Sean's truck

[bren]

My son is in the market for cheap (probably $500 or less) transportation. His S10 has lost 5th gear and is not worth fixing. If anyone has something or knows of something please let me know.

Thanks,
Bren

[Ruffuss]

Either have him or you check with Auto-Zone on Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo they have or had some affordables last time I knew. Later Kenn

[dunedudex4]

Not trying to steal your thread....But I have a 1994 Rodeo that needs a Trans put in, But I have the trans... 600.00 Takes it?? It can be seen on 96th ave Borculo on the way to the red bug on Sunday. Thanks Dave T grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/931434785.html

[Ruffuss]

Bren, Has Sean found anything yet? I stopped and looked at a GMC Jimmy today, just to find out it has engine issues, all I saw at first was the sign that said $500./ or best, then realized it was printed "Needs Engine Work" Later Kenn

[Dustin]

grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/947432002.html Its ugly but cheap and good on gas. Needs some more spray paint to cover that crap up.

[bren]

Dave, thanks for the Rodeo info but that is more work than we are prepared to do.

Yes, he is still looking. Going to go look at one Wed with him. I think it is a grand am.

Thanks Dustin. I sent him the link. I think run it as is. No one would steal it!

[bren]

What do you think about this one? Is it expensive/difficult to change out the clutch?
grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/949864187.html

This is one he wants to go look at:
kalamazoo.craigslist.org/cto/949508034.html

He is thinking he might have to go up to the $1000 range now....

I like this one:
kalamazoo.craigslist.org/cto/946819096.html

[Dustin]

OE VW Clutch kits for a 2.0L are about $150 and not too bad to change. That would be a really good car that will last a very long time. Depending on what condition the body is in its probably a good deal.

[ghiastein]

The Neon's are good on gas but part Mitsubishi. My brother had one and he kept chasing electrical issues like coils, crank and cam sensors, and fuel pump. Import parts cost coin.

Clutch of a front wheel drive can be done in about one full day. You need to make a jig to support engine weight after trans is removed. It is a VW but a watercooled. Good way to pull the kids into the way of the VW

The Pontiac wow good clean body. Winter car? I think not. May need a quick tune up and carb rebuild. Would make a better summer cruiser but it does have a thirsty V8.

The Grand am may be the way to go the body does not look that bad. It is manufactured before the OBD II codes. So it is simple to check codes. The plus is that you can go to any parts store to purchase parts.

If it runs, drives, start easy, has 4 tires and the engine runs with out clicking. Makes a good cheep car.

[Ruffuss]

Why not find a trans for Seans' truck and have the guys over for an afternoon of fun in the garage?? Later Kenn

[bren]

Seans current truck is not that good. Not worth putting money into. Now, if we could find another one just like it we would keep it for parts.

Thanks for the input AJ. Why not a good winter car for the Pontiac, is it the RWD?
Would you go for the grand am before the jetta? Want to go look at the grand am with us tomorrow?

[ghiastein]

The old Pontiac looks to nice to use in winter thats all. The RWD just add bonus fun time in the snow.

[jmallen05]

This one doesn't seem too bad. grandrapids.craigslist.org/ctd/951605519.html

[VDub63 ( Steven )]

I know it is a little more but ....
kalamazoo.craigslist.org/ctd/953876868.html

[jmallen05]

That doesn't look like a bad deal at all.



jerry