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by thesameguy
Sat Sep 09, 2023 5:54 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Not too shabby!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 3907

Re: Not too shabby!!!

Not everything is desirable from provenance... there are plenty examples of all manner of things that people collect because they are rare, interesting, or have sentimental value. As the weird looking car that Ford built in small numbers to try and fight BMW and then scuttled just a few years later,...
by thesameguy
Mon Sep 04, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: OMG!
Replies: 2
Views: 44220

Re: OMG!

I had a 2003 Renault Scenic for a couple weeks in the UK and could find no fault with it... except maybe it felt silly big in London. :D
by thesameguy
Mon Aug 28, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: XR4Ti Manual Links
Replies: 13
Views: 16080

Re: XR4Ti Manual Links

Do you know the total size of the documents?
by thesameguy
Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:47 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices
Replies: 49
Views: 29466

Re: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices

I've no plans at this point... I just need to get out to Colorado Springs at some point to trade a bunch of broken transmissions for some rebuilt ones. :) The chances of that happening any time in the few months is quite low. 2023 is conspiring against me.
by thesameguy
Fri Aug 18, 2023 6:52 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices
Replies: 49
Views: 29466

Re: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices

That's pretty reasonable advice. FWIW, the value of a wire transfer is that the money is removed from the source account and sent to the destination, so it's bulletproof. No chance of the sender unwinding the transaction and no chance for fraud. I am not that concerned in this situation over this am...
by thesameguy
Fri Aug 18, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices
Replies: 49
Views: 29466

Re: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices

Works for me.

As something to look ahead to, I can basically never be available for a pickup Tuesday or Wednesday. Any other day is likely workable. I just have So Many meetings those days it's impossible.
by thesameguy
Fri Aug 18, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices
Replies: 49
Views: 29466

Re: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices

Seems right. The only time anyone asked me for real paperwork was when I imported an Alfa Romeo, which at the time was a pretty expensive car. All the old stuff they mostly just waive it through. This is the original pink slip for the car - I think it should get you done. https://img.sacsaabs.org/xr...
by thesameguy
Fri Aug 18, 2023 12:41 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices
Replies: 49
Views: 29466

Re: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices

The only "official" way to do this is for me to get the car running, get it smogged, get a title in my name, and sell it to you. That's how it would work in California. Now, lots a handshake deals work differently, but that's how it's intended to work. My experience with transferring out o...
by thesameguy
Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:56 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices
Replies: 49
Views: 29466

Re: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices

Well, $#!*. While looking for the title I don't have I realized the flaw in my thinking... In California you cannot transfer a car without a smog certificate, which means I cannot apply for a replacement title without a smogging the car. The last time it was smogged it did pass, but that was a long ...
by thesameguy
Thu Aug 17, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices
Replies: 49
Views: 29466

Re: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices

Man, the title is a very interesting thing. I honestly hadn't thought about it. I am not 100% sure I got the title from my friend when I took the car. As I never intended to register it, that wasn't a problem for me. There is only one place it would be, I'll look for it this evening. If I can't find...
by thesameguy
Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices
Replies: 49
Views: 29466

Re: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices

I suppose it's really a matter of what it's worth to you, but I would like to see a a grand for it... the drivetrain is worth that much to me.
by thesameguy
Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:09 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: "Free with Proof of Ownership of an XR4Ti"
Replies: 3
Views: 3396

Re: "Free with Proof of Ownership of an XR4Ti"

I used to think that, but electronics are so cheap these days I've really changed my tune. An old tablet with Chrome Cast or AirPlay to a TV on the wall is dynamite. I can read the shop manual all the way across the garage and greasy fingerprints wipe right off the glass. I was frustrated I couldn't...
by thesameguy
Sun Aug 13, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices
Replies: 49
Views: 29466

Re: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices

Yeah, that wouldn't be an issue. Worst case I could pull it with the truck, but I'm very confident it will roll easily.
by thesameguy
Sun Aug 13, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices
Replies: 49
Views: 29466

Re: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices

I finally got the PM, but here's photos for public consumption: https://img.sacsaabs.org/xr_racecar/xrr_2023_1.jpg https://img.sacsaabs.org/xr_racecar/xrr_2023_2.jpg https://img.sacsaabs.org/xr_racecar/xrr_2023_3.jpg https://img.sacsaabs.org/xr_racecar/xrr_2023_4.jpg I hosed it off, but it's still g...
by thesameguy
Sun Aug 13, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices
Replies: 49
Views: 29466

Re: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices

DPDISXR4Ti wrote: Thu Aug 10, 2023 11:43 am I also got surprised once that U-haul will not allow an Explorer as a tow vehicle. Interesting approach that you may or may not have taken Jeremy. :mrgreen:
Hilariously, they will allow a Mountaineer or an Aviator though...