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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Apr 17, 2014 - 12:39am PT
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Ahh...Elcapiny, What an incredibly sweet thing to do!!!..... ..
Brandon, lucky you...go for it....
We are going to need a trip report on this story...
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Apr 17, 2014 - 01:52am PT
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Brandon, go for it! Bang out his trim and then come meet me in the valley! We can climb something mellow!
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Edge
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Apr 17, 2014 - 02:00am PT
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Elcap, I'll do it for the plane ticket and a moped...
Just kidding, Brandon. You know Boulder is kinda on the way back from JTree.
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Risk
Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
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Apr 17, 2014 - 02:11am PT
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My 1998 Subaru Legacy Wagon was the most economical car I ever owned. $2800 and 250k+ miles with regular care to it. I got 30k miles on it with the need to replace an interior dome light and then sold it for $1800. Might have been just good luck. I called it a "poor man's Mercedes." Up to 32 mpg if I used ethanol free.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Apr 17, 2014 - 02:21am PT
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Mine
It'll get you somewhere....
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Apr 17, 2014 - 03:16am PT
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Fukkin A Brandon do it.
This!
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lucander
Trad climber
Shawangunks, New York
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Apr 17, 2014 - 08:03am PT
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I'll sell you my 2005 Civic Hybrid.
200,000 nearly all highway miles. It's made crass country trips from New England to Squamish, Oregon, and at least 2 (lost count) voyages to Wyoming.
Very well maintained on a regular maintenance schedule. Tires are getting worn, co2 sensors (useless) are getting finicky, and the suspension is shot.
PM if interested.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Apr 17, 2014 - 10:08am PT
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Someone else mentioned the Jeep Cherokees. The mid 80's through late 90s with the straight 6 4.0 are incredibly reliable and if there is a minor problem easy and cheap to repair. The Jeeps are underpriced compared to comparable vehicles in most areas and 3k or less will get you a good clean one with lotsa mileage left to go usually.
If MPGs dont matter much to you and you really need 4wd then they are great options. DO realize you will be lucky to get 22mpg on the highway and 16ish around town though. Unless you buy a Subaru you generally won't do much better in MPGs with 4x4s.
Problem with Subaru is that even a beat up dying one with 300k miles will go for $3k+ which in my mind is rediculous. A nice one with lotsa life left tend to go over that $3k by a fair bit unless you luck out. Yeah they are good cars but $3k for an almost dead one that is worth in my opinion not much more than it would cost to tow to the junkyard where it will soon reside?
I'm still a Saturn S-Series fan myself. Seem to be the best combination of reliability efficiency and initial price there is for any vehicle available. I have spent a lot of time looking for that sweet spot.
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
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Apr 17, 2014 - 01:04pm PT
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Elcap is making this the feel good thread of the year.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2014 - 01:17pm PT
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I'm going for it, how can I not? It's one of the most generous offers I've ever received, and I'm a huge proponent of trade for work. It's how I got my last truck actually.
Plus, my dad is moving from NH to CO on Monday, I'll be able to stop in and check out his new digs on my way home. Edge, too. And anyone else who wants a belay slave.
Edit; And, I've never been to J Tree. Stoked! I just need to figure out a compound mitre saw to use while I'm there. Anyone want to rent me one?
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thebravecowboy
climber
in the face of the fury of the funk
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Apr 17, 2014 - 01:21pm PT
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Brandon, good decision!
I-70 is the ticket to Cali, and I'm on yer route. Hit me up so'z I can get you something owed and perhaps share a route or two?
And seriously, ElCap, this is why the Taco is here. Your karmic light shines brighter than all that other not-so-nice stuff on here. Cheers!
edit: place to crash out in West CO to boot, if you love dog hair and hippies
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Apr 17, 2014 - 01:30pm PT
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Good for you Brandon if you come throught the Black Hills on the way let me know and you have a place to stay and maybe we can run up Devils Tower or something. Mike
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2014 - 01:41pm PT
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TBC, Otto's?
Mike,Durance?
My knee hates me, so I've got to keep it easy.
This is shaping up to be an epic road trip. Elcap, does the stereo work?
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Apr 17, 2014 - 01:48pm PT
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I just need to figure out a compound mitre saw to use while I'm there
Buy one at Homey dopey, use it, and return it.
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thebravecowboy
climber
in the face of the fury of the funk
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Apr 17, 2014 - 01:57pm PT
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yes, Otto's would be a worthy and quick day to break up the drive. one day from JT to here is doable.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2014 - 02:02pm PT
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TBC, it's on.
Russ, email received. Thank you.
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thebravecowboy
climber
in the face of the fury of the funk
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Apr 17, 2014 - 02:04pm PT
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woohoo! my circle be expanding!
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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Apr 17, 2014 - 02:11pm PT
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Brandon.
Google "Craigslist and Internet Customer Scams/Murders" before you knock on the front door.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2014 - 02:15pm PT
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Micronut, Elcap is a well known poster here. I'm not expecting to be murdered. Thanks for the cautionary words though.
Want to come down to the monument for a day of climbing?
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Apr 17, 2014 - 02:27pm PT
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What ever you want. Durrance gets a little busy from this point on so you just have to go early or late. My sons new favorite is Walt Bailey with only one long pitch of nice fingers to hands isn't too knee unfriendly.
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