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After several unsuccessful attempts, the service department finally pinned down the source of the annoying rattle in Bob's new Audi.
james
Decent price, but I'd take the later V8 for $500 more, with less mileage, 4 years newer, and with no monkey business attached to it.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
And going back a few years, remember the "power of &?" What was that supposed to mean? Then there was also the "Caddy that zigs," referring to the Catera.
Lame and lamer!
I guess if the car was also avaialbe in manual, then the pedal assembly shouldn't be too hard, as there must be mounting points for it.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
Given how much it would cost to do the cosmetic stuff, would you do it? Would you do it just to sell it - and what in the world would it bring? Or is it more sensible to just sell as is and save the money?
There is a bit of sentiment attached to it, only because we've had it a while and kept it up mechanically, but it looks bad of course. And it isn't a practical commuting car and in fact isn't. It's a backup 3rd car.
From those of you knowledgeable about old cars and potentially classic cars, what do you think is the smartest thing to do? (Keep it is always an option, but why?)
Thanks for helping out this old lady.
Lemko-mobile
Not many left like this anymore...has to be worth it - I remember those rattly wire wheel hubcaps on our Ciera when I was a kid, too.
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Sounds like $750--$1,500 should be all the money for this car.
I like that car though. I always thought that the big '71-76 Buicks were graceful, pretty cars. Except for the 1974 models, perhaps. I just don't like the way they have the headlights separated from each other in their little square surrounds like that...seems kinda garish to me.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
"PERFECT FOR RESTORING"
"CLASSIC CAR"
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
Why the hell did I buy THIS THING?
The guy was trying to tell my dad the Pinto was one of the best cars in the world. No joke. :surprise:
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
I've driven worse cars than the Pinto, but that gravel-grinder engine with variable idle speeds, the totally misplaced gear ratios, and knobs and switches an infant could break off trying to suck on them....that all adds up to a certain lack of charm.
You could see this huge distinction between the worst cars from the west and the worst cars from the east.
We eventually had to have two different categories. One category for western european, american and japanese cars and then another one for eastern european, russian and chinese.
Who gives a crap????
To be fair, none of these guys are looking to make a mint off of any of those buckets. Maybe somebody has 800 bucks for that Pinto for the kitch factor.
Nice shape He could probably get it if it was a 2 door
I'd like to see this in person but it looks pretty good for the dough This is one of my favorite muscle cars. Would the 400 have been original?
Probably a scam
2002 BMW---SCAM worth double the price
'67 GTO--seems a bit cheap. 400 is correct but if it's a tad ratty and the engine isn't matching #s, perhaps $12K is all the money. Usually the lowest you see decent "plain jane" ones like this would be around $17K, with no interesting options, bad color, etc.
/64 Comet---dream on seller. Try $5,000.
But here's the question: How does it work? I'd love to get cheated by buying a car for 40% of its value... where's the rub? Is there a car? Is the deal so good I'll be tempted to pay $800 'down' and then everything disappears in a puff of smoke? Am I tricked into providing my account number, heaven forfend?
Anybody know?
-Mathias
They just want email addresses, the craftier ones might try some weird escrow or western union scams.
Here's the run-down:
"Phony Escrow Service Site Scams on Craigslist
This popular Craigslist scam will work a lot like the bad check and counterfeit money order scams now rampant on Craigslist with a few minor twists. What makes this scam different is that the person running the scam is selling the item rather than buying it. Their Craigslist listing will probably be something relatively expensive like a car or expensive tool. The more expensive an item for sale on the internet is the more paranoid all parties involved in the sale are likely to become. Many people like to use escrow services which are trustworthy third parties who pay the seller once an item has been received. This is a perfectly normal method of doing business on the web or elsewhere as long as the escrow service is legitimate. Some things to watch out for are sellers who insist on an escrow company that you've never heard of especially if it's abroad. Do not get tricked into using Western Union thinking that it's perfectly safe because it's a name you know and trust. Savvy online shoppers know to steer clear of buyers wanting you to transfer money to them via Western Union or engage in currency transfers or try to get you to allow money to be drawn directly from your bank account. Never let "phishy" sounding escrow sites take money right out of your account or you could find that you've paid a lot more for an item on Craigslist than you expected."
muscle but not too flashy
andre are you here?
lot of money for a powerglide
power nothing!
have i seen this background before?
amazingly still for sale
half as much as a new one
huh?
i saw one once, maybe it was this one
anyone know what either one is?
smart buy?
He says he has PHS documentation but he doesn't say that PHS says it was a tri-power. It could have been a 2 bbl, which knocks off $5K in value from a tri-power.
Jeep Wagon Hot Rod -- cute but optimistic price by a few thou.
'63 Impala -- that motor would have to have a QG suffix code on the block. Too much money for a Powerglide---that's documentated 4-speed money he's asking and top dollar at that.
64 Mercury -- fair enough
68 Chevelle--he wants $38K for a fake?!! Gimme a break! You can buy a #3 clean driver REAL one for that---DOH
71 Hornet-- top dollar but not unreasonable if it's a sharp one. These are going up in value along with the "normal" muscle car madness.
74 MINI--I think at least this is new enough to not have the straight cut gears that make you crazy on the highway. Fun car but they have the life span of a Roman slave.
'88 Testarossa -- basically sale-proof at $65K---this is Ferrari's "mass produced" car and there are way more cars than people who want the hassle of owning one. One of the few Ferraris continuing to DE-preciate. Owner! Try $55K and take it!
Smart Passion ---hmmm $28K...Smart car or brand new EVO or heavily optioned Cooper S....hmm?......LOL!
Kelmark---kit car (yawn)
Might be worth taking a chance....no, wait...I take that back....I'm just doing the math here....
Yes, parts...probably the cylinder head, gauges, little motors, lenses, chrome, glass, etc.
Is there much of a value difference between a 340 hp 409 and a 425? My Dad had a '63 Impala SS hardtop with the 425 hp 409 and the 4-speed. This was back around 1966 I guess. I think he said he paid about $1600-1800 for it, used. And then he got drafted and sold it!
It's a shame he didn't keep it, but he was pretty wild back then anyway, and ultimately it would've ended up impounded or wrapped around a tree, or abandoned on a back country road if it threw a rod (which he actually did later with a '66 Impala SS with the 425 hp 396). So in selling that '63, hopefully he gave it a new lease on life and it's still running around somewhere!
one that i was really anxious to at least drive was a '95 SL500 (or is it 500sl? i forget) with only 62k miles. Dealer was asking $15,9. but, yeah, that one was gone, too.
yes, we've been pondering going WAY out of our $7k budget. We're not sure yet. Just wanna see what that might buy us.
lemme get some opinions on some cars and what YOU might pick.
A. Never thought I could like an Alante, but WOW this is clean!
B. Probably the most testosterone-stirring option. my research tells me that a fair price is around $15k. is it worth it?
C. I'm not gonna dig up the link, but its a '99 C70 vert with only 44k miles and looks extremely spiffy. bright red. They're asking $12k, but research says $10,500 is about all the money. Is the m3 with 30k more miles worth ~50% more?
Of course, we're not sure we want to part with this much money for a pleasure car. I might opt to keep saving and visit Carlisle in the fall and see what's there.
I've also noticed we've ventured into SLK230 and Z3 territory. Again, though, 4 seats would probably be best for us. Although I posted that Alante just because it fascinates me. I know NOTHING about them and all those electronic gizmos scare the heck out of me (if they break, that is).
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Its close to our original pricerange. But should I run away?
'95 Audi cabriolet
ah... wait. i just checked my galves on this (paid for the month). Its worth about $3500 trade-in, give or take. So $7500 is actually WAY overpriced. $5500 is MORE than enough to buy one. SOO... is it worth even $5500?
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Audi Cabriolet: REALLY dull cars to drive...
M3: Fun but pricey...also lotta miles for this type of car. M3 is a stressed engine IMO.
C70 might be worth a look--miles are right.