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#15769 of 19373 Re: shifty [Mr_Shiftright] by andre1969 Nov 07, 2008 (11:05 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 07, 2008 10:06 am) Or to put it another way, if I were driving and you were a passenger, and I said to you 'what do you think of my new compact", you'd laugh at me.   Nah, you should know me and my tastes by now...I'd be laughing WITH you. And I'm in total agreement about statistics...sometimes they just don't line up with my own personal experiences. For instance, my Intrepid is rated at 42.2" of legroom, while the Charger/300 are something like 41.8", yet those LH cars feel like they have better legroom to me! But then my uncle's Corolla, which I think is 41.7", give me leg cramps after 10 minutes of driving.   According to the Wikipedia article on the W116, it's 210" long, 116.5" wheelbase, and about 4390 lb. for the 6.9L So definitely a substantial car. That's about the size of a 1977 Caprice, which had a 116" wb and was around 212" long. The Caprice was wider though. Not sure how much wider, but enough to give it about 6.5" more shoulder room...~61.5" versus ~55". That's probably why the car feels so substantial...it was very heavy for its size. Most Caprices back then were probably only around 3700-3800 lb. I don't think I've ever had a car that heavy. Well, maybe my '69 Bonneville?
#15770 of 19373 Re: shifty [qbrozen] by texases Nov 07, 2008 (11:05 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Nov 07, 2008 10:56 am) That's one problem I have with the Boxster/Cayman - can't hardly see, much less work on, the engine. Z3 would be better, that's for sure!
#15771 of 19373 Re: shifty [Mr_Shiftright] by andre1969 Nov 07, 2008 (11:08 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 07, 2008 10:12 am) Oddly enough, I found the BMW 3-series to be fairly roomy, at least up front. I forget what year it was, probably around a 2001-2002 or so? There was no back seat to speak of, but I fit fine up front, as a passenger. Maybe it's different for the driver though, where you have the pedals to consider. I don't remember headroom being a problem either, but the seat had enough power adjustments that I probably had the back part of the seat lowered, and the seatback reclined a bit.
#15772 of 19373 . by fintail Nov 07, 2008 (12:41 pm)
Some JDM selection from Vancouver craigslist Replies to this message: boomchek (Nov 07, 2008 12:53 pm) fintail (Nov 07, 2008 6:47 pm)
#15773 of 19373 Re: . [fintail] by boomchek Nov 07, 2008 (12:53 pm)
Replying to: fintail (Nov 07, 2008 12:41 pm) Yup, there's plenty. Seems like the prices have calmed down a bit since these cars started appearing about 3 -4 years ago. Replies to this message: fintail (Nov 07, 2008 6:47 pm)
#15774 of 19373 Re: shifty [Mr_Shiftright] by lemmer Nov 07, 2008 (12:57 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 07, 2008 10:12 am) But don't you fit pretty well in older 911s? We are about the same size but I think I fit a little better in my '98 3 series than I do in my '86 911. In any case, they both suck for people with large feet.
#15775 of 19373 shifty by michaell Nov 07, 2008 (1:22 pm)
No, no Michaell, you posted that someone told you a cable could not be made. That's who I was referring to, sorry.   OK, I got you now.   What's interesting is that the repair invoice is from the Cadillac / Buick / Pontiac / GMC / Subaru / Nissan / Suzuki dealership in Cheyenne. I guess there wasn't an independent repair shop in town that could (or would) do the work.   I'll write up the ad and post on craigslist (both in Denver and Wyoming) and see what kind of hits I get. Perhaps I'll post a draft here (like q did for the Alfa) and have you guys comment on it.
#15776 of 19373 Draft ad - Jeepster by michaell Nov 07, 2008 (2:28 pm)
Here is my first draft; edit away:   1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster – $5000   This vehicle belonged to my wife’s step-father. He bought it a year ago with the intention of restoring and driving it. Unfortunately, he became too ill and passed away before completing the project and now my mother-in-law is selling it.   The vehicle has the 134 cubic inch inline 4 cylinder engine and a 3-speed manual transmission. Less than 3000 of these vehicles were built for the model year 1949.   Work that he has had done to it:   • Major tuneup including new spark plugs, plug wires, cap, rotor and distributor • Full brake overhaul including new brake lines, front and rear brake shoes (drum brakes all around), all the brake cylinders as well as the master cylinder • New battery, fuel pump, fuel lines and fuel tank • All 4 wheel bearings   Vehicle runs good and the body is in decent shape. The vehicle is located in Cheyenne, WY though I am fielding all calls to answer questions.   Call Michael at xxx-xxx-xxxx. Replies to this message: texases (Nov 07, 2008 2:45 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Nov 07, 2008 2:57 pm) qbrozen (Nov 07, 2008 3:09 pm)
#15777 of 19373 Re: Draft ad - Jeepster [michaell] by texases Nov 07, 2008 (2:45 pm)
Replying to: michaell (Nov 07, 2008 2:28 pm) Looks good. Question - is it drivable? Is that what you mean by 'runs good'? If so, great, that's a major selling point.
#15778 of 19373 Re: Draft ad - Jeepster [michaell] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 07, 2008 (2:57 pm)
Replying to: michaell (Nov 07, 2008 2:28 pm) Shifty's EDIT:   1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster, 4cylinder, 3-speed manual trans. total 1949 production 2,960 cars. Asking price is $4,950 or b/o    For sale from my late father in law's estate. It was a restoration in process.    The vehicle has the 134 cubic inch inline 4 cylinder engine and a 3-speed manual transmission.    Work done so far:    • Major tuneup • Full brake overhaul • New battery, fuel pump, fuel lines and fuel tank • All 4 wheel bearings    Vehicle runs well and the body is solid and decent. The vehicle is located in Cheyenne, WY, though I am fielding all calls to answer questions.    Call Michael at xxx-xxx-xxxx.

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