# post your latest purchase **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 27, 2008, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074 "2008-01-27T20:21:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 120
**Author:** ![foz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/foz/32/6028_2.png) [@foz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/foz)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2381 "2009-11-23T22:08:08Z")
I know, I was initially heavily against Maronda… but they really have stepped up their game over the last few years. Heartland and Ryan have very similar build quality, but heartland tends to use more high ends materials. Heartland is actually a spin off of Ryan, same family. One of the biggest differences is that Heartland gives you a lot of choices and options, which is also why their costs can go up fast. Ryan though, also gives more choices than Maronda and you can have a nice home built. Ryan though builds a shitload of houses, and if you look at the numbers they run a good average. They also do a good job of follow up, and standing behind their warranties. I manage a number of Ryan Homes, majority of which were built within the last 8 years. I oversaw the one year inspection and repair visit for a couple townhomes, some needed minor repairs, but nothing major. I also manage a bunch of Maronda Townhouses that are 20-30 years old. These are a lot of the houses that gave them their reputation. Some of the repairs that I coordinate stem from original build and materials used. For example, Maronda and number of other builders of the time used a low grade copper back in the day. Every once in a while they develop pinholes and get mysterious leaks which involve cutting open drywall and patching sections of pipe. One of their biggest trademarks is having rooms with no ceiling lights. This is because a lot of pepple didn’t opt for them. It’s actually an option. Maronda has been busting it’s ass to change peoples opinions and improve their quality. They build by code, and keep their costs down by keeping everything pretty much the same, hence fewer upgrades. Over the last few years Maronda dropped every floorplan and design they used and replaced them with a new line up. The one I’m having built is one of the newest designs. I don’t remember the specifics, and didn’t get into them. It’s not something I can change. Really, the option list wasn’t 2 full pages. I know that the house will be up to code and “it is what it is” I do know that the cheapest I could find the same layout new was through a custom builder and I’d be looking a neighborhood in the 400 or 500’s. I’ve looked at a number of Ryan’s and they would have been 80-100K more than what I’m getting into. I do know that the people who build my house will know me by name. I can make the time to be there everyday. I plan to over document the build with pictures. Mainly for my reference in future. For example, I plan to change the door to the office into double french door, so knowing what’s behind that wall will be helpfull. I know enough about houses to understand what’s happening and stay on top of it. anyways, I’m rambling on… The wife’s happy, the layout is perfect for our family (minus the garage being on the small side) and it’s on a good lot. Thanks for the congrats from everyone, next on the list is getting this house ready for the market… ---
**Author:** ![Jeff95TA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeff95ta/32/5935_2.png) [@Jeff95TA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeff95TA)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2009, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2382 "2009-11-24T05:28:36Z")
Watch for the Chinese drywall (don’t know if that issue has been resolved yet). And take too many pictures of stuff you don’t think you would ever want a picture of. I’ve gone back to look in our photo album several times to find certain things. ---
**Author:** ![Blackbelt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blackbelt/32/5998_2.png) [@Blackbelt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blackbelt)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2009, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2383 "2009-11-28T14:46:53Z")
Always liked the way these cars handled. Not exactly fast, but i hear rumors that a certain V8 will fit in one of these.:D:rofl: This one is decent. Florida car, no winters, 98K on it. It’s a 97. Came with a hardtop, which i already sold. Everything works, and it runs fine. Gonna sit in the garage this winter while i decide what to do with it.:D:D:cool: ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1204.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1204.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1205.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1205.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1206.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1206.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1207.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1207.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1208.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1208.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1209.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1209.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1210.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1210.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1211.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1211.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1212.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1212.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1213.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/davepenn/100_1213.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![burnyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnyd/32/6020_2.png) [@burnyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnyd)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2009, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2384 "2009-11-28T15:22:35Z")
coo, those are the funnest underpowered cars to drive next to a ae86 and mr2. ---
**Author:** ![Converted2LSX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/converted2lsx/32/5962_2.png) [@Converted2LSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Converted2LSX)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2009, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2385 "2009-11-28T15:34:04Z")
Glock 23 ![http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs117.snc3/16437_187640102033_528297033_3106435_1300564_n.jpg](http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs117.snc3/16437_187640102033_528297033_3106435_1300564_n.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![EmEaston24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ac8455/32.png) [@EmEaston24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EmEaston24)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2009, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2386 "2009-11-28T16:23:23Z")
![http://www.ssautochrome.com/level.itml/icOid/images/380002_c.jpg](http://www.ssautochrome.com/level.itml/icOid/images/380002_c.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Swarzkopf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7feea3/32.png) [@Swarzkopf](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swarzkopf)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2009, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2387 "2009-11-28T18:27:38Z")
Black Friday was fun. ![http://www.wbodystore.com/grandprix/images/largerockerYT.jpg](http://www.wbodystore.com/grandprix/images/largerockerYT.jpg) ![http://www.zzperformance.com/products_img/113_1.jpg](http://www.zzperformance.com/products_img/113_1.jpg) ![http://www.zzperformance.com/products_img/108_1.jpg](http://www.zzperformance.com/products_img/108_1.jpg) ![http://www.wbodystore.com/grandprix/images/bothmani.jpg](http://www.wbodystore.com/grandprix/images/bothmani.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Sinner6.0L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sinner6.0l/32/6016_2.png) [@Sinner6.0L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sinner6.0L)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2009, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2388 "2009-11-28T22:19:28Z")
i know man i got a 4340 input shaft for $50 off ![http://www.zzperformance.com/products_img/153_1.jpg](http://www.zzperformance.com/products_img/153_1.jpg) Hardened 4th clutch hub ![http://www.zzperformance.com/products_img/151_1.jpg](http://www.zzperformance.com/products_img/151_1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Blackbelt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blackbelt/32/5998_2.png) [@Blackbelt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blackbelt)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2009, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2389 "2009-11-29T06:12:23Z")
> [@Can't see your car in winter?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cant-see-your-car-in-winter/41618/13): > > I know, I was initially heavily against Maronda… but they really have stepped up their game over the last few years. > Heartland and Ryan have very similar build quality, but heartland tends to use more high ends materials. Heartland is actually a spin off of Ryan, same family. One of the biggest differences is that Heartland gives you a lot of choices and options, which is also why their costs can go up fast. > Ryan though, also gives more choices than Maronda and you can have a nice home built. Ryan though builds a shitload of houses, and if you look at the numbers they run a good average. They also do a good job of follow up, and standing behind their warranties. > > I manage a number of Ryan Homes, majority of which were built within the last 8 years. I oversaw the one year inspection and repair visit for a couple townhomes, some needed minor repairs, but nothing major. > > I also manage a bunch of Maronda Townhouses that are 20-30 years old. These are a lot of the houses that gave them their reputation. Some of the repairs that I coordinate stem from original build and materials used. For example, Maronda and number of other builders of the time used a low grade copper back in the day. Every once in a while they develop pinholes and get mysterious leaks which involve cutting open drywall and patching sections of pipe. One of their biggest trademarks is having rooms with no ceiling lights. This is because a lot of pepple didn’t opt for them. It’s actually an option. > Maronda has been busting it’s ass to change peoples opinions and improve their quality. They build by code, and keep their costs down by keeping everything pretty much the same, hence fewer upgrades. > Over the last few years Maronda dropped every floorplan and design they used and replaced them with a new line up. The one I’m having built is one of the newest designs. > > I don’t remember the specifics, and didn’t get into them. It’s not something I can change. Really, the option list wasn’t 2 full pages. I know that the house will be up to code and “it is what it is” I do know that the cheapest I could find the same layout new was through a custom builder and I’d be looking a neighborhood in the 400 or 500’s. I’ve looked at a number of Ryan’s and they would have been 80-100K more than what I’m getting into. > > I do know that the people who build my house will know me by name. I can make the time to be there everyday. I plan to over document the build with pictures. Mainly for my reference in future. For example, I plan to change the door to the office into double french door, so knowing what’s behind that wall will be helpfull. I know enough about houses to understand what’s happening and stay on top of it. > > anyways, I’m rambling on… The wife’s happy, the layout is perfect for our family (minus the garage being on the small side) and it’s on a good lot. > > Thanks for the congrats from everyone, next on the list is getting this house ready for the market… Congrats on the new home Mark. I built 2 Marondas. One, in Cedar Ridge, in 1984. Built it for $54K and sold it In 1989 For $79K. Built another one in Meadow ridge in 1989 for $92K and Sold it in 1993 for $126K. Had great luck with Maronda, they built a good house for the $$. Was able to use sweat equity to make a decent profit and move up as the years went on. On my second, i had no problem doing some of my own stuff. I put a Nutone intercom system in, plus a few other odds and ends, and they didn’t stop me. They bitched a little, and i pretty much told them to STFU and they did. If you want an intercom setup PM me, i may be able to hook you up for cheap. ---
**Author:** ![foz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/foz/32/6028_2.png) [@foz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/foz)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2009, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2390 "2009-11-29T08:12:58Z")
That’s an interesting thought, I’ll keep that in mind. The guy straight out told me that he has seen other homeowners, and he did when he built run additional wiring (like surround sound and extra cable runs) behind the insulation and then measure back and cut it open later… as long as the foreman doesn’t catch it… but if they see it they will remove it. I plan to add a few things, but hadn’t thought about intercom… not a bad idea. we grew up with one, but we had seven bedrooms (with seven kids in them) And thanks for the vote of confidence! ---
**Author:** ![gillbot](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gillbot/32/6029_2.png) [@gillbot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gillbot)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2009, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2391 "2009-11-29T12:47:40Z")
![http://www.hardwaresphere.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/nintendo-wii-fit-plus.jpg](http://www.hardwaresphere.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/nintendo-wii-fit-plus.jpg) ![http://uk2.shopto.net/boxart/XB2VI00.jpg](http://uk2.shopto.net/boxart/XB2VI00.jpg) ![http://www.ilikemusic.com/images/article_images/full/sonic_hedgehog_xbox_200.jpg](http://www.ilikemusic.com/images/article_images/full/sonic_hedgehog_xbox_200.jpg) ![http://www.blogcdn.com/www.switched.com/media/2007/10/gh3.jpg](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.switched.com/media/2007/10/gh3.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Blackbelt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blackbelt/32/5998_2.png) [@Blackbelt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blackbelt)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2009, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2392 "2009-11-29T14:02:26Z")
> [@foz"](#): > > That’s an interesting thought, I’ll keep that in mind. The guy straight out told me that he has seen other homeowners, and he did when he built run additional wiring (like surround sound and extra cable runs) behind the insulation and then measure back and cut it open later… as long as the foreman doesn’t catch it… but if they see it they will remove it. I plan to add a few things, but hadn’t thought about intercom… not a bad idea. we grew up with one, but we had seven bedrooms (with seven kids in them) > > And thanks for the vote of confidence! They will usually leave Low Voltage stuff alone, since it doesn’t screw with their electrical inspections, as long as it ins’t in their way. Sent you a PM with a link for your perusal. ---
**Author:** ![burnyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnyd/32/6020_2.png) [@burnyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnyd)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2009, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2393 "2009-11-29T15:17:54Z")
![http://www.goalies.com/products/750%20Goaler%20Pro%20Jr_69.jpg](http://www.goalies.com/products/750%20Goaler%20Pro%20Jr_69.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![quadman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ee59a6/32.png) [@quadman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/quadman)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2009, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2394 "2009-11-29T15:33:20Z")
![http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c186/quaddman/srp_pistons.jpg](http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c186/quaddman/srp_pistons.jpg) actually, not really a purchase. set of pistons i won at the LSX Shootout early bird dinner. ---
**Author:** ![foz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/foz/32/6028_2.png) [@foz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/foz)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2009, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2395 "2009-11-29T18:10:18Z")
> [@GMail problem.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gmail-problem/41671/13): > > They will usually leave Low Voltage stuff alone, since it doesn’t screw with their electrical inspections, as long as it ins’t in their way. > Sent you a PM with a link for your perusal. hmmm, looking through it right now. getting a few thoughts… don’t know how far I’ll take them though… ---
**Author:** ![SK360](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sk360/32/5933_2.png) [@SK360](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SK360)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2009, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2396 "2009-11-29T18:20:55Z")
![http://www.2beerguys.com/images/forblog/saranac-12-BEERS-OF-WINTER-2009.jpg](http://www.2beerguys.com/images/forblog/saranac-12-BEERS-OF-WINTER-2009.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![BlkP42E](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blkp42e/32/5938_2.png) [@BlkP42E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlkP42E)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2009, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2397 "2009-11-29T18:24:52Z")
> [@how to get rid of yahoo tool bar?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-get-rid-of-yahoo-tool-bar/41670/9): > those wont be stopping any pucks!!! i have a set of those in my basement! ---
**Author:** ![Quik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/quik/32/5979_2.png) [@Quik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quik)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2009, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2398 "2009-11-29T18:26:05Z")
> [@website ?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/website/41549/12): > > those wont be stopping any pucks!!! i have a set of those in my basement! yea my new old ones ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2009, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2399 "2009-11-29T19:33:43Z")
i bought a house on monday of last week… and some windex and paper towels today at dollar general (no photos). ![http://www.pittspeed.com/uploaded/fshowcars_home.JPG](http://www.pittspeed.com/uploaded/fshowcars_home.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2009, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/2400 "2009-11-29T20:00:24Z")
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