Slippery
Slippery PowerDork
4/10/23 11:43 p.m.

Interested in a car in that area and was wondering if there is anyone near that would be willing to look it over/help facilitate this. 

I will be flying into Sea-Tac mid June and trying hard to make it a fly and drive back to Florida. 

Thanks. 

birdmayne
birdmayne HalfDork
4/11/23 9:19 a.m.

Link? There are a few of us over here. 

Slippery
Slippery PowerDork
4/11/23 9:47 a.m.

In reply to birdmayne :

Just sent you a PM with the link. I rather not post it yet. 

I need the car for my June trip, but might consider flying next week and stashing it at the airport or something. 

¯\_(ツ)_/¯
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ UltimaDork
4/11/23 9:49 a.m.

Olympus Rally is happening in that area soon, although most of the people I know who will be there will be very busy.  Fly in, drive around and spectate, stash it with a local team?

Driven5
Driven5 UberDork
4/11/23 10:04 a.m.

Depending where in Everett and when, I may be of some assistance.

Slippery
Slippery PowerDork
4/11/23 10:14 a.m.

In reply to Driven5 :

I honestly have no idea of where in Everett, that is what the seller put on the listing. 

I contacted them this morning via email, and will try and call this afternoon. Once I have more info regarding location I will share here. 

I'll send you a link to the car I am thinking of. Thanks. 

Slippery
Slippery PowerDork
4/11/23 10:24 a.m.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ said:

Olympus Rally is happening in that area soon, although most of the people I know who will be there will be very busy.  Fly in, drive around and spectate, stash it with a local team?

That would be cool, but I would probably go in and be out of there in a day or two max. Three kids in different schools makes for some crazy logistics, lol.

Now the leaving it one of them, I am all up for it if you know someone. I just checked the airport and its not cheap.

iansane
iansane Dork
4/11/23 10:43 a.m.

I live a little over an hour south but have a shop if you want to do a once over on it. Alternatively, a good buddy of mine is a Mazda tech up in Everett if it's 'the answer'. I like enabling.

Jay_W
Jay_W SuperDork
4/11/23 12:04 p.m.

 Half an hr away from the middle of Everett here...

Slippery
Slippery PowerDork
4/11/23 2:03 p.m.

Not a Miata.

Thanks guys. At this point I am still waiting to hear from the seller, there is a chance the car is gone but I am still actively looking for options. My June tickets are one way, trying to make it exiting. 

hobiercr
hobiercr UltraDork
4/11/23 2:33 p.m.

White fly just moved out there. He may be able to inspect and store for you. Send him a PM.

Slippery
Slippery PowerDork
4/11/23 2:40 p.m.

In reply to hobiercr :

You are right! I remember he mentioned that at the Orlando meet. 

Javelin
Javelin MegaDork
4/11/23 4:24 p.m.

In reply to Slippery :

If it doesn't work out I'll cut you a deal on my Boxster.

Slippery
Slippery PowerDork
4/11/23 4:28 p.m.
Javelin said:

In reply to Slippery :

If it doesn't work out I'll cut you a deal on my Boxster.

Only if you have the four seat version, lol! 

Slippery
Slippery PowerDork
4/11/23 10:15 p.m.

Just spoke to the seller. Unfortunately the car sold and he hasnt had time to remove the ad. 

I will keep looking for cars in the area. I know what I want and there are quite a few options, so I am sure I will find something. 

Plan B is to rent a car and drive that back, this plan sucks so I will try hard to make plan A work. 
 

Thanks guys! I will keep you all posted. 
 

BTW, this was the car:

LifeIsStout
LifeIsStout Reader
4/12/23 1:41 p.m.

I'm in the N Seattle area if you eventually need eyes on another vehicle. Happy to help!

 

Slippery
Slippery PowerDork
4/12/23 1:49 p.m.

In reply to LifeIsStout :

I have a couple other cars that I am looking at now. Will keep this thread updated. 

Thanks for all the help offers guys. I am sure someone will eventually be stuck helping me vet a car :)

dyintorace
dyintorace PowerDork
4/12/23 2:10 p.m.

I had an Imola ZHP sedan. One of the best looking cars I've ever owned!

LifeIsStout
LifeIsStout Reader
4/13/23 7:57 p.m.

Just saw this pop up......

Javelin
Javelin MegaDork
4/13/23 9:38 p.m.

In reply to Slippery :

My neighbor is selling his uber rare Beetle Turbo S. 225HP 2.0T, 6-speed manual. 

Slippery
Slippery PowerDork
4/14/23 8:41 a.m.

In reply to LifeIsStout :

If I were to do an e46 it would have to be rwd and automatic. I have an S54 and 6 speed swap waiting at home :D

Thanks for the head up though!

Slippery
Slippery PowerDork
4/14/23 8:45 a.m.
Javelin said:

In reply to Slippery :

My neighbor is selling his uber rare Beetle Turbo S. 225HP 2.0T, 6-speed manual. 

Stop teasing me like this lol!! I REALLY like those beetles.

Unfortunately, there is no way we can all fit in a coupe.

Looking hard at BMW X3s now. Preferably 2007-2010. Found these two I am considering:

Javelin
Javelin MegaDork
4/14/23 9:40 a.m.

In reply to Slippery :

Really? Isn't a New Beetle like famous for it's interior room?

Slippery
Slippery PowerDork
4/14/23 3:56 p.m.
Javelin said:

In reply to Slippery :

Really? Isn't a New Beetle like famous for it's interior room?

I have to say you are excelling at the enabling, unfortunately we had two of those beetles in the family and my wife knows them quite well ... she will call my bs right away when I tell her we can easily fit in it.

Slippery
Slippery PowerDork
4/14/23 3:58 p.m.

New question for the Seattle people.

Any idea of where can I park a car for around 45 days in the area? Pricing at Seatec long term parking is insane ...

 

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