by "Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
Published 10/25/2017 at 10:28
by "Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
Published 10/25/2017 at 10:28
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So I have the Saabaru deal that is going on and now that is at risk of falling apart. I plan to take it if I can get it for under $7k. But if the seller is not on board with that, then I will be walking. However, I am left with a predicament in that scenario. I was already flying to California but I had moved my flight for free from LA to SF. However, if the deal goes south I still need to get to LA that night. I have looked at moving my flight back ($200), another flight to LA ($160), one way rental car ($125 plus gas), or a Greyhound bus ($40 plus costs to get to the bus).
Another thought I had was that I have $8600 burning a hole in my pocket, a need for a fun car, and I have the afternoon in San Fran to figure it out. Could always go the one way rental car route and then use that to go check out cars. It would make the trip not a TOTAL loss. So, anyone please send me options for manual cars in the SF bay area that would be fun for $8600 and be less of a bad idea than a Saabaru with bad head gaskets. Its gonna be my daily and road trip car and just needs to be more practical than my Miata. Beyond that, I am open to options!
Clearly I like bad ideas:
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Probably even DUMBER:
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Whats the worst that can happen?
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Humor me Oppo, I want to seriously consider this course of action. Obviously im like 75% sure id rather just wait and patiently find what I want in LA. But I would rather at least shop around for fun.
"Discerning" (discerning2003c5z)
10/25/2017 at 10:34, STARS: 1
RSX is probably the most sensible option. Isn’t that over priced though? Or are they all over priced in general? Might as well buy a 2004 350z for that price.
"Discerning" (discerning2003c5z)
10/25/2017 at 10:39, STARS: 0
I feel like people crap all over the 350z, but it is a really good and viable option for someone looking for something inexpensive and fun.
This car is a little over your budget, but you might be able to talk them down. Most importantly, it only has 44k miles.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/nissan-350z-44k-mile-6speed/6354471327.html
"random001" (random001)
10/25/2017 at 10:39, STARS: 0
Abarth.
"diplodicus" (diplodicus)
10/25/2017 at 10:45, STARS: 2
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/1983-bmw-533i-e28/6359617502.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/1979-bmw-528ia/6314719532.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/1985-bmw-535i-e28-blue-plate/6319936032.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/1973-mercedes-benz-450se-rare/6355767043.html
DO IT
"Discerning" (discerning2003c5z)
10/25/2017 at 10:46, STARS: 0
Aren’t those plagued by a bunch of issues? Don’t know the details but I thought I’d seen that on one of the other car blogs
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
10/25/2017 at 10:48, STARS: 1
That RSX seller knows what he has.
"random001" (random001)
10/25/2017 at 10:48, STARS: 0
No more than every other car I know of. I’ve driven the crap out of mine for 8k miles beyond the 47k it had when I bought it, and it’s taken it like a champ. Most people have no issues, those that do are really loud about it, I suspect.
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
10/25/2017 at 10:49, STARS: 1
That’s an outlier. It is overpriced, but it also has ridiculously low mileage and is unmodified, which are both rare for them.
"Stapleface" (patrickgruden)
10/25/2017 at 10:52, STARS: 1
There has to be something wrong with that RSX. Lousy pictures too which make me think the guy is hiding something.
Here’s a really bad idea
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/2004-mazda-rx8-grand-touring/6339540699.html
How about a Mister 2?
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/1993-toyota-mr2-turbo-lsd/6324083852.html
Another Saabaru
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/2005-saab-9-2x-aero-subaru/6333135328.html
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
10/25/2017 at 10:54, STARS: 0
I wonder if its possible to put a ski rack on these? Definitely wouldnt fit two sets of skis and gear inside one of those. MAYBE since I have accomplished it with my Miata. But it wouldnt be much better lol.
"random001" (random001)
10/25/2017 at 10:57, STARS: 0
The hardtops do have roof racks available. Thule makes one, so yeah, you can get a ski rack.
http://www.fiat500usa.com/2011/07/top-15-fiat-500-accessories.html
or this:
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
10/25/2017 at 10:57, STARS: 0
Yes its more than Id be willing to pay, I just like the car so it was worth considering. Craigslist asking prices are always all over the place. And lowballing is part of craigslist decorum so I would go in guns blazing at like $6k lol.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
10/25/2017 at 10:58, STARS: 1
The concern is the odd choice of pictures. Makes me think there is front end damage or the seller is just dumb.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
10/25/2017 at 11:00, STARS: 0
I did enjoy the 370z I rented recently. But honestly I dont want something small and RWD. Yeah its a little more practical than my Miata and a ton more power, but idk how interesting it was to me. It would not be a very good ski vehicle and just wasnt incredibly special to me. MIGHT work for me since I did like the car but im just not sure.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
10/25/2017 at 11:04, STARS: 0
An MR2 is too similar to my Miata and would not make for a good ski vehicle. RX8 would be awesome but definitely not a first model year lol. Id want like a recently rebuilt ‘08. But that is not a good long distance car either way haha.
That saabaru though is a good option. I wish it wasnt fucking silver though. If I cant talk the original seller down a bit more, then id be interested in reaching out to this guy at least.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
10/25/2017 at 11:05, STARS: 2
Ask and you shall receive all of the bad ideas! I like it!
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
10/25/2017 at 11:14, STARS: 2
Or you could pay my gas and I could get you at SF and drive you to LA.
Or (in order of my fav to least)
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/d/corvette-1992-red-corvette-4/6354071673.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/bmw-m3-e36/6359864113.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/1990-nissan-300zx-twin-turbo/6358593174.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/2006-mustang-gt-clean-title/6359671388.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/2001-subaru-impreza-25-rs/6359858454.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/1990-nissan-240sx-rb25det/6331519522.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/2006-mercedes-benz-s430/6358254608.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/2007-bmw-328i-6-speed-manual/6359746965.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/1995-bmw-318i-m3-clone/6346640357.html
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
10/25/2017 at 11:19, STARS: 0
I mean if you are up for the road trip, sure! I have a few hours to kill too to kick some tires and get some food. Haha if you want the adventure im glad to bankroll it.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
10/25/2017 at 11:24, STARS: 1
Always down for a road trip. Just depends on when it is.
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
10/25/2017 at 11:24, STARS: 1
Lockheed Martin Dragon Wagon 901 - $4000 (gilroy)
1982 Toyota 4x4 Pickup Truck - $7000 (los gatos)
"diplodicus" (diplodicus)
10/25/2017 at 11:33, STARS: 1
I just wish e28s were priced like that where I live.
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
10/25/2017 at 11:56, STARS: 1
1956 chevy, circle track, dirt track, 60s stock car - $4500 (gilroy)
"TheTurbochargedSquirrel" (thatsquirrel)
10/25/2017 at 12:16, STARS: 1
The Mini is a 2011 with the N18 so it is probably more reliable than the Golf.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
10/25/2017 at 13:32, STARS: 0
Thats what i was thinking. I did really enjoy the ‘12 I rented on Turo. Even though it leaked 2 quarts of oil in 1000 miles lol.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
10/25/2017 at 13:33, STARS: 0
Friday night, which probably isnt the best lol.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
10/25/2017 at 13:49, STARS: 0
This Friday?
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
10/25/2017 at 13:53, STARS: 0
Yup I fly in at 215pm. Still working with the original saabaru seller. He is getting the tire replaced right now and have yet to talk about price. We shall see how that goes after he gets to talk to the shop that did the inspection!
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
10/25/2017 at 14:07, STARS: 0
Well I work till 17:30, then to sf, to la would be a 9 hour drive, then 3 hours home. And have work at 8 on Saturday.... Might not be able to help.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
10/25/2017 at 14:21, STARS: 1
Oh haha you arent close to SF at all! Thats quite the trek. I figured you meant you were local to the area. I was confused why the hell SF to LA was 9 hours without taking like the PCH the whole way (if it werent closed at the moment). If I do buy something, Im down to stop by though, I would rather take the 101 down than the 5. Will need to stop along the way for a quick bite anyways!
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
10/25/2017 at 14:33, STARS: 1
Lol, no I am not particularly close at all, just was an offer if it were to work out.
But stopping by for a bite sounds good to me
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
10/25/2017 at 14:37, STARS: 1
Well thank you kind sir! I enjoy SLO, been there a couple of times. Always a nice town to stop by in. Hoping I get there in a shiny new leaky Saabaru and not a rental mini van lol. Although once seeing the picture of a 92x, my girlfriend called it a “mini mini van”
"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
10/25/2017 at 14:44, STARS: 0
I always liked the RSX
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
10/25/2017 at 14:54, STARS: 0
I still can’t believe the head gaskets are bad on that car.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
10/25/2017 at 15:07, STARS: 1
I mean it would be great if they turn out to not be bad. But as far as the seller and I know, they are certainly bad. And even if I ignore everything else, thats $3-4k of wiggle room to work with. Thats why taking half that off the price seems fair to me. Since it is a “minor leak” I would definitely just drive it like that for a bit and feel like I got away with a major deal. But it worries me that the car was beat on and is worse than it appears. So its more like a risk reduction than it is just purely financial for my motivation to get the price below 7k.
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
10/25/2017 at 15:37, STARS: 0
Stupid reliable, fun, fast, well under budget, and could probably be flipped for an easy profit depending on your local market. Biggest downside? Not a corner carver.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/mercedes-e55-amg-price-drop/6344242050.html
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
10/25/2017 at 15:50, STARS: 0
But would it end up costing EVEN MORE than a subaru in terms of maintenance lol. I dont need a canyon carver, I have the Miata. But I do need something I can get close to perfect under $10k all in.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
10/25/2017 at 16:04, STARS: 0
I just mean it is highly unusual for the turbo Subaru motors to have head gasket issues.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
10/25/2017 at 16:08, STARS: 0
Agreed, thats an even bigger red flag that it is actually leaking then. It makes me think its really been ragged on. That plus the other red flags make it scary to pay more than $8k for. He wouldnt take my $7500 offer, so the deal is off.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
10/25/2017 at 16:11, STARS: 0
Hmm, yeah must have been tuned or something. Sorry the deal fell through.
"Dusty Ventures" (dustyventures)
10/25/2017 at 16:25, STARS: 0
Come join us in the land of turbo Subaru wagons that the insurance company thinks is a mature grown up car
"Dusty Ventures" (dustyventures)
10/25/2017 at 16:29, STARS: 0
Mine has been the ultimate road trip wagon. I’ve taken it sea to shining sea and through over 30 states. Super comfortable, interior is surprisingly luxurious (giant sunroof, excellent leather, heated seats, bluetooth compatible in the 2007+ models) handles anything I need to carry (I even put three sets of snow tires in it once), can handle moderate off roading if you find yourself in the dirt, and when you wanna go she’ll go.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
10/25/2017 at 17:26, STARS: 0
Im still gonna try looking at other cars. But I have a minivan rented now from Alamo so I have wheels to get around! Might as well check out the mini and RSX on my way south. Ill see if I add anything else to the list.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
10/25/2017 at 18:02, STARS: 0
Ok, well then....
Better C4
Seriously, I really really like this body style
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
10/25/2017 at 18:48, STARS: 0
Doubt it! I’ve had mine for going on two years and put only a couple hundred in it. Seriously, stupid reliable. Easy to work on. If it’s on on shape right now, it should be fine for the foreseeable future.