"Thunderface" (thunderface)
02/10/2015 at 08:25 • Filed to: first car, crown victoria
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"Thunderface" (thunderface)
02/10/2015 at 08:25 • Filed to: first car, crown victoria | 0
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So I was browsing Kijiji and I came across this !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . It's listed as a potential derby car, but with some work can become a road car again.
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The ad states:
I have a 94 crown Vic for sale, it is not road worthy at this time, if someone is willing to put the work into it then it could be. Selling as is, no battery, comes with alloy wheels.
I contacted the seller for more info, and he said that it needs:
Water pump, possible fuel and break lines, parking breaks.
It's kinda rusty, but for $600 is it worthy a consideration for a first car?
Aaron M - MasoFiST
> Thunderface
02/10/2015 at 08:30 |
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"Needs water pump" means the water pump could have failed while driving, causing overheating damage. A complete unknown unless you pull the heads.
Fuel lines are not an easy job, especially if they're rusty. And that is not something you want to break.
Crown Vics are cheap...I don't know if it's the same in Canada, but in the US you can get one for 1-2 grand with no problems other than being really ugly (holes in dashes and consoles from police wiring, mismatched paint from livery, etc.). I'd say it's worth spending more money for one that has fewer mechanical issues.
SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
> Thunderface
02/10/2015 at 08:33 |
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There are better Crown Vics for the same money. Don't bite. They're everywhere.
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Thunderface
> Aaron M - MasoFiST
02/10/2015 at 09:01 |
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Here in ottawa there isn't a great selection (right now, anyways)
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Aaron M - MasoFiST
> Thunderface
02/10/2015 at 09:28 |
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Even so, that's a ratty-ass car, and the engine could be seized. As a general rule, I wouldn't consider a car I couldn't test drive, even for $600.
vondon302
> Thunderface
02/10/2015 at 09:28 |
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No way . Pay attention to your local auctions goverment and public.I've seen better p71s go for 800 us and they drove it home.
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Thunderface
> Aaron M - MasoFiST
02/10/2015 at 09:33 |
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Ok
Tapas
> Thunderface
02/10/2015 at 09:34 |
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Maita Maita Maita Maita Maita Maita Maita Maita Maita Maita!
Kidding :) But at $600, I wouldnt consider a non running car...
Wait...I was going to mock the Miata is always the answer guys but I guess they didnt post yet. lol
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Thunderface
> Tapas
02/10/2015 at 09:49 |
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But I don't want a miata
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Tapas
> Thunderface
02/10/2015 at 09:56 |
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I dont blame you:) I was just kidding...
I guess Miata is always the answer - question is, what car do you not want? lol
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Thunderface
> Tapas
02/10/2015 at 09:59 |
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Crown Vic, yo
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Tapas
> Thunderface
02/10/2015 at 10:11 |
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- question is, what car do you not want? lol (Miata. you dont want the Miata)
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Thunderface
> Tapas
02/10/2015 at 10:14 |
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Oops lol.
I don't want a GM product
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Tapas
> Thunderface
02/10/2015 at 10:44 |
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Lol
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Thunderface
> Aaron M - MasoFiST
02/11/2015 at 07:03 |
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Upon further inquiry, he says it does run but needs a water pump to run more than a few minutes
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Aaron M - MasoFiST
> Thunderface
02/11/2015 at 09:23 |
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That does address a serious concern. If I were in your position I'd still want to see the condition of the fuel lines and figure out how much it'll cost to repair them. At least the brake issues can probably be addressed with stainless steel lines and pads and rotors.
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Thunderface
> Aaron M - MasoFiST
02/11/2015 at 09:49 |
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I think I'm gonna pass on this one