posted 04-05-2023 02:21 PM                  

I can't wait to get back into the swing of things and reconnect with friends and connect with new ones!!

I picked up a 2002 Candy about a week or two ago, and I don't have to tell any of you just how great it feels to be back behind the wheel of one of these cars.

posted 04-06-2023 02:41 PM                  

So.....the story....

I have been looking for another ever since I sold my orange many years ago. I knew there would be another, just not sure when. Every time I was ready to buy life thru a curve ball at me, so it got pushed back, certain responsibilities always came first.

Around 2 months ago, I started looking yet again. Ebay, random car sites, and many others. I found a few that were tempting, but not right. I just didn't get that feeling. I found a 2001 Orange again, 1 owner, 8,000 miles, priced right. Drove about an hour to see it and once I got there, it looked nothing like the pictures. The car wasn't cared for, it was a shame! Still, after the trip, I had to drive it.

While on that test ride I knew i wasn't buying that one, but I now knew I had to get another......and soon.

Maybe a week later I found the candy in NY. Lots of phone calls, emails and texts later, I took the 3 hour drive to see it. This one looked better than the pictures! you can tell it was well cared for. No curb rash on the nose, no typical wear marks in the top, passenger seat looks like it was never sat in, extremely low miles, still on factory tires!!!

I knew within 2 minutes that if I didn't buy this car I would kick myself forever. That was a Thursday, it was in my driveway on Tuesday! I still check the garage a few times during the day like a little kid! LOL

posted 04-07-2023 06:42 AM                  

Congrats again, awesome Prowler.

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Originally posted by DaveT:
Thanks everyone! Its feels amazing to be back!

So.....the story....

I have been looking for another ever since I sold my orange many years ago. I knew there would be another, just not sure when. Every time I was ready to buy life thru a curve ball at me, so it got pushed back, certain responsibilities always came first.

Around 2 months ago, I started looking yet again. Ebay, random car sites, and many others. I found a few that were tempting, but not right. I just didn't get that feeling. I found a 2001 Orange again, 1 owner, 8,000 miles, priced right. Drove about an hour to see it and once I got there, it looked nothing like the pictures. The car wasn't cared for, it was a shame! Still, after the trip, I had to drive it.

While on that test ride I knew i wasn't buying that one, but I now knew I had to get another......and soon.

Maybe a week later I found the candy in NY. Lots of phone calls, emails and texts later, I took the 3 hour drive to see it. This one looked better than the pictures! you can tell it was well cared for. No curb rash on the nose, no typical wear marks in the top, passenger seat looks like it was never sat in, extremely low miles, still on factory tires!!!

I knew within 2 minutes that if I didn't buy this car I would kick myself forever. That was a Thursday, it was in my driveway on Tuesday! I still check the garage a few times during the day like a little kid! LOL

Anyway, I will stop rambling, Thank you again!

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posted 04-08-2023 03:56 PM                  

It certainly has been a while. I haven’t aged a bit but the rest of the group has just gone to hell. What can I say?😂😂.

posted 04-09-2023 04:33 PM                  

Glad to hear you found the fountain of youth!