Just moved from CA and looking for car...

dizkneelandaway · 07-15-2008

Hi, I came from Los Angeles, CA and I lost my 74 manta due to breakup

I now live in Ashby, MA and i'm looking to buy another Opel.

If anyone has any info on an opel for sale in MA or lower NH, please let me know.

traytodd · 07-16-2008

I think the CA Legislature should pass a bill that no one can leave the state. It is unfair to the rest of us that you escaped our taxes leaving us to pay your share.

Good luck in finding a rust free car in New England.

Terry

dizkneelandaway · 07-16-2008

Originally Posted by traytodd

I think the CA Legislature should pass a bill that no one can leave the state. It is unfair to the rest of us that you escaped our taxes leaving us to pay your share.

Good luck in finding a rust free car in New England.

Terry

Im not gunna make a big stink outta this but I'm originally from here in mass...
I paid all my out of state fee's and everything so dont go there

RallyBob · 07-16-2008

I think you'll find that Opels are a rare breed in New England, particularly over the past 10 years or so most of the 'undesireables' have been crushed. Finding a good rust-free car is getting tough, the best cars tend to come from the west coast or south-central US. But even those are drying up in numbers. Bill Daley Opel Parts (in North Brookfield, MA) used to have a thriving used Opel parts business, but the lack of suitable donor cars in New England means he has virtually no volume any longer...there simply aren't many cars left to pick parts from!

I'd keep an eye out on Ebay, Craigslist, and this forum for potential cars.

PS, I think Terry was making a joke...one less CA resident means one less person there to share the tax loads!

We all know Massachusetts is certainly not a tax-free state by any means!

Bob

BQS4 · 07-16-2008

To add to what Bobb has stated, you should be willing to go a long way, especially if you find a "good" car.

dallasmanta · 07-16-2008

take a look at this ebay listing for a 74 manta in MT
eBay Motors: Opel : Manta (item 170240180414 end time Jul-25-08 13:25:50 PDT)
Looks like a good starting point to fall back in love with a manta Ron

Gary · 07-16-2008

I have a number at home for a guy in NJ who is selling a Manta Blue Max.

David McCollam · 07-16-2008

Have a 1974 sunroof Rallye, Getrag, FI, roller rockers, new interiror that may be for sale.

traytodd · 07-17-2008

Dis,

Sorry if you took offense to anything I wrote. It was a tongue-in-cheek comment about the CA legislature which is once again late with the budget which they plan to increase $6B while running a $15B+ deficit and asking to increase taxes. If it moves, tax it, if it's dead, tax it anyway.

I have lived in IL, PA, MD, MA, NJ, and CA so I am well aware of the fact that moving from CA to MA will not bring tax relief.

Terry

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dizkneelandaway lost n lookin Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ashby, MA Posts: 25 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Just moved from CA and looking for car... Hi, I came from Los Angeles, CA and I lost my 74 manta due to breakup I now live in Ashby, MA and i'm looking to buy another Opel. If anyone has any info on an opel for sale in MA or lower NH, please let me know.

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traytodd Opeler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 107 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I think the CA Legislature should pass a bill that no one can leave the state. It is unfair to the rest of us that you escaped our taxes leaving us to pay your share. Good luck in finding a rust free car in New England. Terry

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RallyBob Project 1450 supporter... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pleasant Valley, CT Posts: 6,537 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I think you'll find that Opels are a rare breed in New England, particularly over the past 10 years or so most of the 'undesireables' have been crushed. Finding a good rust-free car is getting tough, the best cars tend to come from the west coast or south-central US. But even those are drying up in numbers. Bill Daley Opel Parts (in North Brookfield, MA) used to have a thriving used Opel parts business, but the lack of suitable donor cars in New England means he has virtually no volume any longer...there simply aren't many cars left to pick parts from! I'd keep an eye out on Ebay, Craigslist, and this forum for potential cars. PS, I think Terry was making a joke...one less CA resident means one less person there to share the tax loads! We all know Massachusetts is certainly not a tax-free state by any means! Bob

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BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 4,933 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	To add to what Bobb has stated, you should be willing to go a long way, especially if you find a "good" car.

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dallasmanta Opeler Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: dallas texas Posts: 124 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	take a look at this ebay listing for a 74 manta in MT eBay Motors: Opel : Manta (item 170240180414 end time Jul-25-08 13:25:50 PDT) Looks like a good starting point to fall back in love with a manta Ron

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Gary Site Admin Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Swansea, MA Posts: 4,673 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I have a number at home for a guy in NJ who is selling a Manta Blue Max.

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traytodd Opeler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 107 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Dis, Sorry if you took offense to anything I wrote. It was a tongue-in-cheek comment about the CA legislature which is once again late with the budget which they plan to increase $6B while running a $15B+ deficit and asking to increase taxes. If it moves, tax it, if it's dead, tax it anyway. I have lived in IL, PA, MD, MA, NJ, and CA so I am well aware of the fact that moving from CA to MA will not bring tax relief. Terry

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