Used car finds

[LauraSVT]

I love to hunt for used cars. Not that I'm always buying, though sometimes I wish I were. If it were up to me, I'd save all the cars that I could -- it would sure make for one large array of Detroit iron.

I'd like to hit the lotto and have a beautiful, old barn full of Thunderbirds, Mustangs, Cougars, Taurus SHOs, Town Cars, Continentals, Crown Vics, Trans Ams -- the list goes on. I'd also like that barn to have a bar and a nice leather couch down one end. And a lift at the other, next to the entrance. It would be rustic, but clean. But I digress.

What are the cars that really turn you on when you cruise around looking at classifieds? Whether you're in the market or not. Post the ads here.

 

[LauraSVT]

Here are a few that caught my eye:
1988 Mercury/Ford Cougar XR7 40,000 orig mls AWESOME - $4900 (Palm Beach)

Reply to: sale-897842699@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-10-29, 9:30AM EDT

Beautiful all original Cougar XR7, white with red velour interior, loaded. I bought this car out in California this summer and drove it from there to Palm Beach. I am the 2nd owner. The original owner traded it in. I took it to a Ford dealer out there to have it checked over and have fluids changed for it's voyage across the country. She only had 36k miles when I left and I put 2900 on it to get it here without any problems.
Little description:
Original white paint beautiful always garaged, even the original factory red stripe is perfect.
Red velour (remember) interior in perfect shape still smells new.
All power features work perfect even the factory installed amplifier for the am/fm cassette stereo.
Powerful 5.0 engine purrs.
Transmission shifts perfectly.
Brand new tires I added before I left California ( old ones dry rotted )
Body and undercarriage are in perfect shape, no rust any where, undercarriage looks brand new.
Factory Fin rims are perfect.
The only mark in the car is the passenger mirror was scratched.
You could honestly drive this car anywhere on earth with comfort and ease. When driving across country, i couldn't believe how comfortable she is.
I have picture's I can send if you would like to take a look, so just email me.
Only reason I'm selling is to buy a Fox Body Mustang Convertible. You can call me if you want to chat; 561-588-8989
Thanks

http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/897842699.html

1984 Ford Thunderbird Elan - $1 (West Covina)

Reply to: sale-919560514@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-11-14, 5:12PM PST

This is a 1984 Ford Thunderbird Elan in nice condition and a original owner California car. Original Paint car. Car runs great and Transmission shifts smooth. This car has always been well maintained. Never in any accidents. Recently Passed Smog and registration is current. Call Brian at 626-962-5310

I need $1,100 for the car and that comes with a smog current smog check.

Elan Edition
Factory Two tone Paint
V8 302
Power steering
Power brakes
Cruise control
AM/FM Cassette Premium sound package
Leather
Power windows
Power Door Locks
Tilt Wheel
Air Conditioning(needs service)
TRX package

Originally purchased brand new at Galpin Ford in Van Nuys, Ca. As you can see this car has not been abused. This car has never been in an accident. It has a couple of splits in the front seats, and the headliner has a couple of tears, the silver paint is a little foggy in spots, the rear bumper has some bubbling in the clear coat. I can remember when my parents bought this car new. I wish I could keep it as it's a very nice car. Someday I'll be kicking myself for selling this. I just don't have the room for it and it needs to go to someone who can give it the care it needs.

Next year in 2009 in can be registered as a Caifornia historical vehicle and could be a smog exempt car.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/919560514.html

 

[LauraSVT]

Little lofty on the price, but...
Mustang SVO - the rarest, 1985.5, only 439 produced. - $12000 (Highland, MI)

Reply to: see below
Date: 2008-10-20, 7:14PM EDT

1985.5 Mustang SVO, 2.3l, fuel injected, turbocharged, intercooled. Near ground up body repaint in 2002, more than excellent condition. Black exterior with grey cloth interior in very good condition.

Complete engine rebuild in 2006, 84,000 original miles, original owner. Head is ported and polished, roller cam, balanced crankshaft, log header, 3" downpipe to dual 2.5" exhaust, T3/T4 hybird turbocharger, Gillis boost valve, blow-off valve, 190psi fuel pump, pillar-mounted boost gauge and fuel pressure, K/N cold air kit, Spec stage II clutch, new.
The SVO is a unique car. Only 4 models were produced: 1984, 1985, 1985.5 and the 1986. This one was assembled on the last day of assembly for the '85.5, August 1, 1986. More than just a turbo-rocket, the steering and suspension is unique and phenomenal - highway driving makes this car a "dream-machine"!
Many, many extras: original parts that have been upgraded/replaced, extra parts for future use, many Ford shop manuals which are difficult to find, magazine articles, documentations and receipts, and model kits in original boxes.

Call: 248-889-9910, serious lookers/offers only, leave a message please.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/cto/886911151.html


1983 capri low miles 5.0 not mustang AZ. car - $4500 (ypsilanti)

Reply to: sale-888887738@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-10-22, 10:28AM EDT



I HAVE A 1983 CAPRI WITH 54XXX MILES CAME FROM AZ.(NO RUST) IT HAS A JASPER 302 WITH UNDER 2K, FORD F CAM, VICTOR INTAKE, HOLLY CARB, HOLLY BLUE PUMP, C4, 8.8, 3.73, FIVE LUG CONV., LONG TUBE HEADERS AND FLOWMASTERS. VARY CLEAN FOR THE YEAR. BROWN STOCK INTERIOR, EVEN HAS THE STOCK 2 KNOB RADIO, AND A/C, IT HAS A COUPLE CRACKS IN THE DASH PAD, STONE CHIPS AND SCRATCHES IN ORIGONAL PAINT. RUNS DRIVES GREAT. PLEASE NO TIRE KICKERS. CALL AND LEAVE ME A MESSAGE IF INTERESTED. MAY BE UP FOR SOME TRADING PLUS CASH IF THE RITE DEAL COMES ALONG. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU GOT. THANKS FOR LOOKING, KRIS 734-320-0693

http://detroit.craigslist.org/cto/888887738.html

 

[frenchblueC2]

I try to avoid making myself crazy with wanting what I can't afford, so I don't shop around like that.
My other half on the other hand has a real bad habit of doing it. :help:

 

[LauraSVT]

I try to avoid making myself crazy with wanting what I can't afford, so I don't shop around like that.
My other half on the other hand has a real bad habit of doing it. :help:

Yes, I can appreciate that. I'm a bit better at it than I used to be. Time was, I'd get excited in a hurry about some car that I found, then start scheming for a way to bring it home. One day, I was musing about driving a 1984 Tempo back from Washington State. I'm a bit more mellow now. Comes from having actually bought more cars, I think, and the realization that you just can't support them all. :laugh:

Did Cobra see the Mercury Grand Marquis' that I posted up in the "For Elky" thread? Man, there were some deals in there!

 

[rouar]

no ads.
when I peruse eBay Motors out of boredom, I tend to check the following
obviously my taste is all over the place

Acura Legend (91+ sedan)
BMW 3 (325xi or 325xiT)
BMW Z8
Buick Riviera (T-Type)
Chevrolet Cavalier (Z24)
Ford Aspire (hatch)
Ford Aerostar (4x4)
Ford Contour
Ford Probe (93+ GT, 97 GTS)
Ford Taurus (SHO, wagon)
Hyundai Accent (2007+)
Mazda MX5
Mercedes-Benz 190
Mercedes-Benz SLK (98-02)
Mercury Mystique (98+)
Mercury Grand Marquis (Maurader)
Nissan Maxima (95-03)
Subaru Impreza (2.5RS)
Subaru Legacy (96-99 GT)
Volkswagen Jetta (99-04)
Volkswagen Eurovan (Westfalia)

 

[LauraSVT]

Might I inquire as to the interest in the Aspire?

 

[hotdimmes]

im hoping the interest is a v6 yamaha swap of some sort

 

[LauraSVT]

1988 Chrysler Conquest TSi Turbo for sale (Mistubishi Starion) - $6000 (Marina Del Rey)

Reply to: sale-918064646@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-11-13, 3:29PM PST

Selling a CLEAN black 1988 Conquest Turbo(same as a Mitsubishi Starion)

Have done a lot of work to the car, its very fast and has had the engine re-built at 76,000 miles, it has 77,000 miles now. I have a list of all the items that were done to the car, costing nearly $7000!

Car came with SHP package which includes larger wheels (8 inch wide wheels in front and 9 inch on rear) and 8 way adjustable shocks.

Motor was rebuilt by Top End Performance in North Hollywood with their Performance Street engine.
http://www.racetep.com/starengine.htm

New pistons, flywheel, radiator, intake pipes, down pipe, 3 piece hard pipes with blow off valve, HKS catback exhaust system, street racing clutch, stainless steel oil line. New brakes all around with Stainless steel brake lines and master cylinder. Many new hoses and belts, ignition wires, rebuilt alternator. Rebuilt turbo (previous owner). May need new turbo soon.

I had the aluminum wheels polished to a chrome-like shine. Looks great on a black car, plus with 5% tinted windows all around.

Need to sell soon, have clean title in hand and ready for a quick no hassle sale to right buyer. Must sell ASAP, price negotiable.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/918064646.html



When I saw this, I immediately started thinking about the ownership experience.

1984 Ford LTD One Owner 64K Mileage - $2495 (Los Angeles)

Reply to: sale-923369952@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-11-17, 4:38PM PST



TIME CAPSULE!! This is the cleanest, lowest mileage, most original 25 year old car I have ever seen. One owner since new. Owned by an elderly gentleman whose wife took his car away because his driving skills were failing. Everything is almost like new and it runs perfectly. It has never been painted or in any accident. Interior is like new as can be seen in the pictures. California car it's whole life so it has no rust anywhere. 3.8 Liter V6, Automatic, Power Windows, Power Seats, Cruise Control. 10% DISCOUNT FOR ALL CREDIT CARD, ATM or CASH PURCHASES. We finance. Trades OK. Also, WE BUY CARS TOO. Call us for a FREE quote on that car you might be selling. FREE 30 day or 1000 mile warranty. We ship anywhere. Call for FREE CARFAX Report. Clean California title. Se habla Espanol. Elite Auto Sales, Inc., 8931 Venice Blvd., L.A., CA. 90034 (between Robertson and National). Put down that MOUSE and get out of the HOUSE! Stop in or call Dennis NOW for a test drive, you're 'gonna like it. Tel. 310-253-9977

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ctd/923369952.html

 

[JScullin]

I look through the classic cars sections. Hoping for that $10 creampuff being sold by a scorn lover or old widow.

 

[cobrawannabe]

That Conquest:drool:

I love thise cars so much:drool:

 

[LauraSVT]

I've been hunting around a lot today. Some interesting finds.

Beautiful 1990 Cadillac with only 105K - Winters in Florida! - $2200 (Danvers)

Reply to: sale-918857719@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-11-14, 12:14PM EST

This 1990 Cadillac DeVille spent winters in Florida, summers in Mass. Fully loaded and runs great. Only 105k miles! Interior is in nice condition. Would make a safe and dependable first car! Asking $2200 or best reasonable offer. Call 978-835-1603 for faster reply.

http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/918857719.html



Ok, so I'm not one to get all excited about the Iron Duke, but the mileage and condition on this one is truly unique.
18,950 Original Miles CHEVY CHEVETTE HATCHBACK CLASSIC - $3250 (BROOKLINE , MA)

Reply to: sale-919652825@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-11-14, 9:46PM EST



CHEVY CHEVETTE 1982 HATCHBACK 18,950 original miles. New MA Inspection sticker. Fantastic running and great milage. Our original Family owned and garaged 1982 4 door Chevy Chevette Hatchback automobile. Automatic transmission, rear defroster , radio. Wonderful condition .Drive it and you will buy it . Enjoy as we have. No liens..All original paperwork and manual.

Ken 617-633-5366

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/919652825.html

 

[LauraSVT]

If Cobra bought this, he could wear his sweater tied around his neck all the time. Haha!

1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit - $17500 (danvers)

Reply to: sale-914710656@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-11-11, 1:12PM EST

1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit Car is driven regularly always garaged pictures tell the story in great shape with only 39,000 miles
17,500.00 or BRO
978-774-3765

http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/914710656.html



Smells like an easy fix:
1984 Nissan 300ZX - $1995 (Danville, NH)

Reply to: sale-920459615@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-11-15, 3:12PM EST

This is a one-owner car in very clean condition. New carpets, headliner, water pump and timing belt recently. Battery and tires have virtually no mileage on them. Ran well until short while ago. Began getting harder to start in cold weather. Turns over freely but won't start - probably ignition or mixture. Computer system is covered by a shop manual included with car.

http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/ctd/920459615.html




This thing looks like a buy. Very cool. Unless they ran the piss out of the mileage or left out a bevy of electrical problems.

1984 CLASSIC AUDI 4000!!! looksand drives AWESOME!! - $1575 ( southern nh/ma line)

Reply to: sale-917520684@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-11-13, 12:28PM EST



4 cly with 5 speed,, gets 30-35 MPG!! power sunroof! updated audi seats,,, front + back,, like new! pull out cd,, Quattro spoiler and alloys... new tires,, power options"a./c ,, rock SOLID!! looks way cool,, fun+safe with front wheel drive,,, will go through any storm!! facrory booksand huge REPAIR manual!! dare to be different!! only 1/2 hour north of rte 495 and haverhill, ma can show anytime! 603 312 0911

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/ctd/917520684.html

 

[LauraSVT]

INVESTMENT 86 DAYTONA - $4800 (billerica)

Reply to: sale-922354812@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-11-17, 8:57AM EST

First off - (look for a 32 mpg car,70k miles,fast as a mustang for 5k or under). Then, a car that in 3 years should at least double in value, poss. triple. Classic car values from low of 4k to high of 9,500.00 NOW!
1986 daytona turbo Z, 70k miles, 5spd, NEVER SEEN SNOW, small dent from parking lot on pass side and thats it !!! This car is perfect in all other aspects. 1 owner, 71 year old adult driven never pushed ever.Possible trade for tahoe,expledition,P71 crown vic.

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/922354812.html



1986 mustang gt - $3000 (mansfield)

Reply to: sale-914906214@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-11-11, 2:43PM EST

tons of new parts have about $3000 in receipts needs very little to be complete. call for more info.508-954-2320

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/914906214.html




Rich Man's Mustang (Lincoln Luxury Sports Coupe) - $1200 (Haverhill, MA)

Reply to: sale-922788031@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-11-17, 1:34PM EST

1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC (Luxury Sports Coupe).
This car is a classic. It starts right up no problem. Runs awesome! Much power! Has the 5.0 liter high output, fuel injected V8. Brand new battery. This is the special BILL BLASS edition and has the sunroof. Fully articulating leather seats, perfect stainless steel exhaust, etc. It has the works! Suspension airbags actually hold air! Air pump also works fine.

I bought it as a project car to make a kick-ass hotrod out of. Replaced front rotors, calipers and pads. I also bought an entire extra car's-worth of body parts including both front fenders, both doors, the hood and the trunk lid. All of the extra parts are in fine shape. They get sold with the Lincoln. Also an extra radiator, even though the one in the car is fine.

I went and had another kid so the poor Lincoln sits outside (always under a car cover), mocking me. I don't imagine I will get to work on it any time soon so for the sake of this beautiful 2-door machine, it should go to someone who will give it the attention it needs.

Car runs and drives fine. I still need to replace a single brake line (From master cylinder to front right wheel...easy fix.)For this reason, I can only call this a "project car" as it will not pass Massachusetts inspection the way it is.

Car has sat a while now. Rot has appeared on bottoms of doors and over wheel wells. Also on rear panel. Again though... I have a separate set of body parts for this car so no biggie for the right person to swap out those parts.

The LOW end value of this car, according to NADA, is $2,800. The high end value is $7,875. Here's a link to the NADA values: http://www.nadaguides.com/default.a...988&m=1202&d=8114&c=12&vi=99897&z=01830&da=-1

I am selling this car for only $1,200 (or best reasonable offer). That's HALF of the low-end cost because it needs work and also because I can't stand to see it sit there for another whole winter. PLEASE come get this car and treat it nice before the first snow comes, otherwise I will end up snowblowing piles of snow on it and it won't be seen again until spring. Get it now while the gettin's good. Make me a real offer and it's yours.

http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/cto/922788031.html

 

[rouar]

Might I inquire as to the interest in the Aspire?

lol .. I like the aesthetics for some reason. Would be a good candidate for Honkeytonk Monkey-style off-roading.
Thankfully the new Accent resembles it so much I'd probably go there instead.

 

[elraido]

does this count as used with 8 miles on it?
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/924226141.html

 

[Lt_hailBob]

A while ago there was a 1989 Taurus SHO 5 speed with 88,xxx miles in great shape for 2,950 in Deleware.

 

[LauraSVT]

lol .. I like the aesthetics for some reason. Would be a good candidate for Honkeytonk Monkey-style off-roading.
Thankfully the new Accent resembles it so much I'd probably go there instead.

Here's a question about no one else would ask you -- do you prefer the original, more boxy nose, or the later, more organic nose with the suspended Ford oval in the grille?

And a question you might get from anyone -- have you driven one? Have you felt the burn of 65 ragged, raging horses under your right foot? :laugh:

My roommate in college had one. It was ok on flat land.

 

[LauraSVT]

A while ago there was a 1989 Taurus SHO 5 speed with 88,xxx miles in great shape for 2,950 in Deleware.

Now THAT sounds like a buy.

 

[Lt_hailBob]

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...s=&transmission=Manual&max_price=&cardist=118

Here's a great deal... 1995 Ford Taurus SHO 5-speed in red with 80,xxx for 4,500