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It's been a while since there was a Craigslist thread, and I ran across an ad recently that I know AI would enjoy. Seems like something a goon would do. http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/508634986.html Quoted below in case the ad gets taken down. quote:volvo 850 type R Yo! 850R ....Wat? PRICE LOWRD! - $3800
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$5 says this guy's a goon. Also, I'm disappointed that he didn't rip off a Type R badge and put it on his car.
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Not Craigslist, but of the same ilk. Found this review on MSN Autos: http://tinyurl.com/3yazgt quote:"Hot Pappy From Alabammie"
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"Although the miles seem high there is very little wrong, the work has been done by a DSM driver of who’s dsm still runs, which speaks volumes more than some silly ASE certification." That had me in stitches!
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The ad in the OP absolutely has to be a goon. The DSM part is where I lost it, that was some ![]()
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Phat_Albert posted:The ad in the OP absolutely has to be a goon. The WTFBBQ comment was another good indicator.
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Sockington posted:The WTFBBQ comment was another good indicator. You realize that phrase has gone internet wide, correct? And not recently, either.
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For me, I was rolling at "It can also fit at least 2 red haired persons <150 lbs" Although I wouldn't want to carry that much in a car with that many miles on it ![]()
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Sockington posted:The WTFBBQ comment was another good indicator. As was the use of rolleyes.
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Is that automatic? I thought all the 850R's were manual?
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If the redhead chicks come with it, I offer $4250.
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Gluux posted:If the redhead chicks come with it, I offer $4250. the ad didn't necessarily say they were female redheads...
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whackjob posted:supposedly Volvos are born from space shuttles, which make them a little bit better than their retarded cousin the Saab (which was only born from jets ) I would not recommend buying this vehicle for ghostriding purposes This is one of the most off-the-wall statements I've ever come across.
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Seattle craigslist is amazing. When I saw the Vovlo ad I contemplated posting here to see which one of you did it. A few weeks ago there was an ad for a Datsun 280z. It was only two sentences long, and written in all caps. The thing that stood out to me, was a line in which the owner says that it has had an engine swap, but doesn't know what engine was put into the car. It could be the ever-popular Chevy V8, but it could be a decrepit straight 6 ![]()
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Alzabo posted:Is that automatic? I thought all the 850R's were manual? As far as I know, most (if not all) 850R's were automatic. In about a year of watching Ebay, I've never seen a manual for sale. That ad is hilarious.
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82Daion posted:As far as I know, most (if not all) 850R's were automatic. The US never got manual 850Rs but I think (ex-?)forums user "BitJockey" imported one from Canada but then he went and did something silly on the forums
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quote:You wife will love all the creature comforts but have no idea that the turbo 5cyl (wtf sweedes!??) is actually a large montana ranch that keeps over 240 horses. This guy is amazing. I came into this thinking it'd be another SPEED AND CLASS, but no!
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Haha. Has anyone tried emailing him?
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If someone does, be sure to ask him a goon-based question so that we can be sure.
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Hypnolobster posted:If someone does, be sure to ask him a goon-based question so that we can be sure. stairs?
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I sort of doubt he's a goon. He's using old slang, popular on every automotive enthusiast forum.
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Ask him if the car is in your snack bracket. That will tell us for sure.
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Can someone explain the DSM thing to me? I have no idea what he means by that.
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Anonymous Name posted:Can someone explain the DSM thing to me? I have no idea what he means by that. DSMs are first and second-gen Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon and Plymouth Laser. They are reliable in stock form. They can get unreliable when modified, and everyone modifies them. They mostly get unreliable because the vast majority of owners spend 20 minutes on dsmclub.com and consider themselves a world-class tuner. They are getting older now, and are affordable to younger and stupider groups. All these add up to make them generally botch-prone.
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Anonymous Name posted:Can someone explain the DSM thing to me? I have no idea what he means by that. DSM's are the Mitsubishi Eclipse, Plymouth Laser and Eagle Talon. They aren't very reliable. edit; beaten, that's what I get for leaving the thread open
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Okay, I'm not sure whether this would fall into the 'so cool that I must share it' or the 'so naff that I must share it' category, but share it I must. http://victoria.craigslist.ca/mcy/522090361.html Look at the ad and tell me that you don't get some sort of crazy lunatic fantasy of rolling around with this thing in the back of a truck with a canopy and having it launch out as some sort of escape pod.
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More Seattle CL gold: http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/sea/471479867.html quote:I met you at the bar last night, and we hit it off. Ya we were both a little buzzed, but you seemed as into me as I was into you. Things got to things, we made out a bit, and you ended up going home with me on the back of my motorcycle, which was awesome because that doesn't usually happen to me. I luckily had the extra helmet with me and let you wear my bike jacket while suffering the cold on the way home. I was feeling pretty happy and lucky to say the least.
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BraveUlysses posted:More Seattle CL gold: Man as much as I want to believe that this was a joke, it is pretty well written, and I don't really get that vibe from it. It is pretty hilarious either way though.
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I emailed to ask him how many miles it has and I suggest everyone do the same.
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Simkin posted:Okay, I'm not sure whether this would fall into the 'so cool that I must share it' or the 'so naff that I must share it' category, but share it I must.
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gently caress, the ad expired and I forgot to print screen it for future posterity. Did anyone save that Volvo ad? Luxmore posted:This is where I live and I want very badly to buy it. You'll have a hell of time finding parts for that car, and it will be your coffin in a parking lot speed collison. That being said I want it as well even though I'm 6'4. SHAQ4PREZ fucked around with this message at 10:25 on Dec 30, 2007 |
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HachiGo posted:gently caress, the ad expired and I forgot to print screen it for future posterity. If you had the dough, you could always swap in a hayabusa engine. And.. a go-cart drivetrain?
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FlyingPen posted:I emailed to ask him how many miles it has and I suggest everyone do the same. I love you. I was searching the local craigslist this morning for something hilarious, and all I ended up was finding a Datsun 510 with ITB's and all sorts of other awesome poo poo done to it and now I want to buy it really, really bad. ![]()
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Phat_Albert posted:The DSM part is where I lost it, that was some It's also true. There are plenty of ASE certified mechanics I wouldn't let touch my car ![]()
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Not craigslist but still WHATTHECHRIST http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200157952682#description
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^^ man, that was good for a few laughs.
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I've seen the troll pic before, but the rest of that ad is definitely Aussie gold. I do like how he inclued his 'missus' with the auction, after much internal debate - I can't gently caress my ute, but then again, it can probably cook better than her...
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I think what makes me most sad is that this joke ad isn't very far off from the real ads that have been polluting Seattle CL lately. ![]() When you see someone doing the JDM pose on the hood of the car they're trying to sell, is that supposed to make you want it more?
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http://iowacity.craigslist.org/car/523796116.html It's got a ditroy diesel, everybody.
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TractionControl posted:http://iowacity.craigslist.org/car/523796116.html If that didn't have pictures, I would have never known that he was trying to sell a semi. I guess that's what happens when you are either trying to write your listing while a.driving b.speedballing or c.both
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