I had one of those , actually a pretty sweet ride. I needed a valve job to the tune of $1600 but that was a great rode trip car with two kids.Quote:
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I had one of those , actually a pretty sweet ride. I needed a valve job to the tune of $1600 but that was a great rode trip car with two kids.Quote:
Originally Posted by refried
6 volts or Lucas fuel injection? Tough choice.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Chupacabra
2 Shitfires for the price of one! Which is the parts car? Both!
https://collegestation.craigslist.or...444648165.html
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EDIT: or maybe another cross-ocean alliance starring the Brits, French, and Americans. The car that's always in reverse - except when actually in reverse: The Lotus Europa. Twin Cam 5 speed, and American spec, so you don't have to teach your left arm to shift.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d...444299042.html
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4WS in the Prelude was pointless and expensive, but it was simple and Honda reliable. Nowadays you’ll pay a premium for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by gravitylover
Haha….and a v12 that can’t get out of its own way. I’ll take the Buick.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ted Striker
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Fuck theses assholes.
Seriously. Just get that fucking Jag I posted up on page one.
I start thinking, what’s wrong with a Camry/accord/maxima type decision if someone needs a reliable car on the cheap.
So I go over to the Austin CL, I heard you was in Texas, not sure of true but anyway, look up Camry < 5k and the results shocked me.
6 vehicles and the only not piece of shit or “$1” (fuck you bozo) listings just pissed me off so unbelievably bad. 4500 dollars. For. A. FUCKING 22 year old car!?!? 4500 dollars?!?!?! Seriously fuck the entire car market. Fuck the makers. Fuck the sellers. (Ooooo looookie!!! Got me a pot of fucking gold now with this virus on!!! Oooo weeew!!)
4500 for a 22 year old shit sedan. (OK. Good. Boring maybe, but good) And fuck the seller who’s hocking the 4cyl as a “gas saver” “gas saver” over what you fucking fucktard? Over the 6cyl version? Hardly. 1 mpg better with oh I dunno, half the fucking power. Gas saver. Kiss my ass and get fucked. Actually get fucked while you kiss my ass, I got a kink.
4500 bucks to look "smart." Nope. Nope. Nope.
Get the fucking Jag. At least you can roll like a fucking Boss.
And how come I can’t get a fucking pizza for less than 20 fucking dollars?!? Back in my day a coke only cost a buck fiddy. Get off my lawn. Wait. I don’t have a lawn because I rent an apartment. Who could buy a house with these prices?!?
4500 bucks. Fuck off.
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^^ This is not the thread for posting reliable, reasonably priced, old beaters. No Toyota, no Honda, etc.
Jaguar in general is a fine choice for this thread. Montucky will look sharp sitting in one in the driveway.
I think you need to start a separate thread for wardrobe accessories required when driving some of these cars. Of course an ascot, beret and roll neck sweater are assumed as well as AAA plus membership.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Chupacabra
Yet you post a 48 Roadmaster?Quote:
Originally Posted by El Chupacabra
Man that car brings back some memories. My grandpa had a perfect ‘50 Special Deluxe. I forget how he got it, maybe he always had it. Black with all the chrome. Less than 500 miles. Original everything to the seat covers and spare tire. He replaced the original tires in like 83. His was auto. It wasn’t ever worth much on a collector scale, the coupe could bring a few bucks here and there. I always thought it was so cool lookin. It was always a treat to cruise around the neighborhood in that old thing. So huge.
He gave or sold it to his half brother in maybe 2000 or so. He wanted me to have it but I couldn’t take it. Never had a place where I could properly care for it. Prolly still cruising in the TX hill country somewhere. Thought I saw it inFredricksburg once but it was one with a spotlight.
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Quality rant! You perfectly described the pain and frustration I've experienced over the last couple years of fruitless affordable car shopping, and it's only gotten worse over time. That Jag WOULD be perfect and I'd be all over it if I didn't have to trailer it all the way from California. Good luck getting a U-Haul there and if you do find one, it's gonna cost a fortune.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jong Lafitte
But yeah, if I'm gonna get ripped off on anything reputably reliable (but likely a broken piece of crap cuz its CL sellers in this asinine market), I might as well go for something quirky, a nice interior, and somewhat fun, even if it's not good. Case in point. I'd rather get that broken BMW 760i or that Jag XF for a couple G's and get it running well enough than get bent over on a freaking rusted out Camry with 300,000 miles, and an interior that looks like a pack of wild hyenas got in a fight in there and then finished off by some bums having a 'soup kitchen' in there. That's why I was so intrigued by the Volvo 240 wagon I saw the other day which of course sold instantly, as does anything remotely clean and not a blatant ripoff.
Good thing is now I have more time as I did not land the job I was hoping I'd get, thus the car adventure can continue without such desperation. And perhaps I can shoot for something more worthy of the spirit of this thread, aka broken BMW or Jaguar. Haha.
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If this thread sucks me in to buying a heap of crap that's almost as old as me and triggers early retirement I now know who I'll blame. Maybe I should buy that for my dad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ted Striker
Ha! The market does seem pretty dumb right now, for sure. Yeah that 240 was sweet. My cousin got a cherry 81 in like 2015 and I pulled into the driveway for Christmas and was like, damn, mike must be doing good.Quote:
Originally Posted by MontuckyFried
But not that Jag, this jag:
https://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/d/...443006219.html
I’ll drive it over for ya. I’d even fix anything that’s rubber or plastic if it fails on the voyage. Like a BAAWWSSS. My favorite part of the ad is “it doesn’t leak, except it leaks.”
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I had two of these back in the day. '69 and '72. Sometimes they ran. This one is a little pricey at $22,500.
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https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...444456025.html
1978 Alfa alfetta salvage project car for $500
https://www.alfabb.com/threads/1978-...ver-co.713854/
Just think, it only has 51K miles casue' it's only been drive-able like 69 days since new. That car alone funded a mechanic's 4 kids' college educations.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jong Lafitte
Don’t let that scare you, that’s back when college was cheaper.Quote:
Originally Posted by fatnslow
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Ready to (maybe) take the gamble on that 760i. I at least want to take a look at it to get the straight scoop. Of course dude doesn't answer phone call or text. VM is full. Prolly for the best. WTF is wrong with me? Haha
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You guys are killing me with some of my all time, top wants. Opel GT, Saab Sonnet III, XJS (but I prefer the sweet ass big 6), you forgot the 1800ES and Series 3 E Type FHC 4.2.
Aaaaaaand, the broken 760's gone. Oh well. Probably for the best on that one.
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If you're willing to go with an auto there's all sorts of good stuff showing up lately. Is there an actual budget you want to work with?
So hear me out… all the reasons you hate it is why it goes for a song in Glendale AZ…
https://www.mecum.com/lots/AZ0322-49...y-cougar-xr-7/
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The Bostonian package? That’s what they call the pleather on the side?
You also get the canvas half top thingie. And it says “Bostonian” in fancy writing. Sheesh. Tough crowd.Quote:
Originally Posted by dunfree
I’ll bet that fucker still pulls tho. That 4.6 was not a bad motor. It’s a boat coupe. RWD. I bet it goes so cheap at that auction. I’ll admit, it’s pretty hideous, but everything is pros and cons.
Oh, and it has the aux light on the pillar. Those are dope. The cops are looking for bimmers.
Same auction, different price range:
https://www.mecum.com/lots/AZ0322-49...-625csi-coupe/
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Cougars are like Lincoln coupe’s to me. Nice cars I can’t separate from the cigarette stench of the owners I knew.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jong Lafitte
What about a personal luxury coupe with a vinyl roof? Crushed velour upholstery, opera windows...
Anything from here, really:
https://malaisemotors.com/personally...al-luxury-car/
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Originally Posted by gravitylover
I recently learned the ugly truth behind that vinyl roof trend of our youths...Quote:
Originally Posted by El Chupacabra
https://jalopnik.com/remember-the-pa...ion-1848363114
My mind was kind of blown. I had no idea.
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Salmon colored Quattroporte III with 23k on the clock.
Import issues should be much.
https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...=Chip+shortage
Jump on this ASAP. It ticks all the boxes.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8820544132690/
Actually, that’s a really good find. Stage 2 camshaft is a nice bonus. Montucky, you should jump on this.Quote:
Originally Posted by gravitylover
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Yeah, that’s hot.
Yo Austin wake up and get this done.
Looking forward to the excuses. Meanwhile LS swap it.
I saw a bell on the dash, but did not see a whistle.
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Oh hell yes! MT too!!! However, doesn't quite qualify for THIS thread since 240s were super reliable cars. Haha. Should def go in the wagon stole and 10+year old car buying threads.Quote:
Originally Posted by gravitylover
Wish it was within a day's drive or I actually might be all over it. :(
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DO IT! We’re all depending on you!
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I want to! Wish I could.Quote:
Originally Posted by gravitylover
Hahaha. Yup. Biggest problem for me is time and logistics on that one. Wish I could check it out for myself and drive that baby back home in victory!Quote:
Originally Posted by simple
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So talked to guy selling BMW 760 this morning. Ends up it didn't sell after all. Told me about the coolant leak problem, which I was actually willing to tackle, however he told me it was a smokers car. I know I'm being picky here, but I just can't do that. That was the problem with a couple other "deals" I've looked at too.
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Bad logistics and wrong tranny type but... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3086244268481/
You know me all too well. Solid contribution to this thread. That's not a manual shifter in the pictures tho?Quote:
Originally Posted by gravitylover
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