i like my truck
i'm from texas though
it's in the contract
i'm from texas though
it's in the contract
Baba Booey
Baba Booey
I'm in the land of trucks and subarus
trucks, guns, and mexicans
Baba Booey
soooooooooooo1stSFOD-Delta wrote:
trucks, guns, and mexicans
you got a choice of running them over or shooting
it's obd-II, that's good. mileage isn't too bad for a 15 year old truck. 4R44e auto transmissions are relatively rugged. unless you and your buddy know what you're looking at, take it to your repair shop for a pre-purchase inspection. that $2k truck could easily need $500 in basic maintenance. it's probably ready for a timing belt and you better toss a new water pump and thermostat on there, that's another $350-500. accessory belt? fan clutch? pulleys? maybe the battery is 9 years old, that's another $100. are the tires any good? that's another $600.-Sh1fty- wrote:
Ok so should I call him and ask if a friend of mine and I can have a look at his truck. Then I'll try to talk him down to 2.
lol trucks
I've seen that phenomenon in your native land first handSEREMAKER wrote:
I'm in the land of trucks and subarus
Shifty, you might just save a little more first, to be honest... Granted, I am not in Cali, but I have always lucked into really good deals on my cars...
Roughly (without looking them all up):
In 94 I bought an 86 Jeep Commanche for $2K
In 98 I bought a 94 Ford Taurus for about $4K
In 02 I bought a 99 Ford Taurus for about $5500
In 06 I bought an 02 Chevy Impala for about $4K (and am still driving it, 100K miles later)
I understand I am damned lucky... But also understand I am damned patient. I never felt desperate to buy something RIGHT NOW and took my time. I wasn't even old enough to drive when I bought the Jeep, but I had been saving for a car, and knew a deal when I saw one. Don't "settle" for something JUST to have something. Get what you NEED. And what you NEED is something dependable, that you won't be dumping a crap load of money into. Seriously, there are few things worse than dealing with broken down cars.
Roughly (without looking them all up):
In 94 I bought an 86 Jeep Commanche for $2K
In 98 I bought a 94 Ford Taurus for about $4K
In 02 I bought a 99 Ford Taurus for about $5500
In 06 I bought an 02 Chevy Impala for about $4K (and am still driving it, 100K miles later)
I understand I am damned lucky... But also understand I am damned patient. I never felt desperate to buy something RIGHT NOW and took my time. I wasn't even old enough to drive when I bought the Jeep, but I had been saving for a car, and knew a deal when I saw one. Don't "settle" for something JUST to have something. Get what you NEED. And what you NEED is something dependable, that you won't be dumping a crap load of money into. Seriously, there are few things worse than dealing with broken down cars.
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The shape of an eye in front of the ocean, digging for stones and throwing them against its window pane. Take it down dreamer, take it down deep. - Other Families
Trucks are useful. Especially in the winter. Good lord are they fucking useful in the winter.
I've been partial to the Silverados myself. Drove the family Silverado to 200k miles. It would pass inspection this year if the frame was in good order, which it isn't. Engine runs great though.
I've been partial to the Silverados myself. Drove the family Silverado to 200k miles. It would pass inspection this year if the frame was in good order, which it isn't. Engine runs great though.
If the women don't find ya handsome. They should at least find ya handy.
Most accurate statement i've seen so far. +1Reciprocity wrote:
Look for these cars in this order:-Sh1fty- wrote:
TLDR: Looking for car, got $3500. Needs to get me from point A to B without using too much gas, and needs trunk space or bed, must seat 4.
Honda Accord
Honda Civic
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Camry
chevy cobalt -surprisingly robust little heaps.
Stick to the 4 cyl. engines, and an average mileage below 20k/year. Nissan manufactures garbage, Mazdas are almost always poorly maintained and anything from Korea is shit. Ford focuses are junk after about 50k miles, they tend to fall apart precipitously. Any taurus you could afford would be shit. And avoid anything dodge -in your price range all that's left is crap.
but $3500 won't get you very far, especially in california.
Edit: Except go for a Civic over the Accord. Easier and cheaper to work on. The f22 in the 90-93 accords are kinda shitty with the whole BS balance shaft and 30* tilted engine. I wouldn't call them unreliable, just kind of annoying.
Someone buy my Cobalt
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/2884997660.html
Last edited by PigPopTart (2012-03-09 08:51:45)
http://ventura.craigslist.org/ctd/2844677645.html
Make your dad buy you this so you can be a bad ass.
Make your dad buy you this so you can be a bad ass.
id get a different set of wheels. Probably get them in/or paint them dark grey or black.
OUCHJimbob23 wrote:
Make your dad buy you this so you can be a bad ass.
Eh, he doesn't know any better.
I'll let it slide this time...
And above your tomb, the stars will belong to us.
i didnt catch it at first
Guilt tripped daddy buys off son with '67 Camaro.
Worth a shot.
Worth a shot.
7 pages and i cba to read it all. has someone suggested an APC yet?
Found some civics with close to 100,000 miles and around ~$3000. They seem like really good deals and are supposedly in great condition. I also found some newer rangers. One from 2001 with only 100,000 miles for 4000 but I'll offer him 3 in cash and see what he says.
And above your tomb, the stars will belong to us.
If you treat a Honda right it will last you a good 300,000 miles, parts for them are also typically very cheap compared to American made cars (in my experience). Ford trucks are usually alright
you dont need a truck. stop being a fucking sheep.
for a fatty you're a serious intellectual lightweight.
you don't need a hatchback. stop being a fucking sheep.