I don't see anything out of place here.kevm14 wrote:Warwick!!
https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/6020325257.html
On the day I sold my Ranger. $8k is too high for me though.
Caprice engine swap?
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What I want to desperately know is the history. Both his story (where he got it, how long he had it, whatever else I could get him to tell me) and what Carfax says. Both of those require contacting the seller because I don't have a VIN.
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One random thing I noticed: between when the pictures were taken and the mileage he says the car had when he posted the ad, there is about a 900 mile difference.kevm14 wrote:I don't see anything out of place here.
Just wish it wasn't private. I hate talking to these guys on the phone. It's bad in either extreme. If I really want to buy this particular car, it's bad. And if I really don't think I will buy this particular car, it's bad. And if I turn out not to be a serious buyer of this car, I just contribute to Craigslist noise.
What I want to say: "Hey, $8k is more than I want to spend right now. Having driven the Pontiac version of this car, I am very interested to see how the Buick differentiates itself. Can I drive it?"
More or less what I have to say: "Hey I want to check out the car. Is Sat afternoon good for you?"
Which just defers the awkwardness to some time in the future (hopefully not in person). Said another way, I have to pretend that I might totally offer him $8k for this car. Until I have the data I want, and then I suddenly disappear. Or "discover" that I don't really have $8k. Just seems like a dick move. Because it is.
Now if I actually don't like the car, I guess that's the best thing I could hope for! I could be honest in that case.
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http://www.fuelly.com/car/buick/lacross ... bmodel_id=
Two Supers on Fuelly.
One is averaging about 20 (65% highway, still tracking, 33,000 or so miles tracked) and the other is averaging about 23 (70% highway, traded in in 2015, 129,000 miles tracked!!). The distribution of fuel-up MPG to number of fuel ups looks fine, with most grouped between 20 and 24 MPG. The mode is actually 23 between these two cars.
Two Supers on Fuelly.
One is averaging about 20 (65% highway, still tracking, 33,000 or so miles tracked) and the other is averaging about 23 (70% highway, traded in in 2015, 129,000 miles tracked!!). The distribution of fuel-up MPG to number of fuel ups looks fine, with most grouped between 20 and 24 MPG. The mode is actually 23 between these two cars.
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There are 2 others at dealerships "close by":
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale ... 1=LACROSSE
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale ... 1=LACROSSE
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale ... 1=LACROSSE
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale ... 1=LACROSSE
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Yeah I saw both of those before. The first one is the "sketchy" one. The Boston one looks rusty, based on the under hood pic.
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I guess I could still take the extra time and go to Raynham just to drive the car, decide if I am into it or not, and wait for more time to pass before contacting the Warwick guy. I have a fundamental problem not buying a car at the bottom of the market but I have to remember I am also buying a backup car that Jamie would actually drive. Or maybe I don't need to spend any extra for that - I can get a high mile Super for $5k and do the same thing. Of course those basically don't exist except for that one with 180k in NJ for just under $5k. A highway mile car that's had a bunch of stuff replaced over its life and is in good cosmetic condition but worth a lot less due to the miles is exactly the kind of deal I always look for.
By the way, aside from a backup car, I see the car as my daily in a hypothetical situation where I bought my clean B-body and am swapping Caprice parts over, potentially disabling both cars for some amount of time. The idea is I have a legit car to use during that time. Now you could argue that, unlike the Ranger, the Ram is a legit car that I can use. I guess that is true. But there's no backup car for Jamie.
So maybe the backup car thing is a driver after all. I just don't need to spend $8k on it.
By the way, aside from a backup car, I see the car as my daily in a hypothetical situation where I bought my clean B-body and am swapping Caprice parts over, potentially disabling both cars for some amount of time. The idea is I have a legit car to use during that time. Now you could argue that, unlike the Ranger, the Ram is a legit car that I can use. I guess that is true. But there's no backup car for Jamie.
So maybe the backup car thing is a driver after all. I just don't need to spend $8k on it.
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https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/6024156296.html
4L80E? That's pretty uncommon. Especially since he probably isn't producing big power. Love the baby seat.
4L80E? That's pretty uncommon. Especially since he probably isn't producing big power. Love the baby seat.
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That is all I was saying. Test drive the dealer car and don't waste the other guy's time. I wasn't saying to buy either dealer cars.I guess I could still take the extra time and go to Raynham just to drive the car
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I don't know that I posted this before, but I've seen it. I just don't remember if the price has changed.
https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/5995663890.html
https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/5995663890.html
1996 Buick Roadmaster - $2900 (Liberty)
1996 Buick Roadmaster Collectors Edition. Burgundy paint and burgundy leather interior. 124,000 miles. LT1 5.7 350 Runs great. Valve cover leaks. Good tires. Power everything. Cold AC. Everything works. Small dent on lower front of hood and small tear at seam on driver's seat. Ready to drive anywhere, Recent service, oil change (synthetic), and inspection. Clear title in my name. You are welcome to call, text or email. If you call and I can't answer, please leave a message. I might consider trades but prefer cash sale. Thank you. 336-two one five-nine 6 three seven. $2,900 OBO.
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