What to do, what would you do? Options

[Superaison]

Nobody wants to hire around here. I live in a small small town, limited jobs. I do pay for insurence... But he still has hand. He likes Celica's, he just was mine in particular, gone.

[SwissFerdi]

If he likes Celicas, then he shouldn't have a problem with fixing yours...like Richee mentioned, you'd be able to pick up an engine from him, just make the drive.

[Superaison]

If he likes Celicas, then he shouldn't have a problem with fixing yours...like Richee mentioned, you'd be able to pick up an engine from him, just make the drive.

lol 7 hours That's a grip.

[SwissFerdi]

Free engine, I'd make the drive. You sound like you're in a position to save money.

[enderswift]

have you ever rebuilt/swapped an engine before? if you havent, then take the time you think its gonna take you and multiply that by 3. Then expect to go waaay over budget. unless you get that free engine...

[Superaison]

Only issue there is I do not have a truck. But I am contacting him.

[95CelicaST]

This thread = facepalm


How do you know it's a spun rod bearing? Because you're 17 and believe the man who's selling it? Don't you think that if it were as simple as that HE would fix his own car and use it? I'm betting he threw a rod, and it probably om nom'ed a cylinder wall. Expect to find little presents in the oil pan.

I'm sure your dad liked your car until you decided to paint it felony black. I think you need to pass on the silver Celica, because if the guy is PAYING you to fix your own sh*t, its because his will take more money.

You're going to need:

Engine
Possibly transmission
Clutch kit
Engine gasket set
Timing belt
Etc.


You're 17. I understand your dad is saying you need to sell your car, but I think if you were to grow a pair and sit down with him and explain the situation (because I'd bet your dad won't be happy when he finds out about you buying the silver one behind his back) to him, and let him know what the options are you'll find he will probably say no, because Michelle is right - you're fixing yours (getting paid - however you want to justify it) and then trading it for a broken one. You'll be in the exact same place, except one that hasn't been spraypainted.


Why don't you ask your father what he would think if you fixed yours, and got a cheap paint job to fix your mistake if he would be alright with keeping it for a while until you can sell it for more.

[Superaison]

^^ I did.


Know what he said?


"Still, too many problems"


But he doesn't understand those problems would be fixed.

[samir0189]

]I'm betting he threw a rod, and it probably om nom'ed a cylinder wall.

LMAO!

[njccmd2002]

ask him what are the problems with this one?

i dont see the difference a celica is a celica. bad engine is a bad engine.

you are just going from bad to worse, = deep Sh..

why would this other celica, that is a celica that has a bad engine be better for your dad

your digging up your own grave buddy

[Superaison]

Well, for one, it's not my car. and two, i will be fixing it at another persons house. and i'm not lying to him.. he never asked.. that's if i do do this.

And it's my only option, i'm broke, my car won't sell, i need a car. It sucks, yeah i know, but i'm ok with projects if i'm even allowed to do them. My dad is just a dick

[Nartanian]

Your dad isn't a dick when he pays for the house you live in, or puts food on the table. Just because you don't always agree with him doesn't make him a bad guy. Show some respect at least.

This post has been edited by Nartanian: Sep 22, 2009 - 4:56 PM

[njccmd2002]

Well, for one, it's not my car. and two, i will be fixing it at another persons house. and i'm not lying to him.. he never asked.. that's if i do do this.

And it's my only option, i'm broke, my car won't sell, i need a car. It sucks, yeah i know, but i'm ok with projects if i'm even allowed to do them. My dad is just a dick

yeah thats not lying, thats deceit.

[Superaison]

Your dad isn't a dick when he pays for the house you live in, or puts food on the table. Just because you don't always agree with him doesn't make him a bad guy. Show some respect at least.

you must realize that's the only thing he pays for(rarely pays for food). I pay for anything I want. The clothes on my back, the computer I am using, the internet i'm surfing(lol), the insurence, the car, gas, etc. All payed for by me. I'm 17 without a job.. I think I do a fair job. He could atleast let me have this. Wether he lieks it or not, if not, i'll sell the Celica, and I'll buy the saturn off him for $400, sell it, and just not have a car, instead squat on a few grand or whatever I make (he tries to sell a 95 saturn sl2 of his to me for $400 all the time, i hate saturns)

[Nartanian]

Why won't your dad let you keep the Celica if he likes Celica's in general though?

[SwissFerdi]

I hate to say this, but did you pay for the Celica? No matter what else you pay for, if he paid for it and it's in his name, it's his call. If you're paying insurance and it's in your name, then it's your property and, and I guess should be considered a gift, therefore you can do with it what you please.

[Superaison]

My celica is in my name. Always has been. I signed the title. But he is my father, so he can even still technically "take it away".. which is bull****. But he can't legally sell it.

[SwissFerdi]

No, that's the point. He might be able to kick you out of his house, but if the Celica is in your name, you're paying insurance on it, and the insurance itself is in your name, then he should have no say over it.

[Nartanian]

His dad does have a say. If the Celica is parked in his dads garage way or on his property then he can say something bout it. Superaison, I would keep your Celica and just repair it. You can always part what you can and sell it to a junk yard too, but I don't think that would be worth it.

[SwissFerdi]

Then drive it until it's off his property, my point is, if he paid for it in its entirety, then it should not matter, AFAIK.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Sep 23, 2009 - 10:26 PM