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Nov. 19, 2008 5:02 p.m. Appleseed None

Ok, not sure if this is required, but some of the other forums i'm a part of ask you to say a bit about one's self before posting. So, here goes.

I've dug cars for as long as I can remember. (I've been into airplanes for even longer.) I'm currently a student looking to get a degree in mechanical engineering. But don't let that fool you, as I'm damn near 30! I hope to have a Miata soon. Anyone want to trade one for a clapped out cop car? I really don't know anything, but I've got a big mouth and I'm opionionated. Do I qualify?
Nov. 19, 2008 5:07 p.m. Salanis SuperDork

Hmm... want a Miata (so you know The Answer)... already have a clapped out cop car... big mouth... opionated...

Yep! Sounds like you'll fit in well here. Welcome aboard!

A number of us are airplane folks too.
Nov. 19, 2008 5:13 p.m. Tim Baxter Online Editor

Hmmm... Miata vs. clapped-out cop car. This should be interesting.
Nov. 19, 2008 5:17 p.m. mtn Dork

Appleseed wrote: clapped out cop car

It is required that you go more in depth here. We talkin P71? 9C1? what?
Nov. 19, 2008 5:19 p.m. Appleseed New Reader

Yup, I can drag my door handles around curves. The Caprice corners like a dream.

And I just noticed the Crown Vics in the reader's rides at the corner of the page. Cool.

That would be a 95 9C1. Too bad Illinois salt is slowly eating it for lunch.
Nov. 19, 2008 5:37 p.m. ignorant UberDork

Appleseed wrote: I really don't know anything, but I've got a big mouth and I'm opionionated. Do I qualify?

are you my long lost brother?
Nov. 19, 2008 5:43 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director

Welcome aboard. And, yes, cop cars are way cool.
Nov. 19, 2008 6:01 p.m. Appleseed New Reader

Wanna know what the first thing I thought of after I bought it at the police auction in 2000? Not "this is so cool" or "I just bought a SQUAD CAR," but my first thought was, "boy, I wonder how many cops farted on this seat?"
Nov. 19, 2008 6:05 p.m. mtn Dork

Appleseed wrote:

Yup, I can drag my door handles around curves. The Caprice corners like a dream.

And I just noticed the Crown Vics in the reader's rides at the corner of the page. Cool.

That would be a 95 9C1. Too bad Illinois salt is slowly eating it for lunch.

Where in Illinois? I'm in Lake county. How much for it?
Nov. 19, 2008 6:09 p.m. ignorant UberDork

Appleseed wrote:

Wanna know what the first thing I thought of after I bought it at the police auction in 2000? Not "this is so cool" or "I just bought a SQUAD CAR," but my first thought was, "boy, I wonder how many cops farted on this seat?"

my first reaction would be ..

how many hoes have been in the back?

awwww yeah....
Nov. 19, 2008 6:11 p.m. Appleseed New Reader

In Mchenry, two blocks from the sewage dum...uh Fox River.

Its a love/hate relationship. Love it when it runs right, hate it when it doesn't. I've thought of the pleasure I'd get from just setting it afire some times. I've got so much cash tied up in this thing, I think I'll have to be burried in it.

And I've never ridden in the back. And I remind those who complain about the frosty vinyl back seat that the're getting a free ride home, and should stop whinning.
Nov. 19, 2008 6:17 p.m. aircooled Dork

That's not an old Mount Prospect car by any chance?
Nov. 19, 2008 6:30 p.m. Duke Dork

Not knowing anything might require some negotiation (if it's even true), but a big mouth and opinionation should not be a problem if you take it as well as sling it. Welcome aboard, matey.
Nov. 19, 2008 6:34 p.m. mtn Dork

aircooled wrote:

That's not an old Mount Prospect car by any chance?

You gotta connection with Mt. Prospect? My favorite aunt lives there
Nov. 19, 2008 7:03 p.m. chknhwk Reader

Appleseed wrote:

Its a love/hate relationship. Love it when it runs right, hate it when it doesn't. I've thought of the pleasure I'd get from just setting it afire some times. I've got so much cash tied up in this thing, I think I'll have to be burried in it.

It's a Ford, comes with the territory.

Welcome Aboard!
Nov. 19, 2008 7:05 p.m. Type Q HalfDork

mtn wrote:

aircooled wrote:

That's not an old Mount Prospect car by any chance?

You gotta connection with Mt. Prospect? My favorite aunt lives there

I think its a Blues Brothers reference.

Appleseed

Anyone with cop suspension, cop motor, cop tires and cop shocks is at home here. Welcome.
Nov. 19, 2008 8:33 p.m. ckosacranoid HalfDork

greeting from grayslake area over in lake county. cop cars are always cool. and being out in left feild is just at home here. besides, i drive a 82 delta 88 myself.
Nov. 19, 2008 8:39 p.m. Apexcarver UltraDork

chknhwk wrote:

Appleseed wrote:

Its a love/hate relationship. Love it when it runs right, hate it when it doesn't. I've thought of the pleasure I'd get from just setting it afire some times. I've got so much cash tied up in this thing, I think I'll have to be burried in it.

It's a Ford, comes with the territory.

Welcome Aboard!

you know a caprice is a chevy, right?
Nov. 19, 2008 9:04 p.m. jrw1621 Reader

Welcome. Just curious but how did you find us? Did you ever really think there was a place where Miata vs Cop Car could be a strong debate?
Nov. 19, 2008 9:29 p.m. EastCoastMojo HalfDork

Welcome! Is your name Johnny, or do you just really like apples?
Nov. 20, 2008 2:37 a.m. mtn Dork

Type Q wrote:

mtn wrote:

aircooled wrote:

That's not an old Mount Prospect car by any chance?

You gotta connection with Mt. Prospect? My favorite aunt lives there

I think its a Blues Brothers reference.

For someone who has seen the movie at least 20 times, you would think I'd have picked up on that.
Nov. 20, 2008 2:59 a.m. Mental UltraDork

Type Q wrote:

Anyone with cop suspension, cop motor, cop tires and cop shocks is at home here. Welcome.

Fix the cigarette lighter
Nov. 20, 2008 7:15 a.m. Duke Dork

EastCoastMojo wrote:

Welcome! Is your name Johnny, or do you just really like apples?

Or manga?
Nov. 20, 2008 9:01 a.m. Joe Gearin Associate Publisher

Welcome Appleseed!

Cop car? Miata? Opinionated? You will fit right in here.

Besides, anyone living near a Farm and Fleet can't be all bad. (Rt 14 and 47)

Joe (former 815 er)
Nov. 20, 2008 9:50 a.m. chknhwk Reader

Apexcarver wrote:

chknhwk wrote:

Appleseed wrote:

Its a love/hate relationship. Love it when it runs right, hate it when it doesn't. I've thought of the pleasure I'd get from just setting it afire some times. I've got so much cash tied up in this thing, I think I'll have to be burried in it.

It's a Ford, comes with the territory.

Welcome Aboard!

you know a caprice is a chevy, right?

D'oh! I totally read that wrong. I was only half paying attention to the post and half to work.

Hmmm, I wonder what I screwed up at work now?

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