OT - Used car for sale in PNW anyone?

[jkcrewsn]

I have to attend six weeks of classes in Vancouver Wa., and was hoping to find a relatively cheap (1k-2k) car to buy and use. If anyone has a line on anything like this I would appreciate a reply. It obviously needs to be somewhat reliable, I would also like to take it down to Sacramento for a wedding.
Thanks,

[Don Plumley]

Umm...seems to me that a $1k-2K car for six weeks is not very economical. Aside from the sunk costs of sales tax and license fees (I guess around $100), you run a non-zero risk that a $1k car will need hundreds of dollars in repairs to keep running, or just from a PITA perspective, you want to drive it down to Sacto, what if it overheats, blows a tire, etc.

Perhaps you should inquire with Enterprise rent a car or other off-airport agencies about a long term rental. Years ago I rented a full size car for about $200 a month on a month to month rental.

If you are insistent on buying a cheap car, go online to the local newspapers. Don't mean to throw cold water on your idea - just fired off my opinion.

Good Luck,

Don

[pwd72s]

Anybody know if there is a "rent a wreck" franchise in Vancouver, BC? I have a friend who swears by 'em...says the cars look like hell, but mechanically okay...none have stranded him yet, and cheap compared to Hertz, Budget, et al...

[Don Plumley]

Rent-A-Wreck - that's the name I was thinking of. There are two in the metro Portland area (across the river from Vancouver Washington). Here's a link to Wrent-A-Wreck Rental Locations.

DJP

[jkcrewsn]

Rent a wreck's price is 150.00 a week. Cheapest big name rental: Thrifty @ 617.00 for 28 days. I agree whole heartedly with the fact buying a $1k car is a risky proposition. But at a minimum price of $1200.00 for a car I have to give back, that just rubs me wrong. I have spent a LOT of money on rental cars over the past few years. It costs $850.00 each way to ship my P-car. That and possibly three weeks. I just thought I would see if anyone happened to be selling a 15 year old Honda or something. Just exploring my options. But thanks for the suggestions.

[Don Plumley]

Hmmm, I understand your dilemma. Then give Priceline a whirl - you have nothing to loose. Second idea is to run an ad in the university or JC newspaper - maybe someone will be out of town and will rent you their car cheap.

From Traderonline, an 87 Civic for $1250: Civic Ad

Good Luck!

DJP

[jhale356]

I'm in Portland, OR and have an '87 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer for sale. Might fit your needs. Send me an email if you have an interest.

[J P Stein]

I'm in Vancouver, WA and have an 81 Ford pickemup that I'd sell you for cheep.

It's about the ugleeeyist mo fo on the planet but is basicly sound.
No BIG dents, either

If that don't work for ya (and I can't blame you), stop by and swap some lies, anyhow.