I'm actually cross-shopping these two as an eventual replacement for my wife's Outback.

Ok, I completely misread the price and thought there was an extra zero there. Any running car is a terrific deal for $100.

Anyways that was a horrible day. but well invested. I got first dibs on his trusty corolla for $100 after he got a newerish car."

Meh, of all the parts on the car, the radio is the one that I'd care the least about originality. If I bought this car, and I definitely think it's a Nice Price, I'd swap in one of those newfangled stereos with a fold out screen that has gps and a back up camera integrated (They make those, right?)

Nice Price all day long. That'd be a fun spare car to have to run around in or a great car for a kid.

All valid points except for the diff cover gasket. That's where an angle grinder with a wire wheel and/or some sanding discs comes in handy. Two minutes max and that puppy is clean as a whistle. I usually brush the whole thing and spray on a fresh coat of paint and let it dry while the RTV on the diff housing sets…

I try to do all the maintenance I possibly can on my own. Despite having a certified pre-owned car with nearby dealer service department I still do my own oil changes because I know I get quality parts and they're installed right. On my other two cars I do everything I can. I guess I'm more mechanically inclined than…

So true. I have a spare vehicle now and it's revolutionized the household.

I am very interested to know if the issues with used Hummers stem from the type of people who own them (not being the maintenance minded type) or the general lack of reliability with the vehicle. One would think that a machine carrying people into combat would be pretty durable and somewhat easy to work on.

I try to be really smart about my purchases but I have a couple:

I often look for products that I can service myself versus ones which can't be repaired and would have to be thrown away should they break or wear out. An example of this would be power tools with user serviceable bearings and brushes that can last forever if maintained as opposed to cheaper tools which are…

Different situations call for different tools. A compound miter saw (not a chop saw) is ideal for cutting trim. It's quicker to set up and much more precise.

That's a lot of weight for every day carry. I'm far too much of a minimalist to deal with that. Money clip, Leatherman CS (smart choice above), Car keys, chap stick, phone, and most of the time a KelTec P3AT.

No kidding. I've carried a huge variety of knives but I've finally started carrying only a leatherman CS and nothing else. I used to carry a single lockback but it wasn't as convenient in an office environment. If it really can't do it, I go out to my car and get one of the four different knives I keep in there*.

I definitely voted Nice Price. That car is and always will be a classic that people are going to want. I saw one the other day and I'd forgotten just how low and wide they are.

That sounds like a scenario that would be absolutely impossible to prove? It'd be one driver's word against the other's.

I get the rarity thing. They're also a great compromise if you're practical, can only have one car, and want something sporty. I simply prefer a sedan for my daily driver because I think its more attractive. It was also not available in a wagon model anyway.

I've seen them here in Tulsa as well. Evidently they fly large oil and gas equipment around the world on them. I seem to recall overhearing a conversation that it costs around $250,000 to ship something to another continent on one.

Just once, I'd like to meet a truck driver who was into hardcore EDM or classical. The country playing on the radio is just entirely too cliché.

Yep. Right-of-way exists for a reason.