Where do I look now
case in point: every time he pops up like a jack in the box with the woe is me i can't find any mopars that aren't junk the collective here rallies and gives thoughtful, constructive and pointed advice. many even link to possible cars. many more share their tips, tricks and secrets to finding and making deals happen.
all of which he responds to with clipped answers in the tone of an indignant child, says we're rich and we don't understand (and then tells us about his custom 200K home that's paid off), we're spoiled because we already have cars, we're privileged because of where we live has more/cheaper/rust free cars.
dan, i've told you this before but it bears repeating: you have to do the work. you have to put in the time. you'll have to spend some money (travel, 3rd party inspection, etc). but most of all, you will have to learn that there needs to be compromise.