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Pretty sure they used Gorilla Glue somewhere in there, too.

It's nuts out there right now. Anything under $300-325k is gone within hours. My brother-in-law is looking for a house after selling his condo for way over asking price late last year and he can't find anything without it being a bid-and-pray or a total re-hab (structural issues, etc.). He's lost 3 houses already in the past 45 days.

 

Only positive in all of this is I am sitting really, REALLY good in my house value-wise.

 

Why has housing been so nuts in Columbus? Is it a big influx of out of town people moving it? Everyone renting now wants to own?

Just my opinion, but Cbus has been a growing market for decades now. That combined with low rates and covid cash in some people's pockets leads to buying that house or car they want. Not to mention spending less going out, dining, spending less money on gas for months, etc.

What will happen to the landlords that are not being paid rent right now? Will they get back rent in the future? Will they need bailed out if their renters cannot afford back rent or even future rent?

 

Good questions. And as someone that has consulted quite a bit in the public housing industry for over 20 years now throughout the country, that system is NOT something to aspire to. We do our best to bring low cost and efficient solutions to that industry, but anyone suggesting that we make all housing in the US like the public housing industry is insane and I have to question how much experience they have living or working in that environment.

It just seems crazy to buy a house right now. The prices on some condos and houses have almost doubled from what they sold for around 2015-2016.

 

I’m surprised they keep going up with what happened with covid. I thought people would not really be able to buy since there was such a high Unaployment rate and uncertainty for some jobs to keep going.

Low interest rates help price increases. But even before that, the market here was better/crazier than most. Now if we have major inflation, interest rates rise A LOT, or some other crazy situation, all bets are off.

Dude, the video provided by NASA is insane in this one...

 

That's awesome. Saw a nice plot of land to settle on, I volunteer as tribute.

See, this makes too much sense for the government and some people to understand. It's all about what they think and if you don't fall into that mindset YOU'RE the problem.

 

A mixture of gas/diesel and electric cars would be much easier to roll out and when the tech is there go to a majority of electric vehicles.

 

Unless there are some legit and useful tech breakthroughs we're now on a slow ride to fucked town.

From a business perspective, I get it. GM wants and thinks it can become the world leader in EV's and autonomous vehicles. They've spent a lot of money on lobbying to actually speed up and "force" EV's on the public. I mean, what better way to make money than force a change that you think you will be the world leader with.

Gotta cash in!!

Yeah, I won't lie, I'll still buy it. I HATE EA, but I miss NCAA.

EA JUST announced NCCA football is making a return

 

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/30820886/everything-need-know-return-ea-sports-college-football-video-game

Sweet! They'll just take 2014, make 2 small changes and update the roster numbers. :gabe:

Damn near supercar money. America lol.

But you can finance it for 8 years, lol.

"Starting at $84,990, this sedan will serve as a final gas-powered sendoff to Cadillac's impressive V performance subbrand."

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35383882/2022-cadillac-ct5-v-blackwing-revealed/

Wrong transmission lol

They made a ton of them with a 6 speed manual.

Also, since you are looking well beyond the constraints of your original post and your budget went as high as test driving GTR's, might as well check out the 392 and Hellcat Chargers/Challengers. The Challengers can be had with a manual, the Chargers are auto only. They are big and heavy, but also comfy and make great dailys.

OK so bumping this.

 

Still haven't picked up anything. Not sure WTF is wrong with me but anything I test drive I'm sure I will love I've gotten out of saying "meh"

 

Am I just becoming a boomer and losing my interest in cars? Driven everything from a GT350, C5/6/7Z, GTR, S4, Golf R, (obviously all way above initial budget, but I was getting concerned about my interest in cars) half dozen others, not a thing has left me unable to leave without buying it.

 

Any ideas?

If you passed on a GT350, a C7Z, and a GTR, I don't know what to tell ya, lol.

Here, go cheap?... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/450848632978632/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=Iroc&tracking=%7B%22qid%22%3A%22692392273438545896&refsrc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.columbusracing.com%2F&_rdr

This was posted in another forum by a very knowledgeable guy in the industry:

Camaro will continue to 2026?

This is based on the likelihood that an Australian based unit has been given permission to continue a 2nd stage manufacture operation through 2026. Second stage manufacture is where a car company ships vehicles to a separate unit or company that then makes significant modifications before selling the car into commerce. Callaway is an example of a second stage manufacturer. GMSV is sort of an "in-house" second stage manufacturer. Since GMSV expects to sell about 500/yr right hand drive Camaro SS vehicles, the most likely scenario is that GM will simply build out 1,500 - 2,000 vehicles at the end of Camaro's run in 2023 to be set aside for GMSV to modify and supply the cars to the Australian market through 2026. Absolutely no need to keep an assembly plant open to fulfill GMSV product needs. That would be a serious example of tail wags dog. And GM is also not gonna decide "well, since Australia wants 500 cars a year, maybe we'll keep LGR cranking out low numbers of Camaro for North America to make it possible for Australia to sell their 500/year". Again, tail wags dog. Keep in mind that in about this same time, Cadillac will be replacing CT4 and CT5 with BEVs, so Camaro will be the only product on an Alpha platform. That won't float.

Camaro news?

Coyote swap. Seriously. you don't need a $6-8K crate motor, I've seen 2011-2014 coyote's for $3200 out of wrecked mustangs, and F150 coyotes for around $2500.

 

Keep it bone stock looking, I wouldn't even repaint it. Maybe clean up some of the trim and that's it. Let the engine bay or the rear tires do the talking.

This. Modern drivetrain and maybe some modern suspension parts, leave the looks as close to stock as possible.