redbarron77 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 if you think CSCC sucks your money away then i dont even want to talk about OSU, much less an ivy league or something like up here in NH/MA. cscc is like pocket change compared to those.My daughter is graduating from OSU this weekend, with her Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering.......I KNOW what tuition prices are. My comment on having CSCC take all your money had more to do with being a former employee. They kept increasing the costs of the benefits, reduce the pay increases, and expect you to work obscene hours. Also the pay increases weren't merit based, so when I busted my ass, the phucktard in the next cube(who couldn't find his ass with both hands) got the exact same pay raise. Now Satan has to deal with those 'tards, and he has my upmost sympathies.But back to gas stealing, here in TX (the capital of oversized trucks) there is a rash of gas thievery. It takes some serious cajones to try an take gas in an area where almost everyone is carrying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 They're also just sliding underneath and puncturing your gas tank too. Eitherway if they go that route you'll still be fucked.Sorry this happened to you man. They need beat to death for sure. this is the big thing in ctown now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasDuc Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Many of you are probably to young to remember but everyone had locking gas caps in the 70's. If you figure inflation gas prices were about the same as they are now or slightly lower. Most new cars came with locking caps but they also didn't have the locking fuel doors like you see on cars now days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbarron77 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 If you go with a locking gas cap, it's a good idea to keep a spare key in the glove box....I remember having to call a locksmith to have my cap removed from my '78 Ford Bronco when I lost the key...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonavabeech Posted June 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 See this is why I think name changes shouldn't be allowed. I totally forgot who it was until you just mentioned that. I remember she use to be some type of hamburger name or something like that. Say NO, to name changes.I understand where you're coming from. I asked for the name change because I didn't put much thought into creating a name when I joined the forum. I just used my last name. After having thought about it, I felt more comfortable having a little more anonymity. I didn't mean to cause any confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonavabeech Posted June 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 more madness caused by the sickening gas priceshttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___93-Geo-Metro-3-cyl-5-speed-RESTORED-like-new-gas-saver_W0QQitemZ250254471910QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250254471910&*kbb private sale values:excellent condition $850good condition $700fair condition $475 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 That Metro makes me miss my Sprint Turbo. It was light, fast (handled great) and got around 40mpg. It would outrun a Mustang GT off the line (flame me if you want, the car flat flew) and a new set of 12" tires cost $80 at the time. I had $1600 in it, drove it for 2 years and sold it for $1600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 I'm not really up to speed on my Geo Metro history, but I know they're 3 cyls - but what size? I thought it was 1.3L, which at the current price, that's $3.92 per cc. That's an expensive Metro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellBender Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 My first car- 1985 Chevette was a rock star! The girls never believed me when i told them I had a Vette.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 holy hell!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 i think that the price of that car on ebay is more than it was bought new for.My poor ass brother had one back in the day and it was a death trap. merging or turning onto a busy road was scary as hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 haha my dude in high school had one too. its like driving a slow go kart. i knew a kid who had a drop top one too. lol.i want one and put a busa engine in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 haha my dude in high school had one too. its like driving a slow go kart. i knew a kid who had a drop top one too. lol.i want one and put a busa engine in it.ive heard guys putting mustang motors in them:confused: never actually saw one but i have heard of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezel Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 thats pretty popular with the Miatas actually, 5.0 and 8.8 rear conversion. they actually make it so you keep the IRS too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Yea I've had a locking gas cap on my camaro ever since some jealous ass wipe put sugar in a friends gas tank.......I believe these things are a good investment to prevent theft and vandalism on a car.......but on a truck, if they want your fuel bad enough all they gotta do is crawl under and punch a whole in the tank and let her drain.....especially on jacked up trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Yea I've had a locking gas cap on my camaro ever since some jealous ass wipe put sugar in a friends gas tank.......I believe these things are a good investment to prevent theft and vandalism on a car.......but on a truck, if they want your fuel bad enough all they gotta do is crawl under and punch a whole in the tank and let her drain.....especially on jacked up trucks.just as easy in a car...seriously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 not when the car sits 3" off the ground it isn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 and just hope the whole dang thing blows ups when they go drilling/punching holes in the tank.....think of the nice insurance $$$$$ and the lessen the thieves learned-or didn't live to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 I've punched so many tanks back in the day, it's not even funny, and NEVER had one blow up (I worked at a salvage yard, wasn't stealing gas)but even cars with no wheels sitting an inch or 2 off the ground can be punched without much trouble...a long handled phillips screwdriver, mallet, and fuel hose can do whatever car you got down to near 1/8 tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonavabeech Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 And the winning bid for the pristine 1993 Geo Metro 3 cyl 5 speed is.............$8,075.00http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250254471910&ru=http://motors.search.ebay.com:80/250254471910_W0QQfromZR40QQfviZ1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 wow, those 3 people were right...holy sheet, you could get a nearly freaking brand new yaris for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocrash Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Now that's just rediculous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renegadmonk Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 If you go with a locking gas cap, it's a good idea to keep a spare key in the glove box....I remember having to call a locksmith to have my cap removed from my '78 Ford Bronco when I lost the key......Or.....the little weak ass key you got depending on the gas cap would break off in the caplock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Just screw a latch and put a combo lock on the gas door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleaner Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Also, if I catch anyone stealing gas from anybody's vehicle, I will beat the shit out of the ass licking sons of bitches with a baseball bat. No good dirty rock pluckers!"Officer I don't know why the man beat the shit out of me... I was just taking gas from my car and going to take it to my sister's car who is parked right over there. As soon as I pulled out the hose from my trunk this random guy starking kicking the shit out of me for no reason. He was foaming at the mouth while yelling curses." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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