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"whiskeybusiness NOW A DANGER TO CROWDS NEAR YOU" (whiskey-business)
03/15/2015 at 22:57 • Filed to: None

I apologize in advance for my mini-rant. Here's a Focus RS500.

When perusing the list of Craig, there are some key things to avoid. I know a number of these things have been mentioned before, (ran when parked, AC just needs recharge, etc.), but as a near future car buyer, some common threads appeared. All of them made me want to attack said threads with a seam-ripper.

"Speedometer needs to be reconnected"

Then why don't you reconnect it and sell it for more?

"Needs these parts. Have them but they need to be installed."

Again, why don't you fix the damn thing instead of making me drive home with parts boxes rattling around.

"A little damage, but nothing major."

I will take your word for it, buster, because I'm sure you're an expert in frame integrity and car mechanics.

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"Power everything."

Does it have power lug nuts? I think not.

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"Cars with rebuilt title, but listed as 'like new'"

Just because you put all the pieces back on does not undo the fact that it was at some point declared a total loss.

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"Great project!"

I'll be the judge of that. Disassembled/unrepaired does not equal project. It equals disassembled/unrepaired.

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"$1"

I know, I know. No car will sell for a dollar. But come on, make my 'sort by price low-to-high easy.

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And finally, at least for the moment. . .

"Mechanics fucking special."

Contrary to what Craig may insist, just because your car is busted as hell does not mean a mechanic is willing, or even able to fix it. At least not with a reasonable amount of money. If you had visited them occasionally in the past 10 years maybe your car wouldn't have to be so special to them. That is all.

DISCUSSION (12)

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > whiskeybusiness NOW A DANGER TO CROWDS NEAR YOU
03/15/2015 at 23:00

Kinja'd!!!

Well in my case, I have the part, but don't have the transmission jack to drop it, tap out the fucking rubber sheath that broke off of the sensor, and then re-install.

whiskeybusiness NOW A DANGER TO CROWDS NEAR YOU > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/15/2015 at 23:10

That is completely fair though, and you know enough to explain the problem. Most people, regardless of what needs to be done, buy some parts and call it a day.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > whiskeybusiness NOW A DANGER TO CROWDS NEAR YOU
03/15/2015 at 23:13

Yeah, I've just decided when the money is there, it's time to swap in a manual. I'll make my money back after a few tanks of fuel.

whiskeybusiness NOW A DANGER TO CROWDS NEAR YOU > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/15/2015 at 23:15

What would you be operating on?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > whiskeybusiness NOW A DANGER TO CROWDS NEAR YOU
03/15/2015 at 23:22

A '95 4Runner with the "lovely" Aisin A340F. It's not necessarily a bad transmission from a reliability standpoint, in fact, it's taken full throttle launches trying to pull out a Duramax from the mud(about 3.5x it's tow limit), but it takes about 4-5 mpg out of the average and 4-5 seconds off the 0-60.

Michael Maguire > whiskeybusiness NOW A DANGER TO CROWDS NEAR YOU
03/15/2015 at 23:31

pro-top: when listing price low to high, add in the low price parameter of $100...

That way you don't have to see the $1 listings...

Random funny story...I once saw a guy posting about needing a new head gasket on some insanely tight and annoying engine bay...don't worry though cuz it'll only cost you $25 bucks!