Let's play a game!

"fhrblig" (fhrblig)
07/18/2018 at 21:43 • Filed to: None

I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m going to have to get a vehicle. I’m going to get some sort of truck in the next 2 months. It’s most likely to be a Ford Ranger/Sport Trac/Mazda B-series. I’m probably not going to spend more than $4-5k.

Anyway, in my cursory glances at Craigslist, cars.com, etc., I’ve come across some... INTERESTING items. Like this Ram they actually want $4000 for.

So, here’s the challenge. Find me the worst way to spend $3000-$5000. It can either be in alarmingly bad condition for the price, a dangerously unreliable model, painfully undesirable, or some combination. Let’s say it has to be in running condition and passing emissions, but it doesn't need to be in my geographical area.

Bring it on, MFers.

DISCUSSION (33)

CB > fhrblig
07/18/2018 at 21:59

Worst way? Give me the money. I run and pass plenty of emissions. Condition is lacklustre at best.

Alfalfa > fhrblig
07/18/2018 at 22:09

Th e ad states it runs, drives, and brakes. No need to pass emissions when it’s over half a decade old.

1951 Ford F-53 http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/4852338

Boxer_4 > fhrblig
07/18/2018 at 22:09

Kinja'd!!!

Toyota Dyna?

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > fhrblig
07/18/2018 at 22:12

How about an Ecotec powered, VW based sand rail. Not sketchy at all

https://bham.craigslist.org/cto/d/vw-rail-buggy/6642813139.html

Or a ‘71 Mustang. Sorry, they’re hideous

https://bham.craigslist.org/cto/d/1971-mustang/6624325189.html

Or an E55 AMG. I quite like these but I fear they’re unreliable

https://bham.craigslist.org/cto/d/2000-mercedes-benz-e55-amg/6645687333.html

Or lastly, a suspiciously cheap Audi A8

https://bham.craigslist.org/cto/d/05-audi-a8runs-great118k-hwy/6644232915.html

fhrblig > CB
07/18/2018 at 22:13

Will you take me piggy-back on a 200+ mile trip to my mom's house?

fhrblig > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
07/18/2018 at 22:16

Oh, I really like that Fatstang.

That A8... man that's nice.

fhrblig > Alfalfa
07/18/2018 at 22:17

Oh, that makes me all tingly.

fhrblig > Boxer_4
07/18/2018 at 22:20

Let’s see...

Pickup - check

Vinyl floor - check

Manual - check

Pity it's on the other side of the globe.

Alfalfa > fhrblig
07/18/2018 at 22:20

S ame. I’m legitimately tempted, good thing I don't have the money right now.

LOREM IPSUM > fhrblig
07/18/2018 at 22:21

I converted to Canadian and sorted by price, but that’s too much money. I keep finding shit I actually kinda want.

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/d/1977-ford-high-boy/6621359095.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/cto/d/87-toyota-4x4-singe-cab-long/6624133027.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/d/reduced-1994-s10-rock-crawler/6628679872.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/d/87-chevy/6631536391.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/d/1985-chevy-s10-v8-sbc-350/6635664003.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/nvn/cto/d/suzuki-carry-dump-truck/6614454437.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/pml/cto/d/toyota-pickup/6639520351.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/d/1972-datsun-521/6642870134.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/d/2000-chevrolet-silverado/6645344834.html (lol, classy)

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/d/1992-f250-4x4/6627464710.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/d/1992-dodge-ram-250/6600757520.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/d/1986-toyota-pickup/6639176931.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/d/1977-ford-explorer-package/6642697706.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/d/daihatsu-hi-jet-1992/6607252499.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/d/1960-c20-chevrolet-apache/6606758581.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/d/1980-squarebody-longbox-dually/6634778213.html

Ya know what? I’m gonna stop before I buy a truck... There’s apparently a fuckton to choose from here, and prices on this search are dropping to the “what the hell, why not?” level.

*Closes Tab*

CB > fhrblig
07/18/2018 at 22:23

Nope, but I doubt the poor choice cars wouldn't , either.

fhrblig > CB
07/18/2018 at 22:26

Pass, then. Sorry. Wait, what are you wearing?

fhrblig > LOREM IPSUM
07/18/2018 at 22:28

Everything you posted is something I actually want. I don't know what to do with that info.

CB > fhrblig
07/18/2018 at 22:31

This is about to go in a strange direction.

LOREM IPSUM > fhrblig
07/18/2018 at 22:32

I had the same problem. I kept going down in price and just kept finding more and more cool stuff. I’m afraid I’ll buy something before I find a shitbox to enter in the game.

I wouldn't even know where to begin figuring out which of the above I'd actually buy. Kid in a candy store.

Kiltedpadre > fhrblig
07/18/2018 at 22:43

You know it’s good when they describe it as running, driving, and stopping with various degrees of weirdness.

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/1955-international/6641094148.html

Want a TRUCK or a “truck”?

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/1978-ford-ranchero-500/6629937040.html

https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/1984-dodge-rampage/6628631027.html

How hun up on that whole “running” thing are you?

https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/59-el-camino-4x4/6633076233.html

I kinda like this one

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-gmc-caballero-el-camino/6631738370.html

Deal Killer - Powered by Focus > fhrblig
07/18/2018 at 22:49

Ice Cream Van!

Kinja'd!!!

https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/d/1987-grumman-step-van-ice/6647202612.html

fhrblig > Kiltedpadre
07/18/2018 at 22:49

That Caballero is not bad.

That Ford Ranchero has a hairier chest than I have. I’m intrigued.

fhrblig > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus
07/18/2018 at 22:51

I should add that it should be something I wouldn't be embarrassed to drive, just a bad idea.

Spanfeller is a twat > fhrblig
07/18/2018 at 22:56

Any SLK from 1990-2001 oe whatever the run for the gen I have was. Its a good cruiser but boring otherwise , not sure on the reliability from the 230K tho. Only time will tell

Under_Score > fhrblig
07/18/2018 at 23:04

Donate to a fake GoFundMe?

nermal > fhrblig
07/18/2018 at 23:06

Copart has some great deals!

How about this 2009 Chevy Silverado? Crew cab / V8 / 4x4, in bright red, with an American flag hood visor. Also, some leftover brains f rom the previous owner in the driver’s seat. Current bid, $3,550. (Disturbing pic warning if you click through)

Kinja'd!!!

https://www.copart.com/lot/27568568

Or this 2011 Chevy Silverado? This one is a quad cab, V8, 4x4, with undetermined mileage. This one has brains all over the goddam place in the interior, not just confined to the driver’s seat. Current bid $3,350. (VERY disturbing pic warning if you click through)

Kinja'd!!!

https://www.copart.com/lot/35728958

Kiltedpadre > fhrblig
07/18/2018 at 23:15

Until recently there was a 1970 GMC Sprint with a little body damage that was REALLY tempting at $4500.

I don’t know what it is about them, but as much as I dislike the front end on that era Ranchero I am still drawn to them. You could even swap on a T-bird front end and gain hidden headlights.

Kinja'd!!!