"Raphmoe" (raphmoe)
11/05/2014 at 13:13 • Filed to: ford, taurus, craigslist
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"Raphmoe" (raphmoe)
11/05/2014 at 13:13 • Filed to: ford, taurus, craigslist | 3
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While browsing on craigslist today I found a gem I would like to share with Jalops to see how they feel. The ad is a real hoot to read regardless.
a) I am not the seller.
b) I can not answer questions that you would ask of the seller.
c) This is a random ad I found on craigslist that is for a really sweet car, a classic, one might even say.
3) If you have questions for this guy, email him and then share the reply in oppo to keep the conversation alive on kinja.
d) I had Wendy's Chili for lunch with cheese and crackers; it was warm and delicious.
Here is the posting:
!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!
Classic 1995 Ford Taurus SE (Special Edition), the '57 Chevy of our generation
Call me crazy, but I believe this 20 year old masterpiece is destined to be the 1957 Chevy of our generation. That's why I purchased it new in 1995, and why it breaks my heart that I can't keep it another 20 years.
This is the last model year of this incredibly successful design introduced originally I think in 1985. Actually, this exact car may very well be the actual last one ever made. I purchased it new from deFeo Ford in June of 1995, just one month before the misguided 1996 "bubble" redesigned Taurus hit the show rooms. As we all know that design bombed, and Taurus has never recovered.
This is the top of the line 95 SE model featuring front bucket seats, and the 3.8 V6 fuel injected engine, which is the same engine offered in the Taurus sports car called the SHO. But if you have some design sensitivity, you may agree that the SHO models, even the 95s, are not on a par, style wise, with the the SE. I say that because all the SHO models retained the earlier squared off and boxy front air-intake/bumper design of the earlier year Taurus'. In 93-95 Ford streamlined the front of the other models, including the SE, and to me, that was the crowning update that led to the most satisfying car design of the last era.
This one had everything Ford offered then (I think). It starts and runs, and was my daily driver until about 3 months ago when the water pump seized, and I decided it was time to move on. Amazingly, the original engine and transmission in this car are the stongest features. Still shifts like butter, and the engine starts up and runs great. Gets 16/20 mpg. However, with 185,000 miles on it, the car needs lots of other work.
If you don't share my opinion that this car is a classic and should be saved from the junk yard, no reason to read further because it needs TLC. I know thousands of these have gone to junk over the years, and to my mind, that makes this one even more rare.
Two mechanics estimated $1800 work is needed to get the car road worthy, and you'd need another 1800 to restore the cosmetics and interior. Even so, it has never been in a serious accident, just one rear ender, and one guy backed into the driver side fender. Those insurance policies fixed everything. The rear end body parts are all new 5 years ago, and the fender was filled with bondo. Half of the silver paint is, believe it or not, original, the the other half was done to blend in the two repairs. No rust anywhere on this car.
These are the features of the SE model:
Bucket front seats
3.8 V6 fuel injected engine
Leather trimmed seats
Center shift console
Transparent headlights (the cheap models had frosted headlights)
SE badges
Issues:
Seized water pump
Seized radiator fan
Two broken motor mounts
Emergency brake doesn't work
Headliner is shot
Driver seat shows terrible wear.
Steering leaks
Tranny leaks
AC doesn't work
Driver exterior door molding missing
Still good:
4 wheel disk breaks
All the windows work normally.
The power seats are a wonder, not only up/down/forward/backward/tilt, but also TWO power lumbar controls. All work.
Radio and tape work normally
Cabin lights work
Heater works
Dash instruments all work, except the digital clock
Head lights, turn signals, wipers work normally
Four newish aftermarket alloy wheels
Passenger and back seats ok
Windows all intact
BTW, even with the seized pump and fan, this car can still be driven if the outside temperature is below 50º. It was always amazing to me that it would run with no coolant all day long as long as it was cool outside, and I didn't need the heater (ie coolant). So you can drive this car off right now, and even with its issues, you can still take it on the road.
I know you are a rare individual if you see this car as I do, but if you're the one, please get in touch asap.
thanks, Mike
Wow, Mike, What a deal!
ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier
> Raphmoe
11/05/2014 at 13:20 |
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Worst Taurus/Sable engine ever. The 3.8 essex, has a 100% guarantee for blowing head gaskets. I would take my old Vulcan V6 over that boat anchor.
Party-vi
> Raphmoe
11/05/2014 at 13:21 |
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My parents purchased a new Taurus in 1988; brown on brown plush interior. It was a colossal shitbox.
Margin Of Error
> Raphmoe
11/05/2014 at 13:24 |
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What about a much better car ?
I'm sorry but the engine in that thing lacks 2 cylinders and send its power to the wrong wheels.
> Raphmoe
11/05/2014 at 13:25 |
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What an idiot. Says SHO is worse than SE then puts SHO spoiler on it. Says the 96' body style bombed then put 96' badge on the back. Even the wheels mimic SHO.
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Raphmoe
> Margin Of Error
11/05/2014 at 13:26 |
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The Crown Victoria is a great car! ALthough, is it the '57 Chevy of our generation?
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Raphmoe
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11/05/2014 at 13:26 |
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The poster is a funny guy.
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Raphmoe
> Party-vi
11/05/2014 at 13:26 |
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At least they picked the right color combo for it then.
Sn210
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11/05/2014 at 13:34 |
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wait, I read that whole thing and it wasn't even a SHO?!?!
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Margin Of Error
> Raphmoe
11/05/2014 at 13:35 |
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You are asking the right questions, however I don't have the answers.
Is there really such a thing as "the '57 Chevy of our generation" ?
and 100 more
> Raphmoe
11/05/2014 at 13:37 |
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Can't speak to this car, but my mom had a '94 Taurus, and I loved the fuck out of that car. It really liked to coast at 75.
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ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier
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11/05/2014 at 13:39 |
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95 SE's had a SHO spoiler from the factory...
PushToStart
> Raphmoe
11/05/2014 at 13:49 |
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c) This is a random ad I found on craigslist that is for a really sweet car, a classic, one might even say.
Yeah, literally. Only one person might say that, because this isn't a classic in any way, lol
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Raphmoe
> PushToStart
11/05/2014 at 13:50 |
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;)
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PushToStart
> Raphmoe
11/05/2014 at 14:03 |
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And that one person is probably you, Raphmoe. lol
Jonathan Harper
> Raphmoe
11/05/2014 at 14:06 |
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Since you are the owner/seller...does it have a clean title?
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Raphmoe
> Jonathan Harper
11/05/2014 at 14:16 |
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Stop trolling. Go back and read the post, I specifically said I am not the owner/seller.
You're not funny.
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Raphmoe
> PushToStart
11/05/2014 at 14:18 |
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Maybe! Classics are in the eye of the beerholder, as they say.
BrtStlnd
> Jonathan Harper
11/05/2014 at 14:21 |
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You really have beef with Raphmoe, don't you.
Too many M's
> Raphmoe
11/05/2014 at 14:21 |
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Wow! He should list it in Alaska, it rarely gets above 50* F there. Perfect for someone there.
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Jonathan Harper
> Raphmoe
11/05/2014 at 14:21 |
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I see no mention of title ANYWHERE and I read 3 times. Can you email the seller and ask? But then make sure to post the response here to keep the kinja discussion rolling. Thanks.
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Jonathan Harper
> BrtStlnd
11/05/2014 at 14:23 |
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!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!
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Raphmoe
> Jonathan Harper
11/05/2014 at 14:23 |
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Stop being a shit-stirrer.
Go read the rules of oppo.
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Raphmoe
> BrtStlnd
11/05/2014 at 14:26 |
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He is intentionally asking questions that are specifically addressed in the post.
He is either trolling or shit-stirring and I don't like it.
505Turbeaux
> Jonathan Harper
11/05/2014 at 14:27 |
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I keep wondering how I trolled you with Pacers here and on facebook and you never trolled me back. Now I am glad. You are tenacious!
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Jonathan Harper
> Raphmoe
11/05/2014 at 14:29 |
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Jonathan Harper
> 505Turbeaux
11/05/2014 at 14:30 |
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My jimmies don't get rustled often...but when they do...
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Raphmoe
> Jonathan Harper
11/05/2014 at 14:30 |
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Don't be a dick.
Seriously, don't be a dick.
And don't be a shit-stirrer either (here or elsewhere that will lead back to Oppo. Specifically this entails no trolling, no troll parties, and no posts attacking other Gawker/Kinja communities - Jezebel, Groupthink, Gawker, etc.).
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505Turbeaux
> Jonathan Harper
11/05/2014 at 14:30 |
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for future use
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Jonathan Harper
> Raphmoe
11/05/2014 at 15:16 |
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Says the guy who posted this yesterday . How is that not shit stirring?
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Raphmoe
> Jonathan Harper
11/05/2014 at 15:24 |
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Huh? Because he was one of my favorite Jalops and I hope he is doing well.
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Jonathan Harper
> Raphmoe
11/05/2014 at 15:32 |
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Raphmoe
> Jonathan Harper
11/05/2014 at 15:41 |
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Because none of those questions were answered and I still hope he is doing well; I thought maybe someone knew what was going on since he was one of my favorite commenters.
Why do you continue to stir shit with me?
What is your beef?
You started this thread by specifically asking questions you knew that I addressed .
Seriously, stop being a dick.
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Jonathan Harper
> Raphmoe
11/05/2014 at 15:43 |
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I'm not trying to be a dick. I'm just trying to understand.
I apologize that you did not understand my joke at the beginning of this thread...I thought you would appreciate it given your response to the last person who asked about a title.
MY BAD MOE
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Jonathan Harper
> BrtStlnd
11/05/2014 at 15:46 |
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This was more shitty sarcastic joke based upon this thread . But Raphmoe no appreciate.
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Raphmoe
> Jonathan Harper
11/05/2014 at 15:46 |
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You are trying to be a dick; you said this:
"Can you email the seller and ask? But then make sure to post the response here to keep the kinja discussion rolling. Thanks."
Which was a direct quote from what I posted where I said if you had questions about the ad (which you clearly do), to ask him. So, please, go ahead and ask him.
I don't appreciate being mocked by you JBH.
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Jonathan Harper
> Raphmoe
11/05/2014 at 15:56 |
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Alright that was a bit dickish, but in light of the way you responded to the last person who asked about a title, I thought it would be pretty obvious I was joking. But truly, I see no difference this and some of your replies yesterday .
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Raphmoe
> Jonathan Harper
11/05/2014 at 16:06 |
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I answered all of your questions honestly.
Also, you asked me "how did run without gasoline or oil", when, in fact, I never said that in the article; I was told by a local mechanic that M cars are self lubricating. Apparently not.
I guess I do not find your "jokes" funny. Thank you for realizing that you've been a dick to me.
NaturallyAspirated
> ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier
11/05/2014 at 16:36 |
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I like that he doesn't know the difference between the 3.0/3.2 SHO motor and the 3.8 headgasket eater.
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Jonathan Harper
> Raphmoe
11/05/2014 at 16:54 |
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Alright dude.