"oldestyoungn" (oldestyoungn)
03/01/2014 at 14:48 • Filed to: None
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"oldestyoungn" (oldestyoungn)
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I've tried Craigslist, AOL Auto, AutoTrader, ebay, and crappy government auction sites.
Preferably something that will run, but I'm guessing that's a lot to ask for that price.
Brian Silvestro
> oldestyoungn
03/01/2014 at 14:49 |
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Did you try setting a price limit on Craigslist?
jkm7680
> oldestyoungn
03/01/2014 at 14:50 |
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Cl is your best bet, or show up at cheap police auctions, you can't be picky with cheap cars, as I learned.
Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
> oldestyoungn
03/01/2014 at 14:51 |
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I use Kijiji which is more popular than Craigslist around here. Gettting a running car isn't too hard but running correctly car is rare. If the engine doesn't sounds like a pissed off go kart there is likely something screwy in the drivetrain. That being said I have not found many people who have had better luck with 1500 dollar cars over 500 dollar ones.
Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
> oldestyoungn
03/01/2014 at 14:52 |
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Try the 24h of Lemons forum, they usually manage to find tons of cool stuff.
dogisbadob
> oldestyoungn
03/01/2014 at 14:53 |
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They basically don't exist anymore.
LeMons should raise their limit to $1000 to reflect the new reality.
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oldestyoungn
> Brian Silvestro
03/01/2014 at 14:53 |
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Yes. I found lots of stupid ones listed at $1, $20, etc meant to bait you then tires and parts at various prices.
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oldestyoungn
> Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
03/01/2014 at 14:54 |
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Haha... that place must be crawling with 'em because of the price range rule.
Thanks
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oldestyoungn
> jkm7680
03/01/2014 at 14:54 |
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Yeah. The car I hope to get is just something to beat around. I luckily won't have to worry about it running all the time.
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oldestyoungn
> Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
03/01/2014 at 14:55 |
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Alright. I'll check it out. Thanks
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jkm7680
> oldestyoungn
03/01/2014 at 14:56 |
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Yeah, Police auctions that don't have listed prices are great for that kind of thing. I'm looking just for something interesting to restore.
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oldestyoungn
> Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
03/01/2014 at 15:00 |
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Yeah. There's nothing. Dang you small budget where $500 is almost out of it.
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Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
> oldestyoungn
03/01/2014 at 15:03 |
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Save up and pinch those pennies. Getting another 300-500 bucks could help you get a decent ride.
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Brian Silvestro
> oldestyoungn
03/01/2014 at 15:03 |
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Yeah that happens a lot to me too, you just have to scroll through them I guess
Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
> oldestyoungn
03/01/2014 at 16:08 |
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Locally. You'd be surprised what's for sale if you just ask.
wontacceptthis
> oldestyoungn
03/02/2014 at 09:56 |
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Go find a mechanic who services a lower-middle class neighborhood, preferably with lots of old people and college kids. Then make friends with him, and let him know you want a $500 car.
I bought a ranger for $500, drove it for 9 months, had to fix one brake line from wear, put a cheap radio in it, and do a balljoint and get an alignment due to an accident. I ended up selling it for $750 and pretty much breaking even on it. It was actually a pretty decent running and driving little truck, but the frame was patched (professionally) and it had more dents than straight spots.
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oldestyoungn
> wontacceptthis
03/02/2014 at 12:56 |
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Can someone get this man out of the grey?
I'll try this out sometime. Gotta find some mechanics.
THOMAS5
> oldestyoungn
03/02/2014 at 13:04 |
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You have to set a min price of 100. That normally does it