Back In The Day versus Now...

[Ldub]

Put down the beer (make it 12-pack) and take a deep breath. I'm not claiming to moderate. Only expressing my opinion (of your lack of opinion) colorfully -- like you so frequently do.

Hmmmmmm....tha's TWICE in one thread that you've decided that you know best what I should do or say...

A few control issues with your personality profile perhaps...

Tell ya what...if I can't decide what to think, do, say, or post some day...I'll shootcha a pm...

Till then, mind yer own rudder, & steer your own flower class.....

Being neither frigate nor sloop, I'm sure it rhymes with one of them...

BTW, & ...I haven't had the urge to drink beer since...
Well, I guess since I was a youngster...& still thought corvettes were cool...

Now THAT is some well thought out shtuph...

Everyone eventually gets what they asked for, and you are welcome..

If you decide to send me a congratulatory bottle, Jack will be fine.

[Ldub]

What I said in post #8 of this thread would be relevant to this topic.

That's not a thread, that's an article...

Which part did you write, I'll be sure to read it with due diligence...

[Ldub]

I here you,


Oh, & BTW HERE is spelled H-E-A-R...you know, like when you're talking about what ears do & stuff...

Sorry, forgot to tell ya, since you're all knowing of what I should think, do, & post, I thought you could stand a little help too...


Yeh...I already know what's coming..."dad...he's pick'n on me again"...

[89Vette]

Yeh...I already know what's coming..."dad...he's pick'n on me again"...

Save it pal. It's not worth the effort. You're don't give a crap attitude is just not worth goating. I'm happy (for you) that you have a few fans.

One thing I can tell for sure. You can dish it out WAY better than you can take it. Some day....you'll figure it out.


Really, you remind me of the "funny boy" back in school". The one who's more interested in attention and getting laughs, but never wants to grow up.

[89Vette]

Here's another recent example...
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...0&postcount=18


And, just to be clear...I said I didn't think your first post in this thread was well-thought-out (or good). That's an opinion. Check with a moderator to learn the difference. Editorial = opinion. Handing out rules/stepping in = moderation.

[VXR]

One thing I can tell for sure. You can dish it out WAY better than you can take it

X2

Some day....you'll figure it out

I don't think so

but you can always hope

[tom4bren]

I here you, but that's irrelevant to the topic. And, as such, not worthy of posting.

I'm just saying.

Get a thoughtful reason and I'll be the first in line to read your theory.

Doesn't have to be right...just well-though-out.

I've some experience in translating the Dubster's colorful posts into thought bits that my grey matter can easily digest. So here's what he was trying to get across:

Most members here (not all ... but most) purchased their VX for the sole purpose of feeding their addiction. They love the look, feel, & performance of the VX and find driving it to be the most fun they can have with their clothes on. They did not purchase it as a financial investment so the current resale value really doesn't cause them to lose sleep.

I paid too much for mine & will never recoup what I've invested in it. That matters not a bit to me. I love my VX & will keep it till I'm just too decrepid to climb up into it.

I actually feel sorry for any who did purchase the VX as a financial investment because unless they put it in storage for the next 10 years and bring it out in pristine condition when the economy recovers, they've just made an expensive mistake.

OK - Y'all can go back to giving each other yellow shoe laces now.

[89Vette]

I actually feel sorry for any who did purchase the VX as a financial investment because unless they put it in storage for the next 10 years and bring it out in pristine condition when the economy recovers, they've just made an expensive mistake.

You're probably right. Don't remember who said it, but it was mentioned that Toyo Cruiser's didn't increase in value for quite some time. OTOH, I can't remember seeing those priced anywhere near what Camaros, Corvette's, and Mustangs sell for -- when really valueable.

Correct me if I'm wrong

Even then, it's a really old car (that takes thousands to restore) and/or it's a special car/model -- to get $50k, $100k, or more. The Cobra 500 models would be a good example.

[tom4bren]

One of my all time favorite quotes from this illustrious forum pertains to VX modifications: "Beauty is in the eye of the keyholder".

It's apropo here as well:

Value is in the mind of the keyholder.

As with any sale, the price can ONLY reflect what the market will bear. A bone stock VX in pristine condition today COULD sell for $25K if you found the right buyer (someone who didn't want to shop around for a more reasonable deal or someone who just got a $50K settlement from somewhere & always wanted a VX & happened across yours). On the other hand, we've seen VXs parted out because it had a blown engine & couldn't be sold as a whole ... at any price.

[Scott Larson]

Nice to see this thread get back on topic, thanks guys! I love that line, "Beauty is in the eye of the keyholder", it really does say it all! We all would like to think that we've made a great investment in no matter what we buy, seldom does the value of said things go up. If it's what you want and you enjoy it to it's fullest, what more could you ask for? Ok, maybe to not have it BLOW UP, unless of course it's bombs or fireworks, in which case I suppose then it's OK...But that's a completely different thread!

[Ldub]

Save it pal. It's not worth the effort. You're don't give a crap attitude is just not worth goating. I'm happy (for you) that you have a few fans.

Not EVEN sure what you mean by "goating"...the first result I got with a goog search was kinda disturbing...(DON'T l00k)
I'll assume for now, that you meant #7.

Perhaps you meant goading?

I have no fans that I'm aware of, I DO have friends...
People I've met, & enjoy spending time with, & for the most part, enjoy spending time with me.

Really not sure why you continue whining, you got exactly what you asked for...a well thought out reply, with included links to explain the parts that were most likely beyond your comprehension.

One thing I can tell for sure. You can dish it out WAY better than you can take it. Some day....you'll figure it out.

Well DUH...

Show me someone who can take it better than they can dish it, & I'll show you a door mat...
I have "it" figured out, as well as you & the little boy that likes to "pile on"...oh wait...here he comes...http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...5&postcount=21

WoW...didn't see that comin'...

Really, you remind me of the "funny boy" back in school". The one who's more interested in attention and getting laughs, but never wants to grow up.

Considering the source, I'll take that as a MAJOR compliment.....

As an exit comment, I'll tell you that I'm currently finishing up my online doctorate in "grumpy old man-ology", & routinely turn in our exchanges as homework.

...I'm getting EXTRAORDINARILY high marks...

P-L-E-A-S-E keep smack'n the hive boys...you shall achieve enlightenment eventually...

[Ldub]

Here's another recent example...
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...0&postcount=18

Now that right there was funny...

Thanks for the re-laugh...

[Ldub]

I've some experience in translating the Dubster's colorful posts into thought bits that my grey matter can easily digest. So here's what he was trying to get across:

Most members here (not all ... but most) purchased their VX for the sole purpose of feeding their addiction. They love the look, feel, & performance of the VX and find driving it to be the most fun they can have with their clothes on. They did not purchase it as a financial investment so the current resale value really doesn't cause them to lose sleep.

I paid too much for mine & will never recoup what I've invested in it. That matters not a bit to me. I love my VX & will keep it till I'm just too decrepid to climb up into it.

B-I-N-G-O !!!

Thanks Tom, as soon as I get the next batch of "dub decoder rings" outta the molds, you KNOW who I'm gonna send em' to......

[Ldub]

If it's what you want and you enjoy it to it's fullest, what more could you ask for?

BRILLIANT !!!

One of life's "truths"...

Sorry for responding, or letting myself be "goaded" into responding, to those who decided to take your thread O-T...

[Scott Larson]

Or maybe you were just "goated", raced any GTO's lately??