"liquid_popcorn" (liquid-popcorn)
09/17/2013 at 19:59 • Filed to: found on craigslist
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"liquid_popcorn" (liquid-popcorn)
09/17/2013 at 19:59 • Filed to: found on craigslist | 0
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I found a clean 1983 Celica hatchback 5sp for $800 about 40 minutes from me...the only issue is a broken head gasket. Worth it? I think yes, but I have no garage...
Talk me out of it before I do something to piss off my wife!
EDIT: Engine bay photos have just been emailed...all photos below for the curious.
Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura
> liquid_popcorn
09/17/2013 at 20:10 |
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We are Oppositelock. Reasonable NP are met with general praise. So hop to it, soldier!
Of course, a BHG is a borderline negativity.
shinsen
> liquid_popcorn
09/17/2013 at 20:11 |
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Link ;-} ?
It sounds like a great deal depending on the condition, but I would be careful buying anything that cheap that is also that old.
Maybe its a diamond in the ruff! :-)
Mathias Rios
> liquid_popcorn
09/17/2013 at 21:55 |
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DOOO ITTT
JasonStern911
> liquid_popcorn
09/17/2013 at 23:44 |
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They're becoming uncommon, but I'd still try to talk him down. Explain to him that while you trust that the head gasket is the only problem with the car and that it hasn't been sitting for long, you don't know that. Thus, you have no idea what condition the brakes, suspension, steering, etc. parts are in. So while you want it, and promise to restore it, you need to buy it for less in order to ensure you have the money to fix whatever else pops up. A junkyard will only offer $200-300 for it, so given the circumstances, a $500 offer seems pretty reasonable. And if he declines, maybe just give him your name and number and tell him if he doesn't find a buyer, the offer is on the table.
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liquid_popcorn
> shinsen
09/18/2013 at 08:22 |
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http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/407089…
I hope it is a diamond in the rough. He's sending me more photos later of the rust and whatnot, so we'll see.
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liquid_popcorn
> JasonStern911
09/18/2013 at 08:23 |
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Good advice.
I mainly want to fix the car, drive it for a few weeks, and sell it to a friend who wants an inexpensive and cool manual that we can wrench on together. This is an interesting candidate...
ZeroOrDie - Powered By MZR
> liquid_popcorn
09/18/2013 at 10:14 |
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Go all in. "its old babe...parts will be cheap...loveee uuuuu kthxbye"
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liquid_popcorn
> ZeroOrDie - Powered By MZR
09/18/2013 at 10:39 |
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Haha, I'm seriously considering it. I'm waiting to see how bad the rust is...he's supposed to send me some photos.
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shinsen
> liquid_popcorn
09/18/2013 at 12:27 |
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keep us updated, I don't think I've ever seen this before, it looks sweet!
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liquid_popcorn
> shinsen
09/18/2013 at 12:39 |
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Will do!
It's down in Culpeper, so you could always have a look if you want it; I'm not sure if I can yet.