Why do people think their shit is worth it's weight in gold?

[fatkidkustomz]

So, obviously gas is getting stupid high. Well, I've been wanting another mini truck for a long time now.

Add that to the fact that one of the local state troopers (not the one in my sig), decided that he needed the tags off my truck more than I did. So, I haven't been driving it. I've been driving my grandmother's '03 LeSabre we got when she passed away.

Well, since it's kind of the "extra" car, my dad doesn't want me putting the miles on it and wants me out of it. So, long story short, I need to either put tags back on my truck, or finally get me a cheap mini truck beater. Yes, it has to be a truck.

Now, on to my rant.

Why in the FUCK do people think their shit is made of gold? Seriously? Look at this shit.

http://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/cto/2279630640.html
http://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/cto/2279676130.html

Those are just the two finest gems I could find. I'm not fucking paying $2k-$3K for your busted ass 20 year old ride. Now, the S10 is clean.... but still. $2500? No. Just no.

What happened to the days of a $500 beater truck?

[fatkidkustomz]

85-87 Jeep Cherokee Diesel


or a 2.3 fox body

:eek2::wat:

[stonehenge]

He said mini truck foo lollllll

[Manbearpig]

Jeep Comanche? :happy:

[Cez★]

take a chainsaw to it one night and tell them they wont get 2k for that scrap :security:

[black06]

98 up rangers are cheap and IFS vs the older junk twin torsion beam.... 4 banger and a 5 speed

[Chevrolet Fanatic]

Jesus, neither of those looks remotely close to being worth what those two people are asking. Shits ridiculous.

[theholycow]

What happened to the days of a $500 beater truck?

They're still around. They're $750-1000 these days. They're mostly not customized, and as they always did, they have dents and problems. Stop looking for a vehicle to be proud of for that price; look for a vehicle that goes. The less desirable it is, the better you'll do.

98 up rangers are cheap and IFS vs the older junk twin torsion beam.... 4 banger and a 5 speed
:read: 4 banger 5 speed rcsb Rangers of any year are the $750-1000 beaters, and they get good FE. You can lower them for free in the rear, and cheap in the front (or free in the front if you don't mind cutting coils).

The S-10 qualifies too but the 2.2 is known for head gasket failure. The Ford 4 banger lasts forever, along with the rest of the truck.

Jesus, neither of those looks remotely close to being worth what those two people are asking. Shits ridiculous.

:word: They won't get what they're asking but if you really want them then you'll have to let them brew up for a while.

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http://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/cto/2226094163.html
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/2287265529.html
http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/2276016901.html

Actually, I'm surprised. Either market value has risen since the last time I checked or it's different there than it is here.

[fatkidkustomz]

They're still around. They're $750-1000 these days. They're mostly not customized, and as they always did, they have dents and problems. Stop looking for a vehicle to be proud of for that price; look for a vehicle that goes. The less desirable it is, the better you'll do.


That's the whole problem. I find ones like I posted, or I find the ones that have no motor/trans and have been sitting for 5 years and people still want $1K for them.

The yellow Mazda is a prime example. That truck is worth $500. The passenger side bedside is caved in. The motor smokes, from what he says is the rings, but it's probably the valve seals (no big deal). And who knows what else has been molested on that thing...


:read: 4 banger 5 speed rcsb Rangers of any year are the $750-1000 beaters, and they get good FE. You can lower them for free in the rear, and cheap in the front (or free in the front if you don't mind cutting coils).

The S-10 qualifies too but the 2.2 is known for head gasket failure. The Ford 4 banger lasts forever, along with the rest of the truck.



I had a S10 with a 2.2/5spd combo and I should have never gotten rid of it. I miss that thing. Never had a problem out of that truck at all. Maybe I just got a good one.

I'm not even really looking to lower it. I just want something better on gas to beat around in and carry my 4 wheeler or other junk around town. For long trips I have the fullsize.


:word: They won't get what they're asking but if you really want them then you'll have to let them brew up for a while.

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http://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/cto/2226094163.html
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/2287265529.html
http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/2276016901.html

Actually, I'm surprised. Either market value has risen since the last time I checked or it's different there than it is here.

Yeah... our market seems to be a lot different than most from what I can tell. I guess it doesn't help we're only 50 miles away from D.C. so 80% of the population around here makes over $100K a year because they commute up there every day. Really fucks our local economy up for the little guys like me.

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Here's another good example.... 386K miles, $5500. Are you serious? It's clean, it's 4wd, it's not a mini. Ok... I'd pay about $1500 for it considering the mileage. BUT $5500??!! WTF is wrong with people?

http://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/cto/2283792461.html

[TATERNATER]

its a toyota, the mounts are carved from elifant(sp) tusks and the floor mats are made of babby seal hides, plus they are assembled by leprichans (or wee-people).

[black06]

i'd definately look for an early 90's ranger with the indestructable SOHC 2.3 and the mazda 5 speed. The GM ratards always overvalue their stuff

[theholycow]

That Toy Yoda is priced 10x as much as it's worth. That's nucking futs. Anyway don't expect great fuel economy, it's about as heavy as those T100s could get...a little bigger and heavier than a 4.0 4x4 slushbox Ranger, PLUS it's lifted. At least it's missing some weight from the bumper and tailgate.

Anyway you can cut Toyota right out of your search, market value is inflated by the logo.

[fatkidkustomz]

That Toy Yoda is priced 10x as much as it's worth. That's nucking futs. Anyway don't expect great fuel economy, it's about as heavy as those T100s could get...a little bigger and heavier than a 4.0 4x4 slushbox Ranger, PLUS it's lifted. At least it's missing some weight from the bumper and tailgate.

Anyway you can cut Toyota right out of your search, market value is inflated by the logo.

Yeah Toyota really hasn't been in my search at all. That was just an example of how people around here think. It blows my mind. I mean, by some of these standards, my '93 Cherokee with 100K miles is worth about $10K.

Pretty much been sticking to S10, Mazda, Nissan, and Rangers. Something will turn up eventually.

[black06]

toyota = paying 3x the price of a normal minitruck for a rust-prone POS with overpriced engine parts

[black06]

I can buy a new 2011 Harley Sportster for 3k more than the price of a used 2002 :roflmao:

these harley guys are comical around here

[shootermcgavin003]

2.5 s10 cant be killed

[black06]

perfect daily ranger

http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/2299121244.html

[theholycow]

$1500 truck with a $2500 turbo?

[shootermcgavin003]

and my shit is gold

[TATERNATER]

exacree,

im lookinz for a k5 and all the muddafuckas want billions for them... its why the economy is shit, people wanting too mach for k5s.

[Synthetic]

toyota = paying 3x the price of a normal minitruck for a rust-prone POS with overpriced engine parts

Tundrahhhhhhh brahhhhhh. Come at me. :umad:

[black06]

Same analogy.....bigger POS

[Synthetic]

Haha, that was sarcasm.

Toyota

Pretty cool when you don't own one

[shootermcgavin003]

:hemad: