Subject: OT: Nice story about who I hope will turn out to be a new enthusiast Author: Ultymte (moderator) : member since December, 2003 : 3339 posts Posted on: 2005-08-11 20:49:06

Last week I went to the salvation army auto auction as I do every month. This month though, I was on a mission to get a little something just to run the 13 miles back and forth to work in, and othe little running around since my dumb a$$ sold my Honda. I miss her!


Anyway I looked at a 92 Camry that has 102k miles on it ans was pretty clean. But what really caught my eye was a 1989 Honda Accord LXi. I BS you not, this car was cleaner than the 2000 Accord coupe that I sold. It was amazing, ALL the power stuff worked and the inside was simply immaculate. With 202k miles, it really blew my mind! It ran very well, seemed to shift fine (its an automatic), and didnt have a single rust spot. It had a little dent in the rear door on the drivers side, but no biggie. I ran a good ole carfax and found that it was a Texas car until 2 years ago when it came to VA.

Well, the Honda was #10 in line so I was hoping not to be there long. Up she comes, and I have competition. I really didnt want to go over $7-800, but it was too clean to pass up. $950 later, she was all mine. I took it up to my Honda/Acura mechanic and what he thought was a $hitbox when I called to tell him about it, ended up getting two thumbs up from even his meticulous self.

The one previous owners name and address was on the title, so I took that info and found his phone number. I called him today to tell him I bought his car, hoping to get a little more info on it. I let him know that I was shocked and amazed at the condition of it. He could not have been a nicer guy. He said his son (a former William and Mary student) drove the car for a couple years and left it there when he was given another car. So he donated it. He said he would dig up the old records for me, and began to tell of a maintainence history that rivaled just about anyone I have ever heard. He also said he was making room for his dream car, what else but a BMW. Well that sparked quite a conversation!

He wants an E39 5 series. He said the knew one has some "knob thing" that he didnt like so he would probably get an 03. I was throwing out all sors of BMW jargon, told him about my E38, he told me about his time in Germany and the first time he ever drove one. From that point he knew he would eventually have a BMW. Well, his birthday is coming up and he said thats what he is going to get! I invited him to the board, and made sure he had my name and phone number in case he had any questions. I told him I "knew" a guy in Seattle that had both an E39, and an E38 that would be PERFECT to as questions to. Guess who?

Anyway, I thought it was kinda cool that buying a $950 16 year old car led to meeting what I hope will soon be an enthusiast. Oh yeah, here is my little Honda. 31 MPG so far!!!





Chris
01 740i sport Anthracite/Gray (With crappy female NAV, 16:9 widescreen (that I added), and chrome style 95 wheels)
97 740iL Biarritz Blue/Gray (With dude voice NAV, and 6000k H.I.Dizzles from Umnitza)

• OT: Nice story about who I hope will turn out to be a new enthusiast (pic) (url) - Ultymte 2005-08-11 20:49:06 (484 views)
  • I also believe in diversification! - bavariancowboy 2005-08-12 17:08:59 (122 views)
  • It keeps going and going and going.......... - ibew 595 - Tangital thinker/midget 2005-08-12 15:11:07 (135 views)
  • OK Chris, let's see. If I recall correctly, you're now the proud - sealbeach740 2005-08-12 02:12:37 (152 views)
    • Right, I'm kind of right back where I was in the first place! - Ultymte 2005-08-12 07:21:03 (169 views)
    • WIth the way gas prices are, that Accord would pay for itself in about 6 months (nt) - kingdom7 2005-08-12 03:23:33 (151 views)
  • Hey, I have an E38 and an E39 - M.Wong 2005-08-11 23:55:52 (195 views)
    • Ding ding ding!! Yes sir Mr. Wong, you are the one! (nt) - Ultymte 2005-08-13 12:40:39 (122 views)
  • Too funny!! - shaunhaywood 2005-08-11 23:28:25 (167 views)
  • Chris my man you never stop amazing me : ) - ED 2005-08-11 22:21:53 (174 views)
  • That was my college car! - noahas 2005-08-11 21:37:51 (135 views)
    • You had a Q45 also? How did you like it? Mine POS (nt) - kingdom7 2005-08-11 21:53:25 (124 views)
      • Loved it, should have held longer in hindsight - noahas 2005-08-11 22:06:13 (124 views)
        • Hmm Q was pretty safe as proven when I drove it off the frigging cliff! - kingdom7 2005-08-11 22:46:38 (205 views)
  • Sweet Chris! I did the same with my old Volvo wagon and drove it - kingdom7 2005-08-11 21:10:04 (134 views)
  • That looks really familiar. - DavidC 2005-08-11 20:57:39 (151 views)