[BeelzeBob]

Well. I was sad to see it go - but my Vette is gone.. Just sold for $7800.00.. I put a ton of money into getting that car to run like new - and it does. The new owner will be very happy... But, I'm on to bigger and (I'd like to think) better things... I'll be looking for a 1995 Fleetwood Brougham.. I had to pay off the remainder of the loan ($3300.00) and I've got a tiny bit in savings - so I have about $5500.00 to work with. Maybe $6500.00 next week if I don't eat or drink... So what are my chances of finding a decent Fleetwood Brougham without getting a loan? I REALLY don't want a car payment. Loans and credit cards have practically destroyed me...

 

[elwesso]

It depends on what you are looking for..... If you are looking for an immaculate, flawless, sub 50k 95 fully loaded, forget it!!!

But.... I think you could find a good one (maybe with some cosmetic/mechanical flaws) for about 6500....... ALWAYS factor into that price an extended warranty..... It may be painful up front, but its much less painful than a 3000 tranny replacement!!!

For 5500, you will have to expect some things not to be perfect...... I would say get it inspected first..... If they can find enough things wrong with it, maybe you could use that to your advantage.......

 

[BeelzeBob]

Thanks Wes.. Well, I'm not looking for low mileage. I wouldn't even mind 100,000 miles. So hopefully that'll help. Cosmetically, I'd like it to be close to perfect. Same goes for the interior - but average wear and some minor dings and scratches wont bother me.

 

[Elvis]

I've been compiling a list, Sal. Every weekend I go shopping. Hopefully I'll be buying within a couple of months.

Here are some I've found in your area. I think they're all probably overpriced, and I wouldn't offer over $12K for any of them. Some you could probably get for under $10K. Good luck!

http://www.autohopper.com/ad/auto.asp?MK=Cadillac&MD=FLEETWOOD&SO=Y&SD=D&PN=1&CI=152519

http://search.usedcars.com/details.asp?id=31G6DW5277PR703451

http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/...anced=n&start_year=1993&=&color=&cardist=1091

http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/...vanced=n&start_year=1983&=&color=&cardist=800

http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/...art_year=1993&advcd_on=n&=&color=&cardist=868

http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/...art_year=1993&advcd_on=n&=&color=&cardist=640

http://search.usedcars.com/details.asp?id=31G6DW52P4TR702610

 

[toomanytoyz]

That's great news Sal.

I just happened to be playing around on eBay a little today...

Cheap Black 95

Good luck in your search!

 

[elwesso]

Personally, you might be better off getting one is a little rough condition and fixing it up..... Like cosmetic things......

And its about time for Gods sake, Sal!!!!

 

[Brett]

This seems like a good place to start since it covers your area


http://www.liautofind.com/

 

[Katshot]

Have you tried Autotrader.com ?

 

[BeelzeBob]

You know that www.liautofind.com is like the best place on the planet to find cars. Yeah..

Otherwise. Yes, I've tried AutoTrader.com.. I think I'm JUST out of range right now.. I'll probably need to save a little bit more.. I'm patient, though..

 

[JerseyGirl]

Well. I was sad to see it go - but my Vette is gone.. Just sold for $7800.00.. I put a ton of money into getting that car to run like new - and it does. The new owner will be very happy... But, I'm on to bigger and (I'd like to think) better things... I'll be looking for a 1995 Fleetwood Brougham.. I had to pay off the remainder of the loan ($3300.00) and I've got a tiny bit in savings - so I have about $5500.00 to work with. Maybe $6500.00 next week if I don't eat or drink... So what are my chances of finding a decent Fleetwood Brougham without getting a loan? I REALLY don't want a car payment. Loans and credit cards have practically destroyed me...

I hear ya on the loan/credit cards thing Sal! That truck I just bought I paid CASH for(great feeling BTW) and it tapped me out! Untilnext month that is. But I think you can find anice Fleetwood for about $5500. Are you just looking locally? Can you travel?

 

[2dfx]

Personally, you might be better off getting one is a little rough condition and fixing it up..... Like cosmetic things......

And its about time for Gods sake, Sal!!!!

You can hop on the boat ANYTIME wes!

 

[BeelzeBob]

I can do a little traveling.. Up to 100 miles, I guess.. I'll be keeping my eyes opened...

 

[elwesso]

Since you sold your vette, what are you driving now????

 

[davesdeville]

I might be getting a Fleetwood Brougham myself. I guess a 19'4" DeVille isn't quite big enough for me :bouncy: . It's a 75 'wood, though, and it's sold as an "extended chassis" model, as if a 19.5' long car needs an extention. I'll be getting a pretty good deal on it, because I'll have to do some work on it, first will be a new front bumper. It's 2100 miles away :annoyed: but that's only $3-400 in gas to drive it back . But then I'll have a Fleetwood .

 

[BeelzeBob]

An ugly 89 Dodge Shadow - or possibly an '87 Audi 5000 in the meantime... Hopefully I'll find my Fleetwood quickly...