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The best part of shopping on Craigslist is the people. *pulls up to seller's house* *guy my age with face tattoos and the little soul patch that prison rapists have comes out the door: "MOM I'M GOING OUT DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING" *we chat about car, he opens door and the smell of weed rushes out. it's everywhere inside the car* *later, on the test drive: "so, what do you do here in town?" "i make bongs."
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I had a classic CL car interaction the other night. Here is the ad (emphasis mine): quote:I have a 1991 Mazda Miata convertible 5speed with only 72,000 miles on it runs and drives great brand new Toyo tires all the way around it fresh oil change new tune up new clutch after market Hurst shifter nice clean interior nothing wrong mechanicaly only one thing wrong with it needs windshield and its only $33 at U Part It in Chillicothe. I need this car gone asap I will even get the title notarized for you call or text anytime ..[contact info] $2200 I exchanged texts with the guy and told him I might be able to come out on the weekend and see it. He says he is available that same night and he wants to sell it ASAP. This kind of sends up some red flags, but it isn't far from my house, so what the heck. He tells me about the windshield, but says it's drivable and I can take it for a spin. I arrive to find a rust covered miata under a tarp. The convertible top is >60% duct tape. And it has a flat tire. I look at the rear of it and the side marker lamp's bulb is hanging from a wire inches from the ground. I was pissed that he blatantly lied to me but I held my tongue, thanked him and left. Not 10 mins later he sends me a text saying he would sell it to me for $1900 if I wanted it. Ah, Craigslist.
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Dec 2, 2013 04:00
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blk posted:The best part of shopping on Craigslist is the people. So if you're test-driving the loving dopemobile, get pulled over and of course the cop spots the loaded bong in the back seat, who gets hosed over? Honest question.
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Dec 2, 2013 06:13
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Pham Nuwen posted:So if you're test-driving the loving dopemobile, get pulled over and of course the cop spots the loaded bong in the back seat, who gets hosed over? Honest question. I'd assume both of us, but he has a record so I'm assuming he'd be hit harder. Edit: just so it's clear, the car smelled like pot, but I didn't see any actually in the car. blk fucked around with this message at 07:14 on Dec 2, 2013 |
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Dec 2, 2013 06:35
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Do you get a free bong with purchase of the vehicle?
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Pham Nuwen posted:So if you're test-driving the loving dopemobile, get pulled over and of course the cop spots the loaded bong in the back seat, who gets hosed over? Honest question. Driver for sure since they have care, custody and control. Unless the passenger owned up to everything you're getting nicked too.
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Dec 2, 2013 14:32
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Real gold? http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/4214938515.html
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Dec 2, 2013 22:18
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It's the crown jewel of fools gold.
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Dec 2, 2013 22:51
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Sir Tonk posted:1992 MAZDA B2200 SHORT BED/MANUAL STANDARD/108,990 MILES - $980 Is this the Mazda B series before it was a rebadged ranger? Is this real gold?
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Dec 2, 2013 23:22
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Yeah those old trucks go forever. Real gold.
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Dec 3, 2013 02:03
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Weinertron posted:Is this the Mazda B series before it was a rebadged ranger? Is this real gold? It's in terrible shape, but yeah it is that model. I've been looking for one for a while now and they're either lowered, covered in rust and dented up, or ridiculously overpriced. I just want a pickup that gets over 30mpg.
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 http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/4225547118.html Actual gold? edit: the keywords at the end of the lexus ad on a previous page are gold, if anybody missed them: Off road, rally, not hella flush jdm oil pan bangin' three wheelin' off driveways scraping left and right hard parking static grocery go getter hitting switches -46 degree camber windshield banner can't see out my window reppin'. Yeah, heh. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/4214354369.html I'd drive to see it, just to meet the crazy idiot who owns that thing. w1ntermute fucked around with this message at 05:14 on Dec 3, 2013 |
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Dec 3, 2013 05:05
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Sir Tonk posted:I just want a pickup that gets over 30mpg. You won't get even close to that with a petrol one
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w1ntermute posted:http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/4214354369.html
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dissss posted:You won't get even close to that with a petrol one In pre-drylabbing EPA numbers, there were several trucks that got 29 or 30 highway. http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Powe...eno=2&tabView=0 Most of the 27 mpg ones were at 29 or 30. In any of those trucks, it should be possible to get into the low 30s, highway. Almost any 2wd 4 cylinder manual compact pickup will get close. That said, my mom's Toyota diesel would get over 40 without trying. VideoTapir fucked around with this message at 08:56 on Dec 3, 2013 |
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Dec 3, 2013 06:25
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Sir Tonk posted:I just want a pickup that gets over 30mpg. Not gonna happen. Get a Ranger with a 4 banger and a 5 speed, do a tune up, and drive like a grandma. Also skinny tires are a bit of a help.
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Sir Tonk posted:It's in terrible shape, but yeah it is that model. I've been looking for one for a while now and they're either lowered, covered in rust and dented up, or ridiculously overpriced. This one is calling my name http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/4222575275.html Or maybe this one http://muncie.craigslist.org/cto/4207646352.html
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Dec 3, 2013 07:59
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HELLA FLUSH http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/4225665871.html clean tittle.
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poo poo, I'd lift that thing back up to about halfway between there and stock ride height and call it good.
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IOwnCalculus posted:poo poo, I'd lift that thing back up to about halfway between there and stock ride height and call it good. I like it too, don't see many 5spd CRVs around here.
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Those louvers!  Could be, if you lose that US spec front bumper. However, this one has crept on my radar. It has to be complete trash. It also looks like a 3 speed. v  v
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Rhyno posted:This one is calling my name Man, both of these are better deals than anything I've found in the past three months of look around Houston. I'm also considering an 80's Nissan, Mitsu/Dodge, Ranger, or even an old Courier. I could easily get a 90's 4cyl for the same price, but I really like the aesthetics of the 80's Japanese trucks. Probably should sell the Roadmaster first...
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Early to mid 80s Japanese trucks are usually carbureted or have throttle body injection. There were exceptions, but the sweet spot for fuel economy is an 89-94 2wd short cab 5 speed Toyota pickup with a 22R-E. I got around 28mpg average with mine, and it had a gigantic lumber rack and dubious maintenance history.
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IOwnCalculus posted:poo poo, I'd lift that thing back up to about halfway between there and stock ride height and call it good. Yeah, but then you'd have to use calculus to un-hella flush the ride.. Wait a sec, nevermind. How about an all electric Volvo C30?  http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/for/4225751090.html Needs batteries, maybe? Who knows? Only 17.5k for a mystery box! keykey fucked around with this message at 20:25 on Dec 3, 2013 |
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Dec 3, 2013 20:22
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NM, it's a scam. Should've reverse image searched.
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Been screwing around on CL's auto section recently because I am selling a car. Saw some good poo poo. Saw an ad for 1975 Bricklin SV1 GullWing and thought 'holy heck Bricklins are pretty sweet.' http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/4226602865.html  Better when not covered in duct tape and plastic I suppose. The best part is where the ad states $29,110.000 REAL VALUE. I wonder how he determined that. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/4224962945.html And I saw a guy looking to trade his dubiously modified 2007 BMW 3 series for an STI or an EVO. Specifically he wants someone to take over the 8k he still owns on the 335xi AND he wants an STI or Evo in return. Ok then. But he mostly like taking pictures of his BMW hiding behind stuff such as: A finger!  A fence!  A tree!  http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/4220251387.html Gotta check out a custom 96 Geo Metro, right? Was hoping for big things and was disappointed by the exterior. Some new rims, doesnt this guy have any vision?  Wait, whats that white stuff around the windshield on the interior?  Clearly I underestimated this guy! This is one of my favorite threads on all of SA.
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DJ Commie posted:Early to mid 80s Japanese trucks are usually carbureted or have throttle body injection. There were exceptions, but the sweet spot for fuel economy is an 89-94 2wd short cab 5 speed Toyota pickup with a 22R-E. I got around 28mpg average with mine, and it had a gigantic lumber rack and dubious maintenance history. Someone built a Ford Ranger over at TDI club that has an ALH in it... I want that.
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BlackMK4 posted:Someone built a Ford Ranger over at TDI club that has an ALH in it... I want that. Sounded interesting so I had to look it up: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=359848
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BraveUlysses posted:Sounded interesting so I had to look it up: This is why I need to build one: greengeeker;4286745 posted:
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DJ Commie posted:Early to mid 80s Japanese trucks are usually carbureted or have throttle body injection. There were exceptions, but the sweet spot for fuel economy is an 89-94 2wd short cab 5 speed Toyota pickup with a 22R-E. I got around 28mpg average with mine, and it had a gigantic lumber rack and dubious maintenance history. Thanks for the info. Toyotas tend to command a high price and I don't like their styling as much, but they're certainly worth considering. There was a beautiful late 70's Courier in Austin a month ago that went pretty fast, would've loved that as I'd be happy with a 2.3 to mess with.
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Sir Tonk posted:Man, both of these are better deals than anything I've found in the past three months of look around Houston. These are the best I've seen locally since summer. A really amazing one popped up but he wanted $4K for it.
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http://chillicothe.craigslist.org/cto/4221949890.html
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BlackMK4 posted:That's been posted here before, a goon is supposed to be going to look at it soon. I'd buy it if it was closer to me (Az). Yeah I went and looked at it, but it was too terrible on the road. Probably would have been a bunch of fun on back roads but 2500 was a bit too much for a joke car. So I bought another old unreliable Audi instead.
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so this is a thing...
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:so this is a thing... Rad Rod has no meaning anymore
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Now I want to find out if there's a stupid-rear end modified Dodge somewhere out there called the RAM ROD.
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KozmoNaut posted:Now I want to find out if there's a stupid-rear end modified Dodge somewhere out there called the RAM ROD. I saw one driving around Charlotte with that on the back window.
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KozmoNaut posted:Now I want to find out if there's a stupid-rear end modified Dodge somewhere out there called the RAM ROD. 
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BlackMK4 posted:This is why I need to build one: You know it's poo poo like this that kills me. A small, workhorse truck that gets easily over 30mpg. Am I taking crazy pills?
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 http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/4231803175.html 
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