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Hog Obituary: Jun 11, 2006; start the day right

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3581087525.html

quote:

If interested, please reply back with your history of Jaguars and to qualify potential buyers, please reply back with the name of the shop and owner in Sacramento that is the only guy that can work on Jags in Northern California. Test drives are available with a $50K deposit.

I can't tell if this guy is crazy or not. Am I crazy for thinking this is crazy?

# ? Jan 31, 2013 06:08

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# ? May 15, 2024 17:12

FAT32 SHAMER: Aug 16, 2012

He seems like a really :spergin:

guy intent on not letting this car fall into the hands of a non-aficionado.

# ? Jan 31, 2013 06:11

Black88GTA: Oct 8, 2009

Hog Obituary posted:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3581087525.html

I can't tell if this guy is crazy or not. Am I crazy for thinking this is crazy?

I kind of hope some eccentric rich guy decides to gently caress with him and gives him the answers he's looking for, and pays for it in full. Then, when he shows up to take delivery, he arrives in the most disgusting, clapped out, filthy Jaguar you've ever seen, with body panels falling off, stick-on hood scoops and portholes, curb rashed garish chrome dubz, shocker stickers, engine sounding like a tractor, blowing blue smoke, the works. The look on the seller's face alone would totally be worth it.

# ? Jan 31, 2013 06:20

PainterofCrap: Oct 17, 2002; hey bebe

Sir Tonk posted:

For real, get one with a slant-six. That engine is awesome.

I got one to sell :getin:

# ? Jan 31, 2013 06:48

oddspelling: May 31, 2009; Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment

Hog Obituary posted:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3581087525.html

I can't tell if this guy is crazy or not. Am I crazy for thinking this is crazy?

The test-drive deposit is $12k higher than the asking price of the car? :wtc:

# ? Jan 31, 2013 09:21

VideoTapir: Oct 18, 2005; He'll tire eventually.

There is only one good Jaguar mechanic in Northern California?

# ? Jan 31, 2013 10:16

Fo3: Feb 14, 2004; RAAAAARGH!!!! GIFT CARDS ARE FUCKING RETARDED!!!!

(I need a hug)

Hog Obituary posted:

I can't tell if this guy is crazy or not. Am I crazy for thinking this is crazy?

Seems like his wife (or ex-wife), or accountant w/e, has told him he has to sell it.
Ad is put up so they can tell them it's up for sale, but they are making it difficult on purpose so that it doesn't sell.

# ? Jan 31, 2013 13:17

Sir Tonk: Apr 18, 2006; Young Orc

PainterofCrap posted:

I got one to sell

Hopefully you don't live anywhere near me, I've already got enough ongoing projects.

# ? Jan 31, 2013 15:30

Raw_Beef: Jul 2, 2004; We know what you been up to and my advice on that little venture is to pack it in. It won't work. It will all end in tears.

Sir Tonk posted:

Hopefully you don't live anywhere near me, I've already got enough ongoing projects.

IIRC there isnt much 'project' left on that dart beyond upholstery and paint. Its pretty cool but 4 doors

# ? Jan 31, 2013 18:01

You Am I: May 20, 2001; Me @ your poasting

VideoTapir posted:

There is only one good Jaguar mechanic in Northern California?

Would you want to be a Jaguar mechanic? That's your answer why there is only one

# ? Jan 31, 2013 22:28

thegasman2000: Feb 12, 2005; Update my TFLC log? BOLLOCKS!
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Porsche anyone? http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/1998-porsche-911-carrera/1008440110

# ? Jan 31, 2013 22:50

VideoTapir: Oct 18, 2005; He'll tire eventually.

You Am I posted:

Would you want to be a Jaguar mechanic? That's your answer why there is only one

Surely anyone who's kept one running for more than a year is qualified, though.

# ? Feb 1, 2013 00:46

Crustashio: Jul 27, 2000; ruh roh

Price not so gold, but gently caress this is one rare car.

http://novascotia.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-Rare-Alpina-wagon-BMW-m3-wagon-1996-e36-W0QQAdIdZ452305306

and since the ad pics suck

# ? Feb 1, 2013 01:14

Powershift: Nov 23, 2009

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3572661366.html

how about a twin engine, AWD chevelle?

# ? Feb 1, 2013 02:41

Konstantin: Jun 20, 2005; And the Lord said, "Look, they are one people, and they have all one language; and this is only the beginning of what they will do; nothing that they propose to do will now be impossible for them.

You Am I posted:

Would you want to be a Jaguar mechanic? That's your answer why there is only one

Seems like it would be a great way to earn a steady income, you know you'll have a steady customer base that needs your services frequently.

# ? Feb 1, 2013 04:41

rscott: Dec 10, 2009

On the other hand I hear the rituals to attain the highest level of priesthood are quite trying

# ? Feb 1, 2013 04:55

BrokenKnucklez: Apr 22, 2008; by zen death robot

rscott posted:

On the other hand I hear the rituals to attain the highest level of priesthood are quite trying

I have heard that if you can become a Jaguar/Land Rover master mechanic...

Ha, that's a joke, no one has got there. Usually insanity hits first and people end up :suicide:

# ? Feb 1, 2013 05:25

Tai-Pan: Feb 10, 2001

Powershift posted:

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3572661366.html

how about a twin engine, AWD chevelle?

So many questions....

# ? Feb 1, 2013 06:34

Method Loser: Oct 10, 2001

Guys, why shouldn't I buy http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/3559866861.html ? '69 C10 pickup with a 'Corvette' 327.

I have been wanting a truck, and assuming it's solid, he's taked himself down 1k on text already, purely. Going to see Saturday, what should I watch for?

# ? Feb 1, 2013 15:26

BrokenKnucklez: Apr 22, 2008; by zen death robot

Method Loser posted:

Guys, why shouldn't I buy http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/3559866861.html ? '69 C10 pickup with a 'Corvette' 327.

I have been wanting a truck, and assuming it's solid, he's taked himself down 1k on text already, purely. Going to see Saturday, what should I watch for?

Just taking a quick gander at the add... Just laugh about the corvette motor, Every thing can be a "corvette" motor. And that "new" master cylinder must be about 7-8 years old....

Be prepared, this thing has strong leg braking. I don't see a power booster on it any where. Plus the lines look fairly old too... so be prepared to replace brake lines too.

Its not a bad looking truck but keep looking for rust, and make sure to check every little bit of the body. Any sign of rust, just walk away. Once one of these trucks starts to rust, they rust away in a loving hurry. Also check for body filler... magnet above the rear wheels, cab corners, rocker panels and so on.

# ? Feb 1, 2013 15:41

Elephanthead: Sep 11, 2008; Toilet Rascal

You are paying $2,500 for I assume running and driving truck. I don't think price is your concern. You can get any part you need for it. I would get one with power steering if you have a choice. That said you can get these in that price range all the time. The short beds are collectible though, not the longs. You can bolt upgraded parts through 1988 trucks right to it.

# ? Feb 1, 2013 15:50

Citycop: Apr 11, 2005; Greetings, Rainbow Dash.

I will now sing for you a song that I hope will ease your performance anxiety.

I would also reiterate that these are everywhere and when you want to sell it your going to want it to be a short bed. The manual brakes are going to give you a workout and potentially even be a safety point at some junction if you forget to leave room for stopping.

# ? Feb 1, 2013 20:42

thomawesome: Jul 19, 2009

http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/3544768239.html

Electric bar that automatically measures out shots for you?

Also, I love how they post a picture of what it should look like new, but won't post what shape theirs is in, or mention it.

Only registered members can see post attachments!

# ? Feb 4, 2013 05:50

atomicthumbs: Dec 26, 2010; We're in the business of extending man's senses.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/3591160984.html

# ? Feb 4, 2013 05:58

Edmund Sparkler: Jul 4, 2003; For twelve years, you have been asking: Who is John Galt? This is John Galt speaking. I am the man who loves his life. I am the man who does not sacrifice his love or his values. I am the man who has deprived you of victims and thus has destroyed your world, and if you wish to know why you are peris

atomicthumbs posted:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/3591160984.html

You know what, even if those pictures are being really overly generous or if all it has going for it is that it looks good...

...that is how you sell a car.

I hate all the CL ads with one stupid small picture taken on a camera phone from 10 years ago or no picture or "here's a stock photo of what it COULD look like".

Also, if that was anywhere near me it would already be mine.

# ? Feb 4, 2013 06:32

HarmB: Jun 19, 2006

Actual gold?
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3592143047.html

I'm going to contact them after work tomorrow and see if they'll take it to a mechanic to have it inspected.

# ? Feb 4, 2013 07:52

General_Failure: Apr 17, 2005

atomicthumbs posted:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/3591160984.html

Those headlights make it look like a hosed up Mazda. Rip them out, jump on them for a while and replace them with the proper ones and it'd be nice. Also I thought I was in Rhyno's thread.

# ? Feb 4, 2013 08:48

atomicthumbs: Dec 26, 2010; We're in the business of extending man's senses.

General_Failure posted:

Those headlights make it look like a hosed up Mazda. Rip them out, jump on them for a while and replace them with the proper ones and it'd be nice.

I like 'em

# ? Feb 4, 2013 10:28

Holdbrooks: Jan 1, 2005; NEAI 2015
RIDE ETERNAL SHINY AND CHROME
ONWARD TO THE HALLS OF RUSTHALLA

Harmburger posted:

Actual gold?
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3592143047.html

I'm going to contact them after work tomorrow and see if they'll take it to a mechanic to have it inspected.

I highly doubt that the will go that far for $900 car that needs a battery. Just jump it off and test drive, at least you will know it was a cold start.

# ? Feb 4, 2013 10:43

Fo3: Feb 14, 2004; RAAAAARGH!!!! GIFT CARDS ARE FUCKING RETARDED!!!!

(I need a hug)

atomicthumbs posted:

I like 'em

You've been conditioned that way, not your fault. US standard lights and bumpers back then were horrendous.
Made mazda look like a jerk trying to fit into that market too since GF mentioned that marque, (let us forget the rx5/121 and many many 929s).

# ? Feb 4, 2013 21:06

General_Failure: Apr 17, 2005

Fo3 posted:

You've been conditioned that way, not your fault. US standard lights and bumpers back then were horrendous.
Made mazda look like a jerk trying to fit into that market too since GF mentioned that marque, (let us forget the rx5/121 and many many 929s).

That's it. It kind of sort of reminds me of one of the later 929s with the 4 pot motor. Except I know even they had nice big rectangular headlights.

Straight up I think the hosed up lights and bumpers on so many cars exported to the U.S. look horrible. They weren't designed to look that way and it shows. The '60s mercs with their ovaloid lights look like a spider in U.S. mode.

# ? Feb 4, 2013 21:11

Hog Obituary: Jun 11, 2006; start the day right

Haha, I think that's a mousetrap in there

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/3581346184.html

# ? Feb 5, 2013 05:09

Fender Anarchist: May 20, 2009; Fender Anarchist

General_Failure posted:

That's it. It kind of sort of reminds me of one of the later 929s with the 4 pot motor. Except I know even they had nice big rectangular headlights.

Straight up I think the hosed up lights and bumpers on so many cars exported to the U.S. look horrible. They weren't designed to look that way and it shows. The '60s mercs with their ovaloid lights look like a spider in U.S. mode.

Hell, even some domestics weren't immune:

# ? Feb 5, 2013 05:12

The Big Jesus: Oct 29, 2007; #essereFerrari

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/3569576322.html

1979 Datsun 280ZX - $2600 (Atlanta)

Oh god I promised myself I would wait until I got a house with a garage to work on a project but I don't know if I can do it.

# ? Feb 5, 2013 05:47

Octopus Magic: Dec 19, 2003; I HATE EVERYTHING THAT YOU LIKE* AND I NEED TO BE SURE YOU ALL KNOW THAT EVERY TIME I POST

*unless it's a DSM in which case we cool ^_^

Hog Obituary posted:

Haha, I think that's a mousetrap in there

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/3581346184.html

god drat I wish I had that instead of my DSM.

# ? Feb 5, 2013 05:59

FAT32 SHAMER: Aug 16, 2012

The Big Jesus posted:

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/3569576322.html

1979 Datsun 280ZX - $2600 (Atlanta)

Oh god I promised myself I would wait until I got a house with a garage to work on a project but I don't know if I can do it.

This is in beautiful condition, and I'm going to Atlanta next week...

:getin:

# ? Feb 5, 2013 06:54