2o6 Flip Car thread!

[MexicoCityM3]

Hey 2o6, good job.

If you wan't to look into it I have an even better proposition, seriously.

Cars like that can fetch a LOT more here in Mexico. Take a look at this list, divide prices by 13 to get the price in USD:

http://www.autos-usados.autoplaza.com.mx/Autos/SearchResultPage.aspx?IsFql=False&Query=&AdditionalQuery=&MaxHits=24&Offset=12&Filter%3amarca=Chevrolet&Filter%3ayear=1999

There is quite a bit of red tape to go through to set up an operation like that, but it could be done, legally.

[2o6]

Hey 2o6, good job.

If you wan't to look into it I have an even better proposition, seriously.

Cars like that can fetch a LOT more here in Mexico. Take a look at this list, divide prices by 13 to get the price in USD:

http://www.autos-usados.autoplaza.com.mx/Autos/SearchResultPage.aspx?IsFql=False&Query=&AdditionalQuery=&MaxHits=24&Offset=12&Filter%3amarca=Chevrolet&Filter%3ayear=1999

There is quite a bit of red tape to go through to set up an operation like that, but it could be done, legally.

IDK if I'm ready for that, but It's an idea.

[Payman]

In Canada, we can easily import any car over 15 yrs old. I've been checking prices of the old VW "Sedans" that we're built until 2004. Many are in good rust free condition for less than $1000, and people up here pay $7-10,000 for a "classic" Beetle. I like the idea of having someone in Mexico find these cars, and have them transported to here. I'd have a small shop to clean and refurbish them, add catalytic converters, etc, and flip them for big $$$.
I'll call my business "Beetlemania!"

[Laconian]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Bwg3rOFl8#t=3.25s

[MexicoCityM3]

In Canada, we can easily import any car over 15 yrs old. I've been checking prices of the old VW "Sedans" that we're built until 2004. Many are in good rust free condition for less than $1000, and people up here pay $7-10,000 for a "classic" Beetle. I like the idea of having someone in Mexico find these cars, and have them transported to here. I'd have a small shop to clean and refurbish them, add catalytic converters, etc, and flip them for big $$$.
I'll call my business "Beetlemania!"

They seem to be not that inexpensive here: http://www.autos-usados.autoplaza.com.mx/Autos/Sedan-modelo.aspx?query=&isfql=false&filtros=Filter:marca=Volkswagen

[MexicoCityM3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Bwg3rOFl8#t=3.25s

Lol.

[MexicoCityM3]

Rockraven, better import one of these for yourself:

http://www.autos-usados.autoplaza.com.mx/Autos/Sport-version.aspx?query=&isfql=false&filtros=Filter:modelo=Clio&Filter:marca=Renault

[Laconian]

How about just sending our cheap cars north of the border? Craig loves taking our precious cars from us.

[2o6]

How about just sending our cheap cars north of the border? Craig loves taking our precious cars from us.

No one wants a Chevy Cavalier.

[Laconian]

Canadians do. They also love Pontiacs and Mazzzdas.

[Payman]

Rockraven, better import one of these for yourself:

http://www.autos-usados.autoplaza.com.mx/Autos/Sport-version.aspx?query=&isfql=false&filtros=Filter:modelo=Clio&Filter:marca=Renault

Too new. Must be '97 or older.

[SVT666]

How about just sending our cheap cars north of the border? Craig loves taking our precious cars from us.

I bought my Infiniti in Canada though.

[SVT666]

Too new. Must be '97 or older.

It's pretty easy to import a newer car too man.  I've done it twice....along with a boat.  It's very easy.  The only difference with the 15 year old cars is that they don't require any inspections.

[Payman]

It's pretty easy to import a newer car too man.  I've done it twice....along with a boat.  It's very easy.  The only difference with the 15 year old cars is that they don't require any inspections.

Cars that were never sold in Canada?

[SVT666]

Cars that were never sold in Canada?

The list is on riv.ca.  It lists all the cars that can and cannot be imported.  Most cars are allowed, even cars that were never sold here, like the Pontiac GTO.  There are cars that were sold here that you aren't allowed to import, like the Lotus Elise.

[2o6]

So looks like I'm limited to 5 vehicles a year.



I suppose that's not too unreasonable, maybe one per season.




Otherwise I'd have to get a license and my own place. And that would be a conflict of interest at my job.

[2o6]

Take two


Instead of clogging up the chat thread

According to last week I missed a

2004 Blazer $800 (probably had some serious issues)
'04 Freestar $1100
'03 Intrepid 3.5L $800
'02 Focus ZX3 $1100
'01 Sportage $500
'01 Stratus $1000
'00 300M - $1100
'00 Sunfire $550

...and much more. They had an intrepid from about three weeks ago for $200.

Looks like I have been going to the wrong auction

Ok, from the links I posted, here's what I missed last week.


'02 Escort - $2200. Too high.
'02 Focus
'01 Accent - $1400; wayyy too much for this car. I would not be able to turn a profit.
'01 626 V6 $1350 - Meh.
'01 Intrepid (3.5L, no nasty 2.7L) - $1500, but yet again. Higher mileage.
'01 Intreigue - $2250. No thanks. It was a clean car, but it has the dreaded 3.1L

'00 Bonneville (3.8L)- $1350, but it was fairly high mileage. 157K is high

'00 Altima - $1400, would have been able to go maybe $2500.

'98 Grand Prix (3.8L, thankfully) - $1400, but it had a nice sound system and decent rims. would have been able to sell those.
'01 Grand Am (3.4L. Hit or miss. Ecotec is best motor) - $1550.

'99 Cavalier - $600, but had a tranny leak.


And some gems that I missed out on

'05 Freestar - $1250. Granted, it had 146K, but people are always looking for a cheap minivan. I don't think there are too many trouble spots on these, right? With minimal work, the car is worth 3-4K. Would have been a nice profit.

'04 Focus 2.3L Duratec - $1100. "Only" 133K, which is not bad.

'04 Chevy Aveo Hatchback - $1150. Although cheap, I fear with 133K, it's about to blow up in some catastrophic fashion.

'02 Grand Am 115K - $1200. Would able to do around 3K if not destroyed. Was a nice, clean car. A solid choice for the poor.

'02 Chrysler PT 130K. - $1600. It's a little above what I would want to spend, but It sort of intrigues me. Not sure how profitable the car really is.

'01 Taurus 121K - $950. I remember this car. I heard it run. I'm upset I missed it, AFAIK, not much wrong mechanically. It's a more basic car (not many options) but still 'solid'.

'01 Grand Prix 3.8K 105K. - $1100. Broken window. That's all that was wrong.

'00 Caravan 3.3L 112K - $850. Yet again, a solid van. People are always looking for a solid minivan.



Probably closer to November I will be buying another car.

[2o6]

My friends have been encouring me to get back into this, but using Craigslist instead of Auctions.


I just bought a 1998 Nissan Altima for $800.

CL pegs it at just shy of 3k for this car, and the body is very well. From TN, so the car has little rust.

Problems

- low brake pedal

- needs pads/rotors

- trans has no reverse, but moves forwards fine with no slippage or hard shifting




Trans is $150, and there are several around the corner from me.

[2o6]

[Laconian]

The crazy used car prices of the Midwest make this a real seller's market, no?

[2o6]

The crazy used car prices of the Midwest make this a real seller's market, no?

Yes, especially in Columbus which has a worse used car market than Akron

[AutobahnSHO]

holy crap you can score on cheap Nissans... probably get double what you pay for the car and trans???

[2o6]

Also, the dumbass had a deep cycle marine battery, so never ha enough volts to start the car. Friend put a crap battery laying around his house in it - back to normal

[Laconian]

His idiocy, your gain.

[2o6]

holy crap you can score on cheap Nissans... probably get double what you pay for the car and trans???

More than double. That car is worth like 3K running well

[AutobahnSHO]

[FlatBlackCaddy]

It's a good way to waste some time and have alittle bit of fun, that's for sure.

[Laconian]

You should buy a Suzuki Sidekick so you can flip the car that flips.

[2o6]

One of my neighbors has an SJ


We're going to seafoam the trans of the Maxima and see if we can get reverse back.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

One of my neighbors has an SJ


We're going to seafoam the trans of the Maxima and see if we can get reverse back.

I hope you first start by changing the filter and fluid, I'm sure that has never been done.