Talk me out of this, Oppo.

"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
09/22/2015 at 14:33 • Filed to: notacamry

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228k but omgomgomgomgomagnum R/T

DISCUSSION (69)

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 14:36

I don’t come here to talk people out of things. I come here to say things like, “Do it! Do it now!” So...

Do it! Do it now!

DrJohannVegas > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 14:37

Rust? Rust.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 14:37

No, I refuse.

BKosher84 > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 14:38

It’s named after a condom.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 14:39

Don’t do it.

Happy to help.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 14:39

Kinja'd!!!

Wacko > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 14:41

Looks a pic, sees HEMI badge, can’t talk you out of it sorry.

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 14:42

I will definitely be the voice of reason here for all the Oppo people infatuated by this car and try to talk you out of this.

BECAUSE AN SRT8 MAGNUM IS WHAT YOU SHOULD BE GETTING. POWWWUHHHR

SLK > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 14:43

For 5k what do you have to lose?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 14:44

I can’t because that’s one of the cleanest used Magnums I’ve ever seen, even with the mileage it has.

Takuro Spirit > DrJohannVegas
09/22/2015 at 14:44

Did not see any in the pics. And with 228k (just like my 242k Camry) I think it spent too much time driving for any salt to stay attached.

Takuro Spirit > BKosher84
09/22/2015 at 14:44

The one I use, how fitting.

Takuro Spirit > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/22/2015 at 14:44

Thanks. Every little bit helps.

Hooker > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 14:44

Provided everything works (and it looks like it could) I can’t talk you out of something that looks that good after that many miles. Buy it, put a manual in it (it’s been done) and have a happy life.

Takuro Spirit > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna
09/22/2015 at 14:45

Find me one for $4K and we’ll talk.

Takuro Spirit > Hooker
09/22/2015 at 14:45

It’s SOOOO CLEEEEAAAAN. I wanna go see it just to see it.

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 14:46

It’s automatic and no way gets 30 mpg. Your other post said it needed to have a manual and get 30 mpg. That is two strikes. Since you get three it looks like you’re OK.

Takuro Spirit > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/22/2015 at 14:46

Even the cargo area looks untouched. It’s a miracle.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 14:46

Weren’t you saying you wanted something with decent gas mileage? Aren't those rated in Stations Per Gallon?

Takuro Spirit > SLK
09/22/2015 at 14:46

Depends on how much anything it needs in the near future will cost.

Takuro Spirit > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
09/22/2015 at 14:47

EPA 25mpg highway. Maybe I can keep my foot out of it and..... nah, who am I kidding

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 14:47

I’m in class so I didn't click on the link. But damn 4k. Don't let anyone tell you nox

Takuro Spirit > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much
09/22/2015 at 14:48

Never offered with a manual so I’m okay with that.

25 is closer to 30 and I bet I could hypermile it.. where’s my cardboard and duct tape?

Takuro Spirit > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna
09/22/2015 at 14:49

It looks like it has TWENTY thousand on it, not TWO HUNDRED and twenty.... the driver’s seat and cargo area look like new.

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 14:53

I was looking at these before I picked up my IS300. Talking to a co-worker who rented one thinking it had more room than his 2009 Charger, he confirmed that it is actually more cramped inside than the Charger.

Also, he felt that the 5.7L Hemi doesn’t move the car as well as it should, so if you can find one, go for the SRT.

Full Disclosure - Guy owns an SRT Challenger now and enjoys the 400+ hp.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 14:53

As long as you dont mind the plastic fantastic interior they are great cars.

We almost bought one new but even then the interior was sketchy

Maybe the HEMI makes up for it though

Textured Soy Protein > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 14:56

My Hemi Grand Cherokee with half the miles that has been reasonably well maintained has random glitches that require periodic attention. I’ve replaced the EGR, spark plugs, all four O2 sensors, and will likely need a new throttle position sensor.

Also, it gets 12 mpg.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 14:58

Buy a Malibu Maxx SS instead.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/…

cazzyodo > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 15:00

228k miles of WHY THE FUCK NOT?!?!??!

AMIRITE?!?!?!

Takuro Spirit > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/22/2015 at 15:03

lol

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 15:04

It's sold. Was that you? It needs to be you.

Takuro Spirit > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
09/22/2015 at 15:04

I can’t hear the interior over BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAp

Takuro Spirit > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/22/2015 at 15:09

Nah, I would’t travel across the pond.

Klaus Schmoll > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 15:11

#Looks at pic sees 6 side windows#

YOU LIED TO US!!!!!! You are the VW of... of... whatever. Besides what happened to the 4-window mystery machine?

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 15:13

How is it so clean? Did they replace the interior from a donor car or something?

at this point it might be worth it to buy it and immediately start looking for a wrecked one (rear end damage haha) to buy a backup engine/trans from for the future.

It’s shockingly clean inside.

EL_ULY > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 15:38

Too many miles dude. All the nopes

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 15:44

I was gonna say to run, but then I looked at the carfax. DAMN!!! The last owner took really good car of this thing, getting it serviced at the selling dealer every 4-5,000 miles. If it is in as good of shape as it is in the pictures, I’d say go for it.

Takuro Spirit > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO
09/22/2015 at 15:58

Its tempting.

Takuro Spirit > EL_ULY
09/22/2015 at 15:59

“But it’s all HIGHWAY miles. I know what I have”

Takuro Spirit > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
09/22/2015 at 15:59

My thoughts as well. I don’t even see a butt print on the driver’s seat.

Takuro Spirit > Klaus Schmoll
09/22/2015 at 16:01

I took a ‘09 xB home last night that had too much rust and filth to consider paying nearly $8k for.

Kinja'd!!!

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 16:07

I don’t know, if you can pay that little, and rip a RWD V8 burnout on the way home, it seems 100% justified. mpg be damned. (actually this one might have the MDS cylinders? might not be that bad)

Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)
09/22/2015 at 16:11

Kinja'd!!!

Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 16:12

Kinja'd!!!

Takuro Spirit > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
09/22/2015 at 16:24

Rated 25 highway. I could maybe eek out a few more if needed.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 16:27

that’s right in the sweet spot.

now get off OPPO and go buy the damn thing!

Takuro Spirit > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
09/22/2015 at 16:33

Nah, found a Kia with 56k on it. I think that’s a better deal. :D

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy
09/22/2015 at 16:35

exactly!

Hooker > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 16:35

I feel like it wouldn’t be a bad idea to go see it. For posterity. I mean, when are you ever going to see another one that clean ever again? Never. That’s when.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 16:36

Does it say Kia on it?

Then it’s not as good of a deal as the magnum haha

If you want to go cheap and don’t mind transporting, my family is selling a 1994 Grand Marquis with only 65k miles on it. It’s in impeccable shape. My grandpa bought it brand new and my dad (master mechanic) maintained it it’s whole life. I could probably get them to drop to 2,000, they’re asking 2,500 for it.

Hooker > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 16:36

Don’t forget these things are a dime a dozen and honestly parts are plentiful.

Takuro Spirit > Hooker
09/22/2015 at 16:41

True. But I need a reliable DD that’s not going to cost me anything other than the purchase price and gas. Oh and insurance. That’s... important.

Takuro Spirit > Hooker
09/22/2015 at 16:41

I want to touch it.

Takuro Spirit > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
09/22/2015 at 16:41

Do they take Mastercard?

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 16:46

Nope :(

Takuro Spirit > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
09/22/2015 at 17:32

Drat. $100 a month PayPal?

Hooker > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 20:50

Crowd source repairs? Oppo sharing is caring program?

Hooker > Takuro Spirit
09/22/2015 at 20:50

OK but no Werting.

duurtlang > Takuro Spirit
09/23/2015 at 05:33

They probably have a similar interior quality. Whenever I sit in a Magnum (my FIL owns one) I snicker a bit. Another thing that strikes me is that while I’m tall and of average weight the seats seem to be designed for someone twice as heavy and wide as I am.

Having said that, I do like the engine and the one you linked to does seem very clean.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Takuro Spirit
09/23/2015 at 07:46

what could go wrong?

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Takuro Spirit
09/23/2015 at 09:05

If it were me, I’d try and work something out for ya, but it’s my parents down in SC selling.

Sorry pal.

Takuro Spirit > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
09/23/2015 at 10:20

That’s fine, I have lots of options available to me.

Twism > Takuro Spirit
09/23/2015 at 10:47

ehmm... don’t do it?

No seriously buy the shit out of this thing, it’s ridiculously clean.

just be sure the transmission doesn’t slip (they tend to go bad) but otherwise they are pretty much perfect cars (I might be biased, I had mine for the last 7 years without any troubles).

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Takuro Spirit
09/23/2015 at 10:50

Like the magnum...

Steve in Manhattan > Takuro Spirit
09/23/2015 at 10:56

It’s pre-bailout pre-Fiat Chrysler. Reliability issues anyone?

And the posting has been deleted, so there you go.

Takuro Spirit > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
09/23/2015 at 11:01

LOLO

Takuro Spirit > Steve in Manhattan
09/23/2015 at 11:02

Someone on Oppo probably bought it. Lucky bastard.

Steve in Manhattan > Takuro Spirit
09/23/2015 at 11:14

If you want Chrysler, I’d say go 2010 or newer if that’s in budget.

Takuro Spirit > Steve in Manhattan
09/23/2015 at 11:18

I don’t. But I did find a few Calibers and Patriot/Compasssess in my budget with a stick.