Finally!
I've finally took the plunge and purchased a vechile that will 1. not require me to have a "ditch" strategy in case the brakes fail, 2. allows me to actually buckle my seatbelt, and 3. gets more that 12 MPGs. LTD and I parted for a just $150, but given that it needs all new brake system, a carb rebuild, and a new seatbelt latch for the driver, I don't think I could get much more for it.
I do miss being truely unique when I drive to work ('81 LTDs are rare) and the ability I drive to the movies with 7 friends.
Well I did it. It may not be the greatest car, but it should be nice to me.
Check it out: 1996 Nissan Maxima GXE.
Ooops!
Watch out Matt, the freezer door is open.
Too late.
Still No New Car
After a few weeks of continuing my search for the "right" new car I am still driving the LTD. It's not all bad, but I just don't like worrying if I will stop at the next stop sign or not.
To add insult to injury when I was getting in my car after two weeks in Atlanta, I broke my turn signal lever. How in the world can somebody do that? Well if your coat gets caught on it and you continute to sit down, it's either the coat or the lever.
The previously mention Volvo 940 Turbo has been sold. Fear not, there are plenty of vehicles waiting to take its place. Here are some I'm looking at:
| 1 | 1995 Nissan Maxima
| 135,900 | $3,765 |
| 2 | 1996 Nissan Maxima GXE | 156,000 | $3,900 |
| 3 | 1996 Nissan Maxima
| 179,000 | $3,900 |
| 4 | 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix SE | 127,500 | $4,195 |
| 5 | 1998 Nissan Maxima
| 192,000 | $4,950 |
| 6 | 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GT | 101,000 | $4,950 |
| 7 | 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix SE | 108,499 | $4,550 |
| 8 | 1999 Ford Taurus SE | 88,971 | $4,495 |
| 9 | 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix SE | 136,000 | $4,200 |
| 10 | 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix | 139,109 | $4,400 |
| 11 | 1995 Nissan Maxima GXE | 180,095 | $3,995 |
| 12 | 1999 Chrysler 300M | 95,000 | $4,500 |
| 13 | 1999 Nissan Maxima GLE | 109,000 | $4,900 |
| 14 | 1987 Wagoneer Limited | 155,580 | $4,200 |
| 15 | 1979 Ford Pickup
| 143,805 | $4,500 |
| 16 | 1974 Ford F100 | 40,000 | $4,000 |
Under 30, on the Cutting Edge
Some how I don't think I'll make it onto this list. I've only got three years left, so I better start thinking now.
Under 30, on the Cutting EdgeCheck out some of the luckiest kids around.
SPVF Samples
Here are a couple of samples of works the St. Paul Vocal Forum will be performing this Spring.
Here is a link to
Danny Boy by the University of St Thomas Concert Choir.
And here is
The Peaceably Kingdom by the UMM Concert Choir. Note: This version is missing sections III & IV.
Ah, Peanuts.
Last week a few of us gathered at the wonderful William's Peanut Bar. 300 beers on tap and free peanuts. What can be better? Nothing I know of.
Here are some pictures from that night:
