2 SVT's in Owasso, OK

[White99SE]

I'm only posting this cuz it really surprised me. Friday afternoon driving home, I passed by a po-dunk used car dealer and right out front I see a sil-fro SVT Contour. I hardly see ANY SVT's out here, and it just kinda surprised me. When we were out for dinner, I asked my wife if we could just run by and look at it. She said OK, cuz it was still early and the kids were being especially good.

As I am pulling up, my wife says, "Isn't that one too?" Just inside the lot, there was another Sil-fro SVT!!!!!

The one out front looked really clean. 120K Miles Not sure of the year... E1 wheels. $4895. The one inside the lot looked like it had had a hard life. big dent in the drivers side door... ricey looking wheels... aftermarket fogs in addition to the stock fogs. No price listed.

I didn't get any more details, cuz I was afraid I would catch the bug and want to BUY it. (the clean one anyway)

BTW, please don't lock this because I have a price listed. I'm not selling it and I'm not trying to point it out to anybody (no CEGer's live up here anyway). It just shocked me to see 2 SVT's on a po-dunk lot in po-dunk Oklahoma, where I hardly ever see an SVT.

[IRingTwyce]

Buy It!!!!

**EDIT** Why the hell does vb keep changing my all upper case response to Title Case???

[White99SE]

Buy It!!!!

I wondered who would be the first to say that! :) If I NEEDED a car, I'd be all over that (after some research to see if that's a fair price). Right now, I have a paid for car that pretty much meets my needs. The only thing I want to add is a new suspension, but I'm having a hard time getting my wife to even agree to that! :(

[IRingTwyce]

Just because you don't need a car is no reason not to buy it! You have no idea how handy an extra can be. I have two tires that crapped out on my car over the weekend, and just I pulled two off of one of my other Contours to get my by until I can get new tires. Tell your wife it's easier to get the car than the new suspension. Plus, it's an SVT.

Plus plus, it's the best color one too!

[White99SE]

Just because you don't need a car is no reason not to buy it!

Ok, how about... "I can't afford it". Is that a good enough reason? :) Ok, that's not entirely true. I could go write a check for it right now, but that money is earmarked for something else, namely something to live on if I lose my job or some other catastrohphe. When you have a wife and 3 kids, their needs come first. Buying an extra car comes way down on the list, even if it is a really nice SVT.

That's not to say I didn't really, really WANT to buy it! ;) I do want to have another car, but I want a project. Something cheap (think GRM $200x Challenge) that I can tinker with and not worry about having to get to work in it.

[Pale Horse]

I drove by that lot a few days ago, Roger. I saw the nice one but didn't see the other. I was looking at maybe picking up another one since mine has officially become the project. It would be nice to have another one in the garage. Did the price seem fair given the mileage and overall condition of it? I didn't get close enough to look it over.

[IRingTwyce]

Something cheap (think GRM $200x Challenge) that I can tinker with and not worry about having to get to work in it.
I hear ya on the affordability issue. If you're looking for something cheap, buy my Fiat!! :D It's dirt cheap!

[Pale Horse]

OOh OOh...There was another one for sale a few days ago just around the corner from my house. It was a '99 black on midnight blue. The car was absolutely gorgeous. It was one of the best looking examples I have seen in quite awhile. It looked garage kept and zaino'd, however I didn't have time to stop and get the phone number off of the sticker in the window. It was gone after two days of sitting in a random parking lot. I was very sad to not get some more info on it.....

[White99SE]

Did the price seem fair given the mileage and overall condition of it? I didn't get close enough to look it over.

I thought the price seemed fair, but I didn't really take a GOOD look at it. I only know the mileage (120K) and it LOOKED really clean, but I didn't drive it, and don't even know the exact year. I don't even remember if it had a sunroof or not. I think it's sold already cuz it hasn't been out the last 2 times I went by. Only the abused one was still there.


If you're looking for something cheap, buy my Fiat!! It's dirt cheap!

Funny you should mention that, cuz I saw that on the GRM classifieds and almost sent you a PM. That's the sorta thing I'm looking for, and the price is right, but I can't do anything right now. We're in the process of expanding our house (another reason I don't have a lot of disposable income) and then (hopefully) we're going to add another garage bay so that just maybe, I can have the space for a project car (unless my father-in-law parks his Hummer in it... long story.).

Maybe first part of next year I might be able to do something. If it comes to a point where you're just going to junk it, give me a PM, but if you find a buyer, great!

[White99SE]

I think it's sold already cuz it hasn't been out the last 2 times I went by. Only the abused one was still there.

I was mistaken. The clean one is still there, still $4895. I can't see the abused one there anymore, but I can't get a good look at the lot as I drive by. Not that anyone cares. :crazy:

[White99SE]

Ok, they're BOTH still there if anyone cares.

[Static]

where is this lot at?

[Pale Horse]

It's right off of the highway (169) going into Owasso. Correct me if I'm wrong Roger.

[White99SE]

That's exactly right.

[Static]

cross streets. like between 76 and 86th st N or what

[White99SE]

It's between 66th and 76th (except there is no 66th exit) on the east side of 169. If you're going North on 169, you'll want to exit on 76th and immediately turn back right and go South on the access road. I don't know the name of the lot, but it's right before you get to Owasso Fence Company.

[2000SilverSVT]

Well, I bought the "Clean One" a couple weeks ago. 2000 SVT with 120K Miles. I drove it and the engine still had plenty of power, no smoke and the clutch felt good. It was too hard to resist. I miss my Black one I sold in 03. The price was right, the car was clean so I said what the hell.

I just glanced at the other one because it had some nasty chrome wheels and the center section on all of the leather was replaced with a lighter blue Suede with SVT embossed. The night I bought my car they had to push start the other one. Told me the next day that he replaced the starter.

So far I have changed oil (Mobil 1). Changed Transmission fluid (Royal Purple). Replaced front brake rotors and pads (Factory for now. Still had an old set of new pads). New tires(Khumos SPT 225/50). Replaced plugs and wires (Autolite Double Platinum and Motorcraft Wires)

Still need to replace struts, transmission mount and possibly motor mounts. The only serious problem with the car was that the front right inside brake pad was GONE!!!! It was metal on metal and sounded horrific.

The sunroof needs some TLC (White lithium and WD40).

The interior is in excellent condition. Transmission feels good and so does the clutch. There are only a couple of minor door dings and one spot on the hood.

BTW White99SE, I am InGroundEffect on GCM and co drive Jeff's Subaru STI. I think you also use some of my photos for your Avitar.

I will have pictures of the car up in the next few weeks.

Since I bought this car I will be selling my previous daily driver if anyone is interested. 95 Volvo 850 Turbo. I will also have details of that car posted as well.

[Static]

I really really hope you didnt pay what he was asking for that car. If so you really over paid. I dont care what KBB or NADA say.

[2000SilverSVT]

I really really hope you didnt pay what he was asking for that car. If so you really over paid. I dont care what KBB or NADA say.

Thank you for your positive comments. I can tell you and I will be good friends.

[White99SE]

Hey Andy! Welcome back to the SVT world! Are you gonna AutoX it, or will you stick to Jeff's Subie (or your RX7! :D )

[2000SilverSVT]

Hey Andy! Welcome back to the SVT world! Are you gonna AutoX it, or will you stick to Jeff's Subie (or your RX7! :D )

I think it will stay a street car. The first one was a blast but unfortunately not competative in GS. I will probably buy lowering springs and camber plates for the car so if I race it STS is where I will go. I also have to see what Jeff is going to do for next season. He keeps talking about moving to a different car. Ann is not going to drive the 3R Miata and I think they are looking for a car they can both drive. She hates racing the STI.

[White99SE]

The first one was a blast but unfortunately not competative in GS. I will probably buy lowering springs and camber plates for the car so if I race it STS is where I will go.

That's what I hope to do if the boss will ever let me spend the money on suspension upgrades. Let me know if you buy new wheels and want to sell the stockers. :D

[Static]

That's what I hope to do if the boss will ever let me spend the money on suspension upgrades. :D $50 on ebay and there just as good as the Ground Control and that is quoting stazi

[White99SE]

$50 on ebay and there just as good as the Ground Control and that is quoting stazi

Which ones? There are several different kits that look very similar in the pics and have prices all in the same area ($50-$80) Are they all the same or are some better than others?

And besides, it's the struts I really need and I can't find those for $50 (total)

[2000SilverSVT]

$50 on ebay and there just as good as the Ground Control and that is quoting stazi

I find it hard to believe that a $50 coil over kit from Ebay is going to compare with Ground control.

Coil springs are not expensive to make but the quality and consistancy in the spring is what you pay for. Every coil spring has a different spring rate. Some will vary more than others. When you buy from Ground control you know your springs will be very close in the spring rate. Not to mention that the springs will last more than 6 months.

Remember the old addage (does not apply to sex).

Do it right or do it twice.

[IRingTwyce]

Remember the old addage (does not apply to sex).

Do it right or do it twice.
I thought it was, "You get what you pay for," which DOES apply to sex as well as suspension parts. :D

[Static]

http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=susp&Number=1009467&Forum=susp&Words=ebay%20&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchpage=0&Limit=99&Old=allposts&Main=1008630&Search=true#Post1009467

[White99SE]

Yeah, I saw that thread, but unfortunately, it's 1.5 years old and the ebay link has long expired. I can't tell if the ones he is talking about are like the ones I find now. I saw another thread later where the same guy bought some more and it was the "2nd generation" and something was slightly smaller making it not fit.

I appreciate the links, but I'm not going to cheap out on something like that, even if Stazi approves it. You may say, "If it sucks you're only out $50". If I had all the time in the world to work on my car, that would be right, but I have very little time to work on it, so I only have time to do it once. I'll just save my money for something a little more "proven".