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2002 Chevy Impala - Low Mileage Engine, Fairly New Tires, Good For Many Parts! on 2040-cars

US $1,000.00
Year:2002 Mileage:127965
Location:

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
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The extent of my mechanical lingo involves words like "thingies," and "Do-hickies," so please bear with me.

This vehicle was in an accident and was hit in the rear passenger side. The rear passenger wheel was at, let's just say, a "goofy" angle, and definitely was not able to be driven. It was salvaged by the insurance company and for whatever reason, they gave the stupid car back to us, so it's in our driveway. Before the accident, it was a really decent car and had a lot going for it. I asked my son (the driver and the one who was in the accident) to list everything good and here is what I got:

  • Brake Pads & Rotors (JUST replaced about 6 weeks ago)
  • Engine
  • Motor
  • Alternator
  • Tires
  • Rims
  • Seats
  • Radio
  • Steering Wheel
  • Headlights
  • Taillights
  • Driver's Side Door
  • Front Axle
  • Electronic Components
  • Mirrors

When I asked him for the list of not so good, it was much shorter:

  • Passenger Side Doors
  • Back Axel
  • Back Driver side Caliper

I know that the window does not go up all the way on the passenger door, but we have replaced the open-air-conditioning-style window with that of the Hefty-style which I have noticed is a very popular year-round window replacement amongst those who frequent Wal-Mart. I believe that is where I purchased my Hefty Window Replacements, so I'm not passing judgment, merely making an observation.

The manner in which the car was hit was such that this car would be awesome to either piece-meal out (if you're into that sort of thing) or if you have the capability to remove the motor and transmission, and maybe the alternator, I'm told that these fetch quite a nice price. Mind you, I haven't got a bloody clue what I'm talking about, I'm just repeating words I have written down, because to me they all mean, blah, blah, blah, price. Seriously, the guy asked me if I had a garage, and I thought that was the dumbest question because I have a two-car garage attached to my house! Yeah, come to find out, he wasn't talking about that kind of garage...I now give you permission to mock me amongst your friends tomorrow.

So, my mission is to get rid of this banged up and bruised piece of once-beloved car out of my driveway, the sooner the better. The price I'm asking is what was recommended I ask for it, but hey, everything is negotiable, even barterable (I don't think I just made that word up, did I?).

A tow truck WILL be required to transport this beauty, so do keep that in mind.  Unfortunately, I do not have the funds to donate to that cause, so that will be the buyer's responsibility.  Maybe ya'll can git them folks from Lizard Lick to come hep ya. ;-)

Any questions, feel free to contact me.  I might not have the answer right away, but I'm pretty sure I can get it quick enough. Thanks for looking and putting up with me :-)

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