KlubFoot Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 I don't care what it looks like, I just need something that I don't have to put any money into and can get me to work and back for at least a month. I've got 2 cars that need work and I need something to drive during the downtime. Please tell me someone's got something! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Good luck. Any car that runs and moves under its own power will pretty much sell for at least $500. And that $500 car will have issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 i know of one for 650 i know its not 500 but pm me if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 In the summer of 07 I bought a 1988 CRX Si for $650 bucks that needed an oil change, but I never changed it. I drove it for almost a year without an oil change, probably racked up 11,000 miles without one, sold it to my buddy. He bought it for $450..probably one of the best cars I've ever bought. Deals are out there guys, just keep a sharp eye open. My buddy sold his 88 CRX Si in 07. Suspension clunks like nothing else, 1/4 of the body was missing in rust. 210k+ miles. The car was so drafty it had black duct tape on it to make it liveable. Heater controls were all f'ed up. No radio. Listed it on CL for $800, sold the same day with tons of people calling. Sold for asking price; he should have asked for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rch10007 Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Go to the auto auction at Volunteers of America on W. Broad on Saturday. You can sign in at the desk and then go out and bid on whatever you like. They have some decent deals occasionally. http://www.voago.com - Click on Auto Auction or http://www.voago.org/AutoAuction/tabid/4709/Default.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 $500 cars are easy to find... just not in or around Columbus. Zanesville, Coshocton, Lancaster, etc have these all day long. In short, go to more hick, lower income areas and you can find them easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDHG940 Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 I got a 93 Saab 900 series car that needs a head gasket, and it can get all yours for the low price of $373.17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlubFoot Posted December 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Why don't you buy it then Mike? I heard you know how to drive it pretty well anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverAudiMike Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Oh yea, http://columbus.craigslist.org/search/cta?query=&minAsk=1&maxAsk=500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 You need to put in min $ of 1 in order for that trick to work on CL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverAudiMike Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 You need to put in min $ of 1 in order for that trick to work on CL. Wat? Just kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1647545493 Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Go to the auto auction at Volunteers of America on W. Broad on Saturday. You can sign in at the desk and then go out and bid on whatever you like. They have some decent deals occasionally. http://www.voago.com - Click on Auto Auction or http://www.voago.org/AutoAuction/tabid/4709/Default.aspx I bought a 92 323 there 2 years ago for and it's still running great today. They won't sell anything for less than $200 and you have to have a minimum of $100 cash to hand over as soon as you win the bid or they'll re-sell the vehicle to someone else. Balance must be paid by the end of the day. You can view and start the cars on Fridays from 11:00 to 13:00 and the auction starts at 10:00 Saturdays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlubFoot Posted December 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I ended up finding a RUST FREE 87 Dodge Ram 50. 4cyl, 5 speed, runs GREAT. Doesn't leak, burns a little oil, 300k miles for $600. It can be done. Lock. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I ended up finding a RUST FREE 87 Dodge Ram 50. 4cyl, 5 speed, runs GREAT. Doesn't leak, burns a little oil, 300k miles for $600. It can be done. Lock. Thanks. yea, but we almost got dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I bought a 92 323 there 2 years ago for and it's still running great today. They won't sell anything for less than $200 and you have to have a minimum of $100 cash to hand over as soon as you win the bid or they'll re-sell the vehicle to someone else. Balance must be paid by the end of the day. You can view and start the cars on Fridays from 11:00 to 13:00 and the auction starts at 10:00 Saturdays. Hatch? I had a 92 hatch and that was the most reliable beater I have ever owned! By far. How's the shifter slop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1647545493 Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Hatch? I had a 92 hatch and that was the most reliable beater I have ever owned! By far. How's the shifter slop? It's a Hatch with over 200K on the clock. When I first got the car the shifter slop was unbearable. I added a short throw shifter with the self lubricating bushings so now the slop is tolerable. I would love to drop a BPT in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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