Re: OT: My latest Craig's List find...



Project Magnet #1 wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYvS2kS1eqM

I'm in it for right at $360 right now. As good as the engine sounds, I hope to have a daily driver for around $450 to $500.


I showed Ms. Mouse the video and she gave me a dope slap and asked me why we don't have one like that.

That engine sounds great. Maybe it's my old ears but I don't hear a thing wrong with it at all.

What a screaming deal you got on that thing!

Good for you!
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