Should I buy this car?

[EscapeSam]

I know its the wrong forum to be posting in, but I can't post in marketplace yet so this will have to do. Do you recommend I buy this vehicle (link)? I would drive it in the spring, summer, and fall. I really like the fact that its cheap and can have a lot of people in it + the low kms. It just seems like a fun and practical vehicle for the summer. I would probably uss the guy down to about 3,500 and get him to include subwoofers. I would be running two vehicles, my escape for winter and then this car for the other seasons. Is this practical? Is this a scam? I would obviously get it inspected and such.

***I know the ad says hes asking 6500 but I offered 3500 and he said he would do that likely***

link:

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/edmonton/chevy-blazer-lowrider-for-sale-or-trade/564717555

[G-ZUS]

:dunno: whut link?

[dj_rice]

If it feels like a scam, it usually is.

[EscapeSam]

Put the link in now

[ercchry]

you think you are getting that for $3k (46%) under his asking?! :rofl:

stay in school...

[EscapeSam]

Originally posted by ercchry
you think you are getting that for $3k (46%) under his asking?! :rofl:

stay in school...

He had another ad up asking 3700.

[Tik-Tok]

I'm sure that deal is as solid as the frame.

[ercchry]

then go for it, you wouldnt even put the air system together for that...

thats a nice red plate too for a BC resident...

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok
I'm sure that deal is as solid as the frame.

:rofl:

I wouldn't pay $500 for that thing.

[ExtraSlow]

That is a shitty vehicle before the guy fucked with it. Despite how many payday loans he's poured into it, it's actually worth less now than stock.

It appears he's looking for trades, which is good. Will be a reasonable deal if you can trade a) cars that don't run, b) cars that have no engine or c) R/C cars.

Ideally you have an RC car without a motor that you can trade, that will really tip this deal in your favour.

Good luck, and if this is the kind of vehicle you are actively persuing, may god have mercy on your soul.

[blairtruck]

im gonna say 65000 km cause it was apart in a shop/garage for 10 years.

[J.M.]

o hell ya man buy it looks so pimpin

[cam_wmh]

Probably couldn't pass an inspection in B.C


Originally posted by ExtraSlow
That is a shitty vehicle before the guy fucked with it. Despite how many payday loans he's poured into it, it's actually worth less now than stock.

It appears he's looking for trades, which is good. Will be a reasonable deal if you can trade a) cars that don't run, b) cars that have no engine or c) R/C cars.

Ideally you have an RC car without a motor that you can trade, that will really tip this deal in your favour.

Good luck, and if this is the kind of vehicle you are actively persuing, may god have mercy on your soul.

:rofl:

[firebane]

What is even up with this thing. You aren't getting the full truth.

The front end on this thing isn't even a normal front end. Why would you put a isuzu front end on a Chevy? :nut:

This is one of those stay far far away things.

[anothers10]

That truck was built 10-12 or so years ago in Edmonton or Grande Prairie. its been for sale at least 6 times since the original owner had it. The bagged mini truck market is really hurting, 3500 is even a little much to pay.

[firebane]

Originally posted by cam_wmh
Probably couldn't pass an inspection in B.C



:rofl:

No inspections required in BC. But in Alberta trying to get that to pass inspection could very well be extremely difficult.

[bourge73]

Just save up for some shitty subs and amp for your Escape.

[Benny]

That car is a shitbox and you should not buy it.

http://i.imgur.com/tr12Nm9.jpg

[roopi]

I would offer him 2 Xbox ones.

[stillworking]

Still waiting for the punchline.....

[lilmira]

Trackpants?

[EscapeSam]

I dont really see the problem with this car, if its not to your taste then thats your problem not mine. I just dont see any actual mechanical problems with the car, as I said I would get it inspected and see if there are any problems. If there were any then obviously I would not buy it.


Originally posted by anothers10
That truck was built 10-12 or so years ago in Edmonton or Grande Prairie. its been for sale at least 6 times since the original owner had it. The bagged mini truck market is really hurting, 3500 is even a little much to pay.

How do you know this? Also what is the problem with this truck that so many people have tried to sell it?


Originally posted by bourge73
Just save up for some shitty subs and amp for your Escape.

Not sure how 3500$ would buy me anything short of an amazing sound system. Not sure if you're trying to be a prick to impress people on the forums here. If thats the case than I suggest you rethink your life.

[BokCh0y]

Stop being an idiot and walk away from this piece of junk. If something like this interests you...pay the money and buy a stock one in great shape. Then poor whatever you have left and do it yourself and do it right.

If you insist on buying this....at the very least....get a carproof/fax.

I came across an 04 Acura TSX. Guy was asking $4800. I offered him $4000 flat and he took it. Gave me a half ass history on it, lots of things didn't add up.

Long story...carproof confirmed me the guy is full of shit. Car was originally BC, then AB, then BC, then back to AB. Bunch of accidents and the a vandalism hit. Oh and also the car was stolen and written off before too. As for the guys story about owning it for a year+ but just not having time to drive it...carproof confirmed it was bought at an auction...like 2 months before he tried to sell it as "his" car and needing money for school.

[sidewaysD]

Originally posted by lilmira
Trackpants?

Do they come with deep pockets for my wad of cash?

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by firebane


No inspections required in BC. But in Alberta trying to get that to pass inspection could very well be extremely difficult.

B.C. also has OOP inspection requirements.

http://www.icbc.com/registration-licensing/register-vehicle

[MalibuStacy]

Originally posted by EscapeSam
I dont really see the problem with this car, if its not to your taste then thats your problem not mine. I just dont see any actual mechanical problems with the car, as I said I would get it inspected and see if there are any problems. If there were any then obviously I would not buy it.


How do expect to get it inspected? Are you seriously going to buy something like this without a carfax? You can't trust that this thing was built properly (I suspect not).

If you think the guy will get it inspected without getting a price increase good luck. Secondly if he does get it inspected, how do you know if he won't get it inspected by some fly by eight operation just to get you shut up?

[03ozwhip]

Blazer guy contacted me to straight trade it for my TL, ya, I said not a chance. I know of this blazer and im not sure what's been done to it now, but it was always a shitter back in the day.

[EscapeSam]

Thanks for the help, wasnt going buy it without a proper inspection and carproof report anyways.

[desto2para]

dont forget to bring your dad

[G-ZUS]

:facepalm: :english:

[faiz999]

Originally posted by roopi
I would offer him 2 Xbox ones.

shit...u too generous. 1 xbox one + an extra controller is my final offer

[bjstare]

Buy the car. I don't know how anyone could pass up a deal like that.

[roll_over]

Today is anti bullying day can we just be nice for one day beyond? Like come on

[faiz999]

Originally posted by roll_over
Today is anti bullying day can we just be nice for one day beyond? Like come on

i dunno, thought this thread was pretty helpful. ppl gave him their opinions and short history on the car. what more can you ask for?

[roll_over]

I mean the jokes about the e coli ridden stain on the knickers of beyond known as smear

[bourge73]

Originally posted by roll_over
Today is anti bullying day can we just be nice for one day beyond? Like come on

Ok please don't buy that hunk of shit. Just put some of the money into a decent sound system for your Escape. :love:

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by roll_over
Today is anti bullying day can we just be nice for one day beyond? Like come on

We helped save him from a beat to shit, multi owner, 15 year old bottomless pit of maintenance. Those cars were garbage when new, never mind 15 years later. The thing is worth less than an inspection which it would likely not pass.

Still a helpful thread despite the jokes. Probably saved him thousands of dollars.

[anothers10]

Originally posted by EscapeSam
I dont really see the problem with this car, if its not to your taste then thats your problem not mine. I just dont see any actual mechanical problems with the car, as I said I would get it inspected and see if there are any problems. If there were any then obviously I would not buy it.



How do you know this? Also what is the problem with this truck that so many people have tried to sell it?



I know this because the mini truckin scene and amount of bagged trucks in this province is very small. Everyone knows everyone.

I dont know why its been for sale so many times. Probably because guys like you buy something they have no idea about and then cant find anyone to fix it when it breaks.

[blairtruck]

Originally posted by anothers10


I know this because the mini truckin scene and amount of bagged trucks in this province is very small. Everyone knows everyone.

I dont know why its been for sale so many times. Probably because guys like you buy something they have no idea about and then cant find anyone to fix it when it breaks.
i seen it at a dropcicle event in edmonton years ago. it was for sale.

[cam_wmh]

Don't buy it.

[EscapeSam]

lol thanks, just wanted something fun to drive in summer, definitely not buying it now.

[n1zm0]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt


We helped save him from a beat to shit, multi owner, 15 year old bottomless pit of maintenance. Those cars were garbage when new, never mind 15 years later. The thing is worth less than an inspection which it would likely not pass.

Still a helpful thread despite the jokes. Probably saved him thousands of dollars.

:werd:


Originally posted by EscapeSam
lol thanks, just wanted something fun to drive in summer, definitely not buying it now.


(I'm 16) (http://forums.beyond.ca/st2/1000-price-cap-mods-interior-exterior-audio/showthread.php?s=&threadid=379340)



Be grateful for this one bud, past the inside jokes and snide remarks, you got some sound advice here, I know some of us would agree they wish they had a beyond.ca when they were 16, I know I would've.