well, besides home once the fuel injector gets replaced). As for why Saab... it wasn't so much a concious choice like "Oh, let's go find us a Saab." It was more along the lines of my family needed another family car, and this happened to fit the criteria rather well. As such we went for it. :)
I sure hope to have a bit of fun! I love driving standards!
Well done Tangie. Well I think so anyway.
Why a SAAB?? They are a bit of an orphen in NZ.
Most people can't stand them. (We have every model of Japanese car ever made here so that makes a difference for us.)
As long as it makes you happy that's really great.:D :D :D
Well, since Primeras run wild over in NZ you wouldn't quite understand how much I enjoy having a car that is a bit of a rarity here. My G20 isn't going anywhere (well, besides home once the fuel injector gets replaced). As for why Saab... it wasn't so much a concious choice like "Oh, let's go find us a Saab." It was more along the lines of my family needed another family car, and this happened to fit the criteria rather well. As such we went for it. :)
I sure hope to have a bit of fun! I love driving standards!
"Pandamonium"
06-17-2002, 05:54 AM
Well if you need bit's I'm a PM away.
I run a Japanese Performance parts shop & workshop so can get all sorts of bit's.
The Panda is a petrol head!!!
I run a Japanese Performance parts shop & workshop so can get all sorts of bit's.
The Panda is a petrol head!!!
VideoNasty
06-17-2002, 07:11 AM
I borrowed an old Saab 9000 years ago...only cool thing about it was it had a sunroof....
it was definately not a Snaab(snob), more like a Slaab(slob)
it was definately not a Snaab(snob), more like a Slaab(slob)
taranaki
06-17-2002, 07:22 AM
personally,I think that Saab have a solid reputation as safe reliable and stylish cars.A touch on the tame side but a good choice for a family runabout.
The fact that they are grossly overpriced in NZ(as are most european imports)means that the average kiwi tends to favour the Japanese option,as used european cars are a bit of a liablity for maintenance and insurance.
I doubt very much that you could buy a similar vehicle in this country at that price.But the way the average Kiwi drives,the safety factors built into Swedish cars could make all the difference in an emergency.
The fact that they are grossly overpriced in NZ(as are most european imports)means that the average kiwi tends to favour the Japanese option,as used european cars are a bit of a liablity for maintenance and insurance.
I doubt very much that you could buy a similar vehicle in this country at that price.But the way the average Kiwi drives,the safety factors built into Swedish cars could make all the difference in an emergency.
kris
06-17-2002, 07:44 AM
I sure see lots of Saabs in the junkyards. But, no SVT's. :rolleyes:
Rich
06-17-2002, 09:33 AM
Congrats on the win, tangie!
Its not a car I would go for, but still a nice car. Good luck with it :)
Its not a car I would go for, but still a nice car. Good luck with it :)
speediva
06-17-2002, 01:20 PM
Originally posted by kbslacker
I sure see lots of Saabs in the junkyards. But, no SVT's. :rolleyes:
That's because when the SVT's are done spontaneously combusting there's nothing left to take to the scrapyard! ;)
I'm just playing. And all of you rest-assured... THIS IS NOT REPLACING MY SOPHIE!!! I repeat: NOT replacing my G20. I bid on this as the 3rd car for a 4-driver family. I personally think it's a decent little piece of machinery. I'll have to post more when I get behind the wheel and see what the stick in that can do. :angel:
Besides, almost anything is better than driving our Oldsmobile minivan w/16" chrome wheels!!! :rolleyes: :p
I sure see lots of Saabs in the junkyards. But, no SVT's. :rolleyes:
That's because when the SVT's are done spontaneously combusting there's nothing left to take to the scrapyard! ;)
I'm just playing. And all of you rest-assured... THIS IS NOT REPLACING MY SOPHIE!!! I repeat: NOT replacing my G20. I bid on this as the 3rd car for a 4-driver family. I personally think it's a decent little piece of machinery. I'll have to post more when I get behind the wheel and see what the stick in that can do. :angel:
Besides, almost anything is better than driving our Oldsmobile minivan w/16" chrome wheels!!! :rolleyes: :p
DMC12
06-17-2002, 02:17 PM
Originally posted by saturntangerine
I bid on this as the 3rd car for a 4-driver family.
Why does the SAAB in the photos have no license plates?
I bid on this as the 3rd car for a 4-driver family.
Why does the SAAB in the photos have no license plates?
Ssom
06-18-2002, 01:08 AM
Originally posted by "Pandamonium"
Well if you need bit's I'm a PM away.
I run a Japanese Performance parts shop & workshop so can get all sorts of bit's.
The Panda is a petrol head!!!
Aw, so you don't tune VW Jetta's:( :( :(
Thats allright, since I don't trust you on my car, I want a mechanic with hands not paws:finger: :finger: <------Like them
And as for Euro-cars in NZ, if you lived in central Auckland, you would know that BMW's, VW's, Merc's, Audi's FIAT's, Renault's and Peugeot's are almost as common as Jappers, then again, thats probably where most European cars live, so I can't really comment for you Westies and Northsiders:grey:
Well if you need bit's I'm a PM away.
I run a Japanese Performance parts shop & workshop so can get all sorts of bit's.
The Panda is a petrol head!!!
Aw, so you don't tune VW Jetta's:( :( :(
Thats allright, since I don't trust you on my car, I want a mechanic with hands not paws:finger: :finger: <------Like them
And as for Euro-cars in NZ, if you lived in central Auckland, you would know that BMW's, VW's, Merc's, Audi's FIAT's, Renault's and Peugeot's are almost as common as Jappers, then again, thats probably where most European cars live, so I can't really comment for you Westies and Northsiders:grey:
S Brake
06-18-2002, 01:16 AM
Originally posted by saturntangerine
Last one was a VW rabbit convertible which was from a LONG time ago. I barely remember riding in it!!! this amazingly hot girl that used to go to my school drives a yellow rabbit, mmmmmmmmmmmm :drool:
Last one was a VW rabbit convertible which was from a LONG time ago. I barely remember riding in it!!! this amazingly hot girl that used to go to my school drives a yellow rabbit, mmmmmmmmmmmm :drool:
speediva
06-18-2002, 02:24 AM
Originally posted by DMC12
Why does the SAAB in the photos have no license plates?
b/c it was for sale, and now little hacker people won't try to replicate the license plates from off the internet! :D
Why does the SAAB in the photos have no license plates?
b/c it was for sale, and now little hacker people won't try to replicate the license plates from off the internet! :D
"Pandamonium"
06-18-2002, 03:34 AM
Originally posted by Moss1O6GTi
Aw, so you don't tune VW Jetta's:( :( :(
Thats allright, since I don't trust you on my car, I want a mechanic with hands not paws:finger: :finger: <------Like them
And as for Euro-cars in NZ, if you lived in central Auckland, you would know that BMW's, VW's, Merc's, Audi's FIAT's, Renault's and Peugeot's are almost as common as Jappers, then again, thats probably where most European cars live, so I can't really comment for you Westies and Northsiders:grey:
Ahhhh........ Yes central Auckland.
Isn't that where all the pretensious tossers live.
I'm so glad we work on Japanese Performance Cars.
Much better then some of the Eurocrap. Much faster as well.:finger: :flipa: :finger: :flipa: :finger:
Panda has owned Eurocrap so now owns real cars!!!
Aw, so you don't tune VW Jetta's:( :( :(
Thats allright, since I don't trust you on my car, I want a mechanic with hands not paws:finger: :finger: <------Like them
And as for Euro-cars in NZ, if you lived in central Auckland, you would know that BMW's, VW's, Merc's, Audi's FIAT's, Renault's and Peugeot's are almost as common as Jappers, then again, thats probably where most European cars live, so I can't really comment for you Westies and Northsiders:grey:
Ahhhh........ Yes central Auckland.
Isn't that where all the pretensious tossers live.
I'm so glad we work on Japanese Performance Cars.
Much better then some of the Eurocrap. Much faster as well.:finger: :flipa: :finger: :flipa: :finger:
Panda has owned Eurocrap so now owns real cars!!!
speediva
06-18-2002, 03:44 AM
Great :rolleyes: Now I've started a "who's best" contest outta the whole thing... :p
Yeah, well, my family has one American Domestic, one Jap car, and by tomorrow we'll have one Euro. We have the best of all worlds. How many others can say that? :D
Yeah, well, my family has one American Domestic, one Jap car, and by tomorrow we'll have one Euro. We have the best of all worlds. How many others can say that? :D
Ssom
06-18-2002, 04:39 AM
Originally posted by "Pandamonium"
Ahhhh........ Yes central Auckland.
Isn't that where all the pretensious tossers live.
I'm so glad we work on Japanese Performance Cars.
Much better then some of the Eurocrap. Much faster as well.:finger: :flipa: :finger: :flipa: :finger:
Panda has owned Eurocrap so now owns real cars!!!
Yeah well the only Jap cars The Moss-Monster could afford were, let's just call them Jap-crap
The Moss LOVES his Jetta
Ahhhh........ Yes central Auckland.
Isn't that where all the pretensious tossers live.
I'm so glad we work on Japanese Performance Cars.
Much better then some of the Eurocrap. Much faster as well.:finger: :flipa: :finger: :flipa: :finger:
Panda has owned Eurocrap so now owns real cars!!!
Yeah well the only Jap cars The Moss-Monster could afford were, let's just call them Jap-crap
The Moss LOVES his Jetta
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