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Detroit wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:09 pm
CaleDeRoo wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 2:57 pm

Also the fact it has Nokian snow tires tells me the owner probably didn't spare much expense while owning this car.
I broke down and e-mailed the guy.

He "should have" maintenance records going back to when it was new, but needs to check. It was also "serviced religiously" at the most well-known indy euro shop in the area. :notsure:

He said all it needs is "separate wheels need to be replaced" (I assume he means they need new tires, car is currently on the snow tires), and the front speakers "could use replacement".

Someone is checking it out this afternoon, so I assume it's already gone. But I asked him to let me know if the person happens to pass. If I can get it for $8-9.5k, I don't see how I could lose much. Plus, I could check e46 off the car bucket list.
You could do a lot worse than that for $9k
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So did the other guy get the car ?! :hibachi:
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Johnny_P wrote: Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:57 pm
Detroit wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:09 pm
I broke down and e-mailed the guy.

He "should have" maintenance records going back to when it was new, but needs to check. It was also "serviced religiously" at the most well-known indy euro shop in the area. :notsure:

He said all it needs is "separate wheels need to be replaced" (I assume he means they need new tires, car is currently on the snow tires), and the front speakers "could use replacement".

Someone is checking it out this afternoon, so I assume it's already gone. But I asked him to let me know if the person happens to pass. If I can get it for $8-9.5k, I don't see how I could lose much. Plus, I could check e46 off the car bucket list.
You could do a lot worse than that for $9k
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max225 wrote: Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:17 pm So did the other guy get the car ?! :hibachi:
THANK YOU.
Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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max225 wrote: Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:17 pm So did the other guy get the car ?! :hibachi:
No, actually. Still for sale.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Kind of more interested in this:
https://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/d/ellswo ... 39912.html

I love GMT400's. This thing would probably be quite a bit of fun and it would be handy to have a truck bed again.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:42 am Kind of more interested in this:
https://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/d/ellswo ... 39912.html

I love GMT400's. This thing would probably be quite a bit of fun and it would be handy to have a truck bed again.
2WD truck in Michigan? Nah
Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:47 am
Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:42 am Kind of more interested in this:
https://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/d/ellswo ... 39912.html

I love GMT400's. This thing would probably be quite a bit of fun and it would be handy to have a truck bed again.
2WD truck in Michigan? Nah
It wouldn't be driven in the winter, and I like the "muscle truck" sort of concept, always have.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:51 am
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:47 am

2WD truck in Michigan? Nah
It wouldn't be driven in the winter, and I like the "muscle truck" sort of concept, always have.
Well you're in the Vortec years with 1996, Isn't it a 5.7/350 :doe: not a 5.bro?
Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:53 am
Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:51 am
It wouldn't be driven in the winter, and I like the "muscle truck" sort of concept, always have.
Well you're in the Vortec years with 1996, Isn't it a 5.7/350 :doe: not a 5.bro?
Yea, it's a 5.0...but at least it's not a 4.3.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:53 am
Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:51 am
It wouldn't be driven in the winter, and I like the "muscle truck" sort of concept, always have.
Well you're in the Vortec years with 1996, Isn't it a 5.7/350 :doe: not a 5.bro?
The 305 was still available when the vortec heads were introduced.

I don't see the value in that truck though when you already have a BOF brand new vehicle. Unless you just enjoy looking at it.
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Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:45 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:53 am

Well you're in the Vortec years with 1996, Isn't it a 5.7/350 :doe: not a 5.bro?
Yea, it's a 5.0...but at least it's not a 4.3.
I think Michelle will hate this far worse than the Bimmer.
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:46 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:53 am

Well you're in the Vortec years with 1996, Isn't it a 5.7/350 :doe: not a 5.bro?
The 305 was still available when the vortec heads were introduced.

I don't see the value in that truck though when you already have a BOF brand new vehicle. Unless you just enjoy looking at it.
Ad claims it's a 5.0 Vortec but :iono: without seeing it.

I miss having a truck bed. It's surprising how often I could use it. The nearest UHaul to rent trailers from is kind of in a PITA location and the hours are pretty limited so picking up big items requires planning or paying for delivery. All fine, but we tend to do things spur of the moment and the truck could help with that. I'd also love to have something to tinker with that's not a "classic" and drivable, but still presentable and look nice outside of C&C or whatever.

I've always liked reg cab short bed trucks, and the GMT400 is one of my favorites. Someone asked me the other day what vehicle I regret selling, if any, and the only vehicle I could come up with was my GMT400. They're the ideal size, extremely well built, and relatively easy to work on.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:49 pm
Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:45 pm
Yea, it's a 5.0...but at least it's not a 4.3.
I think Michelle will hate this far worse than the Bimmer.
:wrong:

I showed her the Bimmer and the :triggered: that ensued was indeed :impressive: and met expectations. That's a non-starter, it might as well not exist.

She hates cars...all cars other than a 78 Trans Am. Trucks and SUVs are all that should be produced in her eyes. Remember, a pickup enables :pinshit: , which makes it valuable.

A brub'd out muscle truck is my trojan horse into something remotely fun/unique.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:07 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:49 pm

I think Michelle will hate this far worse than the Bimmer.
:wrong:

I showed her the Bimmer and the :triggered: that ensued was indeed :impressive: and met expectations. That's a non-starter, it might as well not exist.

She hates cars...all cars other than a 78 Trans Am. Trucks and SUVs are all that should be produced in her eyes. Remember, a pickup enables :pinshit: , which makes it valuable.

A brub'd out muscle truck is my trojan horse into something remotely fun/unique.
One of my all time fantasy Resto Mod builds is a 73/74 Super Duty 455 where the engine is an LS7 stroked out to 455 cubes, with a TR6070, and real brakes and suspension, but otherwise stock in appearance.
Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:18 pm
Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:07 pm
:wrong:

I showed her the Bimmer and the :triggered: that ensued was indeed :impressive: and met expectations. That's a non-starter, it might as well not exist.

She hates cars...all cars other than a 78 Trans Am. Trucks and SUVs are all that should be produced in her eyes. Remember, a pickup enables :pinshit: , which makes it valuable.

A brub'd out muscle truck is my trojan horse into something remotely fun/unique.
One of my all time fantasy Resto Mod builds is a 73/74 Super Duty 455 where the engine is an LS7 stroked out to 455 cubes, with a TR6070, and real brakes and suspension, but otherwise stock in appearance.
You and everyone else. I'd buy one in a second, but the prices have gone :fullretard:
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:47 am
Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:42 am Kind of more interested in this:
https://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/d/ellswo ... 39912.html

I love GMT400's. This thing would probably be quite a bit of fun and it would be handy to have a truck bed again.
2WD truck in Michigan? Nah
My issue is the price... That's a 3k thing on a good day IMO.
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https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/ ... 76698.html

Confirmed miles and a 5.7 and $8500
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Or something like this that is nearly a decade newer.
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Both of those trucks are uglier than sin.
Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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max225 wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:34 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:47 am

2WD truck in Michigan? Nah
My issue is the price... That's a 3k thing on a good day IMO.
Not anymore.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 2:04 pm Both of those trucks are uglier than sin.
The teal 400 is kinda neat being a teal stepside, but I really would prefer a reg cab short bed for looks and drivability. The goal would be to try to hit both utility and fun/uniqueness.
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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max225 wrote: Fri Jul 01, 2022 6:41 pm https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/ ... 50924.html



Fuck this thing is NICE

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