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forum_emoticons.html	[quote=taxiguy,31904]Today my dad bought a new car (new to him anyway). It's a 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham LS (quite a mouthful, huh? :crazy: ) To those who don't know much about this model, it's basically a luxury version of the Chevrolet Caprice. It was owned by an old man who bought it brand new and has only 120,000 miles on it, plus no rust or dents anywhere. It's a really cool car, and I look forward to using it when my dad isn't :D Another cool thing about this car is that it was built right here in our own town of Lansing, Michigan. By purchasing this car, he's stimulating our local economy! :ddr555: @coopey - feel free to add the first two images to your car blog :smile: [url]http://i44.tinypic.com/2ccrw21.jpg[/url] [url]http://i43.tinypic.com/2nc2s7k.jpg[/url] [url]http://i41.tinypic.com/jpa5qw.jpg[/url] [url]http://i41.tinypic.com/4r9ico.jpg[/url][/quote]
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Raul1983

Quote From: taxiguy

Another cool thing about this car is that it was built right here in our own town of Lansing, Michigan. By purchasing this car, he's stimulating our local economy!

Very nice car taxiguy ! Looks very comfortable. I'm glad you're stimulating the economy :wink:

I also prefer Michigan; Hamtramck (Aspen) and Wixom (Lincoln) FTW !!!

Raul1983

Quote From: CarChasesFanatic

Yes whenever i can afford it :aidantai:

though i look for cars all the time, as a pastime :smile:

but the prices in here are enver that low sadly.

May I ask you how much money you have considered to use ? I understand you are still interested in buying an American car. I'm sure there must be a car available for your budget. Let us help you :wink:

qwerty_86

That is a beautiful car.

taxiguy

Well, it's hardly a classic, I mean it's much too new. But I know what you mean...

Neptune

Quote From: CarChasesFanatic

Gosh Max how do you just do it?!! you guys can always find old cars in great shape ...

I know, it baffles the hell out of me. Whenever I finally decide to retire from work, and I start loosing interest in traveling about, I’ll be sure to contact Max to help me find a classic car (as owning a classic is one thing I want after I retire, to keep me busy)

taxiguy

My Dodge is in my father's name so it is cheaper. It's the only car that has collision (since it is the only one that is worth a good amount) and all the others have the minimum requirement.

MBSL65fan

When it comes to beginner drivers, many parents put their kids on their insurance policy. Insurance for me in no cheaper than $1200 per year at the lowest on full coverage. We have Triple A. Taxiguy, with your insurance, is it full or half coverage?

marioman3138

Thats still really cheap for insurance, not sure of ours, nut I know when I get my car it will be in th thousands (I'm a high risk driver).

I was once looking at a Ford Probe, around $5,000. It's insurance, for an 18 year old (how old when you get liscne)-$6,500. :lol:

Thats why so many cars arn't insured, as it is to much. most people just have 3rd party.

taxiguy

Well, about the insurance and registration, we only have it on the two Camrys, my Dodge, and this one since those are the ones we drive often. My dad doesn't have any on the two Volkswagens becuase they mostly sit in the garage. If he does decide to start driving them around like he does sometimes in the summer, he simply puts the insurance back on and takes it off when he's done with it for the season. The rates are between 300-600 dollars per year, depending on the car. I think the '85 Camry is lowest at just under 300 dollars and my Dodge is the highest (since it is by far worth the most) at around 600 dollars. Not sure on the price of the Olds yet, we have yet to find out.

subzero

Very nice car :grin: