On Sat, 19 Feb 2005 20:13:51 -0800, Paul Guzyk <paullist@guzyk.com> wrote:
> Not mine,
>
> but maybe good as a parts van for someone?
>
> http://www.craigslist.org/sfc/car/60453953.html
>

I've seen it. Looks horrible relatively speaking to what we are sued
to around here. head gasket as well as other things are leaking.
Broken exhaust manifold close to the head. Atypical dark brown
shred-o-roy interior which is in horrible shape. Has 179K miles on the
odo. Dog hairs everywhere. Dented in about twenty different places.
Gold in color. Brakes are in bad shape per mechanics report. Will not
pass smog in it;s present condition. Rotors, caps , etc. need
replacement. Seller told me it passes smog. Found out upon inspection
that smog cert he is talking about was from last year when he renewed
registration. Someone stole the current reg. stickers so you will
definitely need to reg to get a new one. That will be challenging if
you cannot pass smog. If you reg, you will need to get a junking
certificate if you plan on parting out. Bottomline is you will get
stuck with the liability to get a junking certificate. That cost about
$200.

You will need to ask yourself if a van with a bad body except glass
and one front door is worth about $400. The engine is definitely a
core. Trans is OK. No power options. AC is DOA despite representations
that it is only the belt. bumpers are toast.

There are much better deals out here IMHO.

BenT