I need to buy 3 cars!

[torquelover]

Get the 30-way “Perfect Position” seat option if getting a Conti. They’re comfy and the massage/cooling is perfect for FL.

 

[Flyn]

I had an SBA loans adjuster come out today. I'm working with my insurance company, FEMA and SBA loans. She went around the house and cars and found things I hadn't seen. Sounds like there will be more money involved in the repairs/replacements than I originally thought. It's a complicated process and I'm not expecting any quick checks from any of them.

Safelight wants $2K to replace my Caddy back window. LOL The Caddy is the least damaged of the three cars. I may be driving it with plastic over the back window for a while. The Focus was full covered and has already been totaled. Check is in the mail on that one. Geico was quick.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Geico is a solid insurance company when you have to actually make a claim.

 

[Flyn]

I went out to dinner with Chicago friends who were in town to look at their damaged home and the conversation turned to needing 3 cars. My friend works at a dealership so he knows cars. He mentioned his neighbor down here is old and unable to come down here now. She is thinking about selling her 2003 Camry SE Florida car with 106,000 miles. I called her to discuss and am meeting her son, who works at a dealership in California, tomorrow. Talked on the phone with him and he said she's a nut with maintenance and the car has been garage kept by her for over 15 years. It was a 1 owner, certified used car when she bought it. The price they are asking is well below market prices. Not my idea of a dream car but it may do for the time being. I can always drive it a couple years and sell it for the same amount or more. Yes, I am looking at a car that was owned by an old lady who only drove it to church... I mean the beach. LOL

It's like this one.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Even if it’s temporary, as long as it’s a good deal on a good car.

 

[Flyn]

Best part is it doesn't have broken windows like all my cars do now. 5th gen Camrys are the kind of cars that can last nearly forever. It has the 4 cyl. which has a timing chain compared to the V6's belt. One less maintenance item. And, it's the SE, Sports Edition. LOL Stiffer springs and steering and 16" wheels. Whoa!

This car costs 1/3 of what I was going to spend but it's a well built Toyota. Engine looks to be super easy to work on.

 

[Blood on Blood]

Best part is it doesn't have broken windows like all my cars do now. 5th gen Camrys are the kind of cars that can last nearly forever. It has the 4 cyl. which has a timing chain compared to the V6's belt. One less maintenance item. And, it's the SE, Sports Edition. LOL Stiffer springs and steering and 16" wheels. Whoa!

This car costs 1/3 of what I was going to spend but it's a well built Toyota. Engine looks to be super easy to work on.

Sounds like a game plan.

 

[Flyn]

Thanks Dave. I like the fact I can drive it for now and wait a bit for the used car market to collapse. Amy will probably be driving it until we get her the Lexus. I can limp along in my Cadillac until I find something decent.

 

[torquelover]

Some of those Toyotas had oil consumption/ring problems, might wanna see if yours is part of it.

 

[Flyn]

Oil was full and no smoke on start up.

 

[Flyn]

1 car down, 2 to go.

$4,000. Car is in better shape than I expected. Runs great. No codes. Everything works well. Ice cold A/C and cruise works, too.

 

[Flyn]

Amy stole it already. "I'm taking that one to work". I had to park her Santa Fe in the back yard to fit everything. Way too much construction going on around me now.

 

[Pro Stock John]

Nice score

 

[Blood on Blood]

1 car down, 2 to go.

$4,000. Car is in better shape than I expected. Runs great. No codes. Everything works well. Ice cold A/C and cruise works, too.

Congrats!

 

[torquelover]

Nice pickup. That was what we were looking for when the kid needed a car but couldn’t find one under 200k miles and not rusty for anywhere near the price of yours. Ended up with a Solara instead.

 

[frank]

Should flip it at that price you paid, no problem getting 9k or more at the moment down here.

 

[Flyn]

Thanks guys! I saw the deal and jumped at it.

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

Flyn

No Reserve: 10k-Mile 1998 Toyota Corolla VE 5-Speed

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[Flyn]

Sold for $8670. Clean car.

 

[Flyn]

I was talking with a couple at a restaurant and they have a Lincoln LS they were "thinking" of selling. Gave them my card and said call me. Don't want a Lincoln LS (Jaguar S Type) but I was wondering how much they wanted for it. They were actually talking up the fact that it was a Jaguar underneath. LOL

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

What about a Lincoln mark VIII? Feel like you’re in a mustang again!

 

[Flyn]

I had a Mark VIII years ago and it blew a head gasket.

 

[Rent Free]

I would NOT touch a Lincoln LS no way. Its the same as my Thunderbird and riddled with electronic issues.

 

[Pro Stock John]

Why would you get this LS? Are you a full time realtor? Do you drive your clients around?

 

[Flyn]

I"m not buying the LS. Don't want an S Type. Was just wondering what they want for it. Plus I got another card out by giving it to them. Maybe they want to sell their home some time.