Picture of my "new" Cadillac!

. ._ · Post by **. ._** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 4:53 pm

Here she is. I just drove her from the Soo to Sudbury today. It's like a leather couch on wheels. Still needs just a bit of work, though.

I also did the math, and got 11 mpg all the way! OOOOH YA! Take your SUV and shove it!

-istp

Dust Devil · Post by **Dust Devil** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 5:20 pm

corporate joe is going to be all over your ass.

Dash-Ate · Post by **Dash-Ate** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 5:34 pm

Nice whitewalls, grandpa

Edit: looking at the badge on the front fender, that is not one of the dreaded 8-4-6 engines is it?

http://www.autosafety.org/article.php?did=1091&scid=77

The V-8-6-4 - GM's first attempt at cylinder deactivation - did make a statement, but not the kind that Cadillac wanted. The engine bucked and jerked. The transition of the cylinders turning off and on was so rough and unreliable that it angered many Cadillac owners.

. ._ · Post by **. ._** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 6:46 pm

Yes, it does have the V8-6-4!

I'm looking forward to dinking around with this beast as long as I own it.

It makes absolutely NO sense for me to have this car.

Hence, it is mine. Practicality is overrated.

And instead of these:

I'm leaning toward some hip wheels from this bad ass:

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/subca ... 6601763073

(I'm partial to the skulls.

)

-istp

gonfly'n · Post by **gonfly'n** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 6:54 pm

The real question. Have you been pimpin bithches and hoes yet?

hazatude · Post by **hazatude** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 7:23 pm

THAT'S A MAN'S CAR!

Sideshow · Post by **Sideshow** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:16 pm

<cough> price of gas... <cough>
Actually I shouldn't be one to talk I wanna get a skyline..

buck82 · Post by **buck82** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:16 pm

Too bad it has the 4-6-8.. mine was a black 79 coupe de ville, the last year they ran the 425, and even that would get 18 on the highway.. 12'ish in town depending how hard you stomped on the gas.

Still, you get two great big leather couches for far less than what you'ld pay in a furniture store.

desksgo · Post by **desksgo** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 4:52 am

I gotta say, I sleep a lot better at night, knowin' that the ISTP is out there, livin' the way he does for the rest of us sinners.

I love the ride bud.

corporate joe · Post by **corporate joe** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 5:48 am

Dust Devil wrote:corporate joe is going to be all over your ass.

1) Being all over other people's asses is not my thing, but to each his own.

2) I am happy I made an impression on you, to a point where you've mentioned me in unrelated posts a couple of times, but I'd appreciate it if you'd let me decide when and where I decide to make an intervention.

3) ISTP, where's the golden hood ornament (caddilac crest)??? I don't seem to see it in the picture

pianodude · Post by **pianodude** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:00 am

man, they just don't make 'em like that anymore.. i still miss my'88 Town Car

Hooked · Post by **Hooked** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:13 am

Time For a New Bumper Sticker

"Dinosaurs; Good to the Last Drop"

Had an 86 Monte SS with this on it and you would not believe how many tree hugging hippies will fly you the bird after reading that one.

g5 · Post by g5 » Sun Apr 15, 2007 10:02 am

Dude, ghost ride the whip!

Dash-Ate · Post by **Dash-Ate** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:28 am

Surprised that no one has mentioned...when you start your first instructing job you will be able to live/sleep in that comfy back seat...

. ._ · Post by **. ._** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:00 pm

sraines2001 wrote:Time For a New Bumper Sticker

"Dinosaurs; Good to the Last Drop"

Had an 86 Monte SS with this on it and you would not believe how many tree hugging hippies will fly you the bird after reading that one.

Actually, I'll be putting a Green Party bumper sticker on it to cover a rust hole in the bumper.

It will be interesting to see if anyone comments on that!

Oh sweet, sweet irony, how I love thee.

-istp

. ._ · Post by **. ._** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 1:40 pm

Dash-Ate wrote:Surprised that no one has mentioned...when you start your first instructing job you will be able to live/sleep in that comfy back seat...

Me too.

Concestor 0 · Post by **Concestor 0** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 4:00 pm

You still think your car makes statement?

paralyzer · Post by **paralyzer** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 8:50 pm

Great car istp!

Speaking of cars, has anyone ever gotten out of an auto lease? Will they come after you for the remainder of the lease if you give back the vehicle and stop paying?

Springbok 3 · Post by **Springbok 3** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:01 pm

Sweet ride ISTP. You and our mutual buddy cruised the boulevards of the Soo hunting for skirt yet?

I especially like the colour....airborne burgundy

r100rs · Post by **r100rs** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 2:17 am

My dad had a 69 Caddy Fleetwood. It had the monstorous 500 cubic inch
engine. I believe it got 8 light poles to the gallon. For a 2 ton car it would run great. Tha was the only thing I wanted from my parents - but they gave it away while I was living overseas. DAMM

I eventually had a 73 LTD police car - it had a 460 V8. I'd take it to the drag strip in STL on amatuer night and could blow away almost everyone

Good Luck with the car ISTP. My friend had one and it leaked oil faster than it used gas

r100rs

corporate joe · Post by **corporate joe** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:45 am

paralyzer wrote:Great car istp!

Speaking of cars, has anyone ever gotten out of an auto lease? Will they come after you for the remainder of the lease if you give back the vehicle and stop paying?

http://www.leasebusters.com/

Friend of mine used this. Apparently it's pretty good.

Rowdy · Post by **Rowdy** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:35 am

She's a beauty istp. A true classic.

I used to have a 74 bmw 2002.. which came standard with rust and a top speed of exactly 100mph (confirmed numerous times) while getting about 22mpg out of the 110hp 4cyl. .. sure enough, everyone around knew who I was because of the damned thing.. and it probably leaked/burned more oil than gas!

Keep it real

the beast in question.

Snowgoose · Post by **Snowgoose** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 1:22 pm

Istp,

Keep us updated on any mods. Here's a recommendation. You'll be livin large with the ladies. You might need to borrow an airstair from work though.

desksgo · Post by **desksgo** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:08 pm