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Re: Is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:34 pm
by Duck Vader
Re: Is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:47 pm
by Duck Vader
2nd and 4th are gone.
Re: Is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 5:34 pm
by Duck Vader
How much would it cost to replace the CV joints on a camry if i am not able to do it myself?
Re: Is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 5:44 pm
by Duck Vader
How about this, this one is high mileage at a dealership with a shop that said it did everything it needs,
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/car/362327930.html
We might go look at it tonight. SO anyone reading this, DO NOT GO BUY IT!
Re: Is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 5:46 pm
by Duck Vader
We are also going to try and talk him down a bit. I am going to run a carfax once I get the VIN from him.
Re: Is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 5:48 pm
by Duck Vader
280,000 miles, and the carfax is clean.
Re: Is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 5:51 pm
by Duck Vader
Re: Is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 5:55 pm
by Duck Vader
I am the 4th on the Jeep, i was the 4th on the VR4, and 3rd on my truck.
Re: Is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:21 pm
by JagdStealth
When looking at the Camrys ther eis nothing wrong with the V6, but the 2.2L I4 (5SFE) is a tank of a motor and runs forever, I'd opt for that one if I could, plus parts are cheaper for it.
I don't know if any will be in your area or how cheap they are, but if you can find 80's 300SD diesel Mercedes those are some of the most reliable cars ever made. They are slow, but get good gas mileage (30+) and are pretty comfortable, plus you can get 400-500,000mi no problem with regular maintenace. you can find them for $1000-1500 down here all the time.
Re: Is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:25 pm
by Duck Vader
Ya, almost none up here, and only one I found is a 92 for $9000
Re: Is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:31 pm
by JagdStealth
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/car/338333045.html
this is what you'd want, but you can find early 80s examples around here for $1500
here is one that might be worth a call
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/car/342341397.html
Re: Is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 8:19 pm
by bluej
those old mercs are tanks. you could feel very safe with your wife driving one. a few friends in HS had them because they were safe, more than slow enough to keep the kids out of trouble, and very reliable so the rents liked em for a first car.
honestly, i can't believe you even considered the VW from a safety standpoint alone.
Re: Is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 8:21 pm
by Duck Vader
Me has no edumakayton on Vdubs!