2o6 Flip Car thread!

[giant_mtb]

Toothpaste time!

I've heard bug spray (with DEET) works, too.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

I've heard bug spray (with DEET) works, too.

Now that's new to me!!!

[veeman]

I'd be careful with bug spray.  I've damaged the plastic casing and strap of a G-Shock on my wrist with bug spray (although the screen was fine).   That stuff is nasty towards plastic resins. 

[AutobahnSHO]

Bug spray can kill clear coat on the paint.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Bug spray does work ... temporarily, and not very well.
The $7 Turtle Wax headlight restore kit works well enough. I used it on Element.

[giant_mtb]

I'd never advocate using bug spray, I just know "backyard detailers" do it. 

Nothing beats wet sanding and/or buffing, and it takes no more time than any of the dumb, messy methods do. 

[2o6]

I usually just have my detail guy handle it. He shines headlamps up pretty well.

[2o6]

OK, update


The Scion is on hold - the Scion's being done at a different location than my mechanic usually does, and the engine hoist broke. Then the holidays happened. So I'm in no hurry. But the old enigne is out. THe new one is just sort of hanging above the car right now.



The Mazda I just bought the engine two days ago - so it'll be installed probably this coming week. It's been a really cold snap, so my mechanic has been sluggish. My other gay car flipping friend decided to buy a Mazda 6 identical to mine, and use the same mechanic. So it'll be quick for him.



Anyways, my student refund check hit my account two days ago which means I'm looking to buy


I picked up this; a 2008 Honda Fit - manual trans, and base. It's got a lot of miles (199K) but its in excellent shape and has new tires.


The transmission went out - either slave cylinder or throw out bearing, probably needs a new clutch being 199K miles. Worst to worst a new (used) transmission is literally only $250. My mechanic will only charge me like $350 to install. Plus maybe $100 for a new clutch.

[2o6]

I only paid $500 for the Fit.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Keep the Fit. Do a K20 swap.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

I only paid $500 for the Fit.

Damn!!!! What's the BB on it?

[MrH]

Wow. Best purchase yet. I'd love to have a manual transmission Fit as another car for $1000

[2o6]

Wow. Best purchase yet. I'd love to have a manual transmission Fit as another car for $1000

Yeah, I should have it running for around $1200.



KBB is still $2800, despite the miles.

[2o6]

Fit just needs a clutch. Maybe a coil

[2o6]

So, the Fit's cost analysis


Purchase Price - $500

Clutch (exedy) - $120

Tax/title/registration - $50

Labor for the clutch, and possibly an iginition coil - $300

Detail - $120

Investment ~ $1100.


KBB value (even with 199K) - $2600-3000


Projected profit - $ 1500-1900

[Eye of the Tiger]

It sounds like you're doing better than some of the guys I work with who spend all day travelling to auctions. The come back with these mystery basket cases put way too much money into them.

[MrH]

So, the Fit's cost analysis


Purchase Price - $500

Clutch (exedy) - $120

Tax/title/registration - $50

Labor for the clutch, and possibly an iginition coil - $300

Detail - $120

Investment ~ $1100.


KBB value (even with 199K) - $2600-3000


Projected profit - $ 1500-1900

Skip the detail and I'll give you $800 for it

[Cookie Monster]

[2o6]

Skip the detail and I'll give you $800 for it

Booo

[SJ_GTI]

I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on the Fit (once its fixed) versus your own car.

[2o6]

I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on the Fit (once its fixed) versus your own car.

I've driven a lot of these, almost bought one (should have bought one) instead of my first Yaris.


They drive nice for what they are, and have a lot of room. It's just kinda slow, and buzzy. 


The Sonic is a bigger, heavier, more substantial car.

[CALL_911]

So, the Fit's cost analysis


Purchase Price - $500

Clutch (exedy) - $120

Tax/title/registration - $50

Labor for the clutch, and possibly an iginition coil - $300

Detail - $120

Investment ~ $1100.


KBB value (even with 199K) - $2600-3000


Projected profit - $ 1500-1900

[12,000 RPM]

I've driven a lot of these, almost bought one (should have bought one) instead of my first Yaris.


They drive nice for what they are, and have a lot of room. It's just kinda slow, and buzzy. 


The Sonic is a bigger, heavier, more substantial car.

The new one surprised me. CVT aside it was kind of awesome to drive

[2o6]

The new one surprised me. CVT aside it was kind of awesome to drive

When they first came out, local dealer had a glut of Fit LX 6MT's. I prolly should have done it. New car financing would bring my payment about the same as what I do now, but with better residuals

And y'all told me this entire premise was a bad idea

[AutobahnSHO]

Skip the detail and I'll give you $800 for it

$805

And y'all told me this entire premise was a bad idea

who did? We should revoke their general car chat privileges....

[2o6]

2004 VW Jetta 2.slow auto


$1000 - purchase price



Cranks, almost starts, but doesn't. You also can't fill it with gas. The gas pump won't pump. Prolly EVAP issue.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Where are you keeping this fleet of cars? LOL!

[2o6]

Where are you keeping this fleet of cars? LOL!

good question.

[Eye of the Tiger]

good question.

You may keep them on my LAND for $10/week per vehicle.

[2o6]

You may keep them on my LAND for $10/week per vehicle.

I've been parking them on the street. Also, the legality of my flipping is getting grey-er. Now that i have more money, I have more capital and the capital/profit steam and it's really picking up. I'll have five figures of capital when all cars are sold. I can really amp this train up.


Technically I can only do 5-6 per year. Friends do wayy more and dont get any consequence. The Mazda, Fit, Jetta, Scion would be four.