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| Coche Blanco | Oct 9 2010, 03:26 AM Post #1 |
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First, i'd like to apologize if i've offended anyone on here with my playful comments. I really do not take the internet serious...I guess some people do, sorry. Second, I love this place. Third, I am truly f****d. Story below: I bought The White One a year and half ago. I made it run like a champ and made it to and from GeoPalooza without a hitch. I've probably only put 3k miles on it in the year i've owned it, but I love the damn thing. Problem: My parents got divorced, I lost the Geo. Dad is holding Geo until I turn 19, (the age of majority in Alabama) I doubt I will get it then, I think he's just waiting till he has to stop paying child support. I want the Geo, it is my baby. Solutions?: Steal Geo back, buy another, force him (idk how) to pay me for it, and he can keep it, or sell it on CL. Where you guys come in: I would like another Geo, if anyone has a spare that isn't complete shit...I want it. PM with your price and i'll try to figure something out. *title is in his name* **It's 3:30 A.M. I may have screwed this up...i'll check around lunch** Edited by Coche Blanco, Oct 9 2010, 03:30 AM.
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| GodlessHeathan | Oct 9 2010, 03:34 AM Post #2 |
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weak bra, every time you visit your dad take a piece of the car.
Edited by GodlessHeathan, Oct 9 2010, 04:01 AM.
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| Spock | Oct 9 2010, 06:29 AM Post #3 |
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I think some people take the internet too seriously. Usually those are the people who live in a dark room, drink coffee 24/7 and never see the light of day. You know the kind; the same people who perpetuate conspiracy theories. But I digress. Shit situation that you are in with the car and all, but the good thing about Geo's is they're abundant and they're cheap. If your dad does sell THE WHITE ONE maybe one of us can go incognito to buy it back for you. Someone closer than me, that is. I used to absolutely hate it when old folks would say this to me, but it was as true then as it is now: get yourself into a college somewhere. Then you can get a Geo to buzz around campus with. Think about how much fun that would be. Plus, you get the hell out of dodge for a few years. It's true, college aint for everyone, but done right it sure is a whole lot of fun and well worth it. Now is the time in your young life when you can make that happen. I guess I just think of how much fun I would have had buzzing around campus in a geo if I was 18 again. Keep your chin up and be patient, bro. You'll get another one soon. Good luck to you ---Rob |
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| Coche Blanco | Oct 9 2010, 08:17 AM Post #4 |
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I'm in college. I'll be going to Alabama or MSU in 2012. I should say this too. I moved 34 miles away from all my friends with this divorce, my truck gets 20 mpg if I drive 55. The Geo gets 58 mpg at 55. It cost me 10 dollars to drive the truck, and 4.20ish to drive the Geo. Edited by Coche Blanco, Oct 9 2010, 08:26 AM.
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| nerys | Oct 9 2010, 09:37 AM Post #5 |
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obviously we don't have the details but is it YOUR car regardless of whos name the title is in? or is it your dad's car and you were borrowing it? if it really was supposed to be "your" car and your relationship is "splat" you could take him to small claims court and you might actually have a shot at winning. but this is not a good route if you actually want to salvage some sort of relationship. |
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| Coche Blanco | Oct 9 2010, 09:55 AM Post #6 |
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The title is in my dad's name, it had to be, I was 17 at the time and even now I can't be on the title or w/e cause i'm not 19. It was my car, we took my truck up to get it in middle TN and I paid for the gas. He payed to rent the trailer and maybe 100 dollars more on stuff for it, but I honestly can't remember. I have 500 dollar "in" it and he has...200 maybe. It's embarrassing honestly, he's holding the only thing he can away from me...because I chose not to live with him due to him being absolutely awful with money. I have no way of proving it is mine...I didn't think i'd ever have to.
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| Spock | Oct 9 2010, 11:41 AM Post #7 |
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Heck yeah dude! Alabama is a great school. I really envy you. (feeling old) You are going to have a blast! But about the car.... To hell with the car. If your dad is hell bent on keeping it for whatever reason, let it go. The reason I say that is, it just ain't worth the headache of arguing, pleading and so forth to get the car back. Besides, Nerys brings up a VERY GOOD point; which is that pushing the issue with your dad is going to strain your relationship. No car is worth being on the outs with your family. Take it from me, my dad was a raging alcoholic, and an a-hole to boot, but it broke my heart when he died. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if we had been on the outs with each other when he died, all over a car. That's just my advise, man, please don't take it as trying to tell you what to do. I'll keep my eyes peeled for a decent metro around here for you anyway, just in case you feel like making a trip to Florida. The ones I have seen down here are amazingly rust free....no road salt! |
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| Coche Blanco | Oct 9 2010, 11:50 AM Post #8 |
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This is one of those situations I have to "be the bigger man" ... isn't it? |
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| Bad Bent | Oct 9 2010, 12:16 PM Post #9 |
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Really good points. And you are right "This is one of those situations I have to "be the bigger man" ... isn't it? " Sorry that this is happening to you. We sort of saw it coming, eh. Perhaps the less interest you show in the car the less interest your Dad will have in keeping it. Make your relationship with your Dad more important, if you want to. We will watch for the car on Craigslist. You can use lines like "I can't afford the gas to come and see you Dad." or "No time to visit, I have to work to make gas money." and drop the subject. But no begging or coercion (unless you are positive it will get your car back) - that could destroy the relationship. My parents split when I was in high school. I stayed with Dad because Mom was unstable and her new husband a macho, controlling dude I never got along with. None of my parents' significant others liked me. Mom kept a lot of my high school stuff and I saw it when I visited but when she died he never offered to give anything she had of mine back to me. Dad went into a home and died, his GF offered his memorabilia to me but I declined so she could have the memories, she died soon thereafter and her kids kept the stuff. So, the stuff is all gone, parents cremated, I've got a few of Dad's tools and a necklace Mom gave me that started my spiritual journey. But nothing to really tie me down. I have their memory and that's what is really important. That stuff their significant others pulled is between them and God. Thanks for reading. |
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| bogs | Oct 9 2010, 12:17 PM Post #10 |
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Duct tape heals all wounds
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You'll find it usually works out that way, there are an incredible amount of 'smaller' people out there. Sorry to hear about your situation. |
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| nerys | Oct 9 2010, 06:42 PM Post #11 |
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You don't have to prove it. you only need to satisfy a judge that your dad is spiting you in some way. if you can provide reasonable assertion the car is yours and you present yourself well and especially if you mom backs you up you really do have a good shot at a judge saying pop stop being an ass and give him his metro back. If its a nasty divorce and your not really worried about mending fences small claims is VERY cheap ($25 to $50) no lawyers needed (and no lawyers are PERMITTED) you simply present your case to the judge. if its reasonable and as you say you really do have a good shot at the judge seeing through the issue and commanding him to return the car. you should have done a "co ownership" title BTW :-) |
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| superduty5.9 | Oct 9 2010, 09:37 PM Post #12 |
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Too bad you don't live closer to Ohio, there seems to be a lot all the time. As far as your metro let it go and find another. You have to be the bigger man when nobody else will! |
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| Johnny Mullet | Oct 9 2010, 09:42 PM Post #13 |
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Let it go. It's not worth all the trouble. Find another one and fix it up. |
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| metro_fiend | Oct 9 2010, 10:16 PM Post #14 |
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where Geos come to die
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shit ,i remember you tellin me about this. It does suck, alot. But not too much you could do. Just keep a eye out for a 4 door hatch |
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| Coche Blanco | Oct 10 2010, 05:53 PM Post #15 |
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Do I buy another one, and then resell it once (if) he gives The White One back to me? |
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