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  1. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Eight Time F1 World Champ BANNED Rossa Subscribed

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    Ah Yes, a screaming chicken! Yo quero a Camaro!
     
    Texas Forever, Apr 21, 2005
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  2. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Eight Time F1 World Champ BANNED Rossa Subscribed

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    Bill, Bill, Bill, you're working too way too hard. :)

    But I have been eyeballing a car like this. Yeah, it's a 67, but the early ones are getting pricy.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4542786191&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
     
    Texas Forever, Apr 21, 2005
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  3. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Eight Time F1 World Champ BANNED Rossa Subscribed

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    Ah, a Stradale... Wonder where I can find one with high mileage on the cheep? :)

    But, you're right, I can't stand superslabs. Seriously, I start falling asleep. I just can't do what I used to do. My personal record was a 24-hour buzz from Santa Fe to Memphis. Gawd, I hate I-40!

    Dale
     
    Texas Forever, Apr 21, 2005
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  4. GrigioGuy

    GrigioGuy Splenda Daddy Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    How about a 456?

    Or if you need a vert, a 400i conversion?
     
    GrigioGuy, Apr 21, 2005
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  5. Texas Forever

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  6. Texas Forever

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    Well, Malcolm sold the 456 I wanted. Called me a bottom feeder. :)

    I have thought about Rodney's car. Maybe save it from getting chopped up.

    But, I'm surprised. None of you have mentioned a 3x8 car!
     
    Texas Forever, Apr 21, 2005
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  7. GrigioGuy

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  8. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    dm_n_stuff, Apr 21, 2005
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  9. gdbsti

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    Since your son isn't a big car guy, will he share your enthusiasm and nostaligia of a "classic" car drving across NM, AZ, NV and CA in August Without A/C for XX days?
     
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  10. JPF

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    I have though of doing this exact thing many times. My choice would be a Porsche 928 I think. Big V8, good for long distance cruising, room for bags int he back, etc.

    Get a GTS.
     
    JPF, Apr 21, 2005
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  11. Kevallino

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    Kevallino, Apr 21, 2005
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  12. Maas

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    I like that alpha, if it was close to me i'd buy it
     
    Maas, Apr 21, 2005
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  13. LAfun2

    LAfun2 Three Time F1 World Champ

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    You might take a beating on the auction, but you made it clear $ wasn't a problem. Thus I don't see it as a big deal. If you don't want to take the beating, like I said, you can take it back to Tejas, throw some slicks on it, and you will have a fun car.

    Never said the Maser is a chick car. But if you get a 360, I am sure the wife will love to have the Maser. :)

    Good luck.
     
    LAfun2, Apr 21, 2005
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  14. ralfabco

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    How about stepping up to the plate ?

    It is time to buy a L car.
     
    ralfabco, Apr 21, 2005
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  15. whart

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    Yeah, Ralph, but in keeping with the spirit of this adventure, i'd think it would need to be an Espada beater car. Texas glamour.
     
    whart, Apr 21, 2005
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    My favorite selections so far:

    1. Rodneys 365. It has great A/C and has been driven cross country numerous times. Not much beating to take if you sell it either.

    2. Tillmans boat tail Riviera. Also has great A/C and it just looks cool. How much beating can you take on a car that cheap? It also has the advantage of being American, which means any mechanic can work on it if needed.

    3. This: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6240&item=4544640745&rd=1 because it's the right color or this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6240&item=4544244766&rd=1 because it's a convertible and has everything you want. When you're done and ready to take a bath on it, call me. :)

    4. This because I owned one once and loved it. Great long distance car:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6240&item=4544161145&rd=1

    5. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6418&item=4544092554&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

    I could go on all day.

    Maybe you SHOULD just take the Maserati.
     
    jimpo1, Apr 21, 2005
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  17. venusone

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    Dude, just take your son to the Grand Canyon. Some things are way bigger than your everyday notes. I was there at 14. A view that stays w/ me forever.
     
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  18. malcolmb

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    Dale: You can buy my recently deceased friends 308GT4, it is stored around Tallahasee, and do a little maintenance as I know you like to do, then drive it to the coast.It is a late car, yellow with brown leather, and ran beautifully when he put it in the garage. In 1985. Might need an oil change and a battery, but it is perfect for a bottom feeder. Well, it also could possibly need other fluids and maybe a gasket or two, nothing you couldnt do in the garage,
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    Make your hotel reservations yet?
    Malcolm[down to 5 cars] Barksdale.
    How about the XJR? Selling it at auction might be the hard part...
     
    malcolmb, Apr 21, 2005
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  19. judge4re

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    Choice #1: Rodney's car
    Choice #2: Mondial Cabriolet 3.2

    #1 is great for cruising the highway, #2 if you want a drop top.

    #1 has a huge trunk (in Ferrari terms), you still have the back seats in the Moondog.

    Besides, how many other 18 year olds got to go cross country with their dad in a Ferrari...
     
    judge4re, Apr 21, 2005
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  20. Bimmerista

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    The Caddy w/the longhorns is a bad idea. Take a look at gas prices today!! I'd suggest taking your Maserati or picking up a BMW 3-Series convertible for your trip. It'll be much more fun to drive & more dependable (as odd as that sounds). You want your son to have a great time w/out looking like an idiot in one of those huge Caddys.
     
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  21. Trevor L

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    What kind of car does your son drive?

    If he's a poet im guessing he might also be a "tree hugger" and resent driving
    3k miles in something that gets 4mpg.

    But...

    What about a Dino?
     
    Trevor L, Apr 21, 2005
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  22. Texas Forever

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    Perhaps I should point out that I own some Exxon stock. Drive she said!

    Dale
     
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    Dale, if he's not into cars at all, you might want to consider something comfortable... If you're gonna drive from Texas to California in a hot, old Ferrari, that might not be so poetic for him... Maybe the Maserati is the best way to go and just do cool father/son things along the way... Or buy a Trans Am or something like that and, at the end of the trip, when you're back in Texas - give it to him...
     
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  24. Texas Forever

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    Damn Erik, if I didn't know better I'd suspect that you are in a rut!

    Dale
     
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  25. Texas Forever

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    I'm embarrassed to say that he drives a 1998 MB E320 that used to be my daily driver. In 2 years of driving, he has never washed it. :(

    It may be genetic, my dad was a big hunter and fisherman. I haven't shot anything in years. Last time I went fishing was two years ago in Canada.

    But don't worry about the tree hugger part. He is a jock poet. He plays varsity basketball, but still prefers girls to sweat.

    Dale
     
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