We need moar threads about finding craigslist steals

[ballmode]

Or any other cars that were diamonds in the rough!

C'mon people, screw Christmas get a nice car!

 

[exdeath]

They would be quickly dominated by Jlee, JCH13, and Black2NA.

"oh look found a $500 Supra TT, replaced the starter relay and it runs great! came with 3 spare 2JZ-GTEs too!"

"oh look another perfect CTS-V for $10k"

"Oh look a free WRX!"

D_O

 

[Ferzerp]

Well, a few weeks ago, I found a new 2013 GT500 on craigslist, and promptly purchased it the next day, but that was msrp, not a steal, does that count?

 

[satyajitmenon]

They would be quickly dominated by Jlee, JCH13, and Black2NA.

"oh look found a $500 Supra TT, replaced the starter relay and it runs great! came with 3 spare 2JZ-GTEs too!"

"oh look another perfect CTS-V for $10k"

"Oh look a free WRX!"

D_O

Followed by a ":awe:" post from Jlee/JCH13/Black2NA

 

[ballmode]

what are they up to anyways?

 

[thedarkwolf]

I already made a thread about my 04 vw jetta wagon TDI for $3500 but

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3440096244.html
71 AMC JAVELIN SST 360 4 SPEED for $4k is pretty sweet

Was looking for the AMC kammback 4 banger 4 speed I had been seeing on craigslist for $2k and dreaming about buying but I guess it sold.

 

[LTC8K6]

Well, a few weeks ago, I found a new 2012 GT500 on craigslist, and promptly purchased it the next day, but that was msrp, not a steal, does that count?

I thought you had a 2013, not a wimpy 2012...

 

[jlee]

what are they up to anyways?

I'm waiting for my money tree to grow. I think JCH13 may be waiting for spring because he refuses to move to AZ. black2na recently got back from Hawaii.

 

[Ferzerp]

I thought you had a 2013, not a wimpy 2012...

I do. I can't type apparently!

Edited to fix. 2012s were too wimpy!

 

[exdeath]

JLee is going to have a $1500 V6 MR2 build thread soon, Ill be taking a week off to join :awe:

 

[manimal]

work has been kicking my ass so little posting. Sorry brothers.

Did pick up a 2004 expedition eddie bauer for 1k with three plugs that wouldnt come out and clogged cats.

Its my new DD.

Plugs took three days to get out. Cats cost me about 600 bucks. Winter beater with heated seats for less than 2k.

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/3452206563.html

here is a mk1 mr2 sc that only needs a tranny rebuild. if I could I would have jumped on this car! If anyone is looking for a nice mk1 this one looked clean


This week here in indy tons of guys are dumping projects and some amazing deals if your handy.

 

[Jimzz]

I already made a thread about my 04 vw jetta wagon TDI for $3500 but

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3440096244.html
71 AMC JAVELIN SST 360 4 SPEED for $4k is pretty sweet

Was looking for the AMC kammback 4 banger 4 speed I had been seeing on craigslist for $2k and dreaming about buying but I guess it sold.

DAMM thats a good deal, esp if the floors are rust hole free as it says.

 

[JackBurton]

I thought you had a 2013, not a wimpy 2012...

Yeah, I thought it was a 2013 too.

 

[JCH13]

They would be quickly dominated by Jlee, JCH13, and Black2NA.

"oh look found a $500 Supra TT, replaced the starter relay and it runs great! came with 3 spare 2JZ-GTEs too!"

"oh look another perfect CTS-V for $10k"

"Oh look a free WRX!"

D_O

Friends who talk you into buying everything...

what are they up to anyways?

I've been working on my house that I bought in July, then we all had a Lemons race, then I was helping work on someone else's Miata, and then I got my property tax bill. Hooray!

 

[manimal]

Friends who talk you into buying everything...



I've been working on my house that I bought in July, then we all had a Lemons race, then I was helping work on someone else's Miata, and then I got my property tax bill. Hooray!

I know the feeling man, We had to fire our nanny who watched our triplets last month and I had to work from home for two weeks till I got them into a daycare. While I was working from home the GD inspector came to the shop and hit me with huge fines.



Good times

 

[Pacfanweb]

Here's what I consider a steal from Craigslist:

Not a car, but it has 4 wheels.

2002 Polaris 50 ATV

Advertised last Friday. Looks good, won't start. Dude was asking 300. "average" NADA retail is over 600. I got it for 225.

He was told it needed a stator, which I verified myfelf. Dealer price for the part was 170. I just bought a brand new kit...stator, coil, and starter off Ebay for 85 bucks, shipped. Easy to put on. Score!

My son will be happy on Christmas day, I think.

 

[satyajitmenon]

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/3463971505.html

 

[JCH13]

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/3463971505.html

I hear their iron block holds up REAL well to boost...

 

[satyajitmenon]

Hmm

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/3467709899.html

 

[JCH13]

Hmm

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/3467709899.html

Gratuitous :awe:

That car is supposed to be comparable to the famed E46 M3, sacrificing a little handling and speed for comfort.

 

[satyajitmenon]

Gratuitous :awe:

That car is supposed to be comparable to the famed E46 M3, sacrificing a little handling and speed for comfort.

:hmm:

My sarcasm meter is going all loopy

 

[mafia]

Gratuitous :awe:

That car is supposed to be comparable to the famed E46 M3, sacrificing a little handling and speed for comfort.

lol wut

 

[JCH13]

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2000-lincoln-ls-v-8-long-term-road-test

"Nevertheless, comments calling this the American BMW cropped up throughout the test."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_LS

"It was the first Lincoln in decades to offer an optional manual transmission(V6 model only). With its available V8 power, rear wheel drive, and near 50/50 weight distribution, the LS was an attractive alternative to European sports sedans.[4]"

It's NOT an M3, and I'm NOT saying that they have similar 'ring times or exhibit identical performance. However, they share many over-arching design choices (RWD, IRS, balanced weight, aluminum suspension components, etc) so they are comparable with a definite American twist in the LS.

The M3 is a bit lighter and has more power, so it is definitely the straight-line king. But it only has a small advantage in turning and braking, and that might go away depending on tire choice.

And there are bolt-on boosting kits (supercharger I think?) that get the LS into 400+whp territory on the stock long-block. It's not a bad little car.

 

[manimal]

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/3472368175.html

short wheelbase football helmet !!!

 

[LTC8K6]

Calling the LS an "American BMW" is not the same as calling it an M3. They meant a regular BMW sedan.

The 2000 LS is not even close to the M3 in any category.

Our parting thoughts? The Lincoln LS is not as engaging to drive as a BMW, but it is much more so than the Cadillac Catera or any other Yank-badged Euro-pretender.