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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 11:49 AM
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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Sounds like a plan. Bring Tacos.
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by cornholio135
I had mine when I used to do car audio...removed back seat, 3 amps, 2 sets of 6x9s in the front doors, 4-10" bazooka tubes in the back...it would shake out baby teeth...
and I bet there wasnt a rattle anywhere
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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I'm itching to wrench this weekend. I ordered another round of parts for the engine and will be working on that but is anyone else working on anything?
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 12:27 PM
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I wish but I am going to the farm tonight until tuesday

I have a few things to do that are fairly simple but could use more than 1 set of hands
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by hoss -05
I'm itching to wrench this weekend. I ordered another round of parts for the engine and will be working on that but is anyone else working on anything?
I'll be gone Friday until Saturday evening but I plan installing my fans and other stuff Sunday.
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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I'm out until the end of June.
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by hoss -05
I'm itching to wrench this weekend. I ordered another round of parts for the engine and will be working on that but is anyone else working on anything?
Me Lol (like always ) i have to replace the dash board also i have the upgrade starter maybe the transmission oil haha too much right?
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 12:05 AM
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Dash piece and starter are easy and quick, so is the transmission oil change.

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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 01:25 AM
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I should leave my car with all my parts at 9k's house. I can come back to a fully modded car!!
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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Hoss, did you end up with a new-to-you wagon yesterday?
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 11:42 AM
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Hoss, did you end up with a new-to-you wagon yesterday?

Neah, needed to much stuff. All new engine mounts, tires, rim, timing belt and possible clutch.
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 11:45 AM
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Yeah that car needed some mechanical attention. And one of the spokes on the wheels was broke all the way through and he said he has driven it that way for 50,000 miles
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Yeah that car needed some mechanical attention. And one of the spokes on the wheels was broke all the way through and he said he has driven it that way for 50,000 miles
WOW.. definitely a walk away
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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You guys find me a daily. 8k as a decently hard ceiling on price. Reliable and decent mpg are top 2 characteristics. Bonus points for doesnt look like *** and isn't a Honda.
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by J8635621
You guys find me a daily. 8k as a decently hard ceiling on price. Reliable and decent mpg are top 2 characteristics. Bonus points for doesnt look like *** and isn't a Honda.
Toyota, Kinda looks like ***!

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...23591289&Log=0
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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18k miles? Grandma must have just died
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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Damn good deal.
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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Go to Autotrader, put in 8000 as your max price, and sort by mileage low to high. A few out there within 50 miles of my zip.
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 02:20 PM
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Get an M3 with 189k on it, live like a boss for a few months.
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 05:45 PM
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http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...22976479&Log=0

the add says it's automatic, but the pics show otherwise.
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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That's the one we looked at.
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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Not the same . Much more clean and more miles.
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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Hey what about an impreza wagon?

Edit* never mind there are only 3 in the city for sale.
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