Patrick Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 A guy that works in heath has the caprice. he stops in at work sometimes. he said he was going to junk it and i offered him a grand. its white and does have some rust from what i saw, he stopped in at night. Give 100-150 more than scrap which is usually what...2-300? Not 1000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Now you're trying to pay 1k for a car that's about to be scrapped? Dude...most of us could search on craigslist for three minutes and find 20 better super cheap cars to buy than the shit you're looking at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 its a nice looking car and has less than 100k on it. ill get a better look at it tomorrow or tuesday. hes supposed to call me tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Well I'm sure it's at least better than the three cars in your first post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 prolly.. as my dad always tells me money burns a hole in my pocket.. and i get antsy and get the case of the wants and dont think things through.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 sounds like somebody has a case of the wants http://businessfinancestore.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/case_of_the_mondays.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kryptok Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 None of the links work..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 theyre all sold.. GOOD NEWS!! the wife says i can get whatever, no trucks though, as long as its under 2000. anyone know of anything fitting this criteria- manual trans. nothing over 200k miles, no major work needed. body can be a little rough i dont care as long as it drives. and under 2 grand. Id like a camaro or transam.. and of course a 240.. pretty much a daily beater i can have some fun with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Offer $1500... http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/2816389331.html Offer $700 and fix the trans... http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/2824739934.html This doesn't meet your criteria, but fuck it, who cares... http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/2825358719.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 theres at least 28 billion 240's in your price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 yeah but cant find any on CL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Alex- Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 ... its $1000 which leaves me with more money to fix the altima. altima needs tune up, tires (all four), and both front lower control arms. which are 130-150 each. The car just needs to last me a couple years then the wife will be a RN... then ill have more money to play with So, why aren't you just fixing your Altima? Am I confused, or are you shopping for a broke dick car when the car you already have is also of the broke dick variety? Fix the daily driver you have (or sell it), then later on when you have more money saved up shop for a "toy". There's a big difference between a $2k car and a $3k car in most cases. When it's time, don't be afraid to make a low offer. In my experience, people often change their mind about their bottom dollar when you have $100 bills in your hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 wifes in college and its a pain timing the car use. and if im working i have to go home on my lunch and pick her up. so if i get a cheap beater she can do what she wants and i dont have to worry about getting her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/2792554941.html http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/2822533169.html http://huntington.craigslist.org/cto/2788204563.html http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/2803850285.html http://huntington.craigslist.org/cto/2769363155.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/2822611270.html http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/2788131812.html http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/2771043461.html statewidelist.com and searchtempest.com are your friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 damn... thanks splat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Alex- Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Didn't realize the Altima was shared between the two of you. I would still fix the Altima first, especially if my wife was driving it. Carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 altima is first on list, as its also the baby hauler. I replaced the valve cover gasket.. it was so brittle it snapped like a twig and was split.. explains the 2qts of oil every 2-3 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Found civic hatch http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/2823907706.html going wed to look at/ purchase. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Sounds beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 dude, your best bet is to find someone on this site experienced with the process of buying cheap, used cars. pay them $100-200, and have them basically do everything for you. every single car you've listed is an abortion-waiting-to-happen. i sold a completely solid '99 sentra 3 years ago for $2200. it had 115k miles and ran without a single issue. the only thing i had done to the car was a timing belt (maintenance), and brakes. you should be able to find something comparable. the idea of buying a caprice (that needs, what i consider, significant work) for $1,000, when the guy admits he was probably going to junk it, is insane. i'll mention what no one else here has mentioned. you don't need a 'toy'. you need reliable transportation for you AND your wife. you have neither, currently. given the fact that you mentioned 'baby-hauler', i'm going to assume you have a child. even more reason, why you don't need a car that will strand you, your wife/gf, and a small child in the cold weather. plenty of time for toys when your significant other graduates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 the altima is reliable. its just small things that it needs. Its a 95 with ~154k, i bought it in 07 with 94k so it just needs a tune up. I replaced the VCG because it was leaking on the ex. man. the only reason it needs control arms is because i kinda hit two curbs in the winter in two years. the only other major things it needs is tires and a muffler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 dude, your best bet is to find someone on this site experienced with the process of buying cheap, used cars. pay them $100-200, and have them basically do everything for you. every single car you've listed is an abortion-waiting-to-happen. i sold a completely solid '99 sentra 3 years ago for $2200. it had 115k miles and ran without a single issue. the only thing i had done to the car was a timing belt (maintenance), and brakes. you should be able to find something comparable. the idea of buying a caprice (that needs, what i consider, significant work) for $1,000, when the guy admits he was probably going to junk it, is insane. i'll mention what no one else here has mentioned. you don't need a 'toy'. you need reliable transportation for you AND your wife. you have neither, currently. given the fact that you mentioned 'baby-hauler', i'm going to assume you have a child. even more reason, why you don't need a car that will strand you, your wife/gf, and a small child in the cold weather. plenty of time for toys when your significant other graduates. +1 Get your priorities right, toys can come later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 dude, your best bet is to find someone on this site experienced with the process of buying cheap, used cars. pay them $100-200, and have them basically do everything for you. every single car you've listed is an abortion-waiting-to-happen. i sold a completely solid '99 sentra 3 years ago for $2200. it had 115k miles and ran without a single issue. the only thing i had done to the car was a timing belt (maintenance), and brakes. you should be able to find something comparable. the idea of buying a caprice (that needs, what i consider, significant work) for $1,000, when the guy admits he was probably going to junk it, is insane. i'll mention what no one else here has mentioned. you don't need a 'toy'. you need reliable transportation for you AND your wife. you have neither, currently. given the fact that you mentioned 'baby-hauler', i'm going to assume you have a child. even more reason, why you don't need a car that will strand you, your wife/gf, and a small child in the cold weather. plenty of time for toys when your significant other graduates. dude, your best bet is to find someone on this site experienced with the process of buying cheap, used cars. pay them $100-200, and have them basically do everything for you. every single car you've listed is an abortion-waiting-to-happen. i sold a completely solid '99 sentra 3 years ago for $2200. it had 115k miles and ran without a single issue. the only thing i had done to the car was a timing belt (maintenance), and brakes. you should be able to find something comparable. the idea of buying a caprice (that needs, what i consider, significant work) for $1,000, when the guy admits he was probably going to junk it, is insane. i'll mention what no one else here has mentioned. you don't need a 'toy'. you need reliable transportation for you AND your wife. you have neither, currently. given the fact that you mentioned 'baby-hauler', i'm going to assume you have a child. even more reason, why you don't need a car that will strand you, your wife/gf, and a small child in the cold weather. plenty of time for toys when your significant other graduates. dude, your best bet is to find someone on this site experienced with the process of buying cheap, used cars. pay them $100-200, and have them basically do everything for you. every single car you've listed is an abortion-waiting-to-happen. i sold a completely solid '99 sentra 3 years ago for $2200. it had 115k miles and ran without a single issue. the only thing i had done to the car was a timing belt (maintenance), and brakes. you should be able to find something comparable. the idea of buying a caprice (that needs, what i consider, significant work) for $1,000, when the guy admits he was probably going to junk it, is insane. i'll mention what no one else here has mentioned. you don't need a 'toy'. you need reliable transportation for you AND your wife. you have neither, currently. given the fact that you mentioned 'baby-hauler', i'm going to assume you have a child. even more reason, why you don't need a car that will strand you, your wife/gf, and a small child in the cold weather. plenty of time for toys when your significant other graduates. dude, your best bet is to find someone on this site experienced with the process of buying cheap, used cars. pay them $100-200, and have them basically do everything for you. every single car you've listed is an abortion-waiting-to-happen. i sold a completely solid '99 sentra 3 years ago for $2200. it had 115k miles and ran without a single issue. the only thing i had done to the car was a timing belt (maintenance), and brakes. you should be able to find something comparable. the idea of buying a caprice (that needs, what i consider, significant work) for $1,000, when the guy admits he was probably going to junk it, is insane. i'll mention what no one else here has mentioned. you don't need a 'toy'. you need reliable transportation for you AND your wife. you have neither, currently. given the fact that you mentioned 'baby-hauler', i'm going to assume you have a child. even more reason, why you don't need a car that will strand you, your wife/gf, and a small child in the cold weather. plenty of time for toys when your significant other graduates. dude, your best bet is to find someone on this site experienced with the process of buying cheap, used cars. pay them $100-200, and have them basically do everything for you. every single car you've listed is an abortion-waiting-to-happen. i sold a completely solid '99 sentra 3 years ago for $2200. it had 115k miles and ran without a single issue. the only thing i had done to the car was a timing belt (maintenance), and brakes. you should be able to find something comparable. the idea of buying a caprice (that needs, what i consider, significant work) for $1,000, when the guy admits he was probably going to junk it, is insane. i'll mention what no one else here has mentioned. you don't need a 'toy'. you need reliable transportation for you AND your wife. you have neither, currently. given the fact that you mentioned 'baby-hauler', i'm going to assume you have a child. even more reason, why you don't need a car that will strand you, your wife/gf, and a small child in the cold weather. plenty of time for toys when your significant other graduates. dude, your best bet is to find someone on this site experienced with the process of buying cheap, used cars. pay them $100-200, and have them basically do everything for you. every single car you've listed is an abortion-waiting-to-happen. i sold a completely solid '99 sentra 3 years ago for $2200. it had 115k miles and ran without a single issue. the only thing i had done to the car was a timing belt (maintenance), and brakes. you should be able to find something comparable. the idea of buying a caprice (that needs, what i consider, significant work) for $1,000, when the guy admits he was probably going to junk it, is insane. i'll mention what no one else here has mentioned. you don't need a 'toy'. you need reliable transportation for you AND your wife. you have neither, currently. given the fact that you mentioned 'baby-hauler', i'm going to assume you have a child. even more reason, why you don't need a car that will strand you, your wife/gf, and a small child in the cold weather. plenty of time for toys when your significant other graduates. dude, your best bet is to find someone on this site experienced with the process of buying cheap, used cars. pay them $100-200, and have them basically do everything for you. every single car you've listed is an abortion-waiting-to-happen. i sold a completely solid '99 sentra 3 years ago for $2200. it had 115k miles and ran without a single issue. the only thing i had done to the car was a timing belt (maintenance), and brakes. you should be able to find something comparable. the idea of buying a caprice (that needs, what i consider, significant work) for $1,000, when the guy admits he was probably going to junk it, is insane. i'll mention what no one else here has mentioned. you don't need a 'toy'. you need reliable transportation for you AND your wife. you have neither, currently. given the fact that you mentioned 'baby-hauler', i'm going to assume you have a child. even more reason, why you don't need a car that will strand you, your wife/gf, and a small child in the cold weather. plenty of time for toys when your significant other graduates. this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Bought the civic. 160k 40mpg. $1500. Better than the caprice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Lolololol good luck smokey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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