The $10,990 Craigslist Challenge

[PJA]

Having just watched the Nissan Pixo/£6,995 used car Top Gear UK episode, I started perusing my local craigslist and devised this simple challenge based on the lowest priced new car in America at the moment, the Nissan Versa S, at $10,990. As we all know, it's a pile, but it does have a radio and A/C. So, the rules are this:

1. $10,990 price limit. NO EXCEPTIONS.

2. The vehicle must have operable A/C and radio. If neither is mentioned in the ad, the assumption is that they work.

3. Your search is limited to YOUR LOCAL CRAIGSLIST ONLY and only for ads listed within the LAST 3 DAYS.

4. You can only post ONE VEHICLE PER DAY. Choose wisely.

Smaller cities will obviously have a much smaller pool to choose from, however a gem might be tucked away in Paducah or Dubuque that no one would think of searching for there.

This isn't necessarily about practicality, cost of ownership, fuel economy, etc. It's just an exercise in what YOU think is the most bang for your Nissan Versa buck. That could be the fastest, the best equipped, the best looking, whatever. The variety is what is going to make this interesting.

Alright, GO!

[PJA]

My contribution for the day:

http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/3322845964.html

2002 BMW 325Ci - $6200 (Franklin, TN)

[C4 A6]

I win. Located in Franklin Square, NY. Close enough.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/3284876496.html

2002 Honda S2000
All services up to date
111.7k
Has K&N intake
Runs perfect
No noises
needs tires

Interior is 8.5/10
Paint is 9/10 but with rock chips i would overall give the exterior a 8/10

car comes with the stock rims(silver) the other ones are going to be taken off.

5165248820, please leave a message and ill get back to you. I can only show the car on weekends

will trade for a hypermotard or 848 evo and $1000. ducati

Assuming this isn't a scam

[R32kid]

Here ya go, in SF/BAY



http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/3295382816.html

[2112]

Couple good contenders, but this is today's winner...1997 Lexus LS400:

http://appleton.craigslist.org/ctd/3314846971.html



89,000 miles, $10,500.

[Smarty_Kirkland]

Only got to the second page before I saw this diamond in the rough. http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3271759058.html

[The Kilted Yaksman]

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/3233436696.html
2004 GTO.

[matches]

Well, I was going to post a pretty '76 280Z, but I don't know if it has air conditioning so I guess that's out.

Instead, I choose this Cobalt.



http://wausau.craigslist.org/ctd/3322178179.html

Edit to fix ridiculous huge image.

[gambit420s]

Chocolate Brown 5speed 928S <70k in Nashville but posted in Knoxville
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/3312139706.html

[PJA]

^^^ Oh man, good find.

Liking all of these, and so far they are all much more desirable than a Versa sedan . Contenders were as varied as what's been posted so far, like a 2004 Accord V6 6-speed coupe and a 1955 Buick Roadmaster sedan. Actually wanted to find an LS, but couldn't find one I liked. Keep 'em coming.

[.andreas]

'79 MG Midget with 1.7k miles for 10k. http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/3270346892.html

[Slowkums]

A true unicorn. Tahoe with the 6.5 Diesel

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/3318950130.html



I thought that engine wouldn't fit on the light duty chassis...

[Remedy]

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/3322370373.html

[Numbersix]

2002 Audi A8, 85k miles-$9999:

[joedubbs]

http://catskills.craigslist.org/cto/3231284889.html



1999 986 9.2k$

edit: I bent the rule about recent ads, but its less than a month

[PJA]

Oh man! I like that. I can't believe I missed the Boxster local to me that fits.

[66Satellite]

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3299440289.html

2001 BMW 540i 6-Speed M-Sport - Clean Title - 84k Miles - Pristine - $10900

[sullie]

Hawkmobile . . . in fact I'm pretty sure this is Hawk's old Boxster.

'97 Boxster, 84k miles, A/C and Radio, etc. $10,495

[Numbersix]

I'm gonna pwn the Boxster search, kids.

1999 Boxster, 48,000 miles, 1 owner, $10,800





Yeah. Go ahead. Bring the hate.

[sullie]

I'm gonna pwn the Boxster search, kids.

Yeah. Go ahead. Bring the hate.

Pffft, mine has a red stripe, which naturally pwns all!

[above8k]

http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/3323279330.html

Porsche 88 Turbo S - $8000

[phil123]

VW GTI vr6 1998 - $3398

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv...322033073.html

[dieselraver]

nothing like German power 2004

E500 baby. only $9500. which means I have 1,490.00 to spend on hookers and blow

[bigev007]

1997 Mitsubishi Evolution Lancer GSR EVO4 Sedan $9800
http://halifax.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ419964047


Man. I should go check this car out.

[DKGRNVR6]

http://york.craigslist.org/cto/3305147810.html

03 mini cooper s $7700

[Lifelong Obsession]

http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/3282233771.html

'88 Porsche 944 Turbo S

"A/C" is listed - I assume it works. I also see some type of head unit.

[cheese_sandwich]

"1979 MGB 61,000 miles good condition. runs and drives well." $3800 http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/3322699965.html

[r_fostoria]

2002 C32 AMG with $90 to spare!

http://pennstate.craigslist.org/cto/3246308092.html

[PJA]

nothing like German power 2004

E500 baby. only $9500. which means I have 1,490.00 to spend on hookers and blow

DUUUUUUDE, there was one local to me, silver, 'bout the same price...but one day too many for the rules. Damn. Actually may go to look at the car tomorrow.

[curvedinfinity]

'08 SMART
$10500


http://winchester.craigslist.org/cto/3313715436.html

Just call jim

[GermaniuM]

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/rvs/3300117972.html

1991 Gulf Stream Toyota - $6000 (toronto )









43k original KM. Clean. Non-smoker vehicle. No Leaks. Kept in covered parking. Winterized. Updated interior and more than $9k in updates. See details below!

More than $9k in updates to this unit since my purchase in late August 2009. Many of these are major. Updates are listed below and records will be included with the sale, along with all Owner Manuals. I have put less than 3k miles on this unit since all these updates were completed. And unit has been in covered parking. They are like new!

This "Winnie" has been pampered and kept in covered parking for the duration in which we have owned it, and prior according to the previous owner. It is a rare build from Gulf Stream motors. The interior is fresh and has been updated with old wallpaper taken down, cloth cover on the couch, floor tiles and stained kitchen table wood chairs. Many of the expensive mechanical and structural updates have been taken care of so you don't have to! Additionally, the unit has just been winterized, a new cab battery installed and added a new anode rod to the Hot Water Heater.

This unit does not have a generator. The body is clean with no dents and no rust. There are a couple minor spots of rust on the wheel rims and decals are cracked. The paint is in good shape. The title is clear.

Updates

2009
· New Tires (6) (Firestone)
· New Horn
· New Brakes (front and rear), repack wheel bearings
· New Drive Train Belt
· New Air Filter
· New Exhaust system, including Catalytic Converter
· New Front Shocks (Firestone)
· New Rear Gas Shocks (Meineke Life Time Warranty)
· Tune-up (new distributor, rotor, wires, plugs), oil change, fuel filter, transmission flush
· Inspection
· New wiring for marker lights and new lights
· New Coach and Truck batteries
· New Sewer storage
· New Sewer access door
· New Heater thermo coupler
· New Hot water thermo coupler
· New Front door weather-stripping
· New Caulk exterior
· New Caulk interior
· New Barrel catches on cabinets
· New Wires to sensor for holding tanks
· New Light lenses
· New Plumbing black and grey water and valves
· New add roof vent
· Tighten alternator belt
· New Alpine Stereo -- Removable (am/fm/cd/ipod)
· New Roof (decking and rubber)
· New rooftop A/C

2010
· New entry locks to Truck
· New Monitor Panel (water levels, battery level)
· Add additional roof vent with thermostat control

2011
· Truck A/C leak fix and recharge with Freon

Basic Features
Length: 21' 7"
Height (Max): 9' 2"
Fuel Cap: 17 gal
Fresh Water: 18 gal
Holding Tank (Main - Gray Water): 20 gal
Holding Tank (Aux - Black Water): 8 gal
LP Gas Tank (Built-in): 28 lbs
Roof mounted Coleman air conditioner
External TV antenna and connector for campsite cable.

Gas range cook top
Stainless steel sink
Microwave oven
Large single door refrigerator w/freezer
Water pump (fresh-water tank)
17,000 btu LP gas furnace automatic ignition with thermostat.
6 gallon LP Gas water heater

Toyota cab, chassis, and engine:
3.0 liter, 6 cylinder
4 speed automatic transmission with overdrive (switchable)
Air conditioning

[curvedinfinity]

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/rvs/3300117972.html

1991 Gulf Stream Toyota - $6000 (toronto )

I think this guy wins, because he's getting a house tossed in for free.

[r_fostoria]

'08 SMART
$10500

I'd rather have the Versa.

[curvedinfinity]

I'd rather have the Versa.

I've got no attachment to SMART, just a limited selection

[mn_audi]

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...320993936.html

V12 Goodness from BMW - $9,950



This contest should be fun... right?