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Old March 6th, 2022, 06:22 PM
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Saw this pass through Wytheville, Virginia today around noon.
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Old March 6th, 2022, 07:06 PM
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Hole Guacamole. The vehicle looks in great shape. The wheels, tires and paint combination with the red convertible top don't appeal to me.
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Old March 6th, 2022, 07:22 PM
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No tag. I think it's under a dealer's ownership. Maybe the wheels cost too much and the loan payment couldn't be made.
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Old March 6th, 2022, 07:24 PM
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No tag. I think it's under a dealer's ownership. Maybe the wheels cost too much and the loan payment couldn't be made.
Perhaps a repossession....
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My late uncle was a used car dealer amongst many other businesses. I asked him how he repossessed cars, did he have a tow truck. He said, no, he just kept a set of keys, went to the address of record, and dropped an associate off with them. Car went back on the lot, and if you didn't get it right before it sold, then it was sold and you were on the hook for defaulting. He had some enemies.
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Thats awesome Koda!
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Old March 6th, 2022, 08:26 PM
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I wish I could unsee that.
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Old March 6th, 2022, 08:31 PM
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Open the trunk to find six 12" bass woofers with a 1,000 watt amplifier.
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Old March 6th, 2022, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by redoldsman
I wish I could unsee that.
😂🤣😂🤣

If you ever run across those donk shows on YouTube etc Oldsmobiles are abundant. Definitely a favorite in that culture.
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Old March 6th, 2022, 08:38 PM
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Just think what you could do with the price of those wheels and the subwoofers.
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Old March 6th, 2022, 08:48 PM
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I think those wheels are larger than what I have on my Jeep with a 3" lift.
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Old March 7th, 2022, 07:09 AM
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Itsthe red top for me, wheels not my first choice but id run em till the rubber was gone.

the top looks like it was installed nicely too, no obvious wrinkles
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Old March 7th, 2022, 11:58 AM
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Is that a Cutlass script emblem on the right corner of the deck lid?
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Old March 7th, 2022, 03:41 PM
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It must be a minority’s car also? Could never be a white persons. I’m out good luck with this site. Hope it tanks.
Easy there. You bringing up something that wasn't even hinted towards is ALL on you. Period. Those thoughts came into your head. Your Head. Then you felt the need to actually post Your racist thoughts. Maybe you need to check yourself instead of throwing out bullshit. Come tell me what color I am and what color my friends are. Keep moving then.
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Old March 7th, 2022, 03:53 PM
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This is why I don’t frequent here much anymore. You guys are so quick to judge people thinking just because of how the car looks it had to be a repo or because the wheels are big it’s a payment plan. It must be a minority’s car also? Could never be a white persons. I’m out good luck with this site. Hope it tanks.
YOU are the one that made the insinuation of any ethnicity. You not frequenting here much anymore, might be a good thing !!!!!
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Old March 7th, 2022, 04:05 PM
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We express an opinion and that makes us racist. Such bullshit. Glad you are gone. Maybe the site will tank (I don't think so) and maybe you car will spin a main bearing or throw a rod. Who knows?
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Old March 7th, 2022, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff99
i have family that is African American. Thank you. Why is it ok for everyone to harp on a car and think because is on a trailer it a repo. Or you have to have a loan on that rims?
I have to confess I haven't asked anyone their ethnicity on here. And ethnicity has no bearing on me or this site. Take your silly malarkey down the road.
Again.......YOU are the one that made the insinuation of any ethnicity. You not frequenting here much anymore, might be a good thing !!!!!
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Old March 7th, 2022, 05:05 PM
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Lets take it easy everyone.

anytime a car pic gets posted particularly if its not a for sale ad ( but sometimes there too ) people, my self included tend to post their opinions.

i think the red top does not lend itself well to this car. Like any car everyone has their own ideas! I dont believe there was any racist intent, just car lovers opinions, which even on a brand specific forum, always varies widely.
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Old March 7th, 2022, 05:12 PM
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The donk culture is definitely polarizing- love it or hate it; it's a thing. This particular unit made me vomit slightly because of the bright red, Pizza Hut, roof/top. The wheels slightly resemble Pontiac snowflakes, and put me off a bit as well. However, I can appreciate some that are done in more tasteful manners. Also, some are wicked fast, like need a parachute fast! Check out Donkmaster to get your mind blown; pulling 8s in the quarter on 28" wheels is impressive to me, anyway.
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Old March 7th, 2022, 05:18 PM
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Although this site can get a little rough at times, I think most if not all of the posts in this thread were made in jest. I actually really like the wheel pattern (almost like a trans am snow flake wheel) if only they were a little smaller (18" - 19") and tucked under the car. So did Jeff 99 delete all of his posts or were they removed?
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Old March 7th, 2022, 05:18 PM
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Amen to all of these follow up posts.

Clown comes in here with His Beliefs. His. Call this site racist as you make the most racist opinion probably ever said here.

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Originally Posted by fleming442
The wheels slightly resemble Pontiac snowflakes.
Beat me too it.
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Old March 7th, 2022, 09:42 PM
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I am still pissed. You are the punk. Not One person came here and talked race. YOU. You brought up race. You are a bitch. Classic Oldsmobile doesn't play that. Gee what is your rebuttal?....
You are the racist. Not us. 👍
Take your small ***** to your wife. I cannot stand people like you.
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Old March 8th, 2022, 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Koda
My late uncle was a used car dealer amongst many other businesses. I asked him how he repossessed cars, did he have a tow truck. He said, no, he just kept a set of keys, went to the address of record, and dropped an associate off with them. Car went back on the lot, and if you didn't get it right before it sold, then it was sold and you were on the hook for defaulting. He had some enemies.
My Dad had a good way of not having to deal with having to repo anything that he sold off of his car lot. It was called "Pay in full before you take possession". He didn't finance anybody. Heck, he wouldn't even finance me for my 1st car. I saved up and paid him the $1600 in one lump. If people needed financing, he would tell them to go to their bank for a loan, but that he expected to be paid in full before they took the car.

As a small, independent, used car dealer in PA, his margins were too small to want to worry about people not making payments.
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