Automobiles

[Brandon White]

If the Escape is really still worth that I'd take the money now.

+1 on the 2nd comment. The resale market must be great in Cambridge. I sold my 2001 VW Golf TLS 1.8 Turbo w/ 88K on it for $4400 3 years ago and people around here love those cars considering they are very popular with the crowd here in So Fla.

[jitahs]

That Grand Cherokee will handle like a pig vs. the x5 when pushed. The gap is narrowing, but it's still there.

[davids]

I think some cars lend themselves to being driven into the ground more than others - the more beat down they are the cooler they are. If the Escape is really still worth that I'd take the money now.

I sold my '00 TL w/145k on it in late 2011. I feel like its ghost is following me around...

[AngryScientist]

^ugh i know. the cherokee's and ford eescape's backends are identical


dumb question for yall. do you drive your cars until they implode? or buy another used one when there's still money to be gotten for your current whip.
ive got a 05 ford escape with 158k mi, could probably get $4500, just put $620 into it via tie rod and wheel bearing; goal is for a retired company car forester from my dad's company for about $14.5k w/65k mi

if some poor fool will give you $4500 for an escape with 160k on the clock, take that money and run away.

[maunahaole]

Just saw a bmw i8 at the Frankfurt airport. That is one nice looking car.

[nahtnoj]

Chrysler reveals 707 horsepower Dodge Challenger - Jul. 2, 2014

Chrysler introduces the Dodge Challenger, which in this case is actually an SRT. Many confusing.

[rmplum]

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/i...ver-2014-06-01

[seanile]

if some poor fool will give you $4500 for an escape with 160k on the clock, take that money and run away.

well, i mean, KBB said $5500 for a good condition version of what ive got, which it is, so i was knocking a little off.
i guess ill drive it into the ground.
thanks!

(i sold my 01 escape with 200k and a shot brake system/busted radio/busted moonroof for $1k in '12, so $4.5k seemed reasonable)

[jitahs]

Is this the best onboard footage ever? - BBC Top Gear

That car is so_stable through there. Higgins' moment in the WRX though, wow.

[Too Tall]

Uhhhh it's still in a POS Dodge ;)
More power to them but HP is not going to help that car.

Chrysler reveals 707 horsepower Dodge Challenger - Jul. 2, 2014

Chrysler introduces the Dodge Challenger, which in this case is actually an SRT. Many confusing.

[quickag]

Only for true ballers....

1984 Volvo 240 Wagon - Manual 4/OD + 3rd Seat - $3200 (North-OTP)

[Too Tall]

We owned that car. They last until you get tired of them. Makes a terrific sawmill too.

Only for true ballers....

1984 Volvo 240 Wagon - Manual 4/OD + 3rd Seat - $3200 (North-OTP)

[christian]

The guy says he's a DIY enthusiast, and then makes the point that the hatch wiring works. I'd tend to believe his claim then! Because on every 245 I've ever seen...the hard plastic door pockets are cracked, and the hatch (central locking) wiring is shot.

[jitahs]

Doesn't sound like a hairdresser's car...

[nahtnoj]

The guy says he's a DIY enthusiast, and then makes the point that the hatch wiring works. I'd tend to believe his claim then! Because on every 245 I've ever seen...the hard plastic door pockets are cracked, and the hatch (central locking) wiring is shot.

He also says the AC works, which is how I know he's full of shit...

I did the hatch repair on a 245 cause it wouldn't pass inspection without the 3rd brake light.

[zetroc]

Only for true ballers....

1984 Volvo 240 Wagon - Manual 4/OD + 3rd Seat - $3200 (North-OTP)

I grew up in a silver 240 wagon just like that. Really, that's the best possible station wagon with a great engine that will last forever as long as it's maintained. Ours was totaled after an inattentive driver tapped it with their Ford Excursion. RIP.

[Badonkadonk]

Chrysler reveals 707 horsepower Dodge Challenger - Jul. 2, 2014

Chrysler introduces the Dodge Challenger, which in this case is actually an SRT. Many confusing.

i really really want to rent that

[maunahaole]

Uhhhh it's still in a POS Dodge ;)
More power to them but HP is not going to help that car.

More HP will help it break sooner.

[Too Tall]

More HP will help it break sooner.

Always glass half full you are awesome.

[jscott]

I grew up in a silver 240 wagon just like that. Really, that's the best possible station wagon with a great engine that will last forever as long as it's maintained. Ours was totaled after an inattentive driver tapped it with their Ford Excursion. RIP.

My wife had a maroon '86 with four on the floor when I met her. I am ha-ha-only-serious trolling for one like that in anticipation of having a teen driver in the house. Would prefer one of the 89-92's with driver's airbag, but may end up not being that picky.