Quest for the Least Reliable Vehicle for MontuckyFried

[dunfree]

Hmm.

How cheap can a Viper be obtained?

Like an ugly stripper - peal ‘‘em off a pole and they are yours

[gravitylover]

You all forgot about the awesomely reliable all wheel steering in the 3000 GT VR4. That added a whole new level of reliable to the menu. It even managed to fuck up an otherwise perfectly good Honda Prelude for a few years too.

[Todd Zander]

If its anything like the rear wheel steering of same year nissan 240sx’s it could easily be removed/disabled.

Crashed several of those lil buggers

[refried]

This seems a worthy contender. Fun 90s sports car with Mitsu/Dodge collaboration (perfect for the spirit of this thread), evidently needs work out the gate (cuz of course it does). Guaranteed to leave me stranded.
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ct...446187237.html
Looked it up, and apparently this is kind of the going rate for them these days. Typically cheaper than its Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 sibling. I had no idea since all the other 90s dream cars are so insanely priced these days. Neat!

I have a '93 Diamante wagon that I have occasional thoughts of installing the drivetrain from one of these into, I think it would be a fun car with turbos, a stick, and AWD. The Diamante has just over 100,000 miles and is incredibly reliable I'd hate to change that just to have a faster car that I never drive.
I know it's dirty and the trim is missing in this picture

[Ted Striker]

You all forgot about the awesomely reliable all wheel steering in the 3000 GT VR4. That added a whole new level of reliable to the menu. It even managed to fuck up an otherwise perfectly good Honda Prelude for a few years too.

A transverse mounted twin turbo V6 with all-wheel drive, all wheel steering, adaptive suspension, adjustable spoiler (maybe?), that's 30 years old with limited factory support... what could go wrong?!

_

Instant classic. Ralph Nader special.

https://classics.autotrader.com/clas...vair/101583799

$5500 for a first gen that needs literally everything? The car market really has gone nuts. For less money all-in, he could have this nice 2nd gen:



https://www.classiccardeals.com/List...x#lg=1&slide=0

[snowaddict91]

I have a '93 Diamante wagon that I have occasional thoughts of installing the drivetrain from one of these into, I think it would be a fun car with turbos, a stick, and AWD. The Diamante has just over 100,000 miles and is incredibly reliable I'd hate to change that just to have a faster car that I never drive.
I know it's dirty and the trim is missing in this picture

I support this thread drift. I daily'd a 99 montero sport for over a decade and definitely have a soft spot for 90's Mitsus.

[MontuckyFried]

I support this thread drift. I daily'd a 99 montero sport for over a decade and definitely have a soft spot for 90's Mitsus.

Yup. The 90s was when Mitsubishi still had some soul still left intact and had some decently compelling cars. Sad to see what the company has become. Not even a shell of its former self. Like the rolling travesty that is the Eclipse Cross.

[MontuckyFried]

I have a '93 Diamante wagon that I have occasional thoughts of installing the drivetrain from one of these into, I think it would be a fun car with turbos, a stick, and AWD. The Diamante has just over 100,000 miles and is incredibly reliable I'd hate to change that just to have a faster car that I never drive.
I know it's dirty and the trim is missing in this picture

NICE! Those Diamantes were actually really nice cars. The wagon's a rare flavor! Can't believe you have one. Some serious TGR street cred right there, my friend.

[snowaddict91]

Yup. The 90s was when Mitsubishi still had some soul still left intact and had some decently compelling cars. Sad to see what the company has become. Not even a shell of its former self. Like the rolling travesty that is the Eclipse Cross.

100%. When I turned 16 my dad gave me the Montero Sport and picked up an eclipse spyder. That thing just drove well. He'd occasionally toss me the keys when I was heading out of the house, and honestly it's a miracle I never totaled that thing. He definitely rolled over in his grave with the god damn "eclipse cross."

[El Chupacabra]

Some gems from Reno Craigslist to tempt Montucky:

1947 Buick Road master:
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/ca...446214541.html

2001 Mercedes S500:
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/sp...446055573.html

1985 Jaguar XJ with V12:
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/re...440562748.html

And last but not least - but possibly the most vital:

2002 Mitsubishi Fuso, for hauling parts and/or any of the above carcasses:
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/ch...443258647.html

[fatnslow]

I have a '93 Diamante wagon that I have occasional thoughts of installing the drivetrain from one of these into, I think it would be a fun car with turbos, a stick, and AWD. The Diamante has just over 100,000 miles and is incredibly reliable I'd hate to change that just to have a faster car that I never drive.
I know it's dirty and the trim is missing in this picture

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.

[Ted Striker]

1947 Buick Road master:
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/ca...446214541.html

1985 Jaguar XJ with V12:
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/re...440562748.html

6 volts or Lucas fuel injection? Tough choice.

[Ted Striker]

2 Shitfires for the price of one! Which is the parts car? Both!

https://collegestation.craigslist.or...444648165.html




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

[bagtagley]

You all forgot about the awesomely reliable all wheel steering in the 3000 GT VR4. That added a whole new level of reliable to the menu. It even managed to fuck up an otherwise perfectly good Honda Prelude for a few years too.

4WS in the Prelude was pointless and expensive, but it was simple and Honda reliable. Nowadays you’ll pay a premium for it.

[mcphee]

6 volts or Lucas fuel injection? Tough choice.

Haha….and a v12 that can’t get out of its own way. I’ll take the Buick.


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[Jong Lafitte]

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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[El Chupacabra]

^^ 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.

[fatnslow]

^^ 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.

[Jong Lafitte]

^^ This is not the thread for posting reliable, reasonably priced, old beaters.

Yet you post a 48 Roadmaster?

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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[MontuckyFried]

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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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.

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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[jono]

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

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.

[Jong Lafitte]

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.

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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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.

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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[TNKen]

I had two of these back in the day. '69 and '72. Sometimes they ran. This one is a little pricey at $22,500.



https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...444456025.html

[dunfree]

1978 Alfa alfetta salvage project car for $500
https://www.alfabb.com/threads/1978-...ver-co.713854/

[fatnslow]

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.

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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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.