"Tohru" (tohrurokuno)
01/19/2015 at 10:56 • Filed to: None
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"Tohru" (tohrurokuno)
01/19/2015 at 10:56 • Filed to: None | 0
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So, I was doing the math today. Getting Project $300 operational will be a total of about $750. I wondered what else I could buy for that same $750. So I checked my local Craigslist, and found two gems.
The first is a 1987 Nissan Sentra wagon. It appears to be rust-free, has 109k miles, an automatic, and has some minor carburetor issues. He was asking $750 for it when it was posted a month ago.
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The second one is a 1986 Mazda 323 wagon. It again appears to be rust-free, has 162k miles, manual, and has some minor issues (radio, washer fluid pump, etc.) He was asking $800 when it was posted a month ago.
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What do you guys think?
E92M3
> Tohru
01/19/2015 at 11:12 |
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I would get the Mazda over the Sentra.
Captain of the Enterprise
> Tohru
01/19/2015 at 11:21 |
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what was the original car that needed 750 in repairs? If you buy a new one you will have to pays taxes and registration on it so depending on what you want it may be worth going with the original car
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Tohru
> Captain of the Enterprise
01/19/2015 at 11:30 |
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I'm not switching cars, I was just curious what the same money could have bought me. These were the only two cars that were a better deal. Also, I hadn't figured in taxes or reg. on either one.
Project $300 is a '00 Grand Am SE coupe that I bought for, naturally, $300.
Work that has been done so far:
- New fuel pump: $220
- New taillight and spare tire jack equipment: $60
- New mirrors: Christmas gift
- Remove aftermarket alarm system.
- Replace ignition switch: $40
It still needs a new windshield, which I might be able to get for $135-175.
Takuro Spirit
> Tohru
01/19/2015 at 11:50 |
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Buy the 323 wagon and I'll be your OE Mazda parts bitch. Might even give you an Oppo discount. B===========D
SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
> Tohru
01/19/2015 at 12:06 |
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323
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Tohru
> Takuro Spirit
01/19/2015 at 13:27 |
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I don't even know if the guy still has it.
Also, then I'd have 3 cars - the Ram 50, the Grand Am, and this 323. I'd have to sell one of them.
shop-teacher
> Tohru
01/19/2015 at 22:54 |
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Manuel says by the Mazda!