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I'm trying to pick up a cheap, reliable, economical DD for my wife.  Want to spend anywhere from 3,000 to 8,000.  Arn't going to find anything cheaper, and I just can't go higher until the kid's out of college.  Prefer Auto trans...something like a Corolla, Focus, Sentra, ...best would be a Civic.  Some Beetles are getting down in this range...she would love one of those!  Prefer under 100K miles....there's an absolute crapload of cars with 150K+ miles no them, no thanks.  May pay more for a screaming deal on a really good low mile car.

Been searching, and there's not much around here.  Crap, there a lot of scams out there!  I am already checking Craigslist regularly and I have someone else helping me with that too, so no need to bother with Craiglist links.  What I am asking for is if anyone knows of a neighbor, family member, or friend that may be selling.  Kind of "on the street" news.  I keep hearing stories from my friends...."I just traded my old Civic in for a new car, you could have had that for a good price..."  Hoping to find a private owner I can trust with a fair deal.

Please keep your eyes open and post or call me with any potential candidates.  If you have time and the inclination, just go and check it out for me as if you were buying it yourself.  I have Carfax, so VIN would be helpful, and I can move fast on getting the deal done on the right car.  I'll kick in a little reward money for a good find too!!  Thanks for any help!!!

Cell 715-212-1146

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Patrick Washburn
STU Evo - SOLD!
<----- 2009 - Regain the coveted Tri Pod Trophy for the Hiedi's

you probably omitted the 2nd gen Neon for a reason, but my son just picked one up for $2,600 with 89k miles in good shape up here in NE where the winters bite.  Their resale value appears lower than the imports so my impression was it's possible to get more car for the money if you don't mind the Dodge...

just a thought.  I used to run a twin cam 1st gen and it treated me well...

good luck with the search.

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Charlie Thompson
'04 JCW Cooper [STX]
NER Cannon Fodder

http://dealers.autouplinkusa.com/v/?object=show&AutoId=16495610&Type=U&MaxPrice=10001&sort=PhotoTagId%20Desc&maxrows=10&DealerId=6730

 

Hillerford.com

I used to work there, Pat--they do 1-price pre-owned...pay what you see, see what you pay.  They are festidious, and only keep the nice stuff to sell...crap get wholesaled out.

2001 Honda Civic, w/ 5-speed???  Will she row her own gears??? 120K for under $6K...

2001 Honda Civic 2dr Cpe DX Manual

Sale Price: Mileage: $5,590 126,146 Color: Nighthawk Black Pearl Engine: 1.7L 4 Cyl. Stock #: P9350A Transmission: Automatic VIN: 1HGEM21201L093321 ***** 5-SPEED *****, ONE-OWNER!!!!!, TRADE-IN!!!!!, *****PRICED TO SELL FAST*****

Vehicle Options

Safety Feature Air Bag - Driver Air Bag - Passenger Air Bags-Driver and Passenger Front Engine Immobilizer/Vehicle Anti-Theft System Rear Defrost Trunk-Emergency Release Convenience Feature Tilt Wheel Intermittent Wipers Map Pockets Mirrors-Vanity-Driver Mirrors-Vanity-Passenger Cup Holders Coin Holder Trip Odometer Reading Lights Cargo Area Lamp Clock Exterior Feature Mirrors-Manual Remote Wheels-Steel Wheels-Wheel Covers Wipers-Variable Speed Intermittent Seating / Restraints Bucket Seats Cloth Seats Safety Belts - 3 Point Front and Rear Seat-Rear Pass-Through Seats - Reclining Power Options Power Brakes Power Steering Drive Train / Brakes / Tires Front Wheel Drive

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Erik B.
Wisconsin Autocrossers, Inc
www.waiautox.org ___/\___/\___/\___/\___/\___
2007 Mazda6
2000 "Fozda" ZX2 S/R--STS Anti-Civic

...they also have a 42k 2005 Focus Wagon for $8900...

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Erik B.
Wisconsin Autocrossers, Inc
www.waiautox.org ___/\___/\___/\___/\___/\___
2007 Mazda6
2000 "Fozda" ZX2 S/R--STS Anti-Civic

Thansk Erik!  I'll have to see about the gear rowing thing.  :)

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Patrick Washburn
STU Evo - SOLD!
<----- 2009 - Regain the coveted Tri Pod Trophy for the Hiedi's

Hi there, I don't know if your still interesting in finding a car but  i am selling my 1996 Nissan Maxima for 2600. The Nissan MAXIMA has 116k mil on it. The car has been repainted not to long ago but the back of the bumper, the chips are coming off but not too big and the tires are still good. All that needs to be fix is the brakes and change oil. For futher informations, you can email me at youa_chang@yahoo.com or contact me at 414-208-5272 or 414-208-5271. I use to live up north in wausau too.. My husband is selling his 1996 honda civic hatchback cx for 3900 but its 5speed. The car has 160k mil, and its just that he travels to work. Both of the car has no major nor minor damanages to the cars. Both of them runs great. If you want to see pictures of the cars, i can send you them.....So hope this does help you out..

hi there, i am selling my 1996 Nissan Maxima for 2500. The Nissan MAXIMA has 116k mil on it. The car has been repainted not to long ago but the back of the bumper, the chips are coming off but not too big and the tires are still good. All that needs to be fix is the brakes and change oil. For futher informations, you can email me at youa_chang@yahoo.com or contact me at 414-208-5272 or 414-208-5271...My husband is also selling his 1996 civic hatchback cx but its 5 speed for 3900. It has 160k mil on it. The car does save alot of gas too. There aren't any damanages to the car. It also has a moonroof, which there arent many honda cx don't have. I can also send you some pictures of both cars for you to look at.  Hope this helps you out!

He bought a car.  I would recommend posting on your local craigslist unless we know you.  This forum is for autocrossers.

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Jimmy

Highest Quality In-Car Digital Video Systems, Bullet Cameras and Accessories www.datatoys.com

4th HS 2008 Nationals
6th STS 06
7th STS 05

Sponsored by: whoever lets me drive their car. :)

theman631:

He bought a car.  I would recommend posting on your local craigslist unless we know you.  This forum is for autocrossers.

No need to get all snobby and elitist.   I don't know about you, but I don't see hordes of people beating down the registration tables to run with us.  In fact, has any event hit the cap this year?  I think not.  I can't think of a good reason to give anyone who is unfamiliar with our sport the first impression that we are a bunch of jerks.  Unless it was Tucker.

BTW, I would have been interested in the Honduh, except I bought a car a month or so ago.

You don't think it is a good recommendation to post a car for sale on craigslist?  In re-reading my post, I can see how it would sound to others.  I was trying to get across the message of introducing yourself to the forum before selling a car on it.  There have been scam posts in the past and I am not implying that this is that, I don't think it is due to the phone numbers listed, but if they are interested in racing with us

YOUA, I WILL PAY FOR YOUR FIRST EVENT  so you do not think that we are jerks. 

 

Now, to remove the stick from my eye. 

 

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Jimmy

Highest Quality In-Car Digital Video Systems, Bullet Cameras and Accessories www.datatoys.com

4th HS 2008 Nationals
6th STS 06
7th STS 05

Sponsored by: whoever lets me drive their car. :)