Topic: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

So, I'm in LA for a few days and have the opportunity to buy a car down here and drive it back to the midwest if I so choose. I'm looking for something fun with a manual transmission that I could drive around for a while, then flip up north for a profit, or at least break even on. It doesn't absolutely have to be a sports car, but that's mostly what I've been looking at. It would be fun to find something that would really blow minds up there; this RX-2, for example, would make heads explode, but it's a little more than I want to spend. I am NOT looking for a project--this car needs to be ready to drive 1,800 miles with no work required that isn't doable in a parking lot with basic tools. I am also not looking for another race car. I'd be fine with spending $5-6k, and it would take something totally ridiculously hella sweet to get me to shell out more than that. So, what do you think? We all love shopping for cars on craigslist--here's your chance to do it with someone else's money!

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Re: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

Rolls Royce, duh.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/c … 02848.html

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/c … 73177.html

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/c … 00439.html


Shark noses...
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/c … 62623.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/c … 90986.html

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5448409695.html


mgb GT with an encouraging ad for your purposes:
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5461016708.html

Triumph with Canadian heritage that is somehow a plus:
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/c … 81457.html


Finally:  OJ approved.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/c … 26607.html



Hope that *helps*

The Roto-Racer '89 Merkur:  If it ain't rusting, It ain't racing.

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Re: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

Fun with a manual transmission, you say? How about this '65 Jeep J-300 pickup?

Or this super-JDM 1975 Mitsubishi Debonair, which has been for sale forever, with the price dropping $100/month.

4 (edited by yodogg 2016-03-01 08:59 AM)

Re: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

ZOMG! Soooo many to choose from!

Classic FJ
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/ct … 64493.html
Air-cooled VW
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/ct … 68552.html
JDM Mini (Honda)
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/ct … 32953.html
Alfa!
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/ct … 15882.html
Corona Wa-gun!
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/ct … 02938.html

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Re: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

The idea that one could drive an Alfa 1800 trouble-free miles -- Johan, this is March 1, not April 1.

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Re: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

And I am pretty sure the Corona would magically disappear around the the drivetrain on meeting the the MN border.  He would be sitting at the side of the road with a perfectly running engine, smoothly shifting transmission and four wheels.  The tin worm is that pervasive.

7 (edited by Spank 2016-03-01 10:03 AM)

Re: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

My advice: Buy something that's newer than 1975. 1975 and older is smog exempt so will fetch a CA premium price.

Find a bitchin' car or modified car that won't pass CA smog and you'll get it cheapish.

Like this:
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/5435060457.html
(full disclosure: I know the owner)

She also a 1992 Steeda Mustang (about $10Kish I think but +/-) and an Audi S2 Rally car she needs to sell. J Farina, a Lemons vet, is helping her as needed. He can do pre-purchase inspections and pre-drive prep work at his shop, bigfishmotorsports.com .

http://api.ning.com/files/vKR8mtf*1coTnl-kVWs*7B9ToB-ZgAT22SO*vxf3GIQLyulQY8JoExR88Y*e1pRm-pAo2W0WxMCiGsnnPd*u*7cD1SPKKCbJ/DSC03019.JPG?width=737&height=552

1992 Steeda Built Ford Mustang GT. It's a factory car built in Steeda Florida shop. It has every box checked on the build list. Super Charged Ford GT40 crate motor, Tremec 5 speed, Cobra R brakes, roll bar, harnesses, fire ext, kill switch , Saleen wing and wheels, Stage 4 Racecraft suspension, 8 way gas shocks, adj. sway bars, 2800 lbs with 407 hps at the wheels.

Re: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

Oh, she also has a Mexican Beetle (cough) I mean a 1973 VW Beetle with 2002 upgrades (reportedly $12Kish +/-)
http://api.ning.com/files/vKR8mtf*1coJpAFeBNHGxQiqd3Tllb82l6lq5BO5Y9bV0qVJwTDtLhQNQTS2QY0*4hlKMlJRltQpvKvGY7hJasjQJql295iJ/DSC03843.JPG?width=737&height=552

Re: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

Mulry wrote:

The idea that one could drive an Alfa 1800 trouble-free miles -- Johan, this is March 1, not April 1.

Bullsh*t!

I've driven many Alfas cross country, having picked them up sight unseen.  The stuff that usually breaks won't interrupt your trip (power windows?  Who needs them!).  The stuff that matters is generally bullet proof.

bs

Re: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

Judge Phil wrote:

Fun with a manual transmission, you say? How about this '65 Jeep J-300 pickup?

Or this super-JDM 1975 Mitsubishi Debonair, which has been for sale forever, with the price dropping $100/month.

The J 300 is sweet!

Re: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

addict#52 wrote:
Judge Phil wrote:

Fun with a manual transmission, you say? How about this '65 Jeep J-300 pickup?

Or this super-JDM 1975 Mitsubishi Debonair, which has been for sale forever, with the price dropping $100/month.

The J 300 is sweet!

Despite what the ad says about it having a hurricane 6cyl, which is a Flathead and was never offered in the gladiator, it should actually have the hard to find parts for 230ci Tornado OHC 6.

Bonus points for oddball engine from a defunct manufacturer.

The Roto-Racer '89 Merkur:  If it ain't rusting, It ain't racing.

'14 Real Hoopties of NJ: Judges Choice

Re: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

Spank wrote:

My advice: Buy something that's newer than 1975. 1975 and older is smog exempt so will fetch a CA premium price.

Find a bitchin' car or modified car that won't pass CA smog and you'll get it cheapish.

Like this:
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/5435060457.html
(full disclosure: I know the owner)

She also a 1992 Steeda Mustang (about $10Kish I think but +/-) and an Audi S2 Rally car she needs to sell. J Farina, a Lemons vet, is helping her as needed. He can do pre-purchase inspections and pre-drive prep work at his shop, bigfishmotorsports.com .

http://api.ning.com/files/vKR8mtf*1coTnl-kVWs*7B9ToB-ZgAT22SO*vxf3GIQLyulQY8JoExR88Y*e1pRm-pAo2W0WxMCiGsnnPd*u*7cD1SPKKCbJ/DSC03019.JPG?width=737&height=552


Screw the Steeda, look what's behind it!!!!!
(droooooooooooool)

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Nine Finger Drifters- 1982 te72 Toyota Corolla Wagon (BEAMS PWRD!)
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Re: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

yodogg wrote:
Spank wrote:

My advice: Buy something that's newer than 1975. 1975 and older is smog exempt so will fetch a CA premium price.

Find a bitchin' car or modified car that won't pass CA smog and you'll get it cheapish.

Like this:
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/5435060457.html
(full disclosure: I know the owner)

She also a 1992 Steeda Mustang (about $10Kish I think but +/-) and an Audi S2 Rally car she needs to sell. J Farina, a Lemons vet, is helping her as needed. He can do pre-purchase inspections and pre-drive prep work at his shop, bigfishmotorsports.com .

http://api.ning.com/files/vKR8mtf*1coTnl-kVWs*7B9ToB-ZgAT22SO*vxf3GIQLyulQY8JoExR88Y*e1pRm-pAo2W0WxMCiGsnnPd*u*7cD1SPKKCbJ/DSC03019.JPG?width=737&height=552


Screw the Steeda, look what's behind it!!!!!
(droooooooooooool)

Big deal, the camo Quattro. smile

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Re: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

yea, yall didn't click the link, did ya?
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/5435060457.html

http://images.craigslist.org/00E0E_20IN36PH1Ps_600x450.jpg

Re: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

Yo-Man is a man of impeccable taste.

THAT VW.

BUY THAT VW.

(Problem: only we might know what it is, which is not good for sales. Solution: keep it.)

Re: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

A 21st-century Mexican Beetle with obviously fraudulent VIN swap sounds like just the ticket!

17 (edited by Spank 2016-03-02 01:08 PM)

Re: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

I believe it is a "vehicle of special construction" using a 1973 donor beetle. Kinda like a Gazelle or a like when you buy a 1965 Cobra:
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/c … 72533.html

"obvious" is a bit harsh. But I honestly don't know the story. Just that the dude is no longer alive and his wife is left to pick up the pieces.

[edit: Let us not forget, the MTGT is a 1927 CA titled car... Otherwise, sorry for the knee-jerk (emphasis on jerk) reaction. I've got no skin in that game. Just informing some of the public that may have the desire that there are some interesting vehicles for sale. Caveat emptor, and so on. I know of the current owner and can pass along her info as can J Farina.]

Re: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

Tsog wants you to bring this back to him:

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5461690683.html

Re: Which car should I buy on Craigslist in LA to drive back to Minnesota?

Spank wrote:

Tsog wants you to bring this back to him:

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5461690683.html

http://img.dunyanews.tv/news/2015/August/08-29-15/news_big_images/295941_39752326.jpg

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