suba Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 So once upon a time I owned an 86 RX, and over time it got sold to my roomate, then someone else and now we don't know where it is. Supposedly it is somewhere in the portland/scappoose region and we're trying to track it down as we would like to get it back if we can. Here are some pictures of it, if you've seen it or know who has it I would love to know. When I had it it had half of a ford escort airbox, was missing the ru on the back (hence the screenname of suba) and a few other little issues. I'm trying to find it because we want to rebuild it into a proper rally vehicle, also I still somehow have the title, so whoever owns it, doesn't really own it. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykingcrab Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 So once upon a time I owned an 86 RX, and over time it got sold to my roomate, then someone else and now we don't know where it is. Supposedly it is somewhere in the portland/scappoose region and we're trying to track it down as we would like to get it back if we can. Here are some pictures of it, if you've seen it or know who has it I would love to know. When I had it it had half of a ford escort airbox, was missing the ru on the back (hence the screenname of suba) and a few other little issues. I'm trying to find it because we want to rebuild it into a proper rally vehicle, also I still somehow have the title, so whoever owns it, doesn't really own it. Thanks in advance! Is this the same car? http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=64608&highlight=rx+in+va+virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suba Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 Thats the one, but an old post. At that time my roomate owned it and had decided to sell it. he sold it a while later, but the kid that bought it didn't get the title because he apperently didn't have all the money, so my roomate held on to the title until he finished paying for it. Then apperently the kid sold it about a week later (with no title somehow) for twice as much and sorta disappeared. So, now we want to find out who bought it and see if they'll sell it back to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog86 Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 sell it back? if you have the tittle just take it back it is legaly yours unless they some how got a tittle for it. Bdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suba Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 Well, i was thinking more out of courtesy than anything, i'm not going to shell out much, but I don't want to screw anyone. My roomate got $300 for it (what he got paid anyway) i figure it's only fair to give them that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaRX Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 It's gotta be in the greater Portland area! By the way, great memory mykingcrab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suba Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Has to be, maybe we should start putting up some "lost car" flyers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[HTi]Johnson Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Has to be, maybe we should start putting up some "lost car" flyers Report it stolen. Since you have have the title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaRX Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Johnson;718180']Report it stolen. Since you have have the title. Actually not a bad idea! By now maybe whoever has it will have put some money into it and we can get back a pretty RX Anyway I wanted to give this thread a bump to see theres anyone around Portland/in Oregon or Washington that has seen this car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaRX Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 bump again for the summer time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suba Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 Guess it's time to bump again for the late summer. We're still looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suba Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 Well for ************s and giggles why not another bump....for 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboymechanic Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Since you have the title and therefore the VIN, have you tried getting a carfax report? If it was brought in for any repairs anywhere you would know where to start looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suba Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 I actually did just get a carfax recently, last record though was in 2007 in Newberg oregon, so my guess is at this point its just been sitting somewhere. I've been hoping that its sitting with a for sale sign somewhere and somebody might see it in passing (no luck searching on craigslist). Of course, who knows it could be scrapped by now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skishop69 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Having been down this road before from both sides, the only way you're going to find out where it is or get it back is to report it stolen. You tell them you sold it to a guy who was supposed to pay you and didn't. He sold it to someone else and you have no idea where he is, the other guy or the car is. If it's been scrapped, it'll be in the Oregon DMV search as such. When they find the guy who has it, you tell him you'd be willing to pay him $X and drop the charges. No harm, no foul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubiDemon Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 reporting it stolen will keep the car from being scrapped. My guess is that it's already been sent to a junk yard or is someone's parts car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suba Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Thats kind of what I figure at this point. The issue with the title was that it was an Idaho title, but sold in oregon, got registered in oregon so according to the oregon dmv it couldn't be considered stolen. I'm not too concerned about a few hundred dollars anymore, but was primarily just looking to find the car again for nostalgia really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboymechanic Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 It has probably been too long since the vehicle was "stolen" to report it as such any way. It's probably sitting in some one's yard or garage as people seem to be pretty lazy when it comes to finally junking cars. That's the only reason I have my '56 Chrysler, the engine blew in it in 1965, I took it from the exact spot it was parked 40 years later. Don't give up, it's out there some where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982gl4 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 It has probably been too long since the vehicle was "stolen" to report it as such any way. It's probably sitting in some one's yard or garage as people seem to be pretty lazy when it comes to finally junking cars. That's the only reason I have my '56 Chrysler, the engine blew in it in 1965, I took it from the exact spot it was parked 40 years later. Don't give up, it's out there some where. I agree with that I had a 1989 Volvo sitting in my back yard since 2006 with a broken timing belt and 4 bent valves. Last week I decided to resurrect it 237k and still kicking strong:lol: It's out there, you just have to find it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurobu Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 (edited) I actually did just get a carfax recently, last record though was in 2007 in Newberg oregon, so my guess is at this point its just been sitting somewhere. I've been hoping that its sitting with a for sale sign somewhere and somebody might see it in passing (no luck searching on craigslist). Of course, who knows it could be scrapped by now too. How funny. I live in Newberg. I'm reasonably certain its not for sale anywhere, but I'll keep an eye out for it. If it is parked anywhere I'll probably spot it sooner or later. Edited October 28, 2010 by eurobu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurobu Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I suppose I should ask if you have any details regarding the last transaction on the carfax report? Was it a dealer, or a mechanic or something? I could go poking around for some records if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurobu Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I guess no one is really that interested... Anyways, I've combed a good chunk of southern Newberg and haven't seen anything. I'll keep my eyes open though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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