What would you get with $3000

"Who needs sway bars anyway" (Astonman) 10/11/2013 at 15:05 • Filed to: None

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So my brother had $3300 fall into his lap ( almost literally) yesterday and really wants to get a replacement for his POS continental. Right now his heart is set on a truck preferably one of these, which I whole heartily agree with.

http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/4092115889…

twinturbobmw > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 15:08

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What about a Crown Victoria? They are a bit expensive though. (a little over 3k)

KillerRaccoon - Group J's Sébastien Loeb > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 15:10

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Looks sweet, but $2.3k seems like a lot for a nearly 40-year-old truck with crap tires, shot rear brakes, rust in the bed, an engine with a mild skip is a lot, especially since it isn't 4WD. That's what my coworker this summer spent for a 15-year-old in better condition.

I don't know that much about trick pricing, but I'd bet that a more reasonable offer would be $1.8k, and then sink the rest into getting it into top condition.

Milky > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 15:12

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My last car was a $1,500 beater, and I loved it so.

PatBateman > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 15:13

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$1,500 final (after you get the work priced).

Tyler's SVT Focus Hates Him > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 15:14

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You can actually get a pretty decent truck for that price. I helped my little brother shop for a sub $3k car, and while he got an N-body Cutlass because it was a steal, we found tons of S-10's and F150's and the like all in pretty decent shape. If he can find one in good condition and for a good price, I don't think you could really do better. Is he open to a manual truck? I found 5-speeds were going for a few hundred less than comparable autoboxes, so maybe he can keep that in mind.

Jagvar > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 15:16

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If it were me? Quite possibly a Mercedes 190E.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 15:18

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Clean truck. I'm surprised the rust isn't worse.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 15:24

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Because I need a backseat for the baby and I would love a 4x4 winter truck:

http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/408025…

LeadfootYT > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 15:28

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http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/4106271493…

This. I would own it if I didn't have three (technically two and a half, but let's go with three) cars already. Anyone want to buy a 5spd Civic with 80k miles to open up space?

Firewrx234 > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 15:28

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How do I get $3000 to fall in my lap???

Lets Just Drive > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 15:33

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My first car, a 1988 Ford Mustang GT, was less than what your brother is shopping around with and that got me, as a young lad, RWD, a V8 and a stick.

I loved that car.

The Real Dacia Sandero > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 15:33

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I bought my Miata for $3200...

The answer is always Miata.

Who needs sway bars anyway > The Real Dacia Sandero 10/11/2013 at 15:37

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That is unless you are a 6'6 monster of a dude which my brother is. Then the answer anything but a Miata.

Who needs sway bars anyway > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 10/11/2013 at 15:39

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yeah, we have been looking at broncos too this one in particular:

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4089455075…

The Real Dacia Sandero > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 15:40

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I'm 6'5 and something. But I'm skinny, so I'm the exception that proves the rule.

Desu-San-Desu > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 15:48

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What would I personally get with $3000?

Ekthe

Either a MK1 Toyota MR2 or a 1st gen Miata.

Or, more likely, I'd drop it into my Audi in the form of an EFI conversion and some suspension and tire upgrades.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 15:59

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nice, i like it!

And it's in my home state of NJ

anonsagainstanonymous > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 16:03

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http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/4118785803… What is this?

SpeedSix > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 17:59

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I'd probably try to find a decent Volvo 850 wagon.

DavidHH > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 19:17

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The best Ford PU's are 351W, 3-speed overdrive (4sMT) or C6AT, 2WD and 9inch.

Note: I have a 78 E-150 w 351W, 3-speed overdrive, 411 9inch Posi.

And it's the best work van ever. So if he wants auto, and it's a good PU, go for it.

BJohnson11 > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/11/2013 at 22:11

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Depends on what his needs are. If he doesn't have to rely on a vehicle, old trucks are awesome and make for good entry into the "muscle" market.

If he has to use his car everyday? Not something old.

Jfelty19 > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/15/2013 at 02:49

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As much cocaine as possible.

JJJenningsIII > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/15/2013 at 08:58

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E30 /thread

DrivenChannel > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/15/2013 at 09:34

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http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/cto/4113659822…

1965 chevy c-10. I'm going to pick it up this Friday hopefully.