Sucks, doesn't it? You have a long haul to work though. I'm lucky that I get to use my work van. That has easily allowed my Contour to last a solid 2+ years longer than it normally would have.
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | I need a car |
No, I'm not leasing, I'm not getting a new hatchback, I'm not taking interesting trades, and I'm not looking for a LeBaron or a snowmobile. My budget is $2500-3000. I know that isn't much. Appearances don't mean a whole hellava lot to me. The transmission gave out on my Contour, so I'm looking for something that I can just get a few years out of. In the past 33 months, I have put slightly over 18,000 miles on that car and a good chunk of that was driving to band practice out in Roselle 3-5 times a month. So as you can see, I don't really drive a whole bunch. I just need a stop gap car that I can get like 15-25K miles out of that is fairly reliable. I don't want to have car payment because I've got a wedding and a house to pay for, so I'd rather a car free and clear. I get to use a work vehicle Mon PM thru Fri AM so I only need my car to get to and from work once a week, and for light use on the weekends. Also, doesn't have to be a car. I'd rather not get a gas guzzler, but a small SUV (Blazer, explorer, pickup etc) would be ok too. If anybody knows somebody looking to get rid of a halfway decent car on the cheap, or knows of a dealership where I might be able to find something, let me know. Oh....and I know there will be jokes in this thread. I trust that there might be a couple of serious replies, or they will otherwise be PM'ed to me. Thanx! |
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| Author: | Northside_Dan [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need a car |
I've got a friend who is selling their 2000 Jeep Cherokee. From what I know it's been reliable etc, I'll talk to her and see if I can get the pertinent information. |
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:32 am ] |
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I may soon be in the same boat, Frank...Durango wouldn't start again this morning. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:35 am ] |
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| Sucks, doesn't it? You have a long haul to work though. I'm lucky that I get to use my work van. That has easily allowed my Contour to last a solid 2+ years longer than it normally would have.
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:26 am ] |
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Frank Coztansa wrote: :( Sucks, doesn't it? You have a long haul to work though. I'm lucky that I get to use my work van. That has easily allowed my Contour to last a solid 2+ years longer than it normally would have. Yeah...knock on wood I haven't had any major problems...I think it's the starter this time. I have wound up with an unplanned 4 day weekend out of it, but I'm frustrated...don't really want a car payment right now, either. |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:42 am ] |
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| Author: | Chus [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:44 am ] |
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| Author: | spmack [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:46 am ] |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:47 am ] |
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| Author: | Gloopan Kuratz [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:34 am ] |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:41 am ] |
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http://racine.craigslist.org/cto/3022316827.html |
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| Author: | Gloopan Kuratz [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:13 am ] |
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| Author: | SteveSarley [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:18 am ] |
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Check your PM's I'm sending you John Voight's phone number |
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| Author: | SteveSarley [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:20 am ] |
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Frank Coztansa wrote: Appearances don't mean a whole hellava lot to me. And even less to your fiancee, obviously! Sorry, Frank! I couldn't resist swinging at that softball. |
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| Author: | Colonel Angus [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:34 pm ] |
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 Good work, guys.
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| Author: | Apologist [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:48 pm ] |
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| Author: | Mr. Reason [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:55 pm ] |
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You are an idiot if you ever buy a car with borrowed money. |
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| Author: | lipidquadcab [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:58 pm ] |
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Mr. Reason wrote: You are an idiot if you ever buy a car with borrowed money. Idiots make sweeping statements like this. |
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| Author: | Mr. Reason [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:02 pm ] |
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lipidquadcab wrote: Mr. Reason wrote: You are an idiot if you ever buy a car with borrowed money. Idiots make sweeping statements like this. No, idiots have car payments. |
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| Author: | lipidquadcab [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:03 pm ] |
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Mr. Reason wrote: lipidquadcab wrote: Mr. Reason wrote: You are an idiot if you ever buy a car with borrowed money. Idiots make sweeping statements like this. No, idiots have car payments. Those weren't mutually exclusive. |
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| Author: | Mr. Reason [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:06 pm ] |
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I'm sorry if I hit you with my broom, Jared. |
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| Author: | lipidquadcab [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:11 pm ] |
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I'm sorry I engage in conversation with you. |
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| Author: | Mr. Reason [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:13 pm ] |
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lipidquadcab wrote: I'm sorry I engage in conversation with you. So, in your world lobbing a direct insult is considered conversation? |
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| Author: | bigfan [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:16 pm ] |
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$2500, reliable, 
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| Author: | lipidquadcab [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:17 pm ] |
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Mr. Reason wrote: lipidquadcab wrote: I'm sorry I engage in conversation with you. So, in your world lobbing a direct insult is considered conversation? You got me there. Although, my statement was sweeping as well...which would make me an idiot as well...something I think we can agree on to put a nice bow on this. |
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| Author: | Mr. Reason [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:23 pm ] |
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lipidquadcab wrote: Mr. Reason wrote: lipidquadcab wrote: I'm sorry I engage in conversation with you. So, in your world lobbing a direct insult is considered conversation? You got me there. Although, my statement was sweeping as well...which would make me an idiot as well...something I think we can agree on to put a nice bow on this. And thus, the circle is complete. |
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| Author: | lipidquadcab [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:25 pm ] |
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Mr. Reason wrote: lipidquadcab wrote: Although, my statement was sweeping as well...which would make me an idiot as well...something I think we can agree on to put a nice bow on this. And thus, the circle is complete. Praise be to Yevon |
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| Author: | Colonel Angus [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:26 pm ] |
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lipidquadcab wrote: Mr. Reason wrote: lipidquadcab wrote: Although, my statement was sweeping as well...which would make me an idiot as well...something I think we can agree on to put a nice bow on this. And thus, the circle jerk is complete. Praise be to Yevon |
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| Author: | Gloopan Kuratz [ Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:22 am ] |
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| Author: | Chus [ Tue Jun 12, 2012 7:04 am ] |
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Gloopan Kuratz wrote: Everybody's talkin' at me......Just drivin' around in Jon Voight's car. |
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