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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Original Post - Apr 16, 2014 - 07:59pm PT
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What are your thoughts?
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Apr 16, 2014 - 08:04pm PT
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Handa Cvic..... Just dont get one with carb.
I have a 2001 ....5 spd... and it gets 40mpg on the road, about 31 round town. No weird parts (batterys) just a basic car.
Oh I paid 4,000 but whos counting.
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ruppell
climber
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Apr 16, 2014 - 08:08pm PT
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I think I need a lot more info from you. Assuming you'll be using it for work and play I'd go with an 87-89 Toyota van with manual trans and 4wd. Should be able to find one in that price range. They get about 22mpg and last forever. My 2wd has 337,000 on it and runs great. Removable bed platform in the back for trips. Take out the bed and tons of room for work related crap.
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Apr 16, 2014 - 08:28pm PT
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I've got a '98 Merc Sable wagon with 135k on it, strong V6, all power, leather, etc. You can have it if you want to come out here and run the crown, base, and some oddball door and window trim in my cabin. Hell, I'll even throw down for the plane ticket out here, hang in California a while, then drive it home.
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overwatch
climber
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Apr 16, 2014 - 08:40pm PT
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That sounds like a pretty decent offer right there...nice one eciya
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ruppell
climber
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Apr 16, 2014 - 08:42pm PT
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No kidding. I'd take that offer in a second.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 16, 2014 - 08:47pm PT
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No sh#t?
I've got to finish siding this addition that I'm building, but I could be there in three weeks or so. Where exactly are you?
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overwatch
climber
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Apr 16, 2014 - 08:47pm PT
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Before he changes his mind. You get a vehicle a trip to ca and keep your three grand?
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WBraun
climber
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Apr 16, 2014 - 08:48pm PT
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Best vehicle for three grand?
One that runs .....
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Apr 16, 2014 - 08:53pm PT
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I just sold my honda odysee for three grand. Of course the transmission was out and I owed 5 grand on it. Only got three grand because I bought a brand new one. That I will pay forever on, but it has a warranty and gets 40 mpg
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Apr 16, 2014 - 08:54pm PT
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In Joshua Tree. Send me an email and we can talk particulars, I'm not in any kind of hurry.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Apr 16, 2014 - 08:57pm PT
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I'd take that offer also.
However
If you don't
Get a S Series Saturn with under 150k miles (2door 4 door or wagon)
$1500 max for a car under 150k miles that will go 250k easy with minor maintenance and easy cheap repairs. Stuff that will always happen at that milage in any vehicle.. alternator, starter, water pump, radiator, occasional sensor. Nice thing is the engine and transmission and electrical on them tend to be stout.
Can get 42mpg on highway depending on model and never less than 33mpg even with automatic and the dohc engine.
I paid a premium for a 2000 manual wagon (very hard to find) in great condition with 120k miles. $2100 .. did a fifth gear swap from the sohc transmission and get 39MPG higway and 31 in town.
Easily as reliable as toyota, subaru or honda and for 1/2 to 1/3 the price in condition/milage.
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Apr 16, 2014 - 09:04pm PT
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Had a civic and loved that car. Also loved the crv but prolly have to spend more than that. In about 89 I bought a 4 year old yugo with 40,000 miles on it for $400. Drove it for 4 years and put another 40,000 on it and sold it for $250. If you can find a yugo definitely buy it. It came with its own wrenches and a heater.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Apr 16, 2014 - 09:07pm PT
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Fukkin A Brandon do it.
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Apr 16, 2014 - 09:11pm PT
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No doubt. Elcap your the man. Last week I might have left the wife and kids for that offer. Plus have you seen that guys abs.
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Apr 16, 2014 - 09:25pm PT
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mid 90s Civic Hatchback, manual transmission, non-vtech. Always worth fixing, do the head gasket if you are not sure about the motor. Will run forever.
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Apr 17, 2014 - 12:26am PT
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Early 90's Jeep Cherokee--not the best mpg, but good enough and they'll go anywhere and haul plenty of shite (tow stuff, too). I ditched a mid 90's Suby for one and haven't looked back; that 4.0l six will last pertnear forever and is easy and cheap to fix...
...fwiw :-)
edit: fun to mod up, plenty of parts out there, everywhere AND you can sleep in it at the difficult spots to get to
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Apr 17, 2014 - 12:30am PT
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'69 Volvo wagon with an IPD manifold with a two barrel Weber. Don't get simpler or more bullet-proof.
Or ya could do like my homie Oddvar did and drop a short block Buick in it and then you gots a stealth rocket ship.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Apr 17, 2014 - 12:32am PT
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Brandon, elcapiya is hte real deal. He will honor what he sez here and you won't be disappointed. I've ridden in this rig and it's the goods!
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Apr 17, 2014 - 12:39am PT
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Ahh...Elcapiny, What an incredibly sweet thing to do!!!..... ..
Brandon, lucky you...go for it....
We are going to need a trip report on this story...
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Apr 17, 2014 - 01:52am PT
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Brandon, go for it! Bang out his trim and then come meet me in the valley! We can climb something mellow!
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Edge
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Apr 17, 2014 - 02:00am PT
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Elcap, I'll do it for the plane ticket and a moped...
Just kidding, Brandon. You know Boulder is kinda on the way back from JTree.
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Risk
Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
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Apr 17, 2014 - 02:11am PT
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My 1998 Subaru Legacy Wagon was the most economical car I ever owned. $2800 and 250k+ miles with regular care to it. I got 30k miles on it with the need to replace an interior dome light and then sold it for $1800. Might have been just good luck. I called it a "poor man's Mercedes." Up to 32 mpg if I used ethanol free.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Apr 17, 2014 - 02:21am PT
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Mine
It'll get you somewhere....
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Apr 17, 2014 - 03:16am PT
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Fukkin A Brandon do it.
This!
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lucander
Trad climber
Shawangunks, New York
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Apr 17, 2014 - 08:03am PT
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I'll sell you my 2005 Civic Hybrid.
200,000 nearly all highway miles. It's made crass country trips from New England to Squamish, Oregon, and at least 2 (lost count) voyages to Wyoming.
Very well maintained on a regular maintenance schedule. Tires are getting worn, co2 sensors (useless) are getting finicky, and the suspension is shot.
PM if interested.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Apr 17, 2014 - 10:08am PT
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Someone else mentioned the Jeep Cherokees. The mid 80's through late 90s with the straight 6 4.0 are incredibly reliable and if there is a minor problem easy and cheap to repair. The Jeeps are underpriced compared to comparable vehicles in most areas and 3k or less will get you a good clean one with lotsa mileage left to go usually.
If MPGs dont matter much to you and you really need 4wd then they are great options. DO realize you will be lucky to get 22mpg on the highway and 16ish around town though. Unless you buy a Subaru you generally won't do much better in MPGs with 4x4s.
Problem with Subaru is that even a beat up dying one with 300k miles will go for $3k+ which in my mind is rediculous. A nice one with lotsa life left tend to go over that $3k by a fair bit unless you luck out. Yeah they are good cars but $3k for an almost dead one that is worth in my opinion not much more than it would cost to tow to the junkyard where it will soon reside?
I'm still a Saturn S-Series fan myself. Seem to be the best combination of reliability efficiency and initial price there is for any vehicle available. I have spent a lot of time looking for that sweet spot.
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
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Apr 17, 2014 - 01:04pm PT
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Elcap is making this the feel good thread of the year.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2014 - 01:17pm PT
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I'm going for it, how can I not? It's one of the most generous offers I've ever received, and I'm a huge proponent of trade for work. It's how I got my last truck actually.
Plus, my dad is moving from NH to CO on Monday, I'll be able to stop in and check out his new digs on my way home. Edge, too. And anyone else who wants a belay slave.
Edit; And, I've never been to J Tree. Stoked! I just need to figure out a compound mitre saw to use while I'm there. Anyone want to rent me one?
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thebravecowboy
climber
in the face of the fury of the funk
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Apr 17, 2014 - 01:21pm PT
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Brandon, good decision!
I-70 is the ticket to Cali, and I'm on yer route. Hit me up so'z I can get you something owed and perhaps share a route or two?
And seriously, ElCap, this is why the Taco is here. Your karmic light shines brighter than all that other not-so-nice stuff on here. Cheers!
edit: place to crash out in West CO to boot, if you love dog hair and hippies
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Apr 17, 2014 - 01:30pm PT
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Good for you Brandon if you come throught the Black Hills on the way let me know and you have a place to stay and maybe we can run up Devils Tower or something. Mike
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2014 - 01:41pm PT
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TBC, Otto's?
Mike,Durance?
My knee hates me, so I've got to keep it easy.
This is shaping up to be an epic road trip. Elcap, does the stereo work?
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Apr 17, 2014 - 01:48pm PT
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I just need to figure out a compound mitre saw to use while I'm there
Buy one at Homey dopey, use it, and return it.
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thebravecowboy
climber
in the face of the fury of the funk
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Apr 17, 2014 - 01:57pm PT
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yes, Otto's would be a worthy and quick day to break up the drive. one day from JT to here is doable.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2014 - 02:02pm PT
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TBC, it's on.
Russ, email received. Thank you.
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thebravecowboy
climber
in the face of the fury of the funk
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Apr 17, 2014 - 02:04pm PT
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woohoo! my circle be expanding!
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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Apr 17, 2014 - 02:11pm PT
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Brandon.
Google "Craigslist and Internet Customer Scams/Murders" before you knock on the front door.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2014 - 02:15pm PT
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Micronut, Elcap is a well known poster here. I'm not expecting to be murdered. Thanks for the cautionary words though.
Want to come down to the monument for a day of climbing?
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Apr 17, 2014 - 02:27pm PT
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What ever you want. Durrance gets a little busy from this point on so you just have to go early or late. My sons new favorite is Walt Bailey with only one long pitch of nice fingers to hands isn't too knee unfriendly.
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Apr 17, 2014 - 02:30pm PT
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This is radical. Stoked for you Brandon!
El cap, solid man. Respect.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2014 - 02:33pm PT
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Super radical. I'm going to have to find work on the way back to allow myself to take my time and climb with many of you.
Anyone in the inter mountain west need a carpenter for a few days?
Mike, I'll leave it up to you as to what we climb. Durance is just the easy route that I know of on the tower.
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thebravecowboy
climber
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Apr 17, 2014 - 02:49pm PT
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I will keep my eyes out for work around here for you Brandon.
When are you thinking you might be around?
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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Apr 17, 2014 - 03:03pm PT
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I know Brandon. I was just kidding. I thought it would lose it's punchline if I put an LOL after it. Have a blast man. Sounds like a great hook up for both yall.
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BASE104
Social climber
An Oil Field
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Apr 17, 2014 - 03:05pm PT
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Honda Civics rule. Just keep the oil changed and learn how to replace the CV joints.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2014 - 03:18pm PT
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Kath, if you've got a hook up for work, Whitefish isn't too far out of my way. It's about time we finally met up.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2014 - 05:55pm PT
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TBC, three weeks from now.
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ruppell
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Apr 17, 2014 - 08:26pm PT
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Hell yeah Brandon. Good choice.
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Apr 17, 2014 - 09:16pm PT
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I can ask around as well I know a climber that builds his own homes. Maybe he can use some day labor. Send me a message if your coming through and Ill send u my number.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 17, 2014 - 10:13pm PT
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I've got a 2002 Toyota Highlander w/ 156k miles you can have for free (less any taxes and CA BS fees which you would need to cover). It has been reasonably well maintained but I make no guarantees.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - May 1, 2014 - 10:37am PT
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So, life and bills are getting in the way. Obviously, if I'm inquiring about a three thousand dollar car, I don't have a lot of money to play with.
The trip is off, I couldn't suss out enough work to facilitate the trip.
If anyone in the inter-mountain west is looking for a quality carpenter, stand up guy, and tall tale weaver, I'm all ears.
Thanks, TBC, Mike M, EKat, and others for your generous offers. Someday.
Additionally, I'd like to publicly thank Elcap for being so kind hearted. Sorry I couldn't make it work out. You rock dude. Hope to meet you someday.
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thebravecowboy
climber
in the face of the fury of the funk
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Damn. I hear you man.
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Rock Monkey
Mountain climber
Thousand Oaks, California
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i agree with the early 90's Jeep Cherokee. you won't get good gas mileage, but those things are sturdy and can handle off road nicely. if you take care of it, it'll last up and over 200k miles.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Thats unfortunate Brandon.. great offer plus the bonus of a bit of climbing in J-Tree.
Regarding the jeeps..One of the better engines made by any company was the jeeps inline 6 4.0 Avoid the V-8s though, not as reliable and eat even more gas.
And as I said if 4wd does not matter then go Saturn S-Series and save yourself a G or two. There are 4 main brands of cars you see all the time still on the road, running strong and 15 years old or more. Toyota Honda Subaru and Saturn. Of those the Saturns are the ones underpriced and only the old Honda Civics got slightly better MPG (sometimes).
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overwatch
climber
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A generous offer from Johntp as well.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - May 1, 2014 - 01:37pm PT
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Indeed, Thanks, John!
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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After Elcapiya's offer this is redundant. Except maybe it will benefit another reader
This recommendation is good.
Handa Cvic..... Just dont get one with carb.
I have a 2001 ....5 spd... and it gets 40mpg on the road, about 31 round town. No weird parts (batterys) just a basic car. I second the motion. A good friend put nearly 300K on her old, carbureted, stick shift Civic. With no major repairs. It was finally becoming downright unsafe with suspension issues and she wanted to take a long drive.
She found a home for it and then got a '98 or so with 150K miles. Her long time mechanic found it from one of his customers.
It's also a stick. Stay with a stick. Hand crank windows. I believe just about $3K.
They don't make 'em like they used to.
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Gorgeous George
Trad climber
Los Angeles, California
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My 1984 Ford Bronco. Heavy duty shocks, 30" tires. No radio, no heater. Awesome in the mountains and snow. My wife wants me to get rid of it, I'm saving it to take to Mexico, but 3K could cause me to change my mind.
Located in my drive-way in So. Cal. P.M. me for pictures and details.
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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You can't go wrong with a Ford Falcon.
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