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Sindow posted:Hey guys check out my 1997 DODGE NEON. even if 40k is a gross overestimate of things invested, the poor dumbass
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# ? Aug 14, 2008 23:19 |
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Sindow posted:Hey guys check out my 1997 DODGE NEON. How the gently caress do you invest double the value of a car into one? I mean loving honestly, for $40,000 invested into a Neon, you'd think he'd stuffed a turbo'd LS1 in there and converted it to AWD and replaced the entire interior with sealskin. Jesus.
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# ? Aug 14, 2008 23:51 |
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Tom Collins posted:How the gently caress do you invest double the value of a car into one? I mean loving honestly, for $40,000 invested into a Neon, you'd think he'd stuffed a turbo'd LS1 in there and converted it to AWD and replaced the entire interior with sealskin. Jesus. For $40k, he'd better have replaced the interior with baby sealskin. Besides, if he spent so much money, why did he get mid-range quality audio equipment? If I invested that much in stupid mods and a nice stereo, I'd put a drat 20 channel Focal setup in there. Or some crazy tube-driven electrostatic speakers. This whole car is just
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# ? Aug 15, 2008 00:06 |
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schultzi posted:For $40k, he'd better have replaced the interior with baby sealskin. I think this has been discussed in AI before, but frequently when people have 'modified' cars, they're more proud of the fact that they spent a gently caress ton of money on it rather than the quality of the modification. I think it's to reassure themselves that it was an 'investment' of their time and money. For $40,000, that car should have a lot less panel gap, a lot more horsepower, much better audio equipment, and none of those dumb headlight pods or tail lamps, and ACTUAL DISC BRAKES in the back.
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# ? Aug 15, 2008 00:18 |
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Rear Admiral BOOYA posted:and ACTUAL DISC BRAKES in the back. I didn't even notice that! He bothered to paint the drums, but not to upgrade to discs? I need to get into aftermarket part sales.
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# ? Aug 15, 2008 00:36 |
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Did anyone figure out why so few new ads are being posted? There are only 3 or 4 a day in Austin now. Stupid Craigslist, you are going to kill my favorite AI thread.
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Tai-Pan posted:Did anyone figure out why so few new ads are being posted? There are only 3 or 4 a day in Austin now. Stupid Craigslist, you are going to kill my favorite AI thread. did you see the whole /car -> /cta thing?
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# ? Aug 15, 2008 18:36 |
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I bet ten bucks the owner of the Neon is best buddies with our old friend SPEED AND CLASS.
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# ? Aug 15, 2008 18:47 |
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schultzi posted:I didn't even notice that! He bothered to paint the drums, but not to upgrade to discs? I need to get into aftermarket part sales. No kidding, I'm sure it would've been pretty easy to put SRT-4 disks in the back. But afterall, brakes don't make you faster.
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# ? Aug 15, 2008 19:11 |
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kimbo305 posted:did you see the whole /car -> /cta thing? Yes, I read that. I am still seeing a fraction posted.
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# ? Aug 15, 2008 21:55 |
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Tai-Pan posted:Yes, I read that. I am still seeing a fraction posted. maybe different regions haven't spread the word? Hits have rebounded over here to tempting levels
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# ? Aug 15, 2008 21:58 |
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kimbo305 posted:maybe different regions haven't spread the word? Hits have rebounded over here to tempting levels Edit: Okay between now and the last time I checked, they must have fixed something. Piles of posts now.
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# ? Aug 15, 2008 22:00 |
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http://gainesville.craigslist.org/cto/798023502.htmlquote:Honda Civic 5-Speed **38-44 MPG** - $3800 (Starke) What?
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# ? Aug 16, 2008 12:27 |
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MrKatharsis posted:http://gainesville.craigslist.org/cto/798023502.html With his logic, the power window motors are also precursors to the hybrid.
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madattheinternet posted:With his logic, the power window motors are also precursors to the hybrid. Smaller 15" wheels (a precursor to the hybrid) R134a removed (a precursor to the hybrid) Over-inflated tires (a precursor to the hybrid) Manual transmission (a precursor to the hybrid)
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# ? Aug 16, 2008 17:47 |
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Someone's trying to con somebody, I think. (Actually, I should just assume that in all cases, all the time in this area...I've never seen so much petty greed as in Mohave county) I've got that same torque wrench, and IIRC, I paid 70 bucks for it. That's the price on Home Depot's site now, too.
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VideoTapir posted:Someone's trying to con somebody, I think. (Actually, I should just assume that in all cases, all the time in this area...I've never seen so much petty greed as in Mohave county) I've got that same torque wrench, and IIRC, I paid 70 bucks for it. That's the price on Home Depot's site now, too. That, and I loving hate it when people make craigslist postings with the dollar amount in the title not actually even remotely close to the price they are selling it for. If I'm doing a search for a car under $2000, and I see your link for an Escalade that says $5, but is actually being sold for $30000, do you really think I'm going to buy it?
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NeerWas fucked around with this message at 21:37 on Aug 9, 2023 |
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Yeah, that's why I usually put a minimum price in a search, AND I flag all postings I see like that as overposting. (Because seriously, gaming the search system is basically the same thing)
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# ? Aug 17, 2008 02:35 |
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Actually saw this one in person at a car show last weekend.
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# ? Aug 17, 2008 06:01 |
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http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/800032895.htmlquote:it needs work but does run/drive good,I just had it up to 120mph on Friday (well the speedo only goes to 100mph but it was buried!!) quote:NEEDS: driver door glass, both exterior door handles
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# ? Aug 17, 2008 15:48 |
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Cop posted:http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/800032895.html quote:starter (just starting acting up, maybe loose wire?) Almost as good as stuff like: ENGINE STARTING TO TICK, BUT I DON'T THINK IT'S SERIOUS or SOMEONE MECHANICALLY INCLINED CAN FIX NO PROBLEM. MY LOSS IS YOUR GAIN!!! slidebite fucked around with this message at 18:01 on Aug 17, 2008 |
# ? Aug 17, 2008 16:32 |
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http://southjersey.craigslist.org/pts/800345598.html For the low, low price of $500, you too can run your car on Hydrogen! PAYS FOR ITSELF IN FUEL COSTS, but don't ask me why I'm selling it!
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# ? Aug 17, 2008 18:25 |
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CONVERTS PUBIC HAIRS TO GOLD!!Otacon posted:http://southjersey.craigslist.org/pts/800345598.html I like this part * Location: system pays for itself in fuel cost EDIT: screenshot tractorcrusher fucked around with this message at 18:39 on Aug 17, 2008 |
# ? Aug 17, 2008 18:36 |
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tractorcrusher posted:CONVERTS PUBIC HAIRS TO GOLD!! Are the funnels used to pour the hydrogen into your gas tank?
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# ? Aug 17, 2008 19:19 |
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http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/801954248.html ol steve is a pretty awesome ol dude. Click here for the full 617x465 image.
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tractorcrusher posted:CONVERTS PUBIC HAIRS TO GOLD!! But, can it make me a perfect cup of coffee?
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# ? Aug 18, 2008 18:33 |
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TOTALLY NOT A SCAM
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# ? Aug 18, 2008 18:34 |
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The funnier bit is that he listed it as being "for sale - by dealer". No, I don't believe flipping shitboxes for meth money makes you a car dealer, guy. I emailed him: quote:Dear Sir - Panty Saluter fucked around with this message at 18:48 on Aug 18, 2008 |
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deviant. posted:
Maybe he meant for sale by drug dealer?
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# ? Aug 18, 2008 18:45 |
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Holy poo poo, is it just me or is Waffleimages slower than the second coming lateky?
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# ? Aug 18, 2008 18:50 |
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Can anybody make sense of this??? quote:the only thing it needs is the ring for the tires only 2 runs good What's a tire ring, like the woven steel belt on the inside of the tire?
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# ? Aug 18, 2008 18:51 |
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NeerWas fucked around with this message at 21:38 on Aug 9, 2023 |
# ? Aug 18, 2008 18:56 |
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http://sudbury.en.craigslist.ca/cto/799501794.html 1991 honda crx special edition - $10500 (sudbury) ully customized moulded body kit, shaved door handles, shaved antenna and rear wiper, Full custom Professional blue pearl paint job, projector headlights, Altezza tail lights, Clear corner lights, LED turn signals, Custom low profile spoiler, 17" veloche luxury rims, Dunlop Fm901 tires, full front/back/side/side air ride suspension with 12 switch box, push button start, apexi exhaust system, LS-vtec engine with type-R cams,AEM adjustable cam gears, Chipped ECU, DC sports header, Adjustable FPR, MSD digital-6 ignition box with Launch Control, MSD Coil and Wires, Cold air intake, Short throw shifter, Push button start, blue adjustable racing seats, Alpine Type R 12" sub, Rockford amp, Jvd Head unit KD-SH707 with MP3. Many extras.. nitrous(no bottle), Air Pressure gauges in Pillar gauge pod. ($10,500 OBO) helno fucked around with this message at 19:52 on Aug 18, 2008 |
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^^ I'm ashamed to admit I like that CRX. Sure the taillights are hideous and the wheels are a bit much, but I actually do like the body kit, and with those modifications it is probably a blast to drive. The price does seem a little steep though. I should pull out my camera next time I see a CRX driving around in this city, it will be much, much worse. Oh, and the shaved door handles. Those are pretty lame.
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# ? Aug 18, 2008 19:56 |
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slidebite posted:Holy poo poo, is it just me or is Waffleimages slower than the second coming lateky? No, it seems to be on the rag today
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# ? Aug 18, 2008 19:59 |
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http://winnipeg.en.craigslist.ca/cto/799040674.htmlquote:1991 Mazda 626 - $9989 (Wellington Crescent) I don't care how low the mileage is, a 1991 Mazda 626 is not worth $10,000.
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slidebite posted:I also love their mechanical diagnosis There are so many loving ads like that. I'm looking for an e30 or e36 bmw 325is, and it's ridiculous trying to find one. Half of the ads are "just needs xxx part, only 35 from the dealer". That's pretty much a huge warning sign to completely disregard the car if they haven't even done a "simple" fix. sirr0bin posted:http://winnipeg.en.craigslist.ca/cto/799040674.html I don't know how it works in winnipeg, but out in nova scotia anything that old is worth 1000 if it has a new inspection, and about nothing more unless it's something special.
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Edit: I'm an idiot.
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tractorcrusher posted:Can anybody make sense of this???
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