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Dr Rocksalt: Oct 21, 2004

I know old Thunderbirds are valuable and all...

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Also, I want this so bad it hurts. I don't care if it's not original:

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I really wish I had some spare cash.

Dr Rocksalt fucked around with this message at 19:37 on Oct 27, 2010

# ? Oct 27, 2010 19:33

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# ? Apr 19, 2024 16:49

MrKatharsis: Nov 29, 2003; feel the bern

Pilsner posted:

Link to thread in A/T? Sounds like fun reading.

Not exactly what you're looking for but this one has me chuckling:
http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3337012

# ? Oct 27, 2010 19:35

GnarlyCharlie4u: Sep 23, 2007; I have an unhealthy obsession with motorcycles.

Proof

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/2025972665.html

quote:

1964 Honda S600 - $9900 (Santa Monica)
Date: 2010-10-25, 9:39PM PDT
Reply to: see below

First time on the market in 30 years: incredibly rare, vintage 1964 Honda S600 right-hand-drive convertible in great condition. From Japan, very original, and runs! Only 54k miles. Find more pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/75447530@N00/4687356530/in/set-72157624242691586/

*** WOW! I'm completely overwhelmed by the response this ad got and can't even begin to sort through the emails. A friend is helping me set up an eBay auction, so please look for the car there later this week. Thanks to everyone who loves this car as much, or more, than I do -- I'm now confident it's going to go to a good home! (10/26 7pm) ***

edit: pics

GnarlyCharlie4u fucked around with this message at 19:51 on Oct 27, 2010

# ? Oct 27, 2010 19:41

Gay but Spooky: Oct 25, 2005

The guy makes a really good point:

http://victoria.en.craigslist.ca/cto/2027409438.html

quote:

This Mercedes has no seatbelts in the back, and the ones in the front are of the airliner lap-best variety. There are safer cars out there for sale. Cars with thick slab like steel pillars cocooning you from the outside world. Cars with 7 airbags. Cars with airbags for your knees. They have fancy GPSs that will tell you where you should go; they have systems that will brake for you, before you even notice that the car in front of you is slowing down.

This Mercedes has none of those things. This Mercedes barely even has brakes. This Mercedes doesn't even have a conventionally operational heating system, or a radio. There are no power windows, locks, or mirrors. This car does not have seven airbags.

And those other cars, Their horns make cute little beeping noises, so considerate to not be rude. They don't have horns that sound with the arrogance and fury of some long dead Mongol warlord. They don't come with apocalyptic snow tires, all spikes and brutal tread. You cannot fix those cars on the side of the road, using a wrench as a hammer. Those cars will never force you to think, never allow you to exercise your own ingenuity. In those cars you can't stand up illegally through the sunroof from the back seat, and watch the moon with the cool night air blowing through you air.

Richard Nixon once said "Human existence is in the struggle." You could buy a car that will try and hide you from all the dangers of the world, but it won't save you; all the alarms, all the air bags, and the low sodium lattes in the world won't save you. Some day you will die. But at least you can die with the wind in your hair.

Alternatively it would make a good parts car.

# ? Oct 27, 2010 19:58

Pilsner: Nov 23, 2002

The Amputee House posted:

The guy makes a really good point:

http://victoria.en.craigslist.ca/cto/2027409438.html

The little peace sign that Craiglist has as a favicon is so fitting along those pictures for some reason.

# ? Oct 27, 2010 21:15

MATLAB 1988: Sep 20, 2009; Have I posted about my Subaru XT yet? Here are pictures of my Subaru XT. POST POST POST.

Anyone up for a Roller beater?

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/2029308263.html

1967 Rolls Royce - $6900

"Runs and drives well. Could be repainted. No rust. Driver side automatic window is broken. Small rip in driver seat. Black leather interior is nice. Very cool car, turns a lot of heads. Priced to sell but won't take less. Serious inquires only please."

# ? Oct 28, 2010 01:04

T1g4h: Aug 6, 2008; I AM THE SCALES OF JUSTICE, CONDUCTOR OF THE CHOIR OF DEATH!

Click here for the full 1255x1265 image.

http://jonesboro.craigslist.org/cto/2028232140.html

Anyone want to buy a perfectly good kidney to help fund this? Because goddamn, I need these...

# ? Oct 28, 2010 09:17

KeanuReevesGhost: Apr 24, 2008

I think some one misunderstood the meaning of pearl white, and caddilac.

quote:

2001 pearl white cadillac deville - $4300 (wausau,wi)

Date: 2010-10-19, 8:31PM CDT
Reply to: sale-8ve8e-2015318749@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

Beautiful 2001 pearl white cadillac deville with 119,000 highway miles. Reciently serviced and in perfect machanical condition, no lights on the dash are lite, has a few unnotacible scratches, about 3 and most can be buffed out, and minor scuff on bumper. The top to the arm rest comes loose but should be an easy fix with some screws, want to sell for a suv for the winter, otherwise would keep. Priced reduced to sell!!!!! 4,300 obo, call [] or e mail me and i will e mail you more pics.

Holy big picture, first time using it as an attachment, anyone know how to resize the attachments?

Only registered members can see post attachments!

# ? Oct 28, 2010 15:35

GnarlyCharlie4u: Sep 23, 2007; I have an unhealthy obsession with motorcycles.

Proof

The Amputee House posted:

The guy makes a really good point:

http://victoria.en.craigslist.ca/cto/2027409438.html

http://jalopnik.com/5674537/this-craigslist-ad-is-actually-commentary-on-modern-existence

I think I cried. That was one of the most beautifully truthful literary works I've read in a long time.

# ? Oct 28, 2010 16:13

valinhorn: Jun 25, 2006; I am no one to be Trifled with!!!!

Only slight and minor modifications...

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/2027828290.html

quote:

1986 SUBARU - $300 (SILVERTON, OR)

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Date: 2010-10-26, 9:33PM PDT
Reply to: sale-v4zst-2027828290@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

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1986 SUBARU 4X4 HI & LOW, SLIGHT & MINOR MODIFICATIONS, 5 SPEED, FUN LITTLE CAR, YOU MIGHT NOT WANT TO TAKE THIS ONE OUT ON THE ROAD. BUT RUNS GOOD 300 OBO OR BEST TRADE CALL TEXT OR EMAIL. DAN (503) 851-7877

# ? Oct 28, 2010 19:24

You Am I: May 20, 2001; Me @ your poasting

valinhorn posted:

Only slight and minor modifications...

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/2027828290.html

Subaru's first failed attempt at the Baja?

# ? Oct 28, 2010 22:32

Tai-Pan: Feb 10, 2001

dreesemonkey posted:

http://williamsport.craigslist.org/clt/2025742779.html

Gah, I wish I had more room to store it. I wouldn't lemons it, but maybe build a ridiculously heavy and terrible autox car

I wondered if the price was actually $4000, but they typed it twice?

Maybe it is a demo car, like the full-size plastic ones they place in front of beer displays?
$400 wouldn't buy a wheel.

# ? Oct 28, 2010 22:46

Solar Coaster: Sep 2, 2009

Couple of beautiful E30 M3s:

quote:

1990 BMW E30 M3 $19999

Munich Evolution offers the sale and consignment of BMW Motorsport, Porsche and Exotic vehicles. Currently accepting vehicles for consignment sales. Currently accepting vehicles for consignment sales. Contact: Matt LaCross 206-898-5418 or visit http://www.munichevo.com for additional information. Munich Evolution 4905 Aurora Ave North Seattle, WA 98103 OPEN: 10-6 Monday-Saturday. BMW CCA Member / PCA Member Now available: This 1990 BMW E30 M3 has just been placed for sale on consignment by the current local owner/BMW CCA Member. Hellrot exterior with all matching vin tags, black leather interior, BBS rims, 137K miles, extensive service history. VIN Posted at dealer. We currently have 2-E30 M3's available.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/2025493565.html

Here is their other M3 that they have:

quote:

1988 BMW E30 M3 $16999

Munich Evolution offers the sale and consignment of BMW Motorsport vehicles. Currently accepting vehicles for consignment sales. Contact: Matt LaCross 206-898-5418 or visit http://www.munichevo.com for details. Now available: This 1988 BMW E30 M3 has just been placed for sale on consignment by the current local owner/BMW CCA member. The current owner purchased the car with around 182K miles in 2006. After he purchased the car he has spent over $20K in the restoration of this M3. Complete with a fresh Metric Mechanic 2.5 EVO motor w/255hp with less than 2K miles since install. This car has a long list of upgrades that can be e-mailed upon request. The car has a branded title from a hit in the left front corner. Contact: Matt LaCross 206-898-5418 or visit http://www.munichevo.com for details. VIN Posted at dealer. Munich Evolution 4905 Aurora Ave North Seattle, WA 98103 BMW CCA Member

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/2025410098.html

# ? Oct 29, 2010 22:48

slurry_curry: Nov 26, 2003; <3mini-moni+animu^_^

Solar Coaster posted:

Couple of beautiful E30 M3s:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/2025493565.html

Here is their other M3 that they have:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/2025410098.html

This is an amazing shop. They guys are really honest about everything with the cars, always have an amazing cars and they get the cars checked out by group2, which is one of the best shops in seattle. They had a m1 for a while, and they grey e30 makes me want to do what ever it takes to buy it.

# ? Oct 30, 2010 03:05

VideoTapir: Oct 18, 2005; He'll tire eventually.

Are those hood stripes factory?

# ? Oct 30, 2010 03:09

INCHI DICKARI: Aug 23, 2006; by FactsAreUseless

VideoTapir posted:

Are those hood stripes factory?

Not as far as I know but I could be wrong. I actually saw that silver E30 in Seattle when I went there, the passenger's side front bumper is currently macked unless they did a last minute repair. Bumper is peeling off. Unless there's a second one identical to that up there.

# ? Oct 30, 2010 03:31

jshoreflyer: Jan 19, 2009; Oh You Wan Taste Rainbow? Skittle No Good Only Rice An Noodle!

I found this near me is $18,000 for an Audi Quattro doesn't seem to be the S1 or GT though

Always wanted to own the best rally car ever made

AUDI QUATTRO

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# ? Oct 30, 2010 21:07

Popete: Oct 6, 2009; This will make sure you don't suggest to the KDz
That he should grow greens instead of crushing on MCs; Grimey Drawer

Ok whats up with this car? I'm assuming something must be horribly wrong with it for it to be so cheap or am I missing something?

Its a 2002 BMW 325i with 99,000 miles on it for only $2,900?

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/for/1986900706.html

# ? Oct 31, 2010 20:21

rifles: Oct 8, 2007; is this thing working

Popete posted:

Ok whats up with this car? I'm assuming something must be horribly wrong with it for it to be so cheap or am I missing something?

Its a 2002 BMW 325i with 99,000 miles on it for only $2,900?

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/for/1986900706.html

Quick google search shows that it's posted and flagged for removal in Ohio, so it's a scam.

# ? Oct 31, 2010 20:33

Lyesh: Apr 9, 2003

Popete posted:

Ok whats up with this car? I'm assuming something must be horribly wrong with it for it to be so cheap or am I missing something?

Its a 2002 BMW 325i with 99,000 miles on it for only $2,900?

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/for/1986900706.html

It's a scam. Plug the VIN into google and there are a few other delisted craigslist ads from denver and youngstown that turn up.

edit: umm, yeah. What he said!

# ? Oct 31, 2010 20:37

Crustashio: Jul 27, 2000; ruh roh

if you even have to think about it, it's a scam.

# ? Oct 31, 2010 20:45

VideoTapir: Oct 18, 2005; He'll tire eventually.

Tineye is also good for quick scam checks, if you don't have a VIN.

# ? Oct 31, 2010 21:31

Popete: Oct 6, 2009; This will make sure you don't suggest to the KDz
That he should grow greens instead of crushing on MCs; Grimey Drawer

Lyesh posted:

It's a scam. Plug the VIN into google and there are a few other delisted craigslist ads from denver and youngstown that turn up.

edit: umm, yeah. What he said!

Doh suppose I should have know.

# ? Oct 31, 2010 23:08

Black88GTA: Oct 8, 2009

http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/cto/2034363400.html

'99 Durango, BJ edition

http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/cto/2033547384.html

RARE

1995 CAVALIER. ONLY NEED'S NEW TRANSMISSION. TOW THIS BEAUTY AWAY TODAY FOR ONLY $800!

And finally...some actual gold? Looks pretty nice for $400.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/2033730024.html

# ? Oct 31, 2010 23:46

KlementGottwald: Dec 24, 2009; by angerbot

quote:

http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/cto/2033547384.html

RARE 1995 CAVALIER. ONLY NEED'S NEW TRANSMISSION. TOW THIS BEAUTY AWAY TODAY FOR ONLY $800!

Mid-1990's J-bodies are rapidly disappearing(there is a particular reason). He's kinda right.

# ? Nov 1, 2010 03:33

eddiewalker: Apr 28, 2004; Arrrr ye landlubber

KlementGottwald posted:

Mid-1990's J-bodies are rapidly disappearing(there is a particular reason). He's kinda right.

They're a kind of car that I see and think, "someone really wanted that." Someone eyed that thing from across a dealership and fell in love. Someone worked really hard to make monthly payments on THAT as a new car.

# ? Nov 1, 2010 04:14

KlementGottwald: Dec 24, 2009; by angerbot

eddiewalker posted:

They're a kind of car that I see and think, "someone really wanted that." Someone eyed that thing from across a dealership and fell in love. Someone worked really hard to make monthly payments on THAT as a new car.

I too am perplexed. I actually don't even think I would drive one if it was given to me for free. I seriously can't even justify spending money on those miserable pieces of poo poo.

I don't see them much anymore. You'll get the occasional 99 here and there, but the earlier variants seem to have vanished.

# ? Nov 1, 2010 04:43

Toucan Sam: Sep 2, 2000

Swear to god if this car is rust free with decent interior i will own it Tuesday, my next day off.

I already have one lowrider but one is never enough.

# ? Nov 1, 2010 04:49

Nitrox: Jul 5, 2002

Black88GTA posted:

And finally...some actual gold? Looks pretty nice for $400.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/2033730024.html

Would you be willing to take a look at it? I need a good cheap car, but it's a long hike from Philly. If it checks out great, I could give you some sort of finder's fee.

# ? Nov 1, 2010 06:45

Quantrill: Nov 18, 2005

Black88GTA posted:

http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/cto/2034363400.html

'99 Durango, BJ edition

330 area code? That's not NY, that's my part of Ohio...and I'm going to call them...

# ? Nov 1, 2010 22:53

angryhampster: Oct 21, 2005

I usually don't post in here unless it's truly exceptional.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/2035834968.html

There's really no good place to begin.

# ? Nov 2, 2010 01:05

Leperflesh: May 17, 2007

Every valve in the engine has its own little teeny turbo maybe, that's pretty special.

I guess 4 cilin is a new antibiotic related to penis cilin.

Also it generates wind!

# ? Nov 2, 2010 01:24

Joe Mama: May 10, 2008

eddiewalker posted:

They're a kind of car that I see and think, "someone really wanted that." Someone eyed that thing from across a dealership and fell in love. Someone worked really hard to make monthly payments on THAT as a new car.

Someone's been reading "Automotive Atrocities".

# ? Nov 2, 2010 02:04

Black88GTA: Oct 8, 2009

Nitrox posted:

Would you be willing to take a look at it? I need a good cheap car, but it's a long hike from Philly. If it checks out great, I could give you some sort of finder's fee.

I don't think I can.

Queens is a good 30 miles from me, and I work during the day Monday through Friday. There's no way I'd be able to get out there during the week without missing work. I googled the number in the ad, and it turns out this guy's got a few other ads running (example) that say the shop isn't open on the weekends. Maybe there's someone more local that can do it?

# ? Nov 2, 2010 02:12

Gripen5: Nov 3, 2003; 'Startocaster' is more fun to say than I expected.

I don't even know what the gently caress.

Click here for the full 621x748 image.

# ? Nov 2, 2010 16:01

meatpimp: May 15, 2004; Psst -- Wanna buy

EVERYWHERE
some high-quality thread's DESTROYED!

Gripen5 posted:

I don't even know what the gently caress.

Click here for the full 621x748 image.

Me neither... the first half-dozen times the exact same car was posted.

# ? Nov 2, 2010 16:09

kimcicle: Feb 23, 2003

Gripen5 posted:

I don't even know what the gently caress.

Click here for the full 621x748 image.

I see the same thing posted all the time in the Dallas craigslist and I always mark it as spam.

# ? Nov 2, 2010 16:11

Gripen5: Nov 3, 2003; 'Startocaster' is more fun to say than I expected.

meatpimp posted:

Me neither... the first half-dozen times the exact same car was posted.

Sorry, haven't been keeping up with the thread lately. I guess I should have checked, but when I saw it... my jaw dropped.

# ? Nov 2, 2010 16:34

track day bro!: Feb 17, 2005; #essereFerrari; Grimey Drawer

Not craigslist but i'm sure this is gold of some sort
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2212769.htm

# ? Nov 2, 2010 20:23

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# ? Apr 19, 2024 16:49

Imperador do Brasil: Nov 18, 2005; Rotor-rific

I am not too up on the prices of Turbo Regals, but does this seem like a fair deal? It's about 2 hours away and I'd like to get it this weekend. It's $3800.

http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/2033355019.html

Text:

craigslist posted:

1985 Buick Regal T-Type
3.8 L. V-6 Turbo
168,000 Miles
Good running condition
Cruise Control, Power Windows, Power Locks
This is the "sleeper" version of the Grand National.

Pictures:

# ? Nov 3, 2010 01:13

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