95 cutlass - decent deal?

[patgizz]

found this one the other day, got a reply from the seller. he said it was running rough so he parked it 2 years ago,  the hood has small blisters on the edge(whose doesnt up here?) and he said a small surface rust spot by the back wheel - if it's a blister or bubble i don't want to deal with it.  i'm a 3.4 fan,  you guys who have been around for a while know i've had a couple and am capable of making them run well and doing the maintenance.  the mixed 16mpg of the crown vic is killing me - it's a cool car but they get crap for mileage relative to a fullsize GM let alone a 30mpg highway w body.

 

so if the car is clean otherwise,  i was thinking of making a $350-400 offer.  thoughts?  i have a feeling the surface rust spot by the rear wheel is rust-out from the inside waiting to explode like my z34 did in which case i'm running the other way.

 

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/957995212.html

 

 

[3pt1lumina]

Looks pretty decent. I'd go for $350 and work up from there.

[Crazy K]

Need an engine?

 

I'd go lower... and work up if you must.

 

offer $300. You know you'll have to invest a bit to get it good...

[ManicMechanic]

I love that colour.

[5speedz34]

For $300 who cares about rust?

[ManicMechanic]

I've gotten wayyyyy too spoiled on rust free cars.

[GP1138]

Damn! I'd hit that for $400 in a second. That's just as nice as my $350 Cutlass, but yours has leather and the newer interior. Jealous if you get it.

[patgizz]

tony, i hate rust

[1tinindian]

If I wasn't such a Pontiac man, a Cutlass like that would be a close second on my cars to have.

I like the looks of that one, hope it goes well for you!

 

Leon

[patgizz]

going to look at it this evening if i get done with work early enough.

 

if it's good i think i'll go up to 400, 500 is pushing it for a car that may need an engine - or may just need a timing tensioner.

 

i'll report back.

[Venom]

Looks like a good deal, let us know what happens.

[BXX]

Hell, my GF found that the other day. Her Mom is looking to get outta a car payment and into a used car. I would be the mechanic on it though which doesnt bother me.. $$$$

 

I sent the seller a email the other day, hopefully get a reply soon. She's willing to pay $500 for it and is definately interested since I can fix it..

[Lumineer]

If that car was in running order, I'd buy it instantly! I love buying old used cars for a few hundred! That's how I go.

[patgizz]

go for it, i'm not willing to pay 500 bux for it so unless i beat you there and he took a lower offer i may as well not waste my time.

 

i might be getting hooked up with a completely rust free car for scrap price so i'm holding off.

[Breakdown]

I like the options!

[BXX]

go for it, i'm not willing to pay 500 bux for it so unless i beat you there and he took a lower offer i may as well not waste my time.

 

i might be getting hooked up with a completely rust free car for scrap price so i'm holding off.

 

Ok, I was kinda waiting on you to get back from looking at it with a bit more info. The seller still hasnt replied to my email, he must not be one of those guys that checks every day like me

 

I guess my GFs mom has the cash, but also it wanting to find a couple more cheap options..

[patgizz]

go for it, i bought something else today

[BXX]

Cool, Im still waiting on the seller to reply to me though so I can go look at it and talk to him about it