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Help a Car Noob Out: Tips for Buying an Older, Very Used Vehicle (under $1,000 if possible)?
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2019-03-26 at 5:23 PM UTC
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2019-03-26 at 5:23 PM UTC
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2019-03-26 at 5:36 PM UTC
Originally posted by gadzooks What's that?
Is he the fellow from the star track?
Originally posted by Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country Forget about garages. They add at least $1,000 to the real price just for selling a car.
OTOH you can definitely get a vehicle for less than $1,000 that will last years if maintained.
Go for something private and dirty. There's lots of old cars around that people just want to get rid of, but expect to have to clean it up a lot.
Also all the usual crap about cars - insurance, tax, tests, etc. -
2019-03-26 at 5:46 PM UTC
Originally posted by gadzooks I might buy a car today. More specifically, I'm thinking a pickup truck, ideally 4 wheel drive and even offroad ready. I plan to attach either a trailer, camper, or 5th wheeler for camping and whatnot.
There are a fuck ton of things I am incredibly knowledgeable about, but car stuff, mechanics, etc, are a weak area for me.
I don't want to buy what seems like a decent car during the test drive only to find out it's an absolute lemon once I get it home.
Like, if I pop open the hood, what should I look for? Should I be listening for any specific sounds/noises while I'm driving it? What can I determine during and after turning the ignition before I even start driving? Should I stress test it in any way like maybe driving it up a steep hill or actually taking it off road (if the owner lets me)?
If there are any leaks/puddles/fluids of any kind underneath the vehicle, is that a 100% red flag?
I might actually update this thread as I look at each vehicle so I can get some live feedback and reasonable price expectations.
Y'all have a chance to really help a fellow space nigga out. Like for real, straight up.
You gotta find an old woman whose husband just died and has a 1972 truck with 11,000 miles on it that she wants rid of...then you can get it for $500 if you sit and have a cup of tea with her and say she reminds you of your grandmother.
It's finding a dumb old bitch like that though that's the tough part...not impossible though. -
2019-03-26 at 5:48 PM UTC
Originally posted by Jiggaboo_Johnson You gotta find an old woman whose husband just died and has a 1972 truck with 11,000 miles on it that she wants rid of…then you can get it for $500 if you sit and have a cup of tea with her and say she reminds you of your grandmother.
It's finding a dumb old bitch like that though that's the tough part…not impossible though.
yeah and if ur lucky u might get to fuck her as wellThe following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2019-03-26 at 5:55 PM UTCGrylls is trying to get the vehicle for free.
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2019-03-26 at 6:08 PM UTCThe following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2019-03-26 at 6:09 PM UTCvinny why dont you share a pic of your pedomobile
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2019-03-26 at 6:19 PM UTC
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2019-03-26 at 6:20 PM UTC
Originally posted by stl1 For what you're willing to spend, I recommend a good mountain bike.
A reliable 4wd for under $1000?
Put down the crack pipe.
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even a RWD pick up that isn't junk @1000 is hard to find, pickups hold value because they're useful.
If you don't need to move sheets just get a car, it will probably be cheaper and definitely better on gas. -
2019-03-26 at 6:30 PM UTCI just got this lil 2000 ranger for $800, need to tie the exhaust manifold together when i have a minute. 325k, i hope i can get a few months out of it.
I would like to get this dakota on the road though but it needs and engine and transmission.
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2019-03-26 at 6:35 PM UTC
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2019-03-26 at 6:36 PM UTCyeah, I was desperate and needed a truck NOW. no time to look had to get back to work.
Edit: CAD$800 and 325k kms -
2019-03-26 at 6:56 PM UTC
Originally posted by Jiggaboo_Johnson You gotta find an old woman whose husband just died and has a 1972 truck with 11,000 miles on it that she wants rid of…then you can get it for $500 if you sit and have a cup of tea with her and say she reminds you of your grandmother.
It's finding a dumb old bitch like that though that's the tough part…not impossible though.
If I want to expedite things I could always just off the husband myself.
To err on the side of caution, though, since they might not all be dumb broads, I'll just kill all the elderly husbands in an entire senior citizen oriented townhouse complex.
ALSO... While we're kinda just brainstorming here...
I could drug the old lady's tea, then load all her valuables into the truck, and just drive off without paying.
Heck, I might as well bend her roofied post-menopausal ass over the kitchen counter. No condoms necessary.
I think today's gonna be a busy, but highly productive, day!
Wish me luck, fellas!The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2019-03-26 at 7:02 PM UTCHere's something in your price range
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Power-Wheels-Ford-F-150-12-Volt-Battery-Powered-Ride-On/36221559The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2019-03-26 at 7:03 PM UTCLook how cool those kids look, you'll be ballin
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2019-03-26 at 7:05 PM UTC
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2019-03-26 at 7:19 PM UTC
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2019-03-26 at 7:20 PM UTC
Originally posted by Common De-mominator Here's something in your price range
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Power-Wheels-Ford-F-150-12-Volt-Battery-Powered-Ride-On/36221559
I got the jeep one for my niece. Black kid down the street has a bmw one.lol -
2019-03-26 at 7:53 PM UTCThe following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
