OT Ford (Sucks)

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  1. Shaboid

    Shaboid Well-Known Member

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    Ford trucks are built right. I had an '01 Sporttrac that made it over 200k miles. The A/C went out while I was in Florida so I finally upgraded.
     
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    ABM Happily Married In Music City, USA!

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    Saw one of these at a car show last weekend. It was sweet.

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    I love mustangs, they are bad ass.
     
  4. ABM

    ABM Happily Married In Music City, USA!

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    It was a pretty good show.

    Back in the day, I knew of a doctor in Lake Oswego who owned a Mustang station wagon. I even saw it. Heard of one of those?
     
  5. Lanny

    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    Me? I'm a GTO man.
     
  6. Lanny

    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    No, I haven't. I would not have believed there was a Mercedes SUV or a Porsche SUV or a BMW SUV until I saw them on the road. Have you heard of a Mercedes station wagon? I've seen one.
     
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    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    The father of a friend of mine bought one when they first went on sale.
     
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    I have not, that sounds like an abomination though. Any pics?
     
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    Or where he drops them off. :dunno:
     
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  12. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    They just got back to me and told me I need a new clutch too, which isn’t covered under warranty.

    I haven’t sold a car before, and this one needs $3600 to be repaired/pass DEQ next year (needs a new catalytic converter too).

    Now I’m feeling like getting a new car is the best option.

    Wondering how/where to sell this thing; has anyone ever sold a car that needs work done?

    Is my best option to sell it to a junk car buyer?

    If any of you have experience with a situation like this please let me know!
     
  13. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    Do you owe anything on it?

    How is your credit?

    Can you drive it at all?
     
  14. julius

    julius Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    no. the only reason to sell a car to a junk car buyer is if your car is junk. Iirc, you just had things wrong with it that you can't justify the cost, right? I.e., "I ain't spending 5K to fix this 4K car" sorta deal.

    You could sell it to someone, who would be willing to buy it and fix it and sell it themselves.

    You could see what you could get for it from a junker, see what they're going for on craigslist/facebook, and find a # you are happy with, make a transparent ad and try selling it. I'm sure some "mechanic" type would buy it and sell it.

    You said it's a 15, right?
     
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    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    I donated my car to a junk buyer (1-800 kars for kids) because I lost my title and was too lazy to get a new one or sell my car. Was just tired of having it around, and they were easy AF.
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    No

    Should be fairly good.

    Yes, but first gear is shot - that’s why the clutch needs to be replaced. But it’s got second/3rd/etc
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Yeah it’s a 15 which usually might sound good because it’s “newer”. But it’s a 15 POS Focus. Which the 15 focus has pretty bad value.
     
  18. julius

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    In that case, I think it depends on what your conscience says. If you feel better, just call up pick-n-pull, and sell it to them. Also, maybe call your insurance and see if you can get the car 'totaled' (I dont know if it's possible outside of an accident, I dont know). Also could talk to them about lemon law issues? I dont know.
     
  19. EL PRESIDENTE

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    Used cars are hot right now, just sell it.
     
  20. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    Take it to a dealership and trade it in on a new or newer car. They'll give you better value for it than if you sold it on your own.
     
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