What is the best jalopy to bring home with my $1200 stimulus check?

In reply to Mr_Asa :

Thanks for that.  That Miata up here would be $3500 easy, and I need a cheap one just to knock around in.   How is it so cheap???

Oh, an I just bought a Fiero last weekend.  A car a week would be a bad precedent to start.

In reply to KyAllroad (Jeremy) :

I was looking at it from that point of view as well.  It'd be worth getting just to flip it.  Guy must be moving immediately.

bmw88rider said:

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/denver-1984-mercedes-benz-280se/7090167608.html

80's German Tank. 

Glad that's in Denver! 

What if you took that Grand Marquis and that Jag on the XJR wheels and basically swapped the drivetrain over from the Merc to the Jag and used the Merc as a donor for all kinds of things like the entire electrical system.  In theory that should be really easy, right?  RIGHT?

In reply to yupididit :

I can drive it down :) I always have a reason to come back to central TX.

Daylan C said:

chandler said:

Daylan C said:

When I go on marketplade for a joke search,  and find a truck I legitimately really want. 

I'm gonna stay off marketplace for a bit now.

I have a perfect front bumper somewhere in my barn

Ok, berk. I might be in touch with you about that bumper. I messaged the seller.

I'm weak, square Dodges are my crack and I haven't had a good fix since I sold my D350.

There's a good windshield and a set of inner fenders out there as well. Let me know!

In reply to Mr_Asa :

I can't believe that Miata is still for sale - sounds like a steal. Surely Stampie, pimpM3 or Tom are already on the phone. Easy flip.

bmw88rider said:

In reply to yupididit :

I can drive it down :) I always have a reason to come back to central TX.

Leave me alone! Lol

During the week, I walked down the line of cars in the driveway and decided that the '89 VW Cabriolet was going to have to go. Too many projects and not enough time to move them along. Then reading through here, I'm already thinking... what could one or two more hurt at this point.

...E36 M3. The driveway is still full.

Conveniently priced at $1200: Bertone Volvo

AAZCD said:

During the week, I walked down the line of cars in the driveway and decided that the '89 VW Cabriolet was going to have to go. Too many projects and not enough time to move them along. Then reading through here, I'm already thinking... what could one or two more hurt at this point.

...E36 M3. The driveway is still full.

If you were near we would talk

02Pilot said:

Conveniently priced at $1200: Bertone Volvo

I would love to have one of those. 

In reply to KyAllroad (Jeremy) :

The Miata is really undervalued. A lot.

ES is the most popular class in autocross around here, too. I've got an emerald green 99 already. 

Prius with stolen cat  only 117k miles.   $1400.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/antelope-prius-k-needs-cat/7096185759.html

In reply to nimblemotorsports :

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/two-catalytic-converters-o2-sensor-sits-between-them-upstream-is-clogged-test-pipes/170339/page1/

Well not trying to brag or anything but wife already agreed to let me spend $3400 on a car!!!

And because of that Janky will be for sale here soon.

99 escort ZX2 230k mi

if I don't fix some issues it'll prob be listed for $700, or if I do fix some it'll be $1000

GRM gets first dibs so keep an eye out on classifieds soon!

In reply to nimblemotorsports :

I'm pretty sure this is a co-worker of mine's car.  I recognize the broken window and driver fender.  I replaced the driver headlamp bulb for him a few weeks ago.  Sucks that happened to him he's a nice guy.

Duh... buy my 96 Impala SS.

Mechanically great, cosmetically iffy.

Comes with a warranty*

*warranty covers gas cap only for the first 3 miles or 3 minutes.

Looks like we will be spending ours on a new downstairs heat pump.  

And this Prius for $900 with stolen cat 150k.   Do I need a fourth?  I don't think so.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/richmond-2002-prius/7089586445.html

Or something more 'racey'?   1970 Open GT  $1200  was really tempted on this one, but I already have a MG Midget, need another car I can't fit in?  NO

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/pleasant-hill-1970-opal-gt-project-car/7100177891.html

$1200 Suzuki Kizashi , didn't even know these existed

https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/austin-2010-suzuki-kizashi/7089421285.html

chandler said:

Daylan C said:

chandler said:

Daylan C said:

When I go on marketplade for a joke search,  and find a truck I legitimately really want. 

I'm gonna stay off marketplace for a bit now.

I have a perfect front bumper somewhere in my barn

Ok, berk. I might be in touch with you about that bumper. I messaged the seller.

I'm weak, square Dodges are my crack and I haven't had a good fix since I sold my D350.

There's a good windshield and a set of inner fenders out there as well. Let me know!

That truck doesn't need a straight bumper, it would be perfect with about six and a half feet of 4x6 oak bolted up though.  Keep the look consistent.

I kinda want that prius, and it’s right down the road from me dammit!

I knew I’d regret coming in here!

I'm thinking this may be too much work as a project in my other thread, but maybe something for someone else (or enable me)

$1200 Bradley