Let's have a Craiglist challenge. 

by "CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
Published 02/09/2017 at 10:34

Tags: Craigslist Challenge
STARS: 0

You have $2k total to spend on a vehicle to get you to work for the next 2 months. Any gas, insurance, repairs or fees will have to come out of this $2k. What do you buy?

I think I’d have to get this Civic for $1500 and hope I could stretch the $500.

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Maybe this Nissan would be a better choice.

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Replies (43)

"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
02/09/2017 at 10:48, STARS: 0

Only needs to work for two months, right?

Done. lol Pretty sure the engine can clickety clack down the road for two months. Prolly not much longer though. xD

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/5990598330.html

"Grindintosecond" (Grindintosecond)
02/09/2017 at 10:48, STARS: 1

a t200 6th gen celica of course.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5947305073.html

"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
02/09/2017 at 10:52, STARS: 1

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/5995769497.html

1988 Mercury Grand Marquis with a white land au roof and a lift kit for 26s. $1,300.

"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
02/09/2017 at 10:55, STARS: 1

factoring the gas and insurance money in to the $2k is a nice twist to this challenge.
I found a few options:
1.99 Camry $1000  https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/5995811246.html  
2. 95 Camry $850 https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/5996101519.html  
3. 98 Altima $700 https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/5996012630.html

"bwp240" (bwp240)
02/09/2017 at 11:01, STARS: 1

$850 and hope...

https://columbiamo.craigslist.org/cto/5961119200.html

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/09/2017 at 11:03, STARS: 0

What the heck is wrong with that dash?

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/09/2017 at 11:04, STARS: 0

Looking at this hurts my spine.

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/09/2017 at 11:07, STARS: 0

I like the Altima out of those.

"bwp240" (bwp240)
02/09/2017 at 11:10, STARS: 1

either A) it is covered in the same carpet as the floor, B) it is the sunlight leaking through trees and dirt on the windshield, or C) Things I would rather not know and just invest $5 into rubber gloves.

"bwp240" (bwp240)
02/09/2017 at 11:12, STARS: 1

I was originally going to suggest this “Toyota Corolla”

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5987876493.html

But after seeing the interior shot, I could not stand it for 2 months. It looks like someone had a bodily explosion.

"CaptainSlower" (captainslower)
02/09/2017 at 11:15, STARS: 0

I buy this: https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/5968073209.html  

Then I drive around with no insurance, pray nothing breaks, and sell plasma twice a week to buy gas. ; )

"diplodicus" (diplodicus)
02/09/2017 at 11:22, STARS: 0

probably this focus https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/5996194711.html

maybe this 4runner https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/5996180105.html t but I’m a little suspicious of the price.

I actually kind of want this one https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/5995206519.html  

Just ratchet strap the door shut https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/5993657086.html

Joy road is not exactly somewhere you’d want to buy a car at though.

"vicali" (vicali)
02/09/2017 at 11:33, STARS: 1

Grandma’s brick is the best brick;

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/kamloops/1980-volvo/1230599951?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

"Nibby" (nibby68)
02/09/2017 at 11:37, STARS: 0

is this cheating?

https://longisland.craigslist.org/ctd/5995299948.html

"Illegitimus Prime" (illprime)
02/09/2017 at 11:45, STARS: 0

Wasn’t too hard, inspection is still good for another couple months, road tax and insurance aren’t too bad. Should have enough money for that and gas.

It even has air conditioning!

https://www.autotrack.nl/tweedehands/ford/focus/33595455

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/09/2017 at 11:47, STARS: 0

Score!

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/09/2017 at 11:48, STARS: 0

Maybe.

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/09/2017 at 11:48, STARS: 0

Aww yiss!

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/09/2017 at 11:50, STARS: 0

Lol, no way that Jaguar can make it 2 months without costing you.

That 4 runner tho. Gotta be a scam.

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/09/2017 at 11:51, STARS: 0

Wow! What a beaut! I was ready to laugh at you but then I looked at the pics.

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/09/2017 at 11:51, STARS: 0

Ewwww.

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/09/2017 at 11:52, STARS: 0

It looks like it has a swirled pattern on it.

"diplodicus" (diplodicus)
02/09/2017 at 11:55, STARS: 0

Haha I know but at least its nice to look at when it breaks down.

Maybe it’s a scam. I watched the video he linked and the interior is disgusting.

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"Jarrett - [BRZ Boi]" (jarrettw)
02/09/2017 at 12:07, STARS: 1

A bus pass. Cause that would be damn near impossible in the GTA.

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/09/2017 at 12:35, STARS: 0

It’d be comfy to sit in on the side of the road.

"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
02/09/2017 at 12:48, STARS: 0

Camry #1 is appealing due to the low miles. The Altima looks like a good buy for sub 1k, the new tires are a nice plus

"CaptainSlower" (captainslower)
02/09/2017 at 12:54, STARS: 0

I know. I haz a bad case of the wants.

Sadly, I also have chronic broke-ass syndrome.

"diplodicus" (diplodicus)
02/09/2017 at 13:01, STARS: 1

The funny thing is I actually spent yesterday afternoon sitting on the side of the road in my e30 lol. Gotta love AAA.

"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
02/09/2017 at 13:26, STARS: 1

Nah, you just go pull standard suspension off one in the scrap yard. If you’re really lucky, the shocks will already be spent. Then it will waft and oscillate perfectly .

"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
02/09/2017 at 13:28, STARS: 0

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and the driveline donor Chevy van classic 75 - $800 (Houston)

OR

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1976 DODGE CORONET FOUR DOOR SEDAN - $500 (OZONA)

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/09/2017 at 13:29, STARS: 1

Camry #1 has clearly lived a hard life.

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/09/2017 at 13:31, STARS: 0

Yikes man you’re really living up to your user name.

"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
02/09/2017 at 13:35, STARS: 1

i gotta drive SOMETHING entertaining and not just another melted jellybean.... and i THINK that i could pull either of them off......

"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
02/09/2017 at 14:01, STARS: 0

this stuff is too fun to leave alone......

Vangard Sebring Electric 3 speed Postal Commuta Van - $350 (North Houston)

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"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
02/10/2017 at 06:54, STARS: 1

bus ticket

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/10/2017 at 08:43, STARS: 1

That’s terrifying.

"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
02/10/2017 at 13:39, STARS: 0

its terrifyingly within the budget. could TOTALLY make it work.

love these fun challenges you guys come up with. nice setup......... hows the ford model A coming along?....

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/10/2017 at 13:45, STARS: 1

Currently it’s frozen in the garage but when the weather is nicer I clean up the rear frame a little bit here and there. I got a little media blaster to get in the weird shapes on the inside for the frame rails. The outsides of the rails are all cleaned up they’ll just need a scuffing before paint.

"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
02/10/2017 at 13:58, STARS: 0

thats all progress in the right direction......

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/10/2017 at 14:31, STARS: 1

Yup. Still need to take the front end apart and replace whatever is broken after I rebuild the back end.

"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
02/10/2017 at 14:36, STARS: 0

broken, or just rattling? id jack up the front wheels, and give them a good shake, and check the ball joints/wheel bearings first. then tie rod ends. the rest of it is not so major....... its getting close........

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/10/2017 at 15:00, STARS: 1

Springs and shocks are being replaced. I got a 3" drop kit to replace my broken rear springs. Shocks are out but I’ll probably break something getting the springs out. The front end looks pretty good to me. Rubber is in good shape. The front got regularly coated in oil so it didn’t rust like the rear haha.

"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
02/10/2017 at 15:13, STARS: 1

yeah, i know ALL about that rust preventative oil coating....... that 3 inch kit should get it set down nicely...... should be a lot of fun when you get it moving here real soon.......