posted 08-21-2003 04:23 PM                  

There are a lot of owners in Ontario, perhaps you could hook up with some of them and check out their cars and talk shop!

posted 08-21-2003 06:25 PM                  

It looks great. You don't say much about the condition but, even if it needs some work to freshen it up, that investment will only pay bigger dividends in the long run. Given the history you have with the car I can almost guarantee that you would be kicking yourself in the years to come if you let it go.

I currently own three 1970 Superbirds and a Prowler. I would not sell any of the 'birds for a Prowler. I could have and it would have made purchasing the Prowler much easier, but I decided to wait on the Prowler until I could afford both. I love the Prowler but the difference between the 30+ year old muscle cars and the Prowler is like night and day.

You are fortunate enough to own a good looking classic automobile that will only continue to increase in value.
KEEP IT!!

Oh yeah - one more thing. When I want cool style points (and air conditioning), I drive the Prowler. When I want the feel of good ol' Mopar horsepower (and cool style points) I jump in one of the Superbirds.

posted 08-22-2003 07:17 AM                  

I can't think of a more impractical car than my Prowler.
1. I don't drive it except on the weekends (it doesn't get me to work or buy groceries).
2. I have three kids, my Prowler has two seats. (the driver's seat is strictly off limits to the kids)
3. I refuse to drive it in the rain or when the streets are wet.
4. It must remain in the garage.
5. Plenty of trunk space for a laptop.
6. Mine only plays 50's hits.
7. I'm not sure the top works. (never put it up)
8. The ride is extremely ruff. (stiff)

So, to summarize, I absolutely love it. Never had a toy anywhere close to it. It comes with grins, both mine and those who see it. (I'd say the Prowler has the greatest "Grin Factor" of all cars)

BTW, keep the Charger. Go ahead, get in debt. Our economy needs all the help it can get. It's the patriotic thing to do. Go USA!!

posted 08-22-2003 09:04 AM                  

Wish I still have that '68 Camaro, 396, Muncie 4-speed, SS/RS packages, yellow with black vinyl top. Sold when I went on active duty ('70). Girl who bought it totaled it 3 weeks later when she ran a red light and got hit broadside. Not a scratch on her but car was history. I should have put it on blocks in my Dad's garage.

KEEP THE CAR !!!

Rick

posted 08-22-2003 10:08 AM                  

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I'm still trying to talk her into selling it so we can get another Prowler, but she's afraid to drive mine for whatever reason, so she doesn't know what it's like......
Rick

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Rick, here is some advice I've given to some other guys who said there wife was afraid to drive the cat....

It does take some getting used to. When I first got mine, it made me nervous. I'm only 5" tall, and I had a more difficult time seeing. I can't see any of the wheels or the nose of the car, but I practiced and you just kind of do it by "feel"!!

Take your wife to a mall parking lot on a Saturday or Sunday morning before the mall opens. That way, you have a lot of wide-open space. Let her drive it around the mall. Practice parking and backing up, etc. That way she won't have to deal with other traffic while she's trying to learn. Believe me........it won't take long!! One guy tried that with his wife and then posted back at me that the only problem he had then was to get the keys away from his wife!!!

posted 08-22-2003 11:35 AM                  

I bought back the Bird in April and I am SOOOOO glad I got it back. The guy took good care of it... I am lucky.

Keep your car, wait for the $$$$ of Prowlers to go down even more (they will) and snatch one up - and keep it forever...

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posted 08-22-2003 12:04 PM                  

If you repossess your own car, does that mean you still own it ?

John

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