The CZickness XXVII: Czickos forever.

[churchmouse]

Perusing GB this evening,

Very brave of you sir.

I am in the clutches of a terrorist. Resistance is futile.

 

[88E30M50]

Thank you sir. Going to be interesting. We had the last 2 built, so knew all the ins and outs. This one will be a learning experience.
Going to shadow the inspector this week to pick up some knowledge.

I wish you the best in this. I have nothing to offer in the way of advice since I have not bought a house since 1995. Things have changed since then.

 

[88E30M50]

Perusing GB this evening,

I’m trying to avoid GB right now. I have no wants other than to replace the truck and that might not happen for a bit.

 

[Leadeye]

The Wayback Machine has been set to 1904.

Internet point to whoever remembers which show that machine is from.

 

[churchmouse]

I’m trying to avoid GB right now. I have no wants other than to replace the truck and that might not happen for a bit.

We had plans to sell both of our trucks and get a newer pickup. 1 truck family might have worked.
Did all the math. Looks like I will limp along another year with the 2 we have.

They want small house mortgage money for the new ones.

 

[88E30M50]

Right now, I’m thinking that I’ll try to get another year out of my truck. I can pretty much park it and only use it when I need a truck. Waiting a year gives me more options.

I did go and take a detailed look at that sand colored Tacoma today. Damn, that’s a nice truck. It has a decent bit of bed space but I’d be giving up a bunch with the loss of the F150. It’s essentially a two seater with room for firearms and ammo in the back, which is just how I want the next truck.

I could probably let a chunk of the CZ collection go to pay for some of it, but who wants to do that?

 

[Leadeye]

It's really hard to look at new vehicles with stickers as high as or higher than the selling price of your first home.

 

[Hoosier45]

The Wayback Machine has been set to 1904.

Internet point to whoever remembers which show that machine is from.

Mr Peabody and Sherman?

 

[88E30M50]

The Wayback Machine has been set to 1904.

Internet point to whoever remembers which show that machine is from.

The Wayback machine is regularly referenced in a BMW magazine column by a guy that drives a 2002. Not the year, the model from the early 1970s. There may be references from Garrison Kealer too.

 

[mcapo]

It's really hard to look at new vehicles with stickers as high as or higher than the selling price of your first home.

Yep....seven year loans or low mile leases. Its crazy. Not sure how people afford 'em.

 

[churchmouse]

It's really hard to look at new vehicles with stickers as high as or higher than the selling price of your first home.

Bingo.

I need to remain rational. Fixed income is a real thing and will be sooner than later.

 

[Leadeye]

Mr Peabody and Sherman?

We have a winner, or an old person.

 

[mcapo]

Bingo.

I need to remain rational. Fixed income is a real thing and will be sooner than later.

Every time you infer the "R" word, I have to explain to my wife why I am laughing hysterically!

 

[weevilbasher]

Yep....seven year loans or low mile leases. Its crazy. Not sure how people afford 'em.

That’s the catch few people can afford them

 

[88E30M50]

It's really hard to look at new vehicles with stickers as high as or higher than the selling price of your first home.

That is really true. Hell, I remember my father complaining about wanting to buy a $6000 Alfa Romeo GTV and the dealer only offering him $1500 on his Córdoba that he had just paid $5000 for.

 

[churchmouse]

The Wayback machine is regularly referenced in a BMW magazine column by a guy that drives a 2002. Not the year, the model from the early 1970s. There may be references from Garrison Kealer too.

Drizzle drazzle druzzle drone time for this one to go home......

 

[mcapo]

That is really true. Hell, I remember my father complaining about wanting to buy a $6000 Alfa Romeo GTV and the dealer only offering him $1500 on his Córdoba that he had just paid $5000 for.

Did the Cordoba have Corinthian Leather?

 

[churchmouse]

Did the Cordoba have Corinthian Leather?

Now we are reaching back.

 

[mcapo]

https://youtu.be/Vsg97bxuJnc

 

[88E30M50]

I was hoping to get another 5 to 10 years out of my F150. That would take me to retirement where I’d downsize a bit but it seems that the fabled rust worm has different plans for my truck. If I can get another year out of it by using it sparingly, I may just donate the carcass to medical science. I have a spare 2007 BMW 328ix that I can use as a winter beater which leaves the truck only leaving the driveway for truck like duties.