Cory Wolfe

I'm hoping to find a nice orange one...

Correct. Supercharged is the only way to go.

That would be a helpful addition, wouldn't it? Pontiac Grand Prix GTP. I figure it'll be the cheapest to fix of those I've looked at and its also received better reliability ratings than most of those. It's certainly a step down in comparison, but it's something I can still enjoy. It might even be a bit nostalgic for me since I was a big Pontiac fan years back.

I've decided on a car and it shouldn't be too difficult to figure out. Now I just have to let my preferred dealer find one.

I can't seem to get rid of past ex's/flings. They always come back, they won't just stay away after it doesn't work out. Overall, my romantic life is a mess.

The latter is a very good song. The only karaoke I sing is to myself in the car.

Also, I decided to get out the ol' rattle can and touch up the paint.

Do you have a problem you would like to share?

So I've figure out the problem... I feel less intelligent for it, as well. Radiator leak. Coolant wasn't flowing because there wasn't any coolant to flow. I'm not entirely sure when and where the leak developed. Apparently, what threw me off was the full coolant reservoir, which must be nothing more than an overflow? Regardless, tried adding coolant directly to the radiator and, sure enough, it started leaking back out around the bottom left corner. This isn't quite the easy fix I was hoping for.

Yes, that is par for the course here. It's just there to say "I disagree, you suck!" ...or vice versa, without actually saying it. It's something you shouldn't take too seriously.

Wow. That is all I have to say. Best drive of my life and I didn't even get to wring it out as much as I did the R8.

Off topic, I wouldn't want to get on your bad side... I'm easily a third of you at 5'6" and 120lbs.

Hope you enjoy your stay.

The GP being a generation newer puts it much higher on the list than any of those. Plus I would want it for the HUD, Tapshift as well as the horsepower bump the Generation III supercharged 3800 enjoyed.The seats are also some of the best seats from GM.

I'll make financing work one or the other... I just might not go through my credit union in doing so. I've looked at coupes with the V6 and a stick, I could probably live with one. Though, that would also mean I'd have two, TWO, white Honda's in the drive-way, which may turn me into a Honda-humper. Beware!

Can't you right click on the toolbar to get into the task manager with XP? Or is that not what this is about...?

I must have my 360 degree maneuverable vents!

Oh my Saab.

I refuse to purchase another cheap car without something else on hand.Essentially, I'll just be less picky in what I buy. I might consider an automatic!

Finally, my days off have aligned with sunshine. New thermostat is in, but its not fixed yet. I'm hoping there's just trapped air from opening it up. In that case, I'll need to put it through a few warming/cooling cycles before I know. I definitely have differing temps between the upper radiator hose and the lower radiator hose. Otherwise, the Golf is done... Finished... Over... Kaput. I'm not putting any more money into it at this point and currently, It's not drivable from a safety standpoint. The power steering pump died, the rear struts are blown, the fuel pump needs replaced, a wheel bearing just went out, and it needs a full tune up. I already have more in this car than I ever should have put into it... nearly twice blue book value, and I really don't feel like adding to a lost cause. If I can't get the CRX going by tomorrow, I'm going to have to speed up my car search and just settle for something... anything.

My current 'short' list... 2004 Nissan Maxima - 6spd only. 2002-03 Nissan Maxima - 6spd only. 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix - Comp G only. 2003-04 Cadillac CTS - 5spd only. 2003 Acura CL Type-S - 6spd only. 2001-03 Lexus IS300 - 6spd only. I'm currently trying to stay with a stick, save for the Grand Prix due to the unavailability of such. I'm trying to stay with something that has good reliability while still being what I want. A big factor is that low mileage isn't likely with the price point I'm looking at. Something with roughly 80k is what I figure I can expect. Otherwise, I'm looking at older vehicles which I'd like to avoid. I've excluded many vehicles I was previously looking at due to questionable reliability, especially with the aforementioned factors. Audis, BMWs, VWs, Saabs, etc. The hurdle I have to deal with currently is financing. Due to the mixed nature of my income, with half of it coming in the form of tips, my credit union isn't willing to do much for me. What I can afford, and what they think I can afford isn't in agreement.

If the CRX disappears... Another CRX. Perhaps an early 90's Civic hatch. I'll need a cheap fuel efficient beater as long as I'm working where I do.

That's odd considering you also had the 5spd. My automatic Cobalt was always redeeming itself with its gas mileage. I usually averaged about 32 day to day... and got as high as 42 mpg on the highway, as you may recall.

Don't be a traitor.