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  Feb. 8, 2012 12:12 p.m. Javelin SuperDork

  On my normal drive home 2 days ago a really clean, stock, Red FC RX-7 GTU (hardtop!!! ) was sitting in one of the usual cars for sale spots with signage. Since then I have taken myself 1.5 miles out of my way on a different route out of fear that I'll buy it.

  That's normal, right?

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  Feb. 8, 2012 12:15 p.m. MG Bryan Dork

  Javelin wrote: normal

  This word, it means nothing here.

  "Like a Japanese cowboy or a brother on skates..."

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  Feb. 8, 2012 12:23 p.m. Toyman01 SuperDork

  Normal around here would be a post about the new car you just bought. Pictures to be included, as well as a list of all the little things it needs fixed.

  With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine.

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  Feb. 8, 2012 12:56 p.m. integraguy SuperDork

  Me? I'll usually drive WAAAAY out of my way to see if a car is STILL for sale that I stupidly(?) did not stop and inquire about the first time I saw it. Then, I'll keep driving past every couple of days and by the time I make up my mind to buy...it's been sold.

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  Feb. 8, 2012 1:17 p.m. DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork

  For all the Northern Georgia folk, I think they would know this route:

  Yep! There was/is a Dodge Neon, 1st gen R/T on the side of the road on 369 on the way to Road Atlanta. Would pass by it for 2 - 3 weeks straight. Had to start taking Buford Dam to stay away from it

  We are flashin trannys... wait that came out wrong

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  Feb. 8, 2012 1:30 p.m. wvumtnbkr Reader

  What year was it? Was it a GTU, or a GTUs?

  The S5 (1989 and newer) GTU is teh base model and not worth your time unless stupid cheap.

  The S4 GTU is the bees knees.

  The S5 GTUs is also the bees knees.

  If you don't want it, please provide pricing and pictures for US!

  Thanks!

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  Feb. 8, 2012 1:50 p.m. Javelin SuperDork

  S4 GTU hardtop.

  I keep telling myself it must be an automatic with a blown engine so I won't stop. I am 100% sure I can afford whatever price is on the window, and I cannot resist that temptation right now...

  Michael Pinto - 73 AMC Javelin 360 / 86 944 Sport / 01 Grand Prix GT / 06 Mazda5 M5

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  Feb. 8, 2012 2:13 p.m. Klayfish HalfDork

  Just be sure to post pictures once it's in your driveway.

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  Feb. 8, 2012 2:17 p.m. Conquest351 Dork

  Toyman01 wrote: Normal around here would be a post about the new car you just bought. Pictures to be included, as well as a list of all the MAJOR things it needs fixed & ENGINE SWAPS YOU HAVE IN MIND.

  FTFY

  When you can leave black marks from the exit of one corner to the entry of the next, THEN you have enough horsepower!

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  Feb. 8, 2012 2:45 p.m. Ranger50 Dork

  To answer the OP question, nope, especially around here. There is typically only one way to get anywhere, unless you like driving around for 3hrs the "other" way.

  "Never trust an intelligent man with no money to play fair."

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  Feb. 8, 2012 3:28 p.m. wvumtnbkr Reader

  If it is an S4 GTU, I don't believe they came with autotragics.

  They ALL had hardtops (no sunroofs) unless dealer or aftermarket added.

  If you no want... Give me info! I may want to add to my collection of 7s.

  Thanks,

  Rob R.

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  Feb. 8, 2012 4:26 p.m. BoostedBrandon HalfDork

  Ranger50 wrote: To answer the OP question, nope, especially around here. There is typically only one way to get anywhere, unless you like driving around for 3hrs the "other" way.

  I've been to Appalachia, and this is true.

  Usually I have no spare cabbage, so the wants are pretty quickly subdued by the moths flying out of my wallet. Sitting at wal mart right now is an LS1 S10. :(

  Fixing stuff feels good.

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  Feb. 8, 2012 5:41 p.m. Javelin SuperDork

  In reply to wvumtnbkr:

  It's in Kelso, WA. I'll gladly look at it for you if you're serious.

  Michael Pinto - 73 AMC Javelin 360 / 86 944 Sport / 01 Grand Prix GT / 06 Mazda5 M5

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  Feb. 8, 2012 6:42 p.m. Sultan Reader

  I drive different routes in hopes of finding cars that are for sale!

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  Feb. 8, 2012 7:36 p.m. T.J. SuperDork

  For some reason when I read the thread title of "Ever had to take an alternate route to avoid a car for sale? " I thought it said, "Ever has to take out an alternator to avoid a car sale."

  I was thinking the thread was about intentionally making your car a non-runner so you don't have to sell it. The actual title make a lot more sense.

  "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." George Orwell

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  Feb. 8, 2012 8:37 p.m. Raze SuperDork

  I have the opposite problem of avoiding driving by the houses in my neighborhood which are hiding old, dusting, undriven and unloved Gen 1 RX7, 60s Ford Mustang, Corvette C3 T-top, Sunbeam Tiger - gets driven a couple times a year, 80s Porsche 911 3.2 Cabriolet, ZAP Xebra, damnit stop making me think about these things...

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  Feb. 8, 2012 10:06 p.m. Maroon92 SuperDork

  On my way to work there is an insanely clean red E30 sedan, and an ugly-in-a-cute-way AMC Eagle...

  I want both...I refuse to let myself stop for either.

  Hooniverse.com / Auto-Motif.Tumblr.com / Write drunk, edit sober. -E. Hemmingway

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  Feb. 9, 2012 8:03 a.m. wvumtnbkr Reader

  Crap! I thought you were based out of the NE for some reason.

  I don't really care how good of a screamin deal it is. An FC is not worth traveling accross the country.

  Thanks, and sorry for pestering you!

  Rob R.

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  Feb. 9, 2012 8:30 a.m. mguar HalfDork

  In reply to Javelin: For sale with a price? Yawn,.... Bored!!! I want something hidden in the trees. Something so obscure no-one knows what the heck it is or who owns it..

  Then the fun starts..

  When you finally do drag it home you'll have earned it..

  Frenchy

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  Feb. 9, 2012 8:37 a.m. wrek496 New Reader

  Nope. But I'm gonna have to start pretending I don't see Subaru and Scion dealerships pretty soon.

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