On why I don't tell strangers that I'm a car guy

"TheJWT" (thejwt) 05/31/2016 at 21:40 • Filed to: None

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In an attempt to sell my car, I joined a few local for sale groups on Facebook. This is the shit I have to contend with.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > TheJWT 05/31/2016 at 21:43

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Thats nothing compared to FB honda pages

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > TheJWT 05/31/2016 at 21:45

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I... I don’t get it. An 02 lancer for a GSXR doesn’t seem too bad at all. A quick look at my local CL shows an ‘02 GSXR 600 goes for $3800, which is a bit much for an ‘02 Lancer non-Evo with a rebuilt title but not entirely outside the realm of reason.

TheJWT > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 05/31/2016 at 21:47

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Like 90% of the cars on these groups are trashed Civics, but I honestly can’t even imagine how toxic an all-Honda FB group is

interstate366, now In The Industry > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 05/31/2016 at 21:48

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1992 Civic DX hatch no front bumber single cam $7000 firm or trade for 911

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > interstate366, now In The Industry 05/31/2016 at 21:50

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accurate

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > TheJWT 05/31/2016 at 21:52

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imagine people with 1k asking for a clean k swapped hatch with a clean title and low miles...or people with a half rusted ek with a poorly done swap asking 10k OBO with a trade for (insert unrealistic car here).

-this space for rent- > TheJWT 05/31/2016 at 21:59

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That’s still probably the nicest car in Bucyrus.

WK2 > TheJWT 05/31/2016 at 21:59

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No low ballers. I know what I have.

TheJWT > -this space for rent- 05/31/2016 at 22:03

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Very likely...

interstate366, now In The Industry > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 05/31/2016 at 22:15

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Meanwhile Prelude guys offer reasonable prices and get ignored

V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! > TheJWT 05/31/2016 at 22:16

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Oh jeez.....

There’s a local car for sale page for my area on Facebook as well. This gem is on it....

8 grand..... a steal!!!!!

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > interstate366, now In The Industry 05/31/2016 at 22:17

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not in Jersey they don’t.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 05/31/2016 at 22:33

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Maybe it’s a local thing. I had one that took me more than 2 months to sell at $800 (probably because auto, admittedly). Stock, ran well, everything worked, no rust, replaced a few things. I had it on Craigslist, local and national FB groups, forums, took it to car meets, you name it. People just kept flaking on me.

TheJWT > V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! 05/31/2016 at 22:37

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To be fair I think most of the asking price is for the 1 original tire.

PS9 > V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! 05/31/2016 at 22:43

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He wants almost fucking LS1 money for that!?!?

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > TheJWT 05/31/2016 at 23:03

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The price is oddly specific.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! 05/31/2016 at 23:21

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Looks like that Barn needs work too

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > interstate366, now In The Industry 06/01/2016 at 00:28

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D15b1 blown head gasket rod knock $1500 for core. Will trade for XBONE or costco membership. Hit me up.

bob and john > TheJWT 06/01/2016 at 03:02

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That is the kind of person who should never be within 50ft of a motorcycle, let alone own one

interstate366, now In The Industry > unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) 06/01/2016 at 09:27

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Meanwhile, my stock, clean, running 1991 Prelude took me 2 months to sell for $800.

NYankee1927 > V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! 06/01/2016 at 09:46

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I read that as $800 and was like, hey that may be a fair price (next lemons car?)...then I read again.

NO LOWBALLERZ I KNOW WHAT I HAS!

The Powershift in Steve's '12 Ford Focus killed it's TCM (under warranty!) > interstate366, now In The Industry 06/01/2016 at 11:29

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Really? I need to hang out in Facebook Honda groups so I can snag a nice Prelude. It seems like they’re impossible to find reasonably priced.

interstate366, now In The Industry > The Powershift in Steve's '12 Ford Focus killed it's TCM (under warranty!) 06/01/2016 at 11:46

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I was speaking from my own experience. I had a decent 3rd gen that I sold a couple years ago to fund the engine swap on my 5th gen. I had it listed on Craigslist, local Honda groups, local and regional Prelude groups, took it to car meets. Still took me 2 months to sell it for $800. It was auto, but it made a great DD.

I’ve been thinking about making a buyer’s guide for 5th gens. They’re usually in the $3-4k range here.

The Powershift in Steve's '12 Ford Focus killed it's TCM (under warranty!) > interstate366, now In The Industry 06/01/2016 at 11:54

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That does look nice, especially for the price.

I’d appreciate a buyer’s guide on 5th gens. I’ve wanted one since they were new, but by the time I got my license (2006) and then had the money to buy something cool (2009), most were riced into the ground. Having a buyer’s guide would help me wade through the crap for when I finally get around to shopping for one.

interstate366, now In The Industry > The Powershift in Steve's '12 Ford Focus killed it's TCM (under warranty!) 06/01/2016 at 12:37

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Yeah, there is a lot of crap out there. The biggest thing about buying a 5th gen is to avoid automatics. They’re notorious for failing out of nowhere.

The Powershift in Steve's '12 Ford Focus killed it's TCM (under warranty!) > interstate366, now In The Industry 06/01/2016 at 14:52

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It seems like Honda couldn’t make an automatic that didn’t randomly explode during that era. I’d go for a stick for sure...which is part of the reason why they’re so commonly riced out.

interstate366, now In The Industry > The Powershift in Steve's '12 Ford Focus killed it's TCM (under warranty!) 06/01/2016 at 15:03

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Yeah, when looking through Craigslist earlier today, the only totally stock ones were automatics. There were one or two decent manuals.

If this one had better pics, it would be a pretty good look. The tan interior was only available on green 97-98s like this one:

http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/5603206343…

Frank Grimes > V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! 06/01/2016 at 17:16

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i am surprised it doesnt have rare in the description five times.