Looks like a new car for me.

"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
10/21/2014 at 14:57 • Filed to: None

ABS module is probably trash (I really don't know how to verify this, but it's the most likely option given what's wrong with my car), and it's $350 for a replacement plus all the dicking around to actually install it.

Time to try to convince my dad it's time to plunk down $1500 for a new car. Park Avenue, most likely, since then I can use the LeSabre as a parts car for it.

Mother fucker.

DISCUSSION (26)

JGrabowMSt > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
10/21/2014 at 15:00

Yank the ABS fuse?

What's it doing?

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JGrabowMSt
10/21/2014 at 15:01

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/my-car-just-tr…

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > JGrabowMSt
10/21/2014 at 15:02

Yep, fuse has been out of the car for two months since the module was already acting up.

With the fuse in, the ABS would engage even if I was slightly braking, and would sometimes disable itself. The code it was throwing was inaccurate readings from both of the rear wheel speed sensors, but I replaced them both and that didn't fix the issue.

With the fuse out, everything was fine until lately when I'll brake and it will occasionally pull the car hard left and then hard right.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
10/21/2014 at 15:02

Ultra, I hope?

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
10/21/2014 at 15:05

I wish a Lucerne was in budget, for some reason I've always liked the look of them.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/21/2014 at 15:08

Lucerne with a V8... mmmm....

ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
10/21/2014 at 15:09

Car-part.com Use that for a used module. Should find one for less than $150.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
10/21/2014 at 15:10

Hell yes. $1400.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
10/21/2014 at 15:10

Would be awesome

despite the evil-ness of the Northstar

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
10/21/2014 at 15:11

with v8's they are going for about 5-8k around me

Steve in Manhattan > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
10/21/2014 at 15:12

Any chance you can pull a module out of a wrecked car? I've also heard of people who will fix them for you if you send it to them.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
10/21/2014 at 15:14

Excellent. Unfortunately, I think the last ones ('03-'04) are out of that price range, which sucks because I find them to be the best looking. Still, they are all good cars, plus supercharged 3800.

Sam > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
10/21/2014 at 15:15

Try and get an Ultra. The SC V6 actually puts out some pretty good power.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Sam
10/21/2014 at 15:15

http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4666153579…

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
10/21/2014 at 15:15

http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4666153579…

The only one for sale on my local CL.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Steve in Manhattan
10/21/2014 at 15:16

Ooh, I hadn't thought of that. I could, but not until next Monday.

Tohru > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
10/21/2014 at 15:16

Kinja'd!!!

Sam > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
10/21/2014 at 15:17

Yussss. And heated seats are fucking fantastic. Just saying.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
10/21/2014 at 15:18

I cannot into Craigslist at school.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Sam
10/21/2014 at 15:40

As someone who lives in a place with cold winters: yes. yes they are.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
10/21/2014 at 16:08

If you go for a Park Avenue, try to go for an Ultra. The Supercharged 3800 is pretty awesome. Speaking of that, ever consider a Regal GS?

Vicente Esteve > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
10/21/2014 at 18:25

Here are an array of suggestions:

http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4725177574…

http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4719347905…

http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4701249953…

I honestly think this is the best option:

http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4684567758… Its damn cheap, its a Riviera, its supercharged, and it is one of your favourite Buicks. Yes, it needs work, but you have a good amount to spend and you seem to be mechanically inclined.

Kinja'd!!!

DEM HIPS

Kinja'd!!!

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Vicente Esteve
10/21/2014 at 19:20

Yeah I've been eyeing that Riviera for a *long* time. Either fuel pump, clogged lines, filter, or *maybe* a coil pack, but luckily I have spares of all of those in my car that I have now.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
10/21/2014 at 19:21

The other thing is; that's a lot of miles. Not too sure about that one.

Vicente Esteve > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
10/21/2014 at 19:45

There you have it!

Jay Lauer > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
10/22/2014 at 10:27

Actually, you should buy this:

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/4722126556…

Or if you're bold there's this.

http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4702231064…