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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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i am trying to sell a torque converter to a friend of mine that is stock with 80,000 miles on it. he says he will take it for $75. is that a fair price you guys think? there were no issues when i removed but i dont know i just think that is a bit low...or am i just being dumb and jump on it now?
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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If he's a friend, just give it to him.
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If he's a friend, just give it to him.
Just pass it on.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 383vett
If he's a friend, just give it to him.
BINGO, a winna!!!
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by nutz4c4
Just pass it on.

Pay it forward. Good things will come to you.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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Give it to him.
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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Tough crowd :-0
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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I would tell him to buy a new one, then toss the old one in the trash.
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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With 80,000 miles give it away..
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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ok bad choice of words...for the record he is an acquaintance. i ended up just giving it to him to just get rid of the damn thing...plus we ended up drinking all his beer that day so i would say it was worth it
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Originally Posted by 383vett
If he's a friend, just give it to him.
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by bill925
ok bad choice of words...for the record he is an acquaintance. i ended up just giving it to him to just get rid of the damn thing...plus we ended up drinking all his beer that day so i would say it was worth it
sounds like you came out OK
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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That's the way us car guys do it. You may need something someday.
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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Definitely a give situation, but with a couple of things tacked on.

I would trade the torque converter for a 12 pack of beer and a weekend working on your car. There is always something that needs to be done, and a 2 person team is generally the best way to do things. It's a win-win.
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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I would trade the torque converter for a 12 pack of beer and a weekend working on your car
Barter, i heard it was coming back. Heck, here in Kentucky we barter everything but we call it horse tradin'. I'll wire your room addition and you close in my carport. Your wife out of service.......go ahead and use mine. No problems. I'll catch ya' next month for payback.

Gotta love the hill life.
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