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1989 LaForza for $5,300!

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turkeyspam
06/03/09

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Good luck unloading that turd. 80's suv's were complete shit except for the Japanese ones.
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MushyHeirloom
06/03/09

@turkeyspam: The XJ says you'd better take that back.
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MushyHeirloom
06/03/09

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I actually think it's not a bad price. It looks like a video game designer was tasked with creating a generic early-'90s RangeTrooplorer and succeeded admirably.

And it's got a 302, so making it dangerously quick can be dirt cheap.
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jpech
06/03/09

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This answers a question I've had for a long time, which is what the hell SUV is that in the Miller High Life ads.

Best series of commercials EVAAARRRR!

half of them are even car related.

[www.errolmorris.com]
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MushyHeirloom
06/03/09

@jpech: Nice! I hadn't seen that.
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smalleyxb122
06/03/09

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The price is a bit steep, but still too nice to be a crack pipe.
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brandegee
06/03/09

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No Eaton supercharger? Crackpipe.
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Matt2k - Landys for the win
06/03/09

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Will the wiring short itself out? No.

Will the battery die for no reason leaving you stranded in the desert? No.

Will the light bulbs fire themselves out of the holders every time you turn them on? No.

Because it's not a proper 4x4, one with Lucas Electrics, and therefore a crack pipe.
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dwegmull comments for the purpose of obscurity
06/03/09

@Matt2000 collects Lucas electric faults: I Don't know, you would be trading Joe Lucas for Magnetti Marilli...
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engineerd
06/03/09

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Considering you can get a late-'80s Land Rover for less than $4,000 I am tempted to vote Crack Pipe. However, I have to run it through the engineerd Fair Market Value (eFMV patent pending) calculator.

The eFMV took the $4,000 starting point for a Range Rover and added the obligatory $1,000 for rarity. Also added was another $500 for a lack of pesky purists for a total of $5,500. So, at $5,300 this is right at fair market value. Nice Price, but not a bargain.

This would be a fun project vehicle. Engine parts wouldn't be a problem at all, and engine mods are aplenty. Iveco chassis have been around a long time and, while not completely mainstream in the US, should have decent support. These things were built to be tough, so rip out the dash, put in a roll cage, and drive this thing in the next Dakar Rally!
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Beldrueger
06/03/09

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I remember seeing these while scanning duPont registry ads as a teen, and they were always billed as "The Ferrari of SUV's" .... $5300 for "The Ferrari of SUV's"? Sign me up.
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Paul Y. can't get in the club; gotta parking lot pimp
06/03/09

@Beldrueger: Wouldn't the Ferrari of SUVs literally be the Jerrari?

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Syrax
06/03/09

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There's a little car that Fiat sells over here since 83 (and yes Americans, soon you will be able to buy) tha is literally the child of the LaForza. It was called Uno now it's called Mille due to the out of this world 61cid.

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poodfoison
06/03/09

@Syrax - Official Unfunny Commenter: Literally? You know cars can't have children, right?
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Syrax
06/03/09

@poodfoison:
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engineerd
06/03/09

@Syrax - Official Unfunny Commenter: Is the Panda the daddy?
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Syrax
06/03/09

@engineerd: It's not sure. LaForzas are sluts.
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engineerd
06/03/09

@Syrax - Official Unfunny Commenter: Haha...I learn something new every day.
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sos10
06/03/09

@Syrax - Official Unfunny Commenter:

There was also a less fortunate child

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Syrax
06/03/09

@sos10: But it only matters what's the inside.
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Novaload
06/03/09

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Ebola is rare, too, these days but I'm not going to give you $5,300 to acquire it.
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sos10
06/03/09

@Novaload Misses Murilee: hahahaha, it does indeed look like a virus.
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mechimike
06/03/09

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Rare does not always equal desireable. While somewhat cool, (and I have to give it some love for the Italian heritage) it looks a bit like a Range Rover that wasn't put together all the way. And since Range Rovers were never put together all the way even from the factory, that makes this rolling question mark a pretty good toke on the CRACK PIPE.
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.357
06/03/09

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While I actually like 80s luxury SUVs, I know that I'd rather have a Land Rovr than this. Basically, CRACK PIPE
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