Major craigslist scam ---- overpriced Firebird......

mopar3389 · 09-07-2007, 11:38 PM

I was just searching Craigslist for ideas for a new car, and I clicked on this link regarding an '88 Firebird...... for $7900. I don't know if any of you guys are into these cars or not, but I am. Funny thing is, I have this same exact car sitting in my driveway right now. Albeit a better coat of paint and shaved door handles, mine is the same. I paid $1000 for it. This guy is trying to rip people off with the promise of a muscle car. With a 305 TBI under the hood

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http://newjersey.craigslist.org/car/415983800.html

I need to remember this post when I sell mine......

Indy · 09-08-2007, 12:04 AM

High book is 5500 locally.

AlTheKillerr · 09-08-2007, 12:10 AM

very nice but i wouldnt pay 7900 for it

mdoherty · 09-08-2007, 02:31 AM

And it does not have the right engine in it either. 87 and up have center bolt valve covers, not the old style, and no TBI, only TPI for 87 and 88.

**mrblaine** · 09-08-2007, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Exparrot

I think the 17" tires on 17" rims might be what he's charging the extra $6900 for. If my math is correct, this would mean zero inches of actual rubber, right?!?

What size tire does a 17" rim take?

**ionakana** · 09-08-2007, 10:49 AM

will the interior light stay on when I take the doors off of it?

jeepin94 · 09-08-2007, 11:49 AM

where's the rocket booster switch????? Oh wait that was only on tv, n/m

Exparrot · 09-08-2007, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mrblaine

What size tire does a 17" rim take?

Yeah, my bad. It didn't make sense last night, but it's perfectly fine this morning (when the beer wore off).

Disregard my idiocy. It happens once in a while...

**SpeedyCat3** · 09-08-2007, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Exparrot

I think the 17" tires on 17" rims might be what he's charging the extra $6900 for. If my math is correct, this would mean zero inches of actual rubber, right?!?

No clue on tire and rim fitment.. uh?

**SpeedyCat3** · 09-08-2007, 11:52 AM

jaja... posted simultaneously...

Exparrot · 09-08-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by speedycat3

No clue on tire and rim fitment.. uh?

Read above. I'm just an idiot. I'm used to seeing "31" tires on 15" rims" and stuff like that. Disregard my potential drunken post.

**SpeedyCat3** · 09-08-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Exparrot

Read above. I'm just an idiot. I'm used to seeing "31" tires on 15" rims" and stuff like that. Disregard my confirmed drunken post.

Fixed it for you..

BS87 · 09-08-2007, 07:46 PM

Some of those bushings are SHOT. I bet it rides like ***

mopar3389 · 09-08-2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mdoherty

and no TBI, only TPI for 87 and 88.

It's a 305, not a 350. And I am willing to bet you everything I own that they made throttle body Firebirds in '88. I just replaced the head gaskets on mine, and like I said, it's throttle body.

Mine rides like total ****. Having said that, it also has the WS6 "performance suspension" but oddly enough when I bought it it did not have any front shocks. Just coils. Potholes are my worst enemy in that thing.

txfiremn · 09-08-2007, 09:36 PM

The reason for his high price tag is on the rear license plate

09-08-2007, 12:04 AM	#2
Indy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: WY Posts: 1,452 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	High book is 5500 locally. __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid.

09-08-2007, 02:31 AM	#4
mdoherty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 102 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	And it does not have the right engine in it either. 87 and up have center bolt valve covers, not the old style, and no TBI, only TPI for 87 and 88. __________________ [COLOR=SlateGray]USNS HULL #31[/COLOR]