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Auto Auction ArticlesLee Connors (59)    http://usauctionlists.com My First Car - Pimpin My RidePosted Friday, June 08, 2007 (2 years 170 days ago.) Viewed 307 times. I pimped my first car by accident: literally by accident. My first car was a 1971 dodge challenger and I was driving home from the lake when I spun out and dented the wheel on a cement island. When I bought the car it came with the stock wheels and the tires were fairly worn. I needed to replace the dented wheel anyway so why not go all the way and get a whole new set. Since the wheels were slightly larger then the originals I'd need some new treads as well. This was to be the first of many expenses I would cover with this car. Most of which unfortunately were not of the pimping kind.
I purchased a set of 5 spoke chrome wheels and some Goodrich radials. I was a teenager just out of school so I had a limited budget, which I had just spent. Money from a lawsuit when a truck clipped me: but that's another story. Anyway I loved how the new wheels looked. After a few days I noticed that the rest of the car looked a little plain compared to those shining rims. I went out and purchased some pin stripping tape and got to work. Several rolls later and just before my fingers seized up I had a nice set of pinstripes. I was quite proud of myself, especially since I was a rank amateur at anything automotive. So I gave myself a pat on the back hopped in my shiny wheeled pin striped ride and laid a nice long patch of rubber to celebrate.
It wasn't long before I noticed that the interior was looking a bit boring compared to the outside. I loved the stock three-spoke steering wheel but decided to go with a new polished wood steering wheel. I found some great seat covers and completed the interior transformation. Good thing I'd managed to get some overtime at work. So once again I smoked the tires while resting comfortably in my pimping new seat covers with my hands firmly gripped around the varnished mahogany steering wheel.
Things were going great until I pulled up nest to my friend one day. I couldn't hear him because his car was thumping like herd of stampeding herd of elephants. After he drove off I realized I had to do something about my anemic stock stereo system. Back to work to ask for more overtime. Luckily the mill was actually busy at the time. Well a few weeks later I was tearing out the dashboard and installing my new Pioneer stereo, mounting the speakers in the front doors and the back windowsill, and bolting down the amps and boom box in the trunk. One more time I sat in those cushy seat covers and fired up my pimped out ride. I was rumbling and thumping as I peeled out from the driveway. The neighbors must have loved me then.
Sadly that was the end of my pimping adventures with my first car. After that the old Challenger wanted a little too much attention; brake jobs, blown cylinder heads, new carburetor. I never could keep up long enough to take it that next level. About a year later I sold her.
When my daughter gets her first car and wants to throw in a DVD player with my money of course I'll just sit her down and tell her "I pimped my first car..."
Lee Connors is a lover of custom cars and has a site for the car enthusiast. Check out Pimpin-My-Ride for great articles, hot vids, hot pics and fun games and merrchandise.
Lee is also the webmaster for US Auction List a seized property auction site where you can save thousands on any vehicle. Check Out US Auction Lists and find the car of your dreams. 
Permalink Comments (0) Seized Auto Auctions. Are they Worth the Effort?Posted Friday, April 27, 2007 (2 years 213 days ago.) Viewed 389 times. Have you ever heard of seized auto auctions? Have ever wondered if there is an alternative to purchasing your next car through a dealer. Have you ever heard of someone getting a car at an incredible price, or wondered what happens to vehicles seized by the banks, police agencies or the government. Are you curious about what happens to pre-owned government vehicles? These vehicles are sold at auction; some at onsite auctions and some at seized auto auctions. Buyers can get these cars for thousands less then retail and some starting at bids of $100.00. If saving that kind of money isn’t a good enough reason to visit an seized auto auction then here are six more. 1. Seized Auto Auction Sites Provide Peace of Mind It’s very important to seized auto auction sites to maintain a good reputation. To this end many sites provide services such as vehicle history reports for a small fee, or programs to protect buyers from fraud or misrepresentation. You may even be able to check out the sellers rating if they have sold on that site before. There are also resources on how to purchase a car online and how to bid to your advantage. 2. Seized Auto Auctions are Fun Seized auto auctions can be a lot of fun. First there is the excitement of bidding for that car you’ve always wanted. Then there is the thrill of getting your dream car at a dream price. You could even practice by guessing what the top bid will be and see how close you come. How much would you have saved? 3. Seized Auto Auctions Help You Stay On Budget A major problem faced buy most buyers is letting your emotions influence your buying decision. Something the average car dealer knows how to exploit. Seized auto auction sites protect you from the heat of bidding by allowing you to place a maximum bid level before starting the auction. This way you can only bid as much as you common sense will allow. That is as long as you don’t let your emotion decide the maximum bid to begin with. 4. Seized Auto Auctions Save Time and Effort Driving from dealership to dealership, or from private owner to private owner can waste a lot of your precious time and play havoc with your nerves. What if your schedule just doesn’t give you the time to run around? At today’s gas prices who wants to do all that driving. With seized auto auctions you set your own schedule for research and can bid at home or during coffee break or lunch. 5. Seized Auto Auctions Are Where You Get Your Car At A Bargain Price Car auctions are one of the best places to get a great car at a bargain price. Thousands of cars, trucks, motorcycles and SUV’s end up in auctions. Many of these vehicles are in prime condition; being either repossessed by banks or law enforcement agencies, or pre-owned government vehicles. Many sites boast cars sold for savings as high as 90% of retail. While this is possible most vehicles go for around wholesale or blue book value. Still a sizeable savings over anything you can get from a dealership. Before You Give Seized Auto Auctions a Try… Reasearch is your best friend. Like any major purchase you should do your research on the car you plan to purchase. Familiarize yourself with the policies and guarantees offered by the seized auto auction site. Get all the information you can about the vehicle and the seller. Check out insurance and financing options. Prepare well and you'll have a stress free and profitable experience. You may end up owning the car of your dreams for thousands less just buy trying out the seized auto auctions.
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