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Old 08-31-2008, 09:09 AM
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This almost brought a tear to my eye.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks...d=p4506.c0.m245

Brings a whole new meaning to removing the floor mats.
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Small fire? Right....
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$57K for that hunk of junk??? More like $25K would be acceptable.
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='658539' date='Aug 31 2008, 02:19 PM
$57K for that hunk of junk??? More like $25K would be acceptable.
That's what I was thinking. Who are they kidding with that Buy it Now price, even though they've dropped it to $52K? Way too much involved to make that worth the effort. :thumbsdown:
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='658539' date='Aug 31 2008, 02:19 PM
$57K for that hunk of junk??? More like $25K would be acceptable.
I don't think I would pay the current bid of 12K for that junk. I can imagine it would be an electrical nightmare to get the car near normal. What part of the car doesn't need work?
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='658467' date='Aug 31 2008, 12:09 PM
Brings a whole new meaning to removing the floor mats.


That's certainly one way to remove the mats... Ouch!
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love this part of the description on the ebay ad...

" We purchased a set of like new wheels and tires upon the purchase of the vehicle knowing they would be needed, that is why the vehicle is presented as such. We are in search of an interior if we are successful in locating one prior to auction ending i will post such information. Into this will be up to the winning bidding to locate. "


not very encouraging..they should have just parted it out....
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='658734' date='Aug 31 2008, 10:03 PM
love this part of the description on the ebay ad...

" We purchased a set of like new wheels and tires upon the purchase of the vehicle knowing they would be needed, that is why the vehicle is presented as such. We are in search of an interior if we are successful in locating one prior to auction ending i will post such information. Into this will be up to the winning bidding to locate. "


not very encouraging..they should have just parted it out....
No way. A couple of seats, some carpet maybe, and a set of wheels, she'll be as good as new. All those melted electronics...just minor details any backyard mechanic can fix. Trust me...this is the car for you.
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='658739' date='Aug 31 2008, 08:14 PM
No way. A couple of seats, some carpet maybe, and a set of wheels, she'll be as good as new. All those melted electronics...just minor details any backyard mechanic can fix. Trust me...this is the car for you.

done deal..Bidding...


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I wonder why the car is sitting so high up? At first, I thought maybe it didn't have a motor or something...


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