cryptnix Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 We're looking into purchasing a 1996 (yes another 96 Cutlass Supreme ... the "base model..." Everything is all good on her except the window on the passenger falls out off of the rail and I hear a wierd clunking sound coming from the back right side... whats the deal with these cars always having issues with shit on the passenger rear side, or is it just an occurance that I only seem to be noticing. Anyway, when you make turns the back wheel tilts according to what way its turning ... really only when your turning right when it does this. Getting out of the car also makes it creak and whatnot. The person is asking $2650 for it and I am just currious if this "Lip stick and ruise" is worth her and my time of purchasing it and whatnot. So what do you folks think the issue is? Perhaps the mounts for the struts? What could it be? Would it be something she should worry about? Would it last through winter? I mean ... I can see that the car wasnt taken cared of but a gold cutty with few less miles then mine I have really got respect for it and I really wouldn't mind adding her to my collection. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 for $2700 you should be able to find a w-body that is pretty damn mechanically sound....I personally would pass on it and keep looking.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rockstar Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 As would I.. I saw a coupe and a vert for a little less than that actually, and they were in great shape.. Just helpin ya so you don't get ripped.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptnix Posted October 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 considering i'm a cutty nut ... i seriously can't stand seeing someone who's just gonna beat the fuck out of it own it. i mean thats the way its heading if a stupid college freak that doesn't have a damn clue or knows nothing about the car is gonna happen... but, i spose, for the safety of my future children mother with this women i'll tell her to keep looking. i just hope she keeps the cutty shit on her head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 might just need a strut mount, but not for that price. Offer half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoStudd Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 The creaking and thumping noise is most likely coming from the rear monoleaf. The end bushings are worn out and are a $18 quick, easy fix. As far as the wheel tilting, the only thing I could think of would be one of the strut bolts missing, but I don't see how that's possible unless someone deliberately left it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptnix Posted October 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 if the car is still there in a few days i'm going to have my girlfriend pick it up for if possible $2000 because... 1. The passenger window is off its track (How to fix this is beyond me!!) 2. (A Good Thing) Its already blown a gasket... 3. I am not scared to throw money into it for her to get things fixed as long as she keeps the nookie up. 4. I want another Cutlass for my winter car. If not her old car as my winter beater ... (A Plymoth 4 banger Acclaim.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddflash Posted October 15, 2004 Report Share Posted October 15, 2004 In that sort of shape I wouldn't pay more than $1000, $1500 tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptnix Posted October 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 well my girl doesn't want it anymore but if the guy is desprit i'll offer him $1750 or $1500 and see if he even budges. I doubt he will. But I could use a winter car. :-D the guy didn't take care of it for shit... cig holes, window isnt on its track ... the wheel is cockeyed when turning right in the rear ... and it creaks... sad cutty i hate seeing such a beautiful car (in my eyes) go to waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight rider Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 If he accepts an offer that much lower, I'd probaly walk. sounds like this car has had a very hard life and is what we in the car buisness call a "polished terd". The window will need to be replaced to fix it due to the fact that the dealer nor anyone else carries the clips to hold it into track. When it falls out, can you see a small hole in the glas that looks like something can be attached there? If so, the clips gone. As for the rear problem, I'd look for a broken strut bolt, warn out strut or more serious damged. The car might have been hit in the rear and has been repair at a hack shop to make it look better than it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KING JOKER Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 i had a clunking in my cutlass in the back driver side a long time ago but it was just the trailing arm easy and cheap fix. see if it is broken off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 $2000 US? Damn thats too much. I paid $2000CAD for my (almost fully) loaded GP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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