Oppo, I come to you for assistance. What ride do you think is best.

"Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif" (lumpy44) 04/30/2014 at 18:29 • Filed to: None

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I am in the market for a sub-$1000 winter beater/commuter/auto-x/rally-x car, and yes, I know that is a lot to ask for.

I live in a city that has about ~100000 people in it and the used car market is not too hot at the moment or really ever.

A car that needs work for me is fine but I also will be doing the work in a driveway in front of the girlfriends parents house so pulling axles and transmission is not something I can do. The reason for the low price point is the likely $1000 bucks insurance will cost, and the fact I am saving for a house down payment.

So I come you to Oppo with the best options I have found on the local Kijiji. Give me your honest opinions.

!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! —> Do not have the know how or shop to fix this thing, but I really wish I did. $1000

!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! —> Needs a new clutch, but looks solid other than that. Anyone tell me how bad a clutch is to change on one of these? $500

!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! —> Not bad km for a Volvo, some rust on side, emailed owner already with a few questions. $1000

!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! —> "Needs some engine work" Would have to get more info, but still not bad for a wagon $1000

!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! —> Always thought these were cool cars but this ad is very, very vague. $600

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 04/30/2014 at 18:34

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The Subie most likely needs a new head gasket.

PS9 > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 04/30/2014 at 18:34

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Fucking kinja killed one of the best gif avatars on here.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > PS9 04/30/2014 at 18:36

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It has filled me with sads, I also keep it on the off it chance it un-Kinja's

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 04/30/2014 at 18:37

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Ya I know that's a common problem with the outback, but hopefully that is all.

meatatarian > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 04/30/2014 at 18:40

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The Volvo. They look awesome and last forever

catkam623 misses his 944 > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 04/30/2014 at 19:01

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You could pick up a decent crx for that it'd be economical and a fairly easy winter hoonmobile.

offroadkarter > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 04/30/2014 at 19:04

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if that GTP was one of the later supercharged cars I would say thats your answer.

Is the volvo one of the low pressure turbo cars?

AMC/Renauledge > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 04/30/2014 at 19:05

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Out of all those, I'd look at the Volvo.

The Datsun, Golf, and Outback all need major work upfront just to move. And that's just what they've come out and told you is wrong with them. The Pontiac is a distant second, since it'll have the troublesome DOHC 3.4 V6, and also because it looks like it's selling for well below market value.

The Volvo is absolutely your best bet from the information provided. And at 164km, it's just a baby.

AMC/Renauledge > offroadkarter 04/30/2014 at 19:07

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It's a '94, so it'll be the awful 3400 DOHC.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > catkam623 misses his 944 04/30/2014 at 19:30

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There was a CRX about 3 months ago that looked decent but it sold the same day it was listed. Wish I was quicker on the draw in hindsight.

catkam623 misses his 944 > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 04/30/2014 at 20:54

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yea they're fun cars and they get great gas mileage

Alex Kollos > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 05/01/2014 at 10:28

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I like the GTP. That body style still remains as one of my favorite GM bodies. See if you can get the SLE Gran Prix McLaren. Super cool and easy to modify for some power given the Turbocharger :)