Don't go with any traditional "model" car. Go with this. This thing is lego art. You get to build the engine even.
http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8386
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIFv3YEfuSQ
I have the same problem. Sort of.
My windshield isn't exactly dirty, it just has tons of micro scratches caused by sand or something, which when the light hits just right you can't see a damn thing. Can this be polished out?
http://www.amazon.com/Nopalina-Formula-Contains-Omega-grams/dp/B0033YH45Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1286585883&sr=8-3
or if you have access to a amazon prime account, this is slightly cheaper with the free shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Nopalina-Linaza-Plus/dp/B000OFSB84/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1286585904&sr=8-2
I have a USB card with the realtek8187L 1watt chipset with a amplified antenna. You don't want to know how many unsecured wireless connections I can find in an apartment complex.
That story is just great though. They raided the house based on the IP address, but not checking it with the person whom they were able to identify in pictures.
I'd spend the extra $100 now for a 1080p 42" for $499 and avoiding waiting in freezing weather for 4 hours.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889005137&Tpk=42ld450
If you are in the market for larger TVs, check here: http://eastcoasttvs.com/ they have insane deals on 50"+
Here is the one we bought a few months back : http://www.eastcoasttvs.com/index.php/led-tv/samsung/55/samsung-55-1080p-240hz-3d-8m-1-contrast-led-backlit-w-precision-dimming-lcd-hdtv-un55c8000.html
The picture on it is the most amazing thing I've ever seen.