So a drunk driver hit my parked car last night going 40mph

[stuman19]

The police came and he was stumbling around and could barely walk due to alcohol. My beautiful 1996 Olds Aurora is smashed to hell. I'm afraid the insurance company will total it . What kind of car do you guys think I should get? I was thinking like a Honda Accord or Toyota Camery or Nissan Maxima 1998 or older. Any other suggestions?

Thanks for reading,
Stu

 

[godmare]

bummer, dude. pics of car?

 

[BrokenVisage]

Ouch, the Aurora is the only Oldsmobile I like too.

 

[stuman19]

Originally posted by: godmare
bummer, dude. pics of car?

I'm a poor college student without a digi camera. When I get over to Wally World today (if I find a ride) i'll pick up disposable and get some.

 

[stuman19]

Originally posted by: stuman19

Originally posted by: godmare
bummer, dude. pics of car?

I'm a poor college student without a digi camera. When I get over to Wally World today (if I find a ride) i'll pick up disposable and get some.

I enjoyed the car. Very nice ride.

 

[BrokenVisage]

Wally World.. it really exists?

 

[Kadarin]

It's a shame that the drunk driver actually lived.

 

[imported_Phil]

Originally posted by: Astaroth33
It's a shame that the drunk driver actually lived.

Hopefully, living with the shame of what he did will be a greater punishment. That, and the insurance premium hike he'll be getting.

Or maybe not.

 

[stuman19]

Yes. It exists. Its a great time.

 

[Ornery]

Why would you not buy the exact same car?

I prefer big four doors, but this coupe seems like a good value and it's not a sluggish pig. Probably not driven buy lead foot punks either.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Phil
Hopefully, living with the shame of what he did will be a greater punishment. That, and the insurance premium hike he'll be getting.

Or maybe not.

Shame? He killed a car, not a person. I doubt he'll think twice about it. He'll drive drunk again.

 

[sswingle]

Originally posted by: BrokenVisage
Wally World.. it really exists?

It's what some call Wal-Mart

 

[stuman19]

Originally posted by: Ornery
Why would you not buy the exact same car?

I prefer big four doors, but this coupe seems like a good value and it's not a sluggish pig. Probably not driven buy lead foot punks either.

Excellent suggestion. I loved the Aurora but it took premium gasoline and had problems come up and it was an arm and a leg to fix. Everyone on here raves about Camry/Maxima/Accord/Civic so I thought I might get on the bandwagon and take advantage of the smaller gas tanks that don't take premium. I would get the biggest engine possible. I like some power.

 

[CraigRT]

I'd go with a 4th gen Maxima for sure... 97-99 are my favorite years for the Maxima.... SE of course.

 

[sixone]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: Phil
Hopefully, living with the shame of what he did will be a greater punishment. That, and the insurance premium hike he'll be getting.

Or maybe not.

Shame? He killed a car, not a person. I doubt he'll think twice about it. He'll drive drunk again.

Sadly, that's probably true. OP: what state are you in?

 

[Ornery]

Originally posted by: stuman19

Excellent suggestion. I loved the Aurora but it took premium gasoline and had problems come up and it was an arm and a leg to fix. Everyone on here raves about Camry/Maxima/Accord/Civic so I thought I might get on the bandwagon and take advantage of the smaller gas tanks that don't take premium. I would get the biggest engine possible. I like some power.

A lot of the expense comes from being FWD. The Mark VIII is RWD and has a small V8, which isn't too bad on gas. If the reliability is anything like my '94 Town Car, it's a winner! :thumbsup:

 

[sixone]

Originally posted by: Ornery

Originally posted by: stuman19

Excellent suggestion. I loved the Aurora but it took premium gasoline and had problems come up and it was an arm and a leg to fix. Everyone on here raves about Camry/Maxima/Accord/Civic so I thought I might get on the bandwagon and take advantage of the smaller gas tanks that don't take premium. I would get the biggest engine possible. I like some power.

A lot of the expense comes from being FWD. The Mark VIII is RWD and has a small V8, which isn't too bad on gas. If the reliability is anything like my '94 Town Car, it's a winner! :thumbsup:

We have a 1998 Mark VIII. Lots of power, 24mpg highway. Does require premium gas tho, but at 6 cents per gallon, we're talking $1.08 per fill up - no big deal.

 

[stuman19]

I will look in the paper for a MarkVlll. Its a definate possibilty.

 

[alien42]

we need pics of the wreckage

 

[JulesMaximus]

Maxima would get you the best performance out of that bunch.

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Maxima would get you the best performance out of that bunch.

i love the maxima as well, but it gives you around 20mpg, and it drinks premium. (not according to this guy at my last job)

 

[stuman19]

Originally posted by: alien42
we need pics of the wreckage

Give me a ride to wally world so I can get a disposable camera.
Then give me a ride back to develop the pictures.

 

[BrokenVisage]

Originally posted by: ScottSwingleComputers

Originally posted by: BrokenVisage
Wally World.. it really exists?

It's what some call Wal-Mart

Aahh, that makes more sense.

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: stuman19

Originally posted by: alien42
we need pics of the wreckage

Give me a ride to wally world so I can get a disposable camera.
Then give me a ride back to develop the pictures.

*cough*cvs"disposible"digitalcamerahacked*cough*

 

[Ornery]

Replacement parts & labor for RWD Mark VIII VS FWD Maxima:

• Front Caliper: $25.00 VS $40.00
• $9.99 (U-Joint) VS CV Halfshaft: $136.00
• RADIATOR FAN MOTOR: $0.00 (run by fan belt) VS $299.00
• Radiator:$148.99 VS $172.99
• Timing Chain VS Timing Belt
• Easier access RWD VS Massive labor charge to access FWD components such as CV Joints, Water pump etc.