looking at a neon . . .
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looking at a neon . . .
so i was browsing craigslist today, and i happened upon this gem:
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/car/648144709.html
so i had to email him and see about a test drive.
heres the email i sent him:
eagerly awaiting a reply . . .
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/car/648144709.html
so i had to email him and see about a test drive.
heres the email i sent him:
Originally Posted by Mud
ve got a couple questions. im looking f or something small with a fair amount of performance.
1. do you have any of the original exterior parts? oh my god your car is hideous.
2. you say your taillights are smoked, with the windows tinted 15%, were you smart enough to leave the reverse lights unsmoked?
3. do you have the original rims? they may match the hideous hood, but id rather swap them out
4. what are the brake pads made out of?ceramic, pseudo-ceramic, etc
5. i notice you say the rotors are cross-drilled. will you swap them out with good rotors?
6. you say only you will drive, but how am i supposed to see how it handles, watching you drive? doesnt make much sense.
7. id have to get it repainted to a semi-respectable color. will you knock the $2k to repaint it off the price?
8. i see its modded outrageously. taking that to mean you have beaten the engine/transmission horribly, do you think its reasonable to expect the cost of a new car for it? its 5 years old now.
9. you say youve changed oil every 2500 miles. aside from the lack of research and thought i can only assume went into that, what kind of filter do you use?
it blue-books for $8600 (generous, in my mind). less the cost of a paint job, id be willing to give you $6k. its really not worth that considering its current condition, but i think its probably the best offer youll entertain, with it looking like a clown car.
let me know.
jeff
1. do you have any of the original exterior parts? oh my god your car is hideous.
2. you say your taillights are smoked, with the windows tinted 15%, were you smart enough to leave the reverse lights unsmoked?
3. do you have the original rims? they may match the hideous hood, but id rather swap them out
4. what are the brake pads made out of?ceramic, pseudo-ceramic, etc
5. i notice you say the rotors are cross-drilled. will you swap them out with good rotors?
6. you say only you will drive, but how am i supposed to see how it handles, watching you drive? doesnt make much sense.
7. id have to get it repainted to a semi-respectable color. will you knock the $2k to repaint it off the price?
8. i see its modded outrageously. taking that to mean you have beaten the engine/transmission horribly, do you think its reasonable to expect the cost of a new car for it? its 5 years old now.
9. you say youve changed oil every 2500 miles. aside from the lack of research and thought i can only assume went into that, what kind of filter do you use?
it blue-books for $8600 (generous, in my mind). less the cost of a paint job, id be willing to give you $6k. its really not worth that considering its current condition, but i think its probably the best offer youll entertain, with it looking like a clown car.
let me know.
jeff
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I will take only one trade and that is a small 4 door HONDA/ACURA/TOYOTA+ 12,000 cash
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You the man. He kind of had that coming... that'* an outrageous price for that vehicle . Not saying it might not be quick... but geezus that'* insane.
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Originally Posted by bastard
Black wheels always look ghetto, it doesn't matter matter how much they cost or what kind of car.
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ROFL, and wheres the dyno sheet for those insane numbers?
New Caliber'* are @ 300 OE..
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Haha yeah he had that coming to him, it was only a matter of time.
What IS that thing!?
The only Dodge I know of that can get away with those two colors is this: (buddy of mines '04 Rumble Bee)
What IS that thing!?
The only Dodge I know of that can get away with those two colors is this: (buddy of mines '04 Rumble Bee)