Craigslist Crapshoot

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The World’s Worst Car Is For Sale On Craigslist

Welcome to our Wednesday staple, that collection of all things drivable but deleterious, Craigslist Crapshoot. Last week I asked for you to dredge up ads for the worst exotics, and boy did some of you dig deep. We’ll have last week’s winner after the jump, but first we need this week’s assignment. 

While last week I had you looking for exotics, this week I want you to pull a Rockford and look for the bottom feeders, the thrift-store, entry level cars that are still cheapening up the place. I want Plymouth Breezes, Daewoo Lanos,’  Chevy Chevettes, and Toyota Echos. The only thing is, they need to be strippers, the smallest motor and the cheapest interior the better. Oh, and like every week, they need to be running and able to be licensed for the road.

Another bit of housekeeping, as reminder of how to keep your crap nominees from getting caught in our commenting system’s spam filter, and hence not getting seen, make sure you’re following the following:

  1. Easiest way to not get caught in the spam filters is to create an IntenseDebate account. If you do so and your posts aren’t appearing, let us know at tips@hooniverse.info and we can put you on the whitelist
  2. If you don’t want an IDC account, you can create a wordpress.com account and do the same thing.
  3. If you’re the Ted Kaczynski type and don’t want any kind of account, then try to place only a single link in a comment and just drop any outgoing link in via its raw URL and not as a text link
Craigslist Crapshoot doesn’t work if your candidates don’t get seen, so hopefully following one of these options will ensure that the floodgates of crap are fully open. And speaking of open, follow me through the jump to see last week’s open-top Craigslist Crapshoot winner.
Usually what we’re looking for in the weekly dumpster dive are cars for sale that could be be described as fright pigs – cars and trucks that are obviously someone’s money pit that they can no longer feed. The most common aspect is that they are so terrible that even for free they should be avoided. This week’s winner – found by  OA5599 – definitely should be avoided, but not exactly for the reasons detailed above. Instead, this exotic Corvette should be given a wide berth due to both its nose bleed high price, and batshitcrazypants presentation. The fact that reading the ALL CAPS ad is like – in the words of JayP2112 – getting punched repeatedly in the nose, is just icing on the crap-flavored cake. Check it out below, and way to go, OA5599!
 
1969 CORVETTE- 427--4 SPEED--PROTOTYPE
 
Source: Los Angeles Craigslist

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147 responses to “Craigslist Crapshoot”

  1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick

    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G63Lc3Jd5Le5G25Mbd2c74f971fb53421657.jpg&quot; width="500">
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ed3F63Ne5E55K55F5d2cdda11f8018c6141f.jpg&quot; width="500">
    <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/3613303111.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/3613303111.html

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    1. Jeff Glucker Avatar
      Jeff Glucker

      …

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      1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
        Scandinavian Flick

        Yup.

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    2. pj134 Avatar
      pj134

      Well done, little Flick. You've learned the ways of the dark side.

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      1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
        Scandinavian Flick

        – Open CL
        – Type "Lambo" into search field
        – Select "entire post"
        – …
        – Profit

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        1. pj134 Avatar
          pj134

          I go with "Custom" and if that doesn't turn anything up I move on to things like lambo, moded, modified, tuner, donk, etc.

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        2. OA5599 Avatar
          OA5599

          I found this week's winning entry by searching the cars/trucks-owner section, using the term "ferrari" and a max price of 10000. It was pure luck that the filter couldn't tell the difference between $10K, and the $100K the seller would like to believe his car is worth.

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          1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
            Scandinavian Flick

            Ha, nicely done. I just realized there's no congratulatory post for you. Here, have a delicious beer on me:
            <img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BIa233sPBiU/Tz_rWfDTSyI/AAAAAAAAAR8/QPeEUUnVSd0/s1600/wells-banana-bread-beer.jpg&quot; width="400">
            Congrats!

          2. pj134 Avatar
            pj134

            You don't need to add extra Bananas into a beer, just brew it with the right yeast and it will be bananatastic, silly brewery.

          3. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
            Scandinavian Flick

            But this shit is bananas… B-A-N-A…..
            …I hate myself.
            I'm sorry…

          4. Jeff Glucker Avatar
            Jeff Glucker

            That is delicious beer. I was skeptical when it was recommended to me… but it's very tasty

          5. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
            Scandinavian Flick

            Same here. I tried it a couple weeks ago. I was at the liquor store looking for beer to bring to a BBQ, and I felt like like trying something new. "Banana… bread… be… eh, what the hell." Grabbed a 6-er of that and a 6 of Longboard just to be safe…
            It had a very unique and smooth flavor that went surprisingly well with BBQ flank steak.

    3. jeepjeff Avatar
      jeepjeff

      Imagine that. Still for sale. Who wouldn't pay $6000 for this?

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      1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
        Scandinavian Flick

        I know, right? There's at least $6k worth of TVs in the doors alone!

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    4. Tomsk Avatar
      Tomsk

      It hasn't sold after at least three weeks? I am shocked.
      http://hooniverse.info/2013/01/23/craigslist-craps…

      Reply
  2. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    Alright this isn't a car, but it was posted in the car section, and apparently she's a Ford Bronco…
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTYwWDcyNQ==/$T2eC16ZHJGkE9no8iLy2BRI-o3YQG%21%7E%7E48_20.JPG&quot; width="300">
    Anyone willing to give this nice lady a ride to Edmonton?

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    1. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      Wrong category.
      CL>Boats>Motorboating

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      1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
        Scandinavian Flick

        <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7c9a707d4a02751a3def59bb32e02224/tumblr_mhaxhnjmn41re99cwo1_250.gif"&gt;

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      2. Devin Avatar
        Devin

        It should be noted that I didn't see the stripper model part of the original post, yet still managed to find a definite stripper.

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    2. jeepjeff Avatar
      jeepjeff

      Last week it was the squirrel. Now this. Your neighbors seem to have a problem with the definition of "car".

      Reply
    3. sporty88au Avatar
      sporty88au

      It looks like the young lady got her ride – according to the link "Oops… Too late! This listing was so awesome that it's already gone."
      So which one of you guys ….. err, never mind.

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  3. pj134 Avatar
    pj134

    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Eb3nb3K65Ia5Ja5M3d1pdf46e5806c23147d.jpg&quot; width=500><img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kd3G53Md5Gf5Kb5H7d1p9901bffbe4f31d93.jpg&quot; width=500>FULLY CUSTOM HONDA ACCORD<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G53I63M45If5G35Eed25a42251ec61d41ed6.jpg&quot; width=500>98 jimmy lowered tvs hid kit custom lites TRADES<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K23I13l05G25E75H7d2hab634cb0533b1c3f.jpg&quot; width=500>Custom Built 2012 Chevy Camaro on 28s ***** 1 OF A KIND ***HEAD TURNERI think he means head turner rather literally.

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    1. Sjalabais Avatar
      Sjalabais

      Camaroguy made me laugh.

      Reply
  4. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick

    I just like the way this guy opens the ad:
    "Hella miles: 268xxx
    Lowered: so it rides like crap, imagine a forklift.
    Two tears in the interiors leather, both on seems. repairable.
    Cracked windshield.
    A/C & heater blower motor out: both a/c and heater work like champs, but the blower motor died at the beginning of this winter. repairable.
    Orange hood with a decal on it. repairable, lol."
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3F33Hc3ld5I95Ke5J1d1q69ac994f4b1112c7.jpg&quot; width="500">
    http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/3573803260.htm…

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    1. muthalovin Avatar
      muthalovin

      So goddamn honest!

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    2. Sjalabais Avatar
      Sjalabais

      Absolutely great! "Rides like a forklift" should be a sticker sold in 100-packs to people who like to scare a parking lot.

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      1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
        Scandinavian Flick

        Dude… if we jump on it now, maybe we can make "Rides Like Forklift" the new "Because Racecar."
        Edit: In fact… we could even market it to those who already bought the "Because Racecar" stickers for max lulz.

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  5. engineerd Avatar
    engineerd

    Yes, those are skulls in the green stripe.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kc3L83Hb5N45I55Fed2if163a84edefd132d.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/3626501765.html” target=”_blank”>http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/3626501765.html

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  6. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    It's just an Integra that has been battered and abused, but I think the old timey filters add a certain je ne sais quos to the ad.
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjAwWDYwMA==/$(KGrHqJ,!pIFDSDeQVsmBRI-QYULPQ~~48_20.JPG" width="500">
    NEEED GONE NOW! To many cars

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  7. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    This is more a public service announcement than a legit entry, because it doesn't actually have an engine or transmission, but FREE VAN! Imagine all the things you could do with a free van! After you find replacement oily bits. Or just turn it into a lawn shed! FREEEEEE!!!
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFg3NTA=/$(KGrHqV,!qMFESV3N4+CBRImdOZF9w~~48_20.JPG">
    Click here for van

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    1. racer139 Avatar
      racer139

      If I lived in saskatchewan id pick that up give it an engine and trans and drive it.

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      1. billyc97 Avatar
        billyc97

        you don't need an engine or transmission "WHEN YOUR LIVING IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER"

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    2. Batshitbox Avatar
      Batshitbox

      A very wise man once said, "Sometimes Free Stuff Isn't Worth It"; which he wisely abbreviated to SFSIWI.
      http://atomictoasters.com/2013/02/sometimes-free-…

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      1. Devin Avatar
        Devin

        But does that wise man have an engine-less van in at least three shades of brown?

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  8. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    So, I kinda want to fulfill my Heisenberg fantasy:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ib3Jf3Na5N35F35M2d2k2fd143e733c81416.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/ctd/3630998517.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/ctd/3630998517.html

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    1. muthalovin Avatar
      muthalovin

      But these damn things seem to be on the up-swing of the depreciation curve.
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kb3M43N15N95K75J6d1oa492b6ffca391582.jpg"&gt;
      <a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3568867834.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3568867834.html

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      1. muthalovin Avatar
        muthalovin

        But just barely. Now is the time to buy buy buy!
        <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3I23Ja3Na5L85G75Jcd2c3359e812ddd81bb6.jpg"&gt;
        <a href="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/3611797861.html” target=”_blank”>http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/3611797861.html

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        1. muthalovin Avatar
          muthalovin

          Seriously, this one is going for $10995!!!!
          <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G43m13N85N15Ff5Mcd1ia282e740779e1c6e.jpg"&gt;
          <a href="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ctd/3555238366.html” target=”_blank”>http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ctd/3555238366.html

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          1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
            Scandinavian Flick

            You're an ass.

          2. pj134 Avatar
            pj134

            I don't entirely hate them anymore…
            In 15 years, hipster kids will be all over them.

          3. Jay_Ramey Avatar
            Jay_Ramey

            In 15 years, it'll be ironic to drive a Lexus sedan. Aztek: too obvious.
            Scratch that, its ALREADY ironic to drive a Lexus sedan.

          4. pj134 Avatar
            pj134

            We haven't gotten that memo in the northeast.
            $3400 http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ctd/3563325239…
            $3500 http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3630942589…
            $2495 http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ctd/3613248020…
            $2499 http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3602617182…

        2. danleym Avatar
          danleym

          OOOOOHHH! It's a Rally!

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      2. smokyburnout Avatar
        smokyburnout

        On the Aztek, did you have to step UP from the base model to get black plastic cladding instead of body color?

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    2. erikgrad Avatar
      erikgrad

      If you're gonna pull the trigger on that, I'd get a vinyl decal of this graphic to replace the family
      <img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31sn%2BmhlhgL._SL500_AA300_.jpg"&gt;

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  9. erikgrad Avatar
    erikgrad

    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kc3k93N65I55N35Kbd25c0dab90b2bfb1bfc.jpg"&gt;
    My apologies if this one has been posted before, I think it has been on craigslist awhile now…
    http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/3596211444….

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    1. jeepjeff Avatar
      jeepjeff

      Reposts are totally legit. If it's still for sale, it's game. The triple axle Suburban got posted four times in a row or so.

      Reply
    2. engineerd Avatar
      engineerd

      It's still for sale?! I posted that a couple weeks ago.
      It's growing on me.

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      1. pj134 Avatar
        pj134

        I loved it day one. It's really friggin awesome.

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    3. julkinen Avatar
      julkinen

      http://imgur.com/a/lgdfm Reminded me of this well-welded one…

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      1. Tim Odell Avatar
        Tim Odell

        ooff…C- in shop class, right there.

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  10. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    I like the spamwords the seller used. So choice.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ed3Ma3p15L75Kb5Jcd2id309ceedd5db1ca9.jpg"&gt;
    "(slab..donk…fleetwood..sedan.deville..eldorado..chop..top..drop..top..convertible…candy..kandy..swangs..hotrod..drag car..bbc..sbc…tubbed..pro street..slicks…bracket..car..grudge..car..)"
    <a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3627773202.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3627773202.html

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    1. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      Came for the candy, stayed for the swangs.

      Reply
  11. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Gc3F23N25I15Ec5H7d2a9ea67a7956f11037.jpg"&gt;
    "Toyota engine and transmission"
    Shut. Up. And. Take. My. Money. Yo.
    http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3607370068.html

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    1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick

      There is so much story behind this… Yet nothing is said.
      That ad is like a beginning of an automotive themed round robin.

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    2. CABEZAGRANDE Avatar
      CABEZAGRANDE

      Dammit Texas, y u so far away? This thing is driving my curiousity insane. MUST. KNOW. MORE.

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    3. VolvoNut Avatar
      VolvoNut

      Hey, one of our esteemed Hooniverse Editors should call John for details (it's in the ad) and do a write up on this.
      How many cars were used to make this one? How Toyota engine and transmission?
      Or maybe just, why?

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  12. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick

    Ready to race!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3L13J33Ne5Ee5F95H2d2bf913c7e403e11b56.jpg&quot; width="500">
    I mean… nothing says "race car" like a frenched license plate at a precisely jaunty angle. <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3609645064.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3609645064.html

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    1. Alcology Avatar
      Alcology

      It's got a certain je sais exactement ce que. And I'm not onboard with that.

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      1. danleym Avatar
        danleym

        It has a certain je ne veux pas about it.

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    2. Devin Avatar
      Devin

      I like how he has the jaunty frenched plate, but didn't fill in the actual plate slot. It's like some sort of artistic statement about registration costs causing people to stop registering badly modified Civics.

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    3. stigshift Avatar
      stigshift

      I've been looking for front leader sets forever.

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  13. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    So, this may not be a base model with the smallest motor. It also may not drive right off the lot.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ee3K33H15Id5Kc5Hfd2be364d049d18118f1.jpg"&gt;
    But its only $3950.
    <a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3609814331.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3609814331.html

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    1. Jay_Ramey Avatar
      Jay_Ramey

      That is SO getting shipped to Estonia.

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    2. BlackIce_GTS Avatar
      BlackIce_GTS

      Seller might take?: 3500 cash
      YVR to AUS: Rs. 2,12,731 (why is that the default). Also round trip tickets are ~60$ cheaper.
      2265mi / 20mpg hwy = 113 1/4 gal * 3.21$/gal in Salt Lake City (about halfway) = 363.53. But that's not premium…
      driveable-making suspension work in Austin: Nuts.
      Tax and Canadianization: Um…
      = Aw, screw it.

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  14. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    "Custom bodywork."
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjAwWDYwMA==/$(KGrHqRHJFcFEQD6Sri(BRHqKh,5n!~~48_20.JPG&quot; width="500">
    Hey it's in town should I go look at it?

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    1. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      Subaru Brat: Doin' it wrong.

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  15. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    The budget version of last weeks winner ($13950):
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Fc3L63Hb5Nb5Ec5K9d2h8ead3fe753e819e5.jpg"&gt;
    And it's at a castle! A Castle! In Burnet, TX.
    <a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3624150138.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3624150138.html

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    1. OA5599 Avatar
      OA5599

      I like that the owner of an Exklerized Vette is looking for a Smart as a trade.
      I saw a Smart at an intersection yesterday. Beside the brand emblem, the owner had added a decal that said "ass".

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  16. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    For the University of Texas fans out there:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ke3F73Lb5N75K45M7d2k50401be2ca271cd2.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/mcd/3630959465.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/mcd/3630959465.html

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    1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick

      Are… are those C5 Z06 wheels in the back…?

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  17. $kaycog Avatar
    $kaycog

    1971 VW Coupe Custom. You won't know if you're coming or going. http://pueblo.craigslist.org/ctd/3625193915.html
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Jc3Nd3H75H35M85J3d2h76459b8540141d1e.jpg"width="500"/&gt;

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    1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick

      Of all the things in the world for which there truly needs to be a picture of the entire car…
      Seriously, do these people just kinda arbitrarily point the camera in the general direction of the car and poke at the buttons until something happens? How hard is it, really?

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      1. $kaycog Avatar
        $kaycog

        That was my thoughts too. Very crappy photos, indeed!

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      2. Batshitbox Avatar
        Batshitbox

        Seems to be their operating procedure for the acetylene torch as well!

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  18. Irishzombieman Avatar
    Irishzombieman

    Doesn't fit today's easter egg hunt, but we need to do a week of crappy motorcycles.
    I present, for you viewing displeasure, a Katana chopper.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3L63Jf3N55I35E15Fad217301b8a37adb1e60.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://visalia.craigslist.org/mcy/3586135974.html” target=”_blank”>http://visalia.craigslist.org/mcy/3586135974.html

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    1. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
      Peter Tanshanomi

      GAAAH!

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    2. Alff Avatar
      Alff

      That is supermotarded.

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      1. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
        Peter Tanshanomi

        no, I believe it's submotarded.

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  19. Alff Avatar
    Alff

    I don't take direction well, so I've got to post one that likely doesn't qualify. I actually like this little piggy…
    http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3622677428.h…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Gb3Ic3Nb5L45Gf5F4d2g10562e2430fe1cc5.jpg"&gt;

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    1. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
      Peter Tanshanomi

      If I'm not mistaken, that car was at the our car show a couple of years back.

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    2. smalleyxb122 Avatar
      smalleyxb122

      I saw the pic, and assumed a 350, and thought that would be pretty sweet. Reading the ad, I see that it’s actually a 3800, and that somehow makes me like it even more. I wouldn't have actually wanted it if it had a 350 in it. I’m lucky that thing is so far away from me. I want it. It’s far enough away that I can fight the temptation. If it were within, say, 100 miles of me, I’d at least be calling on it.

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      1. vroomsocko Avatar
        vroomsocko

        Agreed, I am not a fan of V8 powered Chevettes. This is just right, although I wouldn't object to dropping a Buick 3.8 of the turbo persuasion into it.

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        1. smalleyxb122 Avatar
          smalleyxb122

          I was thinking a Series II supercharged 3.8 rather than a turbo, but the gist is the same.

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          1. Kris_01 Avatar
            Kris_01

            Love it. LOVE it! A V6 is just right in a car like that, and that's the right V6.

    3. vroomsocko Avatar
      vroomsocko

      Brown seals the deal.

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  20. I Think Not Avatar
    I Think Not

    Stripper model, you say? There's more than one way to interpret that, apparently:
    <img src="http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt220/galedorm/limo/IMG_1143_zpsc8b2aafe.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3630938832.html” target=”_blank”>http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3630938832.html

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    1. OA5599 Avatar
      OA5599

      "Diamond Plate Steel was added to the trunk and the top of the car to prevent the heavier dancers from denting the top. :)"
      That's a mental image I could have done without.

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      1. VolvoNut Avatar
        VolvoNut

        It is Kansas after all. "Cornfed plainswoman" comes to mind.
        Mmmm…

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    2. stigshift Avatar
      stigshift

      I guess the reason for the extra cushion on the passenger seat is self explanatory.

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  21. I Think Not Avatar
    I Think Not

    Well, it's as base and as much of a "stripper" as a modern Merc can be:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Mc3F33J35L95Kf5M3d2kd8a1186b8d9e1084.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3630560425.html” target=”_blank”>http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3630560425.html

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  22. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick

    I know this isn't an economy or base model car, but it appears to use the steering column and rack, and parts of the driveline from an economy car… as a front bumper…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3na3G33J25L35E55M2d25b99f5c2070fd1e70.jpg&quot; width="500">
    <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3597307406.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3597307406.html

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  23. I Think Not Avatar
    I Think Not

    And I just gave myself a sad because, at least stateside, you absolutely cannot buy a new truck like this anymore:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G43M33Nd5Ib5F25J2d2h1b45e504c2611da2.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3623736471.html” target=”_blank”>http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3623736471.html

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  24. I Think Not Avatar
    I Think Not

    On the other end of the pickups-you-can't-buy-anymore spectrum, here's a big block + manual, non-pushbutton 4WD, regular cab, single-rear wheel HD pickup:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Mb3J33Na5N45Ee5Jcd2a609d00e79c9e1c5d.jpg"&gt;
    4500 rpm redline? Amazing. Diesel-like.
    <a href="http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3608329865.html” target=”_blank”>http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3608329865.html

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    1. Tomsk Avatar
      Tomsk

      [youtube xi5L4NtS8eM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi5L4NtS8eM youtube]

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  25. Sjalabais Avatar
    Sjalabais

    A pig with makeup, just about everything is new, but the gearing is "weird". Driver's seat may need a replacement.
    <img src="http://finncdn.no/mmo/2013/2/vertical-3/19/0/399/396/70_413081749_xl.jpg"&gt;
    Volvo 240
    540$ for a two seater Space Wagon and a seven seater Space Wagon. The latter one has just passed inspection and is good to go, but the engine is making weird sounds. The two seater with green license plates is used "daily".
    <img src="http://finncdn.no/mmo/2013/2/vertical-3/16/8/397/620/28_1262221599_xl.jpg"&gt;
    …and I have to end the post on something rather cool again. A guy selling three non-running SAAB 99 and a '85 Mazda 929 station wagon. Holy crap! I want every single one of them. Price is the decades-old "cash for clunkers" money of about 450$ each.
    <img src="http://finncdn.no/mmo/2013/2/vertical-3/20/0/399/552/30_439250430_xl.jpg"&gt;

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  26. wisc47 Avatar
    wisc47

    Look! It's the Daewoo Lanos, with Starsky and Hutch stripe!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E53K73G35Id5L95M3d2i37bc07d8c3091a2b.jpg"&gt; http://rockford.craigslist.org/ctd/3626246154.htm…
    Actually, this is kind of awesome.

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    1. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      Giugiaro worked magic with the Daewoos.

      Reply
    2. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      I remember the death of Daewoo when the last of the dealers were doing BOGO deals. Seriously buy one get one free (for parts)

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    3. joshuman Avatar
      joshuman

      I always liked the look of them.

      Reply
  27. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    Would you like to own a 2013 Chevrolet New Model similar to Honda Fit? I mean, come on, it's written on your registration, on the back of the car, in the manual, etc. HOW DO YOU NOT KNOW WHAT YOUR NEW CAR IS CALLED?
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MjM2WDM5NA==/$(KGrHqV,!pEFEVcbLWzJBRIegLe4zw~~48_20.JPG">
    Perhaps not the best name for the model.

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  28. mazder3 Avatar
    mazder3

    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E53G83Ia5L65F15Med2iaec61faa12071b3a.jpg"&gt;
    How about the newest "Nubria" wagon you'll ever find. Not title, unfortunately. <a href="http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3626736222.html” target=”_blank”>http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3626736222.html

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  29. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    Here's a just beachy F-250.
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$T2eC16FHJHQE9nzEyH)hBQ4y7eNcLQ~~48_20.JPG" width="500">
    Only $15,000!

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  30. VolvoNut Avatar
    VolvoNut

    This should cover both the "stripper model" and the "cool" factor.
    1972 Plymouth Valiant with a slant 6.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E83Kd3I35I35K75J3d2kfe1dafead3c81b94.jpg"&gt; <a href="http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/3631248432.html” target=”_blank”>http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/3631248432.html

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    1. VolvoNut Avatar
      VolvoNut

      Same guy also has a 1973 Polara.
      400 V8 with a 2 barrel carb, steelies and dog dish hubcaps.
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E63G33Mb5N95F15Mdd2kae0cb845680a19e6.jpg"&gt; <a href="http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/3631241826.html” target=”_blank”>http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/3631241826.html

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    2. faberferrum Avatar
      faberferrum

      A kid that works for us has one of these as his first car, except banana yellow. Gets a lot of attention!

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  31. vroomsocko Avatar
    vroomsocko

    Mint Maverick! Has that phrase ever been uttered before?
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3F33L73N55L25Ee5M9d2i61fa536f89b5102e.jpg&quot; width="500">
    http://limaohio.craigslist.org/cto/3626777102.htm…

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    1. smalleyxb122 Avatar
      smalleyxb122

      Shit. I actually kind of want a Maverick, and this one looks really nice for the price, and Lima is less than 100 miles from me. I have a self-imposed hiatus on buying cars for 2013, and things like this test my resolve.

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      1. vroomsocko Avatar
        vroomsocko

        It is damn nice looking, I'd drive this into Cars & Coffee with a big shit eating grin ear to ear. An unmolested Maverick/Comet is becoming a rare thing.

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      2. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
        Scandinavian Flick

        A surprisingly light non-Mustang Mustang. What's not to love?

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    2. salguod Avatar
      salguod

      Oh, this is too close to home. I. So. Want. This.

      Reply
  32. Tomsk Avatar
    Tomsk

    Did you hear about the Candy Rambler (that looks to be a decapitated coupe)?
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E13K53J75N95K85Jdd2k455db9132c251f3e.jpg"&gt;
    http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/36310953…
    Or for two-wheeling types, how about a maximum vert drive squidmobile?
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G53Ke3M55I75F55H6d278f328ce7c5c71359.jpg&quot; />
    <a href="http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/3600524749.html” target=”_blank”>http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/3600524749.html

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  33. vroomsocko Avatar
    vroomsocko

    I rented an Esteem wagon years ago and it was a total crap can. But, it was my kind of crap can, handled like a Chevette and had hand crank windows. I'd rock one.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3M43Jf3Na5G25Ka5Jdd28fec9b5eb623f14af.jpg&quot; width="500">
    <a href="http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/3602484944.html” target=”_blank”>http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/3602484944.html

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    1. Devin Avatar
      Devin

      It's also so fast that the photographer can't get a clear shot.

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      1. vroomsocko Avatar
        vroomsocko

        Or it's idling. My rental had crazy engine vibration… then again, it was a '99 Suzuki rental car.

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  34. fodder650 Avatar
    fodder650

    How about a race car that runs and is still a base car? One Enduro race car for you.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3n93F43o25L25Ec5H3d2e6c5364769f751aea.jpg&quot; width=500 />
    http://reading.craigslist.org/cto/3616556187.html

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  35. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    A convertible RX7 for $1250?
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ea3Ib3Hf5N45G95F8d2i1e62661f9d361e53.jpg"&gt;
    Well, actually $1349 because of some stupid dealer fee gimmick, and it's a salvage title, and it doesn't run, but it only needs a fuel pump and then it will be perfect!
    Link: <a href="http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/3625610082.html” target=”_blank”>http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/3625610082.html

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  36. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    How about an 88 F-350 with a dump bed? $1000.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ke3L73N35N35Ia5G3d2k5d21823de5781cd0.jpg"&gt;
    It's got a 92 body, so I'm sure there's no chance of anything having gone wrong in that swap, and needs a little TLC. Oh, and also, the bed dump feature doesn't work.
    Link: <a href="http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3631161057.html” target=”_blank”>http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3631161057.html

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  37. fodder650 Avatar
    fodder650

    Why you no run?! Well it probably needs a starter the ad says. Still this needs to be shared if only for the cap.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G43Lf3J55L75G75K7d2i042d8e54bde81f76.jpg&quot; width=500 />
    http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3626937004….

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    1. Devin Avatar
      Devin

      The cap has warmed the cockles of my heart.

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      1. vroomsocko Avatar
        vroomsocko

        Dr. Denis Leary approves.

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  38. fodder650 Avatar
    fodder650

    Ok how about a running car. Honestly this is the only picture in the ad. The write up is pretty good and makes you want to believe in a 215,000 mile Camry the owner refused to take pictures of.
    http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3578671339….
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3nc3E43J35N45E15Mbd1s49e1d7dac35312ea.jpg&quot; width="500">

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  39. fodder650 Avatar
    fodder650

    This is another runner! Not kidding. Sometime I'll have to relay the story of how I sold an untitled 1995 Paseo in 1997 to a stripper who couldn't drive a manual. Fun times.
    http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/3550846360.h…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E73J63H25L55Fa5J7d1g0fffac7cf64419f0.jpg&quot; width=500 />

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  40. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    I know this one isn't running or driveable, but I find it amusing that the seller felt the need to say "This is a project car"
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3kd3L83Fa5If5K25H2d2kbe3651a01bdb1a06.jpg"&gt;
    Yeah, I kind of figured that one out. Six benjamins if you're interested.
    Link: <a href="http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3631033334.html” target=”_blank”>http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3631033334.html

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    1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick

      "Rat rod"

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    2. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      Well the bodywork isn't rusty.

      Reply
    3. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      If that frame has no structural rot and the drivetrain is serviceable, that's probably $500 worth of project starting point.

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  41. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    Oh no! If he doesn't sell it, he's going to stripe the new parts! Never says what color though…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E53G93Le5Ed5Fc5Mfd2k1aeae5fe27a115f2.jpg"&gt;
    Link: <a href="http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3630803063.html” target=”_blank”>http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3630803063.html

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  42. mallthus Avatar
    mallthus

    I'm a big fan of this "V6" powered BMW.
    <img src="https://dl.dropbox.com/u/71226734/Photos/CL%20Crapshoot/BMW%20V6_1.jpg&quot; width=600>
    ———
    <img src="https://dl.dropbox.com/u/71226734/Photos/CL%20Crapshoot/BMW%20V6_275.jpg&quot; width=600>
    <img src="https://dl.dropbox.com/u/71226734/Photos/CL%20Crapshoot/BMW%20V6_274.jpg&quot; width=600>
    <img src="https://dl.dropbox.com/u/71226734/Photos/CL%20Crapshoot/BMW%20V6_273.jpg&quot; width=600>
    <img src="https://dl.dropbox.com/u/71226734/Photos/CL%20Crapshoot/BMW%20V6_2.jpg&quot; width=600>
    <img src="https://dl.dropbox.com/u/71226734/Photos/CL%20Crapshoot/BMW%20V6_271.jpg&quot; width=600>
    <img src="https://dl.dropbox.com/u/71226734/Photos/CL%20Crapshoot/BMW%20V6_272.jpg&quot; width=600>

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    1. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      That wing is just tacky.

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    2. ChironRocket3 Avatar
      ChironRocket3

      Sigh.

      Reply
  43. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
    Peter Tanshanomi

    Late to the game, but here's a base model with a manual trans, crank windows…and a whole bucketload of want.
    Unfortunately, it seems as though some smart person already snagged this one.
    http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/ctd/3537234069.h…
    <img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/TemplateImages/445443/4_162837424.jpg&quot; height="500">

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  44. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    I like the subtle ones like this Buick Regal. Even though he asserts that "all mechanics are done" there's something about the shifty hood fit that makes me get suspicious.
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqR,!hwFEFK3srv5BRIFvrQDNg~~48_20.JPG" width="500">
    Also, bad paint

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  45. superbadd75 Avatar
    superbadd75

    <img src=http://images.craigslist.org/3E43L63pb5E15Fc5Jcd2ka080c145f7ff10e3.jpg width="600">
    <img src=http://images.craigslist.org/3K73m93lf5Le5Nc5F3d2k95075ed2f8311120.jpg width="600">
    <img src=http://images.craigslist.org/3I33Jc3H85I55K25M3d2kf21d85dc03141ee2.jpg width="600">
    <img src=http://images.craigslist.org/3G13F13Jd5Kd5F85Mcd2kda28b58db5ac1829.jpg width="600">
    This one is a 5 speed, must be 4 cylinder, and the spelling in the ad is just shocking!
    http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3631190732.h…

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    1. superbadd75 Avatar
      superbadd75

      uh, what happened to the pics? Damn it.

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      1. fodder650 Avatar
        fodder650

        Not sure show about I help out.
        <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E43L63pb5E15Fc5Jcd2ka080c145f7ff10e3.jpg&quot; width=500 />

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        1. superbadd75 Avatar
          superbadd75

          Thanks for the help man! That's what I love about this site, everyone is super friendly and helpful!

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          1. fodder650 Avatar
            fodder650

            I'm sure I knew what I meant to say there. Just that my mind and my typing fingers didn't agree.

  46. engineerd Avatar
    engineerd

    Is a 2004 Chevy Cavalier base enough? What if it has Lambo doors and under glows? What about a sticker that says SPEEDGLOW, even though he hasn't touched the engine?
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G13M83N35L65Ea5K7d2e73d50ad79eb51947.jpg"&gt;
    http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/3617816457.html

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  47. smokyburnout Avatar
    smokyburnout

    Found a "Deawoo" Lanos, but not a base model. Automatic, leather, even a rear wiper and power antenna!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K73k73Ld5E35Fc5M2d273b42d2785dca16cb.jpg"/&gt;
    "it is good looking car … problem timing belt broken" http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/3601089508.ht…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ke3I93Lc5K75Hb5Mdd2h845b7c4d04931a2e.jpg"/&gt;
    "Turbo" meant "base model" back in the 80's, right? http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/3624132321.htm…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E63J83H45I65N85G5d1g1012e5f7bbb21e3b.jpg"/&gt;
    "Needs" is a base trimline that you see often on Craigslist.
    "car breaks necks … if you got money and wanna see the in side let me know inside is pearlescent too" <a href="http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/3550665593.html” target=”_blank”>http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/3550665593.html

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  48. joshuman Avatar
    joshuman

    How Brave are you? Got $776 in your pocket? http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3628369113….
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ef3Ie3He5Le5Kd5Jcd2j810ce43c4ee61353.jpg"&gt;

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    1. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      "This post deleted by the author" well so much for that.

      Reply
  49. faberferrum Avatar
    faberferrum

    An awful lot of money for a diesel Ford Escort wagon… http://saskatchewan.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cla…
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzUwWDEwMDA=/$(KGrHqZHJEkFEi(1N)-dBRJDBBfikg~~48_20.JPG&quot; width="600">
    On the other hand, there seems to be a certain crowd that goes bananas over diesel wagons with standard transmissions…

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    1. Devin Avatar
      Devin

      I wonder if that's the same diesel Escort I found last week. It's the same color, but this guy's is relatively clean, and he actually took a decent photo of it, instead of a blurry picture through a kitchen window of a car covered in snow. On the other hand, it would be weird to have two diesel Escort wagons in one city so it must be.

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  50. RahRahRecords Avatar
    RahRahRecords

    It doesn't get much more base model than a model A
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3L63Je3N15L35Jb5M8d2l0cf825c8873e1cd0.jpg"&gt; <a href="http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3634220962.html” target=”_blank”>http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3634220962.html

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  51. dukeisduke Avatar
    dukeisduke

    A Previa made into a pickup? I found this through the Yahoo! Previa Group, of which I'm still a member:
    <img src="http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag143/scorpioroses05/IMAG0031_zps86e8cde9.jpg&quot; width="600">
    http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/3611086…

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    1. smokyburnout Avatar
      smokyburnout

      I happened upon an All-Trac S/C Previa during the last blizzard, and I actually considered it for a bit because it'd be better than what I have in the snow while also checking off so many boxes (Mid-engined! Supercharged!), but sub-20 MPG is a dealbreaker.
      Is that an Impala front bumper?

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