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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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Unhappy Might sell my truck...

First off... this is not a for sale thread, and I am not advertising my truck for sale...

The other day at the dyno event I was at, this kid came up to me and said he really liked my truck, and said he was looking for one like it. I told him that everything I had was for sale except my OL and kids (and he could just take over payments on those) (just kidding, dear).

Anyhow... he asks how much I want for it, and I say 30k. He looks over the truck, asks a lot of questions, then says ok, I'll call you Monday.

Heck, I figured, he ain't gonna call. He's like, 19.

Yeah. He called. Said he'll have the $ by the end of the week.

I'll sell it to him, but I'm gonna cry. Gonna need to take the next day off work after it goes.

Should I do it? Probably not, but I can't pass that up. I'll buy a hoopty (or how ever you spell it) and have no payment, and half the fuel bill.

**sniff**
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by madhat
First off... this is not a for sale thread, and I am not advertising my truck for sale...

The other day at the dyno event I was at, this kid came up to me and said he really liked my truck, and said he was looking for one like it. I told him that everything I had was for sale except my OL and kids (and he could just take over payments on those) (just kidding, dear).

Anyhow... he asks how much I want for it, and I say 30k. He looks over the truck, asks a lot of questions, then says ok, I'll call you Monday.

Heck, I figured, he ain't gonna call. He's like, 19.

Yeah. He called. Said he'll have the $ by the end of the week.

I'll sell it to him, but I'm gonna cry. Gonna need to take the next day off work after it goes.

Should I do it? Probably not, but I can't pass that up. I'll buy a hoopty (or how ever you spell it) and have no payment, and half the fuel bill.

**sniff**

Man thats a sweet deal tho.....

I'll sell ya a hoopty that gets 17-18mpg

I say do it, cant pass that up

Mike
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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Yea, sell it... I'm lovin the 12 valve and beater civic combo. I can get 35 mpg and pull a 10k trailer all day (just not at the same time).
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Get ya a 12v and commuter car. Its not sold till the money is your hand tho.
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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sell it. Get a 12 valve.
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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To get rid of the payment I would sell it in a heartbeat! Think about how much money a month that will free up and go buy a 1st gen for cash.
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Hmm... seems like a trend here.

I know where there is a beater 24v 2nd gen for a grand...
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Hmm... seems like a trend here.

I know where there is a beater 24v 2nd gen for a grand...
You better P.M. that guys number so I can call and makes sure its an ok deal for ya.
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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How many times have I heard that story???? More than my share. Don't get your hopes up. Just sayin.
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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If he shows - with cash that isn't "burning through his pocket" if you catch my drift - sell it to him. I would make sure you have at least one other person present to verify the authenticity of the transaction.

You can always find another truck - plus as you say, why not get rid of a payment.

Even if it means a few tears.
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Financially its a sound decision. I battle it often with my 08. (I get the 2nd gen itch pretty often)


But you know your gonna miss it.....
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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I would sell it in a heartbeat. I might even sell ya my mega for that much.
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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If I were going to buy a 2nd gen, it would not have a VP-44 12 valves is all you need......and then some
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Yeah a P-Pumped 24 would be awesome.

Ive already got a 12v, I think if ever I do get a 24v Ill just carry a spare VP around....
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by haloman
You better P.M. that guys number so I can call and makes sure its an ok deal for ya.
Yeah, sure. If you really want it, PM me...
Originally Posted by Spooler
How many times have I heard that story???? More than my share. Don't get your hopes up. Just sayin.
Yeah, I'm hopin he's full of it... I told him I was busy. I sent him some pics today.

Originally Posted by 96_12V
If he shows - with cash that isn't "burning through his pocket" if you catch my drift - sell it to him. I would make sure you have at least one other person present to verify the authenticity of the transaction.

You can always find another truck - plus as you say, why not get rid of a payment.

Even if it means a few tears.
I told him 30k, not a penny less. It's gonna be cash or a wire transaction.

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Financially its a sound decision. I battle it often with my 08. (I get the 2nd gen itch pretty often)


But you know your gonna miss it.....
I'm probably gonna cry...

Originally Posted by blake.clark
Yeah a P-Pumped 24 would be awesome.

Ive already got a 12v, I think if ever I do get a 24v Ill just carry a spare VP around....
Yeah, that was what I was thinkin... P-pump...
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