New car for my father...

striker_1818 · 07-22-2007, 11:06 PM

Anyways...
My dad's beloved ford windstar which he never wanted to let go of finally took a poop. Every single one of us learned how to drive in that car (my sister, 2 of my cousins, my mom and I)
We've had this car for about 5 yrs already and was always giving us problems. However, my dad would want to fix it since we had so many memories with that car. So, when he called me and told me he was stranded in the Grand Central parkway (engine took a poop), i got up, went to pick him up and he was feeling sad. He wanted to fix it but hell no! the engine has been replaced 3 times already and this one didn't disappoint to fail once again. He called the salvation ARMY and is donating the car to them. So, i went to millenium honda and picked him up a small '99 CR-V. 1 owner non-smoker, 56K miles, excellent condition inside and out, 4x4 with sunroof (no leather though), 2yr free warranty from the dealership and it came out to about 9K after tax

All it needs is a retrofit, some rims and a better sound system.
So, now I'm out 9K lol

**jrMartinez24** · 07-22-2007, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by striker_1818

Anyways...
My dad's beloved ford windstar which he never wanted to let go of finally took a poop. Every single one of us learned how to drive in that car (my sister, 2 of my cousins, my mom and I)
We've had this car for about 5 yrs already and was always giving us problems. However, my dad would want to fix it since we had so many memories with that car. So, when he called me and told me he was stranded in the Grand Central parkway (engine took a poop), i got up, went to pick him up and he was feeling sad. He wanted to fix it but hell no! the engine has been replaced 3 times already and this one didn't disappoint to fail once again. He called the salvation ARMY and is donating the car to them. So, i went to millenium honda and picked him up a small '99 CR-V. 1 owner non-smoker, 56K miles, excellent condition inside and out, 4x4 with sunroof (no leather though), 2yr free warranty from the dealership and it came out to about 9K after tax

All it needs is a retrofit, some rims and a better sound system.
So, now I'm out 9K lol

LOL...not surprised about the retrofit....I wanna c that

striker_1818 · 07-22-2007, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jrmartinez24

LOL...not surprised about the retrofit....I wanna c that

Big enough for some tl's with zkw lense swap

**jrMartinez24** · 07-22-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by striker_1818

Big enough for some tl's with zkw lense swap

it's def big enough. I will wait for results...LOL

striker_1818 · 07-22-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jrmartinez24

it's def big enough. I will wait for results...LOL

lol i'm out 9K already I'll wait and sell some stuff i have laying around here before i attempt anything haha.

anavrin351 · 07-22-2007, 11:12 PM

Nice of you to buy your dad a car. And a reliable one at that

striker_1818 · 07-22-2007, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by anavrin351

Nice of you to buy your dad a car. And a reliable one at that

thanks and a 2yr warranty lol
He'll have it for a few years until he can buy himself a new car. He doesn't trust new cars besides my mom has the new civic to go to work. I didn't want him to get up in the morning and take the bus to go to work when there will be a storm tomorrow morning.

**jrMartinez24** · 07-22-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by striker_1818

lol i'm out 9K already I'll wait and sell some stuff i have laying around here before i attempt anything haha.

I am sure u have some STUFF lying around

Nikeman · 07-22-2007, 11:18 PM

Nice man...+ rep for buying your dad a nice car

striker_1818 · 07-22-2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jrmartinez24

I am sure u have some STUFF lying around

lol yes I'm selling everything
then finish batang's bike retro, 93civic retro and the fog retro with the ebay m3 projectors lol that should give me some money to do something to my dad's car and at the sametime a little something for me

black07coupe · 07-23-2007, 08:42 AM

+1 for buying your dad a car man. at 22 thats huge. i'm 20 and i hope to be able to buy my parents a new ride by 22. maybe that'll be considered payin them back for all that they've done for me (i.e. my dad paid for my coupe cash, and i financed it through him, so i dont have to pay intrest).

**GeezerSi** · 07-23-2007, 08:50 AM

Wow, you are a very good son.

striker_1818 · 07-23-2007, 12:27 PM

haha my dad deserves everything since he works 12 hours a day.
I'm paying for my own education but they're paying 28K on my sister's tuition a year... and that's a real ouch

07-22-2007, 11:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
striker_1818 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York Age: 23 Posts: 9,527 I HATE Stephanie iTrader: 18 / 100%	New car for my father... Anyways... My dad's beloved ford windstar which he never wanted to let go of finally took a poop. Every single one of us learned how to drive in that car (my sister, 2 of my cousins, my mom and I) We've had this car for about 5 yrs already and was always giving us problems. However, my dad would want to fix it since we had so many memories with that car. So, when he called me and told me he was stranded in the Grand Central parkway (engine took a poop), i got up, went to pick him up and he was feeling sad. He wanted to fix it but hell no! the engine has been replaced 3 times already and this one didn't disappoint to fail once again. He called the salvation ARMY and is donating the car to them. So, i went to millenium honda and picked him up a small '99 CR-V. 1 owner non-smoker, 56K miles, excellent condition inside and out, 4x4 with sunroof (no leather though), 2yr free warranty from the dealership and it came out to about 9K after tax All it needs is a retrofit, some rims and a better sound system. So, now I'm out 9K lol

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GeezerSi Hidy Ho Neighbor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Palm, PA Posts: 13,418 -> Ken iTrader: 5 / 100%	Wow, you are a very good son. __________________ CLICK--> TOYS FOR TOTS

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striker_1818 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York Age: 23 Posts: 9,527 I HATE Stephanie iTrader: 18 / 100%	haha my dad deserves everything since he works 12 hours a day. I'm paying for my own education but they're paying 28K on my sister's tuition a year... and that's a real ouch