I happen to know the seller of this vehicle, and know the vehicle a little bit. I've been mulling purchasing it off him, as he would come down from the $800 price point for me:
https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/5225351562.html
The things that appeal to me about this is that 1) It's four-wheel drive. I'd owned 4WD vehicles from 1996 - 2012 and you kind of get used that "Snow? What's that?" mentality. 2) It's large enough to handle the tandem bike without taking the wheels off. 3) It makes a good canvas for me to practice my bodywork skills, something I don't do particularly well. 4) With most major work on the Sprite done, it gives me a new project to take on. 5) For $800 how could you go wrong?
The downsides are 1) I really don't have room for it, I'd have to gravel up the side of my driveway to park it, and it would definitely have to go under a cover, as it would be an eyesore 2) It's a gas hog 3) I'm not sure how stout the Targetmaster 305 would be in moving a large vehicle like that along 4) My fear that this could turn into a money pit with little return...at least the Sprite is appreciating in value (although less than I've put into it!)
I haven't even broached the subject with Mrs. Saxman.
https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/5225351562.html
The things that appeal to me about this is that 1) It's four-wheel drive. I'd owned 4WD vehicles from 1996 - 2012 and you kind of get used that "Snow? What's that?" mentality. 2) It's large enough to handle the tandem bike without taking the wheels off. 3) It makes a good canvas for me to practice my bodywork skills, something I don't do particularly well. 4) With most major work on the Sprite done, it gives me a new project to take on. 5) For $800 how could you go wrong?
The downsides are 1) I really don't have room for it, I'd have to gravel up the side of my driveway to park it, and it would definitely have to go under a cover, as it would be an eyesore 2) It's a gas hog 3) I'm not sure how stout the Targetmaster 305 would be in moving a large vehicle like that along 4) My fear that this could turn into a money pit with little return...at least the Sprite is appreciating in value (although less than I've put into it!)
I haven't even broached the subject with Mrs. Saxman.