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Title: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: Vindingo on February 01, 2009, 06:13:38 PM Have any of you ever done this?
It seems like a cheap way to get a truck or an expensive way to buy garbage. This is the place in Oakland - http://www.abimpound.com/auction.html Does it seem sketchy? Title: Re: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: desmoquattro on February 01, 2009, 07:14:06 PM I've been to a couple of these, but never bought anything. With used vehicle prices so low, I'd stay away. At least you can test drive something off of craigslist.
Title: Re: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: Popeye the Sailor on February 01, 2009, 07:30:18 PM What's the worst that could happen? :P
Whatcha looking for? Title: Re: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: DarkStaR on February 01, 2009, 07:41:16 PM What's the worst that could happen? :P Whatcha looking for? The auction says it ONLY has 1 axle.... :o oh yeah, CAKERS! :P Title: Re: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: Blake on February 01, 2009, 07:49:48 PM Yeah, one axle makes it a little hard to steer, just a bit.
Title: Re: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: Vindingo on February 02, 2009, 09:04:23 AM just looking for a pick up... the prices for trucks in the city and surrounding areas is rediculous. this only seems to be the case for pick ups though.
I am not looking at the boxtruck auction, just that company. Title: Re: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: TCK! on February 02, 2009, 11:41:11 AM What kind of specs are you looking for? We drop off our vehicles sometimes really cheap when they hit 200,000 miles, although my current truck has 315,000 (it's different then the one you've seen, I blew that ones motor up).
I don't think we have any ready to sell right now, but I can talk to my yard manager and see if there is an potential trucks for sale. Title: Re: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: johnc on February 02, 2009, 11:53:28 AM vinnie -
just give dq the specs of the truck your looking for ... he can then find it parked illegally and report it, so it gets towed [roll] Title: Re: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: Spidey on February 02, 2009, 11:59:18 AM just looking for a pick up... the prices for trucks in the city and surrounding areas is rediculous. this only seems to be the case for pick ups though. I found the same thing when I was looking for a moto-hauler for the track. Again, if you wanna consider my van, I gotta get rid of the thing at some point. Title: Re: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: TCK! on February 02, 2009, 04:15:04 PM oh yeah take a look at the central valley, I'm sure all those guys are looking to dump off trucks with this bad economy... Its a short ride out there and you might fined a good deal...
Title: Re: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: Popeye the Sailor on February 02, 2009, 04:46:54 PM Vin just wants to get his truck back from impound cheap.
Apparently, he still have 2 kilos of weed hidden in it. Title: Re: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: TCK! on February 02, 2009, 05:10:59 PM A friend from HS got his truck for $600 from the impound yard. His dad was a cop so they watched the yard and kept track of them. Got it the day it was up for sale about 30mins before the original owner came to buy it back since the $600 was going to be cheaper then all the fees, didn't pay off for him though.
Title: Re: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: Vindingo on February 02, 2009, 05:33:58 PM I found the same thing when I was looking for a moto-hauler for the track. Again, if you wanna consider my van, I gotta get rid of the thing at some point. I was looking in my garage yesterday and I don't think that a fullsize van would fit in it. If I get really desperate and the price it right, I might take you up on it. I am thinking small truck like a Chevy Colorado, Tacoma, Ranger type thing. The only thing that the truck really needs to have is an extended cab so I can lock up some tools. 4x4 isn't necessary but would be nice. Title: Re: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: Vindingo on February 02, 2009, 05:34:36 PM Apparently, he still have 2 kilos of weed hidden in it. I wouldn't even know what to do with 2 kilos of weed... other things maybe [leo] Title: Re: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: Popeye the Sailor on February 02, 2009, 06:00:22 PM I am thinking small truck like a Chevy Colorado, Tacoma, Ranger type thing. The only thing that the truck really needs to have is an extended cab so I can lock up some tools. 4x4 isn't necessary but would be nice. I got a Tacoma I can sell you cheap. Title: Re: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: desmoquattro on February 02, 2009, 06:24:50 PM I wouldn't even know what to do with 2 kilos of weed... other things maybe [leo] You could buy Spidey's van and a bigger garage ;D Title: Re: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: Spidey on February 02, 2009, 06:29:23 PM I wouldn't even know what to do with 2 kilos of weed... other things maybe [leo] That's 563.2 8ths! :o Almost a weekend's worth of watching Wizard of Oz while listening to the Wall. [laugh] Title: Re: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: johnc on February 02, 2009, 07:40:45 PM I got a Tacoma I can sell you cheap. and i got 2 kilos of weed i can sell you cheap. 8) i keed, i keed. so no dea visits @ 3am please. Title: Re: Buying a truck from an impound auction Post by: desmoquattro on February 02, 2009, 08:02:47 PM and i got 2 kilos of weed i can sell you cheap. 8) i keed, i keed. so no dea visits @ 3am please. Too late. Didn't you guys know that "cheese and rice" is johnc's code speak for pushin' weight? |