if I had the money

Dr. Dirt · #1 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 07:26 PM

in the local classifieds there is a 73 Explorer for sale. for the price it says $5000 OBO. I'm 16 and if I had the money I would buy it in a heartbeat. it says it runs good but I don't need 2 vehicles with these gas prices. here in Flatonia, Texas yesterday it was $3.69, this morning up to $3.71, this afternoon $3.77........ oh but the kids at school ask why don't you drive around with us since you have a license?!?

ken selvy · #2 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 07:29 PM

California is 3.85 today , no how you feel . Going to keep my small block 302 .

brentleedragon · #3 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 10:04 PM

$5k is kinda steep, must have been in good condition got a link?

gas is $3.70 something here in Eastern Washington, cant drive my truck anymore cause of the bed, and so I am driving a suburban...all my younger friends ask me to go places and complain when I tell them I cant afford my gas right now to screw around and drive 60 miles. They all get confused, mommy and daddy bought their cars and pay for their gas. man I had to buy my own and have been paying for it since I first got the ability to drive

masterbeavis · #4 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 12:51 AM

5K seems pretty dang high, especially for an old gas hog truck. If it is cherry and is rare, I might see giving 5K for it, but that would not stop me from trying to negotiate a better price. If I were you, I would be looking for a mini truck that will get at least 20 MPG. I know its not the same thing as driving around in a classic, but the fuel savings and maintenance will add up quickly.

fmc400 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 07:18 AM

Welcome back masterbeavis! Haven't seen you for a while around here!

skosler · #6 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 08:42 AM

$5,000 is way too high, unless it is restored or in a really really good condition. I live in Cistern, right up the road from you.

NOCO77 · #7 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmc400

Welcome back masterbeavis! Haven't seen you for a while around here!

X2 - what gives, where 'ya been?

Blue Bomber · #8 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 12:43 PM

gas is around $3.60 here in memphis

duste · #9 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 03:29 PM

Try 5.80 to 5.90 a galon in eastern Canada. I'd kill for 3.80 a gallon.

Dr. Dirt · #10 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 03:59 PM

I know $5k seems a little high but oh well. and yeah if i were to buy another vehicle it would be like a small ranger/S10/tacoma or something.

skosler if your first name is Steven then I know who you are. you and your wife used to come to the church that I go to now, about a year ago.

Dr. Dirt · #11 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 04:02 PM

brentleedragon, sorry they don't have a link.

skosler · #12 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 04:51 PM

yep, thats me. You need to ditch that 6 banger and get a 460 like me. I got two extras laying around the shop. Do you build fence? I am looking for 1 or 2 boys to help me out. I pay $8/hour. Let me know if you have anyone in mind. I need them to be hardworking and trustworthy.

361-772-3265 (cell)

stephen

Dr. Dirt · #13 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 07:34 PM

no I'm alright with my 300, it works good for me. sorry I don't build fence. did you call Louis Salazar yet? he does good jobs. if you don't mind I'll tell my friends about you and see if they want to drive out there and help you out.

flcracker9 · #14 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 09:56 PM

5K is not unreasonable around here if it's rust free, and decent shape. I paid $4.69 for diesel this morning (south florida)