Buying a 10+ year old car what could go wrong?

[jackattack]

right! roger on the 2 pics of the armor all'd mats, but how about a pic under the hood?

[Shredhead]

Someone here needs this
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/6100416420.html

Shit, I'm really close to this.

[Dantheman]

Why don't people take the extra 2 seconds to post a few more pics of the car they're trying to sell? I'd love to see what that diesel rig looks like up close but I'm not so committed that I'm going to email the guy to get that info.

At least he cleaned it. Shopping for private-party used vehicles last year I was blown away by how many people didn't even give them a decent once-over before listing them. I'm talking food everywhere, tons of random mail and personal items inside, thick layer of dust on every surface, etc. Of course the ad also says "well maintained." Yeah, OK buddy, the interior looks like a trash can but I'm sure you didn't neglect any mechanical maintenance.

[bodywhomper]

there's gotta be a problem with that g wagon....

[Mazderati]

At least he cleaned it. Shopping for private-party used vehicles last year I was blown away by how many people didn't even give them a decent once-over before listing them. I'm talking food everywhere, tons of random mail and personal items inside, thick layer of dust on every surface, etc. Of course the ad also says "well maintained." Yeah, OK buddy, the interior looks like a trash can but I'm sure you didn't neglect any mechanical maintenance.

Dirt bike ads with bikes covered in mud. "Completely rebuilt! Only x hours on new motor!" No receipts.

[stfu&gbtw]

there's gotta be a problem with that g wagon....

Looks like there are quite a few around in that price range for that year. Don't know enough about them to guess why those would be less desirable than others.

[BmillsSkier]

Pretty gripping story today on Jalopnik about a guy who ruined his entire life over an addiction to BMWs.

http://jalopnik.com/the-bmw-addictio...n-s-1794882542


I mean, I get it, but hey.

[BmillsSkier]

Sounds like his head was in the right place

See the comments? His car now is a M5 Touring.

Sweet.

[TAFKALVS]

41+ years old, what could possibly go wrong?

[basinbeater]

I like those e36 m3. But I have enough of a BMW problem as it is. Current Bmw inventory = 3.

[basinbeater]

Just a heads up for all you looking at older v8 bimmers. Don't over torque the water pump bolts. Cause if you do... You will break one of the long bolts... And if you do that... Well, that sucks. Cause if you can't get the remnants out with a left hand drill bit, it becomes a bit of a big job.

Gotta remove the valve covers, upper timing chain covers, lower oil pan, oil filter housing, radiator, Jesus bolt (crank bolt for pulleys), belt tensioners, alternator, lower timing chain cover, and then, you get to deal with the mess of the failed extraction attempts, and drill it out and tap it for a helicoil. And if you fuck up the block where you are drilling and tapping, well, don't. I got lucky and think I am back from the brink. Reassembly started last night.
What the fuck!

[Obstruction]

Just a heads up for all you looking at older v8 bimmers. Don't over torque the water pump bolts. Cause if you do... You will break one of the long bolts... And if you do that... Well, that sucks. Cause if you can't get the remnants out with a left hand drill bit, it becomes a bit of a big job.

Gotta remove the valve covers, upper timing chain covers, lower oil pan, oil filter housing, radiator, Jesus bolt (crank bolt for pulleys), belt tensioners, alternator, lower timing chain cover, and then, you get to deal with the mess of the failed extraction attempts, and drill it out and tap it for a helicoil. And if you fuck up the block where you are drilling and tapping, well, don't. I got lucky and think I am back from the brink. Reassembly started last night.
What the fuck!

Ima think I'll stick with the six cyl. Good luck with that job. It's the goddamn side trips that make wrenching so entertaining.

[basinbeater]

They should have specd a larger fasteber. Instead of an m6, an m8 would be better for the two long ones that go through the water pump, through the timing case, and into the block.
In any case, the paint had failed on the valve covers and they looked like shit, so they are at the powder coater right now.

In other news, in case you guys had not figured it out by now, driving old Porsches is fun...

[4matic]

Stance on the 944 looks good.

[east or bust]

holy fuck!!!

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/6105052602.html

[BmillsSkier]

holy fuck!!!

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/6105052602.html

"$12,000 - serious inquiries only. Don't worry about what the mileage is."

Do you think calling him up to ridiculingly laugh until I get hung up on qualifies as "serious"?

[54-46]

"$12,000 - serious inquiries only. Don't worry about what the mileage is."

Do you think calling him up to ridiculingly laugh until I get hung up on qualifies as "serious"?

He told U his Cadillac was gold; he didn't say it was 10-years old...

Kurtis Blow

[east or bust]

honestly in that condition I really don't care how many miles are on it

[mcski]

You could fit three generations of dead hookers plus a few of their first cousins in that trunk. Pimp slayer!

[iceman]

I would pretty much kill for a pimpin 1970-or-so Caddy convertible for the beach. Just so awesome.

[BmillsSkier]

I would pretty much kill for a pimpin 1970-or-so Caddy convertible for the beach. Just so awesome.

I believe I've posted about my fraternity brother's Caddy exactly like that but in butter yellow. Took the mirrors of no fewer than 30 cars one night going down a one way street with cars on both sides loaded with 12 guys and girls in back post-bar at 3am.

Stopped to let me out and the sound of sheet metal on sheet metal and popping door mirrors could be heard for at least 2 more blocks.

[iceman]

butter yellow is probably the best color for those cars. I believe you did post that before and I said the same thing then. It's still true is why.

[Mazderati]

holy fuck!!!

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/6105052602.html

Me and you
Your momma and your cousin too
Rolling down the strip on Vogues
Coming up, slamming Cadillac doors

[stfu&gbtw]

My wife's daily driver got caught in the hail storm yesterday... Trying to use that as an excuse to get rid of it, along with the Tahoe I bought back in December. I'm thinking this is my next 4x4.



https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/6111132263.html

[mcski]

Why don't u want the Tahoe?