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smog7
smog7 Dork
7/11/10 4:30 p.m.

Even with the stated wire damage, isn't this a steal? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1836171063.html

Mikey52_1
Mikey52_1 Reader
7/11/10 4:42 p.m.

I'd go take a look before putting any money out, if you can. Depending how bad the mouse damage (and smell...) are, yup, it sure could be a 'deal of a century' sort of thing. Judging from the chewed up hood insulation, there may still be an active mouse home there.

EvanB
EvanB GRM+ Memberand Dork
7/11/10 4:44 p.m.

I've seen rolling chassis' for twice that price so I would say it is a steal.

Feedyurhed
Feedyurhed HalfDork
7/11/10 4:45 p.m.

That's a very good deal.

Raze
Raze HalfDork
7/11/10 4:50 p.m.

Uh, go buy that car right now, even if you can't use it, ebay it, make profit, if not, keep and turn into OMFGBADDDDDDDAAZZZZZZCAR!!

sobe_death
sobe_death Reader
7/11/10 4:53 p.m.

Extremely good deal! I have seen the shell alone go for more than that, plus it looks unmolested (minus the rodent damage)

unevolved
unevolved HalfDork
7/11/10 5:40 p.m.

Great price. Offer him $2000 cash money dollars to get into Challenge territory, sell $1000 (or more) off of the car, which would be stupid easy, and you've got yourself a great chassis.

ZOO
ZOO GRM+ Memberand Dork
7/11/10 7:46 p.m.

LS1 swap is well-documented

Vigo
Vigo HalfDork
7/11/10 7:47 p.m.

I am flat broke and i would STILL buy that car if it wasnt halfway across the country.

FInksta_G
FInksta_G New Reader
7/11/10 7:58 p.m.

is that the New Beetle from Austin Powers 2 in the background?

Armitage
Armitage Reader
7/11/10 8:06 p.m.

Good deal. Rolling chassis can fetch $6k. Engine looks fire-damaged, not rodent damaged. Common problem with 3rd gen is the fuel pulsation dampener (under the upper intake manifold) leaking fuel and starting a fire. LSx swap or $2k for a complete rebuilt 13b long block w/harness and you're in business!

P71
P71 GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
7/11/10 8:27 p.m.

BUY NOW!!!!

smog7
smog7 Dork
7/11/10 8:32 p.m.

I can't afford it... I just graduated and I am going to start school again this upcoming fall. just wanted to let others in the bay area know about this great deal

TJ
TJ Dork
7/11/10 8:48 p.m.

Wow. I can only say that my wife is glad (even if she doesn't know it) that that thing is on the other side of the country.

triumph5
triumph5 Reader
7/11/10 10:14 p.m.

My 401(k) money is in the mail. My fingers will be on the phone in the morning on that deal.

amhorach
amhorach GRM+ Memberand New Reader
7/11/10 10:35 p.m.

I'd call into work and buy that in the morning if it was closer. My FC would be on Craigslist shortly thereafter.

Stealthtercel
Stealthtercel Reader
7/11/10 10:50 p.m.

Not to threadjack or anything (I mean, anyway, what could I add to what's been said?) but I love the way the Mk V in the first picture in the ad seems to stretch all the way to the driver's window in the Escort. Man, there's nothing holds the road like a Big Car....

smog7
smog7 Dork
7/12/10 1:09 a.m.

so.. who has called/email the seller?

triumph5
triumph5 Reader
7/12/10 8:59 a.m.

This is what happens when one doesn't read the entire post: I read 'pittsburgh" . Thinking PA. Re-read the post early this morning, and scrolled down just a little bit, and it's SF bay area. I feel stupid. Shipping is about $1500; so there is still money to be made. But, a fool and his money are easily parted, and if I can't physically be there to pick it up/make the final payment. No deal. That and I have had issues with Mazdas and rusting suspensions. I lived in LA and did business in SF, and with that humidity. No. I'll build the 3/4 race motor for the Spifire with the money instead. Might be a great opportunity for someone, but not me.

WilberM3
WilberM3 Reader
7/12/10 9:14 a.m.

that strikes me as a decent deal. definitely on my list with an LS variant someday. i just hate how much those cars typically go for, even broken

Mazdax605
Mazdax605 HalfDork
7/12/10 9:34 a.m.

Anyone local that can have a look at it physically for potential buyers on the East Coast?

sobe_death
sobe_death Reader
7/12/10 1:24 p.m.
Mazdax605 wrote: Anyone local that can have a look at it physically for potential buyers on the East Coast?

Yes please this. I have already been approved for the money to have it shipped out just in case they actually return my call.

plance1
plance1 HalfDork
7/12/10 8:56 p.m.

make a rat rod out of it?

sobe_death
sobe_death Reader
7/13/10 11:24 a.m.

My intention (pending if it's sold or not) is to sell the drivetrain to recover money, then add LS motor until awesome is acheived.

amg_rx7
amg_rx7 HalfDork
7/13/10 12:58 p.m.

Just called them. Thanks to threads like this on the internet, they are now auctioning the car to the highest bidder. They are looking to get a lot more than the asking price now.

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