Car trashed... Options?

[Mark J. Besso]

Andrew,

If you weren't a list member who politely brought this to our attention I'd 
scoop that car up in an instant.  It really doesn't look that bad.

I have to echo the sentiment of others in saying this car is not beyond help 
and should still be saved.

~Mark







I wonder if it'll upset the list moderators if I type random, useless, 
babblings after a real message.  I mean, it'll create a file size that's 
unnecessarily large by comparison.  It's -apparently- more socially 
acceptable than forgetting to trim the myriad advertisement threats from the 
bottom of multiple replies.  It's not like I'm advertising a car for sale to 
enthusiasts of the marque.  It's not like I'm using a public forum to try to 
belittle others for not using the same Internet etiquette. (Be it proper or 
not)  I haven't changed the subject line so that ought to keep the real 
wrath-of-moderation from being unleashed upon me.  maybe i could type 
everything in lowercase andforget touse properspacing.  I couLd 
indisCriMinaTeLy usE caPital leTteRs aNd trY to rAisE HaCKles ThaT wAy.  If 
any of these public offenses cause undo harm and stress than I 
wholeheartedly apologize.  If they make any of you rethink the text-attacks 
you send out in an attempt to 'guilt' members into behaving a certain way 
then I feel slightly warmer & fuzzier.  If you actually read all of this 
then I applaud your patience and hope you'll forgive an overly tired list 
member that wanted to vent in a non-violent manner.  Some contents may have 
settled during shipping.  Never use product in a manner other than its 
original intention.  Professional driver on closed course - do not attempt 
to recreate these driving maneuvers.  Not suitable for children under the 
age of five.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andrew Butitta"
Subject: Car trashed... Options?


<snip>
> I've got pictures of the destruction here:
> http://www.dragoth.net/~dragoth/2006/05/31/speechless/
>
> So, listers, what do you think? I'm not planning on keeping this car, so 
> does anyone want this for parts, or should I take it to the local yard and 
> off it there? I'm in Madison, WI, right off the highway and easy to get 
> to. I got a jump from a friend and the car does run. I took it down to the 
> local car wash and vacuumed out as much broken glass as I could. I'll be 
> taking the plates off it in a few days and canceling the insurance on it, 
> so if anyone wants this beast, please let me know.
>
</snip>
> -Andrew