Jack in Norfolk Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Hey guys, The site has changed a bit; it looks great. I think I have finally learned my lesson about Jeeps (Just Empty Every Pocket). I was getting ready to sell mine and now the tranny is going. Oh well. I have been in Seattle and Alaska over the past 2 years working on NOAA ships. There are som many great subarus in both places! I have taken leave from work to finish school and I need cheap reliable transportation. And of course it has to be FUN cheap transportation. I am kicking myself for letting so many nice subarus slip by. I particularly wish I had bought that convertible in connecticut a year or two ago. Anyway, my present situation is this: My girlfriend's dad wants to sell thier 87 dl 2wd auto 4 door. Not really my cup of tea except that i know he has spent serious cash keeping it running. He always takes it to a subaru dealer. He has painted it and done a bunch of stuff to it. It has over 180k on the clock and it is showing rust. I was going to offer him $500 and not have to worry about a car for a while. Appearantly he wants $1000. This is what my girlfriend said. Because of my situation, i am not going to be the one to tell him he is dreaming. I has thinking he would put it up for sale and find out what the market is, and then offer him $500. But now that the Jeep is dead again, i need a car pronto. I would really like a Brat. I have some money saved, but I dont want to spend a lot. I am not opposed to something else. I was actaully getting kind of stoked on the DL that my girlfriend had. I was going to get some cool subie alloys, and tint the windows and get some roof racks and a nice stereo and just enjoy getting 30+ mpg again. I have perused the marketplace forum. If you guys have any leads or comments, let me know. I would like to get back into the subie club for less than $1500. -Jack (in Norfolk) these things rule:headbang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Hey Jack,welcome back.I've got a few,as you've seen.All pretty cheap and solid enough.I'm just a few hours up the shore. '84 wagon has the 3rd gear synchro deal but isn't bad.Has potential as a lift job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 What about the yellow lifted wagon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Oh shut up,I'm trying to sell a car here!!! There's a lifted wagon in VA but he wants $1500 for it. But my cars are like blank canvass....paint your own masterpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack in Norfolk Posted September 1, 2003 Author Share Posted September 1, 2003 not to beat a dead horse, but lets see some pictures guys. -Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealleyboy Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Jack: I've got a pretty nice 85 2wd wagon. 110k only minor rust, and runs GREAT. Had it sold, but the guy couldn't come up with the $$. I had thought about doing a 4wd conversion (ie this car is not your typical Ohio rustbucket). I have got a spare 2wd 5speed if thats your thing. Good "Alleycar" material... Probably less than $500, depending on how you want it set up. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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