FInally Got My New Winter Beater :D

TheUNZippee! · October 13th, 2009, 11:00 PM

First of all, let me say: Thanks Jake. Finding this thing was awesome. It was only 30 miles from home.

So yeah. I don't drive the Stang in the winter. And I've always bought 200 or 300 dollar beaters. But I have a 4 hour drive, one way, through lots of brutal winter weather. Been making this drive for my family for over 12 years.

I almost traded the Mustang in on a 4x4 PU last winter. But I couldn't do it. Chickened out at the last second.

So I said to my self, "Self, you been buying beaters for a while now. Why not buy a used 4x4 somethin-somethin, you dumb ass. Just save up a little earlier."

So I agreed with myself. And myself saved up 1900 bucks. And Jake found this online for me.

A one owner, lady driven, 1999 Explorer with 162,000 km. Which is right around 100,000 miles. Got the 4.0 SOHC 6 in it. Auto.

Had a new trans put in it 12k miles ago. With bills to prove it, at a reputable trans shop here.

Has a/t tires on it, in excellent shape. Runs awesome, 4wd works perfect. Not an Eddie bauer, but it's otherwise loaded, windows, cruise, p/seats, keyless entry, etc.

On the negative side, the rear quarters are shot. But fortunately, only the outers. The inner fender wells are solid. Ditto for the floor pans underneath. Just normal surface rust on the seams. No oil leaks. The rear hatch latch on the driver's side is fucked. Someone keyed it on her last winter. Bottom of the rear doors are pretty bad. Not rusted right through yet, but bad enough. Rear wiper is missing.

So. I have a line on inspections here. Not a bfd. It passed emissions 11 months ago, so that's clean.

Other than that, everything works. a/c, windows, locks, all accessories, driving lights, everything. The oil on the dipstick was super clean.

She wanted 1500 for it, and I offered her 1100 after seeing the rear quarter panels. She asked for 1250, and we agreed on that.

I'm going to get it safetied, fix the hatch latch, plate it, start driving her, and then take it to my buddy's shop to fix up the body.

I'm super psyched, to be honest. I know it's just a beater, but it's not about the actual vehicle for me. I've been fighting through 240 miles of snow for almost 13 years now. Never had a 4x4. I've driven lots of them in my time, so yes, I know to be careful with them, just not had one for this hellatious commute I do. It's not even about me being able to go 70 mph in snow.

But it'll be damn nice to be able to go 45 and feel comfortable, and to be able to pass those old birds who you come up on doing 25 mph. Can be done in a car, but it's a lot tougher.

Anyway. Here she is. My daughter has anointed it 'Monty'.

Hey, she's a girl. Girls are like that.

On the way down to see it in Barrie. It's only 35F here right now... it was practically snowing earlier. Reeaally need the truck. lol

The truck

ChrisJ · October 13th, 2009, 11:01 PM

They make great beaters Zip...

Till · October 13th, 2009, 11:02 PM

nice deal good job dad

TheUNZippee! · October 13th, 2009, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

They make great beaters Zip...

Thanks CJ. I really am psyched to have a truck of some kind with 4x4 man.

Originally Posted by Tiller

nice deal good job dad

Thanks son. lol

08blkgt500 · October 13th, 2009, 11:06 PM

nice find except for the rust haha

now you can relax a little more with 4wd in snow

silverstang · October 13th, 2009, 11:07 PM

Nice buy man!!! I wish I could find pickups around here for those prices. I need a truck. HOLY HELL at that rust on the back, snowy weather must be a real bitch up there man. The price was well worth it though, seriously you wont find deals like that around Texas. I'm on the edge of trading the mustang in on a pickup myself. Its a hard decision. The "right" truck slipped away from me. 2006 crew cab 4x4 f250 king ranch. LOADED. Dealer is trying to get me into a 2010 F150 CC 4x4, but I don't like them. Anyways, congrats!

Till · October 13th, 2009, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

Thanks CJ. I really am psyched to have a truck of some kind with 4x4 man.

Thanks son. lol

OMG I FEEL LOVED

thanks......................dad

mcqueen · October 13th, 2009, 11:09 PM

Congrats

I'll be driving my stang this winter. Most likely next winter I'll be looking into a beater

GTsetGO · October 13th, 2009, 11:09 PM

i have an explorer as my work truck. it does the job.

Till · October 13th, 2009, 11:10 PM

I's be riding the motor-c-y-c-l-e

08blkgt500 · October 13th, 2009, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by Tiller

I's be riding the motor-c-y-c-l-e

haha wouldnt want to ride in the bitch seat in rain or snow... let alone drive...

dr.gonzo! · October 13th, 2009, 11:13 PM

Some one didn't like her

"whats she doin with that big ass key? writin' on it?...Scratchin' the SHIT outa it"

Genevieve! · October 13th, 2009, 11:19 PM

Good choice. Explorers are good, soild little trucks. Good you picked something with a frame instead of a unibody. Nice and heavy, good for the snow!

TheUNZippee! · October 13th, 2009, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by 08blkgt500

nice find except for the rust haha

now you can relax a little more with 4wd in snow

lol thanks man. Up here we're used to fixing some rust on our beaters. We're mainly concerned with the floorpans, frame, and undercarriage. Which is all in good shape on this one.

Originally Posted by silverstang

Nice buy man!!! I wish I could find pickups around here for those prices. I need a truck. HOLY HELL at that rust on the back, snowy weather must be a real bitch up there man. The price was well worth it though, seriously you wont find deals like that around Texas. I'm on the edge of trading the mustang in on a pickup myself. Its a hard decision. The "right" truck slipped away from me. 2006 crew cab 4x4 f250 king ranch. LOADED. Dealer is trying to get me into a 2010 F150 CC 4x4, but I don't like them. Anyways, congrats!

Thanks dude. Good luck to you too finding yours.

Originally Posted by mcqueen

Congrats I'll be driving my stang this winter. Most likely next winter I'll be looking into a beater

lol yeah. My Stang doesn't move too well through our winters. Not to mention having to do it for 240 miles one way.

Originally Posted by GTsetGO

i have an explorer as my work truck. it does the job.

Sweet.

Originally Posted by dr.gonzo

Some one didn't like her

"whats she doin with that big ass key? writin' on it?...Scratchin' the SHIT outa it"

lol I know. But seriously, people who key vehicles should be pummeled furiously.

TheUNZippee! · October 13th, 2009, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by GenevieveD

Good choice. Explorers are good, soild little trucks. Good you picked something with a frame instead of a unibody. Nice and heavy, good for the snow!

Thanks Gene. I am psyched to have it, that's for sure.

MamaStang · October 13th, 2009, 11:22 PM

Did someone say beaters? I love to lick beaters....

dr.gonzo! · October 13th, 2009, 11:23 PM

My real name is beaters

TheUNZippee! · October 13th, 2009, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by MamaStang

Did someone say beaters? I love to lick beaters....

You're lucky I'm so unlickably far away sister

CobraPhoenix · October 13th, 2009, 11:24 PM

very good deal zip, wish i found beaters like that for muddin

mcqueen · October 13th, 2009, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

lol yeah. My Stang doesn't move too well through our winters. Not to mention having to do it for 240 miles one way.

Yeah I doubt mine is going to do very well. I live in Iowa and they're saying rain tomorrow with a possibility of snow.

October 13th, 2009, 11:00 PM	#1
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	FInally Got My New Winter Beater :D First of all, let me say: Thanks Jake. Finding this thing was awesome. It was only 30 miles from home. So yeah. I don't drive the Stang in the winter. And I've always bought 200 or 300 dollar beaters. But I have a 4 hour drive, one way, through lots of brutal winter weather. Been making this drive for my family for over 12 years. I almost traded the Mustang in on a 4x4 PU last winter. But I couldn't do it. Chickened out at the last second. So I said to my self, "Self, you been buying beaters for a while now. Why not buy a used 4x4 somethin-somethin, you dumb ass. Just save up a little earlier." So I agreed with myself. And myself saved up 1900 bucks. And Jake found this online for me. A one owner, lady driven, 1999 Explorer with 162,000 km. Which is right around 100,000 miles. Got the 4.0 SOHC 6 in it. Auto. Had a new trans put in it 12k miles ago. With bills to prove it, at a reputable trans shop here. Has a/t tires on it, in excellent shape. Runs awesome, 4wd works perfect. Not an Eddie bauer, but it's otherwise loaded, windows, cruise, p/seats, keyless entry, etc. On the negative side, the rear quarters are shot. But fortunately, only the outers. The inner fender wells are solid. Ditto for the floor pans underneath. Just normal surface rust on the seams. No oil leaks. The rear hatch latch on the driver's side is fucked. Someone keyed it on her last winter. Bottom of the rear doors are pretty bad. Not rusted right through yet, but bad enough. Rear wiper is missing. So. I have a line on inspections here. Not a bfd. It passed emissions 11 months ago, so that's clean. Other than that, everything works. a/c, windows, locks, all accessories, driving lights, everything. The oil on the dipstick was super clean. She wanted 1500 for it, and I offered her 1100 after seeing the rear quarter panels. She asked for 1250, and we agreed on that. I'm going to get it safetied, fix the hatch latch, plate it, start driving her, and then take it to my buddy's shop to fix up the body. I'm super psyched, to be honest. I know it's just a beater, but it's not about the actual vehicle for me. I've been fighting through 240 miles of snow for almost 13 years now. Never had a 4x4. I've driven lots of them in my time, so yes, I know to be careful with them, just not had one for this hellatious commute I do. It's not even about me being able to go 70 mph in snow. But it'll be damn nice to be able to go 45 and feel comfortable, and to be able to pass those old birds who you come up on doing 25 mph. Can be done in a car, but it's a lot tougher. Anyway. Here she is. My daughter has anointed it 'Monty'. Hey, she's a girl. Girls are like that. On the way down to see it in Barrie. It's only 35F here right now... it was practically snowing earlier. Reeaally need the truck. lol The truck __________________

October 13th, 2009, 11:01 PM	#2
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	They make great beaters Zip... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

October 13th, 2009, 11:06 PM	#5
08blkgt500 AKA Greased-up Deaf Guy 2008 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose, CA/Denver, CO Posts: 9,614 iTrader: 0 reviews	nice find except for the rust haha now you can relax a little more with 4wd in snow __________________ MM Cobra Club #24

October 13th, 2009, 11:07 PM	#6
silverstang Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BFE Posts: 2,821 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nice buy man!!! I wish I could find pickups around here for those prices. I need a truck. HOLY HELL at that rust on the back, snowy weather must be a real bitch up there man. The price was well worth it though, seriously you wont find deals like that around Texas. I'm on the edge of trading the mustang in on a pickup myself. Its a hard decision. The "right" truck slipped away from me. 2006 crew cab 4x4 f250 king ranch. LOADED. Dealer is trying to get me into a 2010 F150 CC 4x4, but I don't like them. Anyways, congrats! __________________ Bassani Crew Member #3

October 13th, 2009, 11:09 PM	#9
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 13,890 iTrader: 10 reviews	i have an explorer as my work truck. it does the job. __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale

October 13th, 2009, 11:09 PM	#8
mcqueen MM's Official Drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 14,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	Congrats I'll be driving my stang this winter. Most likely next winter I'll be looking into a beater

October 13th, 2009, 11:19 PM	#13
Genevieve! eeeee! 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Coruscant Posts: 5,693 iTrader: 0 reviews	Good choice. Explorers are good, soild little trucks. Good you picked something with a frame instead of a unibody. Nice and heavy, good for the snow! __________________

October 13th, 2009, 11:22 PM	#16
MamaStang Top Down, Crunked Up 2005 Mustang GT Fast Enough for this old broad Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,491 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	Did someone say beaters? I love to lick beaters.... __________________ Bassani & Topless Vert Crew Member #4 Let Me Help You Shop For The Ladies In Your Lives This Year! Click Here For Info

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