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Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

Phat_Albert posted:

The DSM part is where I lost it, that was some poo poo

It's also true. There are plenty of ASE certified mechanics I wouldn't let touch my car :colbert:

# ¿ Dec 30, 2007 17:03

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# ¿ Apr 27, 2024 08:55

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

IOwnCalculus posted:

My wife spotted this one:

Rebadge My Car

This is what astounds me...not that someone wants to turn their car into a pose-mobile, but that they're willing to pay to have it professionally done. Of course, the average CL denizen probably thinks that $25 and a six pack of PBR is enough for professional work.

# ¿ Jan 2, 2008 01:09

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

kimbo305 posted:

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/car/548487520.html

So....jail's involved in this one, huh?

craigslist tard posted:

bumber

OK - I realize that when you consider all of the misspellings and grammatical errors it's silly to harp on just one. Something about this really bugs me - the p and b sounds are pretty distinct. I've never heard ANYONE pronounce the word "bumber". I can only assume the people who make this mistake have serious hearing loss.

_{and also their mothers drank a fifth of bacardi 151 daily during their pregnancy}

# ¿ Jan 29, 2008 07:23

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

kimbo305 posted:

A lot of Asian fobs have trouble with it, actually.
It's a two way street, linguistically. Koreans think of the sound as Gorea, and Gim instead of Kim.

OIC. I can make exceptions for the ESL crowd. The misspelling still bugs me, and if my memory serves I've seen native English speakers do it as well.

# ¿ Jan 29, 2008 07:31

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

glyph posted:

didn't a geo metro retail for something like $8k in 1992?

http://ithaca.craigslist.org/car/556430167.html

but it gets 50MPG!

I think it was more like $5-6K.

# ¿ Jan 31, 2008 01:18

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

I would only believe that guy if by "finance company" he means "loan shark". I can't imagine any vaguely reputable institution underwriting a 22 year old economy car for any amount, much less that amount.

# ¿ Feb 1, 2008 05:06

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

dexter posted:

It's the elusive Ferrari 300zx.

And it can be yours for the low, low price of just $1000 (and by $1000 I actually mean $6500.)

I like how he calls it a "show car" and yet he couldn't be bothered to get the panel gaps right, or even match the bumper cover color to the sheet metal. Something is up with his driver's side door too - maybe a quick n' dirty respray?

This is all coming from somebody who isn't very fussy about appearance looking at relatively low-res photos. God only knows what it looks like in real life. :xd:

# ¿ Feb 3, 2008 21:20

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

http://austin.craigslist.org/car/567829620.html

Scam? Typo? Either way I'm kinda tempted since NADA puts this car at over 30k. :raise:

in case it gets pulled:

# ¿ Feb 9, 2008 04:26

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

91 240sx s13 SR20DET (3500)$$$OBO - $3500

Hm. Seems a little pricey for a seventeen year old car...let's have a closer look...

quote:

91 240sx
sr20det swap 2000$$$

Oh dear.

quote:

turbo is currently off the car

Oh.

Dear.

quote:

jdm wheels with kuhmo tires...weigh 13 lbs a piece (wheel plus tire) 1300$$

Hahahahahahahaha.

quote:

lsd differential 200$$

I've got a twenty dollar bill that says it's a Phantom Slip and not a real diff for that price.

quote:

stainless steel brake lines..incredible braking power...

quote:

willing to trade for a motorcycle sport bike like a gsxr or a yahmaha r6 or r1 or katana or cbr

Such a noble sacrifice. You must be a real humanitarian to offer up your quarter-assed JDM y0!!!1 240SX for so little in return. I wonder who he paid off for the inspection.

# ¿ Feb 10, 2008 23:01

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

TractionControl posted:

What the hell kind of e-mail address is that?

The kind that a Hotmail user would use.

# ¿ Feb 11, 2008 08:02

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

Moruitelda posted:

http://buffalo.craigslist.org/car/544835934.html

monster engine - $210000

They can't afford a loving digital camera? Or a word processor with spell-check?

It's gotta be some random wackjob. There's no way you could fit all that poo poo into an SL65. An Escalade or H2, maybe but not a two door coup�.

# ¿ Feb 16, 2008 15:23

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

nanodroogie posted:

ford pickup 1978 - $50

nominated for best-of

# ¿ Feb 17, 2008 19:11

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

http://austin.craigslist.org/car/586784930.html

quote:

1990 honda accord for sale - $3000
Reply to: sale-586784930@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-02-25, 8:12PM CST

1990 white honda accord with rims; use to be a race car, runs good, a/c, new cd player,power windows and lock,automatic with 4 cylinder. call chante if no answer please leave message. 512-945-6193.im asking for $3,000.00 obo.

Translation: I have beaten the piss out of this car without remorse "racing" people who don't know they're competing with me. Now I want you to pay 3k for it! :lol:

# ¿ Feb 26, 2008 03:37

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

COIL-OVERS in the front and SOME SORT OF RACING STRUTS in the rear!

He presents it like it's some high-end hot poo poo racing gear and he doesn't even know what it is... :cawg:

# ¿ Feb 26, 2008 04:05

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

The fact that her husband got sole custody makes me wonder just how nuts she is. Fathers almost NEVER get custody.

# ¿ Feb 26, 2008 06:18

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

Phangor posted:

http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/car/576362551.html

"seat/bed, mood interior lighting, Drapes & privacy screens" gently caress yes.

Oh, the tales an ultraviolet light could tell...

# ¿ Feb 28, 2008 07:50

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

Grumbletron 4000 posted:

This guy decided to make his Sunfire into a Cavalier. Why? We may never know.

Jesus Harold Christ. I wish I I had this kind of money to piss away. He could've BOUGHT a Sunfire for less than he sank into this "project", I'm sure.

# ¿ Mar 4, 2008 23:04

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

MrKatharsis posted:

http://gainesville.craigslist.org/car/602495316.html

that's not a 12' lift :mad:

# ¿ Mar 11, 2008 16:50

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

Aran posted:

Why is the engine so clean looking when the rest of the car is falling apart?

Because he has PRIORITIES, that's why! :colbert:

# ¿ Mar 14, 2008 15:18

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

VideoTapir posted:

OKAY PEOPLE, JUST REMEMBER TO BREATHE:

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/car/605888930.html

Found the vid: http://videos.streetfire.net/video/600cc-Superbike-powered-Geo-Metro_56409.htm

It doesn't seem to be much faster than a standard Metro, just a whole lot louder :3:

# ¿ Mar 16, 2008 16:22

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

BusinessWallet posted:

I kind of doubt that stripped out thing weighs 2000 pounds.

I'd guess 1600-1700. Metros of that vintage are around 1800 fully loaded. Still, it's a lot more weight than that poor 600cc engine was designed to pull.

# ¿ Mar 16, 2008 17:52

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

VideoTapir posted:

I dunno, looks reasonably quick to me. Not as fast as it SOUNDS, though.

It's hard to tell because the goddamn cameraman won't stop zooming or, you know, point the camera out the windshield. :argh:

# ¿ Mar 16, 2008 23:40

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

kimbo305 posted:

I don't get it, and it's buggin me. Which letter makes the difference?

she meant cap, not cab

# ¿ Mar 19, 2008 01:13

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

Aegri Somnia posted:

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/car/602729239.html

Nice picture taking there...

Screenshotted for posterity. It took me a moment but holy :lol:

edit: waffleimages seems to be borked for the moment

# ¿ Mar 30, 2008 18:26

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

meatpotato posted:

It's written in a strange dialect of mixed english and spanish. I love the "USES NO OIL" and can someone tell me what ponbdering is?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/car/617404511.html

after using Google Language Tools to translate to Spanish and then back to English:

quote:

1. Teal green only if only 91.
2. LOW MILEAGE 120K USES NO OIL tigh and fast.
3.Has original 14 "stealies with TOYOS
4. Completely stock, except silencer.
Poor has zero in the front corner bumper. IGC not lighter
Other rockets an ancient disease
There is no time for the photo today
Do not waste my time ponbdering (415) 380 7903 or by email

Much better, I think.

# ¿ Mar 30, 2008 19:49

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

Aran posted:

$10k for an RX-8 three hours from me.

Now, what's wrong with it?

50k miles. It's about time for an engine rebuild. :v:

Plus it's probably a base model with an auto. Ugh.

# ¿ Mar 31, 2008 01:31

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

Ripoff posted:

I don't know if this is "gold" or not but I got a kick out of this at work today:

http://asheville.craigslist.org/mcy/626608590.html

Let's see, that's a brand-new WeeStrom, and he's got all sorts of hard and soft bags on it, GPS, XM Radio, new seats, grip guards, throttle locks, aftermarket goddamned horns, and a helmet with built in speakers. He rides it for 4,800 miles and sells it.

All I have to say is "Why?"

craigslist guy posted:

I love the bike but I must sell due to some unexpected bills.

Seems reasonable to me...? :confused:

# ¿ Apr 2, 2008 23:44

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

http://austin.craigslist.org/lbg/646529565.html

OK, it's not a car for sale, but it is car related and on CL. Some genius needs brakes, but doesn't want to do them himself or pay a decent amount. You drat well better comply with his demands, too. :rolleye:

# ¿ Apr 20, 2008 17:10

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

hippynerd posted:

That was my first thought, but then I thought, heck, if he wants me to replace his pads every couple months for $70, why not?

Do you have your own shop and liability insurance?

# ¿ Apr 20, 2008 17:49

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

hippynerd posted:

hell no, all I have is a BiMart 2 ton jack, and 6 HF 3 ton jackstands.

well then you can just hit the road, jack :colbert:

# ¿ Apr 20, 2008 18:13

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

kimbo305 posted:

is the said torque twisting the chassis, or is there some other reason?

it's a mustang :downsrim:

# ¿ Apr 21, 2008 13:22

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

HachiGo posted:

There's nothing to say, just read it.

liberal use of "gently caress" = funny

# ¿ May 31, 2008 12:22

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

Gunjin posted:

If your going to condescend to people about the usage of words at least use the right words. It's flogging, not flagging.

I think he means flagging, as in flagging CL posts.

he's still a douche tho

# ¿ Jun 2, 2008 01:57

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

OK, girls. Let's just drop it and go back to posting lovely CL ads.

# ¿ Jun 2, 2008 02:31

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

http://austin.craigslist.org/car/719982942.html

quote:

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, Impala or Pontiac Grand Prix - Bankruptcy OK! - $299 (a month* in Austin NO MONEY DOWN!)
Reply to: sale-719982942@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-06-14, 4:34PM CDT

Special arrangement with a Major Lendor

I can help you get your credit reestablished.

Recent BankRuptcys are OK

IF
1) The Bankruptcy has been completed and you have proof of the Discharge
2) You have handled your handled your financial matters since then properly
3) You can prove your residence (i.e. phone bill, water bill, electric bill etc)
4) You have a telephone in your name at the address you use (cell phone is OK)
5) You have a Drivers License
6) you have a Social Security Card
7) You can provide Proof of Income
8) You can provide 7 personal referances with name, address and phone numbers

Some DownPayment MAY be required but not always. Depends on your situation.

This is not a Drive Here/Pay Here program that requires weekly payments on overpriced cars and never reports the fact that you are paying on time to a credit bureau.

This is a major lendor that will report your timely payments.

These are not old cars with a lot of mileage.

These are GM Certified vehicles with 100,000 mile warranties on the Drivetrain (engine and transmission) and some remaining Bumper to Bumper Coverage on the rest of the car. Warrranty coverage is from the manufacturer, General Motors, not some aftermarket arrangement.

If you are interested in the above respond by email or call Rick at (512) 289-3673 today!

*sample payment of $299 a month is on a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt for 72 months with no money down with approval of credit.

* This item has been posted by-dealer.
* Location: a month* in Austin NO MONEY DOWN!
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

Yes, you can have a Cobalt for the low low price of $21,000! Never mind the fact that it'll only be worth $2000 by the time you finish paying for it.^*

^*_{or 8000 when you default on it}

# ¿ Jun 16, 2008 22:21

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

What is it with ricers and that gawd-awful baby blue? It's gotta be the cheapest color on the market or something.

# ¿ Jun 23, 2008 17:13

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

Well, if you're in the market for a new home complete with a badly aging tranny...

# ¿ Jun 28, 2008 18:39

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

jarodm posted:

1997 Mitsubishi : 3000GT TWIN TURBO

I got this car from a 56 year old women, and I believe she owed the car it hole life, I have no idea why she did the mods to the car. Mid life crisis I guess. It has a upper end blow off vale, a internal boost controller, fuel presser is raised and some typed of chip work and a new exhaust.

You missed the part where he mentions how he has a 10 second street car and isn't easily impressed. Someone should let him know that ten seconds from 0-60 isn't impressive.

# ¿ Jul 6, 2008 00:10

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

san_dingo posted:

http://spokane.craigslist.org/car/744848015.html

Does the rust and the half-harlequin paint job make this $500 truck worth $3,000?

Oh, wait, it has a custom exhaust, shaved doors, and a custom license plate holder!!!

Seriously, what is this cockslap thinking?

30-35 mpg

# ¿ Jul 7, 2008 01:33

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# ¿ Apr 27, 2024 08:55

Panty Saluter: Jan 17, 2004; Making learning fun!

kimbo305 posted:

whatever amounts to a crank in wankel engines doesn't have a pulley off of it to drive accessories?

He swapped a 383 V8 into the car. The Wankel doesn't enter into it.

# ¿ Jul 7, 2008 19:19

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