Hi everyone

[Charka]

I couldn't find an introduction or show-off forum, so I guess I'll just post this here. Someone can move this thread if theres a better place for it.

Anyways, I'm Charka, obviously haha. I live just south of Pittsburgh, PA. I got my aspire a couple months ago for $75. I cleaned up the bottom of the car and undercoated/painted it, cleaned and painted the rims, then took apart the brakes and cleaned them all up and it passed inspection like that the beginning of this month.
In the past couple weeks I have changed the oil and tranny fluid, put in custom brass shifter bushings, replaced the worn out hatch lift supports, replaced the outer tie rods and gotten an alignment. The car seems pretty reliable now, and it does it's job well (keeps miles off of my spec v). It's the perfect pizza delivering car lol. The best part, only 52,000 miles!



Other than some stains the interior is mint!

I was the first person to ever sit in the back seat lol.


And one of my Spec:p

[muscle_Car1]

$75 for a whole car what a deal. Welcome

[wybnrml]

You got a good deal, and the car looks like it is in good shape. And Welcome.:wave:

[JPT]

Welcome to the forum.

52,000 miles and only $75.00?? :shock:

Who is the 'tard that let that car go so cheap??

[Charka]

Yeah, the original owner is a guy my dad works with. The inspection ran out in March and he was just going to sell it for scrap because he has a couple other cars. My dad offered him scrap price for it and he agreed. When he called me to ask if I wanted to buy a running car for $75 I thought he was messing with me. I didn't believe him until the guy handed me the key to take a test drive lol.

[Safety Guy]

Wow! What a deal. Your Aspire looks in really good shape inside and out. What year is it?

About the only thing better would be "free."

Oh yeah, welcome! And I'd be remiss if I didn't mention our next Ohiostiva meet. Go here for the info:

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27834

Some folks from out east just meet us at Moraine State Park.

Karl

[xaero_81]

I think the Aspire would look cool in that burnt orange color.

[Pu241]

Welcome and you posted in the right forum.
We don't really have an introduction area,but that might not be a bad idea!

What a deal!
Bet getting it titled and plated cost more than $75 in PA!

Be prepared for a visit from 92festi and/or Toaster!

Looks like Canonsburg/Houston PA from your pics.

You can add your location to your profile:
Go to User CP (top of the Page in the blue bar)
Control Panel(left side of screen)
Edit Profile-scroll to bottom of page to location.

[Charka]

Welcome and you posted in the right forum.
We don't really have an introduction area,but that might not be a bad idea!

What a deal!
Bet getting it titled and plated cost more than $75 in PA!

Be prepared for a visit from 92festi and/or Toaster!

Looks like Canonsburg/Houston PA from your pics.

Yeah, I figured that there would at least be a show off page. It's cool though, I just felt like breaking the ice haha.
Tax, title, plate, notary was all like ~$125 . But after all that, parts, alignment, first month insurance, and inspection plus the price of the car I've only got like $400 in it .

Anyways, good eyes man. I do live in Canonsburg. How the hell did you do that? haha

[Pu241]

Anyways, good eyes man. I do live in Canonsburg. How the hell did you do that? haha

I travel a little bit!
Been a few places.
Some are easier to recognize than others.

Been to Sarris lately?

[MONSOON]

Nice car for a great price!
Welcome aboard!

[kartracer46]

Car looks good! Welcome aboard!

[Charka]

I travel a little bit!
Been a few places.
Some are easier to recognize than others.

Been to Sarris lately?

I'm there about 5 days a week haha. I deliver pizzas and the girls there order a couple times a day, so I'm always there.

Everyone on this site seems cool and really helpful. Nice to meet everyone!