single mother w/ 2 kids needs...

fatlazyless · 02-01-2008, 04:33 PM

...help!

Not your regular classified ad recently posted over in the classifieds. ...check it out....I have a 208k old pickup that needs a new thousand dollar catalytic converter because of that dopey new NH emissions law which I could donate but that's probably not a good fit. Anyone have or know of an ok cheapie car like a Ford Escort or something.

Typically, the classified has ads for things like boats and homes...this one kind of tugs at your emotions.

AltonGuy · 02-01-2008, 05:16 PM

That does sound sad.

Ever since I have read it I am racking my brains for knowledge of an inexpensive/free car. If anyone has any information available it sounds like it sure would be appreciated!

secondcurve · 02-01-2008, 07:11 PM

I am skeptical that this is a legitimate ad. Be careful.

fatlazyless · 02-01-2008, 08:08 PM

Hi - I saw it on www.craigslist.com for New Hampshire, January 31, in the 'for sale' section while perusing that category, and was moved to post it here. And, that's all I know.

Since she is from Laconia, and this website is centered around Laconia, I felt it was appropriate. Googled that phone number, 603 528 8086, and it's the Salvation Army in Laconia,

It's certainly understandable that it could be viewed as suspicious but I don't know and why not accept it for what it is...a try for help...a try to get a car....nothing ventured-nothing gained...yeah...walk a mile in her shoes...put yourself in her place...if that can be imagined.

best, fll

GWC... · 02-01-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

...help!

Not your regular classified ad recently posted over in the classified. ...check it out....I have a 208k old pickup that needs a new thousand dollar catalytic converter because of that dopey new NH emissions law which I could donate but that's probably not a good fit. Anyone have or know of an ok cheapie car like a Ford Escort or something.

Typically, the classified has ads for things like boats and homes...this one kind of tugs at your emotions.

You could spend a little more and receive more than a new catalytic converter...

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEWENGLANDCHARTERS

Engine, 3.8L 6 Cylinder 165 hp Gas 2 Wheel Front Drive 4 Speed Automatic OD Transmission, Leather Seats, Electric windows & seats Driver Air Conditioning Power Steering, Power Brakes, Disc/Drum with ABS, Front Shoulder Seatbelts AM/FM cassette Custom Wheels, Power moon roof

New Brakes New Tires, New Exhaust, New Cat Converter, New Exide Battery

82,00 miles original owner Car is Mint!

Asking $1,295.

Call (207) 831-6311

Here's a pic...

http://home.maine.rr.com/newengland/For%20Sale.htm

fatlazyless · 02-01-2008, 09:58 PM

Thanks for that, but I just bought a terrific '99 Ford Contour for $1500, from a cop in Portsmouth, with a 5-speed, and everything including the air conditioner works! Tore out the Clarion cd-disk radio and replaced it w/ a VIP analog-cassette $20 special, just like from 1968....what a car.

So, now I got three vehilcles...two Fords & a Chevy... total miles 458k, total years 29....yeah...I'm a rich waterfronter sure sure sure....how many waterfronters have cars like that?

You know you've gone NH hillbilly when you got three different cars in the yard and all of them have something not working! A Ford is f-o-r-e-v-e-r!

02-01-2008, 04:33 PM	#1
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,796 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 301 Thanked 1,026 Times in 746 Posts	single mother w/ 2 kids needs... ...help! Not your regular classified ad recently posted over in the classifieds. ...check it out....I have a 208k old pickup that needs a new thousand dollar catalytic converter because of that dopey new NH emissions law which I could donate but that's probably not a good fit. Anyone have or know of an ok cheapie car like a Ford Escort or something. Typically, the classified has ads for things like boats and homes...this one kind of tugs at your emotions. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

02-01-2008, 08:08 PM	#4
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,796 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 301 Thanked 1,026 Times in 746 Posts	Hi - I saw it on www.craigslist.com for New Hampshire, January 31, in the 'for sale' section while perusing that category, and was moved to post it here. And, that's all I know. Since she is from Laconia, and this website is centered around Laconia, I felt it was appropriate. Googled that phone number, 603 528 8086, and it's the Salvation Army in Laconia, It's certainly understandable that it could be viewed as suspicious but I don't know and why not accept it for what it is...a try for help...a try to get a car....nothing ventured-nothing gained...yeah...walk a mile in her shoes...put yourself in her place...if that can be imagined. best, fll __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 02-02-2008 at 10:19 AM.

02-01-2008, 09:58 PM	#6
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,796 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 301 Thanked 1,026 Times in 746 Posts	Thanks for that, but I just bought a terrific '99 Ford Contour for $1500, from a cop in Portsmouth, with a 5-speed, and everything including the air conditioner works! Tore out the Clarion cd-disk radio and replaced it w/ a VIP analog-cassette $20 special, just like from 1968....what a car. So, now I got three vehilcles...two Fords & a Chevy... total miles 458k, total years 29....yeah...I'm a rich waterfronter sure sure sure....how many waterfronters have cars like that? You know you've gone NH hillbilly when you got three different cars in the yard and all of them have something not working! A Ford is f-o-r-e-v-e-r! __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 02-02-2008 at 10:35 AM.

02-01-2008, 05:16 PM	#2
AltonGuy Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 54 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	That does sound sad. Ever since I have read it I am racking my brains for knowledge of an inexpensive/free car. If anyone has any information available it sounds like it sure would be appreciated!

02-01-2008, 07:11 PM	#3
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,118 Thanks: 1,331 Thanked 559 Times in 288 Posts	I am skeptical that this is a legitimate ad. Be careful.