2o6 Flip Car thread!

[2o6]

The downside of dealing with tire kickers! Do you list exclusively on Craigslist?

Generally. I'll occasionally use Autotrader or Cars.com, but CL has the most volume of replies.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Ok! I hear so many horror stories about the type of people Craigslist attracts it ridiculous.

[veeman]

You do anything to help prevent getting robbed?  Like only show your car in a public area?   

[2o6]

I think I'm about to pick this up tomorrow.


https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/5785450191.html


In case the link gets deleted, it's a 2009 Ford Fusion SEL V6, with those "sport" wheels. Only 114K. The car "runs" but it smokes bad, so probably the HG lunched and it's prolly burning coolant.

[Vinsanity]

did you sell the Vibe and/or Yaris already?

[2o6]

did you sell the Vibe and/or Yaris already?

Nopep

[giant_mtb]

I think I'm about to pick this up tomorrow.


https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/5785450191.html


In case the link gets deleted, it's a 2009 Ford Fusion SEL V6, with those "sport" wheels. Only 114K. The car "runs" but it smokes bad, so probably the HG lunched and it's prolly burning coolant.

If it runs, why does the ad say it doesn't run and needs a new engine?

[BimmerM3]

If it runs, why does the ad say it doesn't run and needs a new engine?

This is a valid question.

[2o6]

It starts. My definition of running and the buyers definition of running are two different things.



The HG is so bad it's probably more cost effective to replace the engine.

[Vinsanity]

do I smell a 3.5 ecob00st swap?

[2o6]

do I smell a 3.5 ecob00st swap?

(2.7)

[2o6]

Looks like this Fusion guy is an asshole. I already got cash, we had a meeting set up and he decided to meet with someone earlier.

[2o6]

Anyways, Fusion guy is a douchecanoe. There will be other cars. I prefer not to fuck with american cars, anyways.




Here's the links for the Vibe and Yaris


http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/5787460074.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/5786173592.html

[ifcar]

FYI, the Yaris listing separately describes the interior as "pretty clean" and "super clean."

[Madman]

Here's the links for the Vibe and Yaris


http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/5787460074.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/5786173592.html

Now you just need to get a few more cars, some balloons and one of those wacky waving tube-man things and you'll be ready for the Big Time!

I can see the TV commercials now........


"TIRED OF WALKING?  HAVE NO MONEY?  NO CREDIT?  NO JOB?  NO PROBLEM!!!!!!

HERE AT KRAZY KEVIN'S USED CAR EMPORIUM, WE'RE THE HOME OF THE NO-MONEY-DOWN, DRIVE-AWAY DEAL!!!"

[Vinsanity]

I prefer this guy's approach

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ7TZ-3qILQ

[2o6]

I seem to have a common theme here

I bought another Vibe. I had it towed about 100 miles to my house.


2003 and 130K. Motor threw a rod.


The car is similar to the white one I sold in March, but this car was more expensive. However, it is not white. White Toyotas have the shittiest paint known to man, and after 6-7 years the clearcoat falls off and it's really chalky.


The body is pretty good, and it's got identical options to the one I had in March. Sunroof, AC, PL, PW, Cruise.







OK so cost analysis

$1000 - Purchase Price

$650 + tax = $689 - Engine

$500 - Engine Labor

$36 - registration/tax fees

$120 - detail


$2345 invested

Sell for $3500.

Projected profit - $1155.

So this car was actually kind of a POS, and I had to both re allocate some funds and I probably paid too much for it in the first place.


$1000 - Purchase Price

$650 + tax = $689 - Engine

$500 - Engine Labor

$36 - registration/tax fees

$55 - front brakes (cheapo pads and rotors)

$25 - suspension endlinks

$35 - exhaust gasket

$10 - AC freon

$2300 (rounded down) invested.

Sale price - $2700.

Profit - $400.


I mean, it's $400 I didn't have. But this was not a smart buy.

[2o6]

New flip - 2008 Saturn VUE XE (FWD 4CYL)


Transmission failed. Car stuck in gear (and won't start)

[SJ_GTI]

How much did you pay for it?

It looks clean in those pictures and CUV's seem to be all the rage.

[Eye of the Tiger]

CVT?

[MrH]

I couldn't flip cars simply because of the nasty stains on the seats

[SJ_GTI]

I couldn't flip cars simply because of the nasty stains on the seats

That's what carpet shampoo is for...?

[2o6]

CVT?

Those didn't come in these.


4AT

[2o6]

How much did you pay for it?

It looks clean in those pictures and CUV's seem to be all the rage.

It is. Owned by an old black lady, who passed it onto her professionally employed son - his wife drove it.


I paid $1500. Little higher than I usually do, but I think worth it.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

I prefer this guy's approach

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ7TZ-3qILQ

That was great, and surprisingly on point for pretty much any used car dealer across the country.

I like the rolls royce part.

"You spend half a million dollars for a rolls royce, they STILL got rolls royce mechanics"

[2o6]

OK, so cost analysis



KBB Puts the car at $5000-5500 for the Very good condition



Purchase Price - $1500

Tax/Title/Registration/ - $162.50

Transmission - $500

Trans Labor - $500 (my guy usually charges less for transmissions, but this is a GM car. Ill pay extra)

Detail - $120

Total invested

$2782.50


Profit potential

$2717 - $2283

[shp4man]

The CL people are 85% flakes for sure. Some of the CL sellers I contacted for a vintage vehicle don't respond, my guess is they've been inundated with stupid calls from the weirdo pack and are afraid to answer.
 

[MrH]

FB just announced they're adding a market place.  Might be a better place to try and sell flipped cars?

[AutobahnSHO]

FB just announced they're adding a market place.  Might be a better place to try and sell flipped cars?

LOL can't wait to see the comment-fighting there

[2o6]

FB just announced they're adding a market place.  Might be a better place to try and sell flipped cars?

Last thing I want is my name linked with my deals.




Also, I sold the Yaris today. ($3700)