chronic139 Posted September 4, 2002 Report Share Posted September 4, 2002 I just did an alt. on my 3.4. Its a time consuming job but its not the worst thing you have to do in life. It took me 4 and a half and ive never even looked down that far in my engine bay yet. Luckily I got the one with 5 year warranty so when it goes in 3 ill do it myself again totally for free! yippee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted September 8, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2002 Damn, went back to that town yesterday to see if the car was still there, but it's gone. Oh well, someone paid too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted September 8, 2002 Report Share Posted September 8, 2002 Who in their right mind would pay that for a roughed up POS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted September 8, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2002 Not me!!! It's a bummer that someone bought it, but I'll have to keep an eye out just in case it goes back up for sale again. That 3.4 DOHC was pretty sluggish, I imagine something on it is gonna crap out pretty soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted September 8, 2002 Report Share Posted September 8, 2002 If getting that motor is no choice, I think it's in your best interest to get one that's been maintained and has service records, at least for the timing belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musthavemuzk Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 if someone did in fact purchase it...then mayb they will get fed up with it and want to sell it down the road. and then if you choose to you can get a deal from them. but as Brian said....i would just search for a better condition ride. Â Monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 Hell, go to egay, everything's going cheap there lately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted September 9, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 Yeah, true, but not local! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 well this isn't TOO far, and at least your wife and passenger will have the airbag http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1856370811 nevermind the wheels lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted September 9, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 WOW, those wheels are FUGLY!!! Â It seems to be in better shape for a better price, but that IS pretty darn far! It's nice to have 2 airbags, but my wife really likes the digital dash and there's no way to get the digital dash in a 95. She likes the 94 climate control better, too, she thinks the buttons look better than knobs. Â Looks very interesting though!!! Â EDIT: LOL, I just asked her what she thought about it, and she said, "oh poop, I need digital"!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 That's a good quality in a woman! There's actually a tri-black 94 conv on ebay MINT with a buy it now of $3900 however it's in FL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 here's the link in case she wants to view it http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1857168797 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted September 9, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 West Palm Beach! Only 1320 miles away! Hmmm, I might be more interested if they offered free shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 fly in, drive home for that price :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted September 9, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 Air fare for 2 is pretty expensive, especially if this guy's reserve is $3500 or so. I think I'll pass on this! We've got bigger things to worry about right now anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 Bigger? Hmm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted September 9, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 Yep, MUCH bigger! We're under contract to buy a house! We should get it as long as the loan goes through. I can't wait! Then all but 1 vehicle will get to live indoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 That's great to hear! I dont know about your area, but around here the prices of houses increased 50% in 2 years, and the demand is still high. If anybody (like my parents) bought a house before the price jump, they made out with a nice profit. Our house sold for more than they paid to have it built! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted September 9, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 Yep, house prices have definitely increased a lot. I'll be sure to get pics of the house as soon as we're sure it's ours - and that's pretty much up to the banks. Â I just got a call from that Cutlass convertible's owner too. Seems he has NOT sold it (just moved it back home), and would go to $3500. I told him I'm pretty firm on $3000 especially since we want to close on a house. After a brief silence, he says, "well, I really need the money". So it looks like we're buying the car - it shouldn't impact our home buying just because we have a pretty sizable CD and I've saved a pretty good amount for the down payment. Â Now we will have to get rid of the wife's Cutty. That's sad, because I have taken care of it and nursed it back to health when it was ill. My wife and I have both formed a sentimental attachment to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 you could always keep it around, and get rid of the TGP If I ever was in the market for another car, I'd surely buy her cutlass off of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 Oh and if those 5 spokes ever go up for sale, I've got first dibs heheh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted September 9, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 We would gladly sell it to you too! I would much rather sell it to someone that I know would appreciate it, over someone who will just drive it into the ground and sell it to a salvage yard when it has a problem. Â We would even take less for it just to know it's going to a good home. I have taken care of it like it was our kid or something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musthavemuzk Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 CONGRATS and GOOD LUCK it seems are in order. Â sure wish i had the cash i would snatch up your wifes cutty. Â Monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 hehe, you said snatch ::snickers:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musthavemuzk Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 i laugh now too after you bring it to my attention. did not even think about it when i typed that. but it is funny Monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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