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Old 06-25-2007, 09:00 PM
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talk about a veteran

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/car/358971271.html

"Fluids checked regularly" On the ground after you pull away?

It's probably in mechanically fine shape and no rust!

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Old 06-25-2007, 09:07 PM
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"300,000 miles with at least another couple thousand to go"

a couple three thousand?????
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Old 06-25-2007, 09:08 PM
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It looks like a real war veteran.

Insurance companies call cars like that a "driveable total loss"

The advertisement doesn't say what model year the car is, but all things considered, it doesn't matter, really.

The really good thing about driving a car like that is that "NO ONE" will EVER dare argue over the right of way when you come barrelling along in a car like that

It's a very liberating feeling to drive one of those.
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Old 06-25-2007, 09:08 PM
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No wonder they were checking the fluids.

What a POS. Be interesting to call and talk to the guy. I'd like to know where the dents in the drivers door were acquired.

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Old 06-25-2007, 09:13 PM
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You're right Jim B. I'd park in the closest non-handicapped spot if I had that car. Reminds me of Uncle Buck's car. Hilarious.
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Old 06-25-2007, 09:13 PM
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Anyone have a paint code for that?

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Old 06-25-2007, 09:22 PM
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Anyone have a paint code for that?

What paint?
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Old 06-25-2007, 09:28 PM
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What paint?
rofl, I guess it would be 000 "Primer"


With an exterior like that, I bet the interior is gorgeous. Hey, you can't judge a book by its cover..........

but in this case, I think we can take a few hints.
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Old 06-25-2007, 09:42 PM
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What paint?
If you had to, then do it like they do in Peru. Just use house paint. (really, that is what they use down there!!!!)

Applied with a very large paintbrush, broadside on.
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Old 06-25-2007, 09:50 PM
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That thing makes my SD look mint!


$900? Its ready for the junk yard.

At least they are honest, I'm sure it hasn't seen an oil change in a long, long time. But its probably ok because it leaks and burns so much.
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Old 06-25-2007, 10:30 PM
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This car's photos should be saved in our vaults.
This has got to be the worst looking 300SD I've ever seen that still runs and drives.
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Old 06-25-2007, 11:14 PM
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I'd take it and drive it around.
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Old 06-25-2007, 11:17 PM
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I'd take it and drive it around.
Around what, a light pole?
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Old 06-25-2007, 11:20 PM
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Around what, a light pole?
Too late, it's already been there.
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Old 06-25-2007, 11:20 PM
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Around what, a light pole?


LOL, no way down the streets. Just tint the glass, fix the A/C, adjust valves, I bet that motor will go! No worries about it being stolen, door dents, etc.

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