An '88 Reliant I don't want to crush

[88reliant]

I've replaced my '88 Reliant with a 2011 Prius. I have no room in the driveway for the Reliant so I need it moved soon.

I know there are folks that prize K Cars. If I donate it to a charity, it'll just be sold for scrap, I think, so I'd rather it go to someone that'll drive it or part it out to benefit other K Car owners.

$300 is what I can get for scrap. Make an offer.

White
114K original
4 Door
I bought it 5 years ago from the original owner who was 92. It had 66K miles, an afghan wrap across the back seat, round shag rugs for front mats and a big coffee can full of sand in the trunk in case of snow. A classic Gramma car!
I don't think anyone has ever been in the back seat.
Alpine head unit with Alpine speakers.
Engine has had Castrol Hi-Mileage since I've owned it.
Brakes, including rotors and Raybestos calipers 18 months ago.
Tires a year ago.
Tune, wires, plugs and throttle body & injectors cleaned 18 months ago.
Alternator 3 years ago.
Ball joints 5 years ago.
Transmission fluid is pink.

The bad:
Heater core leaks so I've shunted the coolant lines to prevent further brain damage. This is what motivated me to replace the car.
A/C worked real well until last year. The clutch is good so I suspect a little leak.
Wiper linkage squeeks like hell intermittently. Not the blades.
Battery's pooped. It'll start the car but not if you leave the lights on like I did at the Toyota dealer

In Vancouver, WA-suburb of Portland OR

Call if interested
503-893-4415
Stuart

[Butch]

Hope you bought life insurance with that Prius.

[MyDodgeDip]

Paying for the Prius could have fixed the reliant and paid for the difference in gas mileage for years.

I did the math once and for the amount I drive, with a cheap $300 Diplomat/fifth avenue (M body) at 13 MPG it would have taken over a decade for the prius to start saving me money and at that point they'll probably need batteries so figure in another 5 years.

[nszotovich]

It sound like a fixable car. I hope you can find someone to save it.
Recycle in a throw away world.

[Baron]

Wish you were closer, might be able to work something out. btw, I used to live in Vancouver, off 4th Plain Blvd, graduated from Hudson's Bay High School. Or maybe I told you already- Now, if I was still that close.....

[88reliant]

It sound like a fixable car. I hope you can find someone to save it.
Recycle in a throw away world.

Yes, I figure if someone likes Ks, has the skills, the tools and time, they could have a low-cost cruiser that still has 80-100K left.

As for the life insurance comment, I'd much rather be surrounded with airbags in a car 500 pounds heavier in a crash.

Vancouver? yeah, I'm off 4th Plain near Clark. Wish you could grab it.

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[88reliant]

Paying for the Prius could have fixed the reliant and paid for the difference in gas mileage for years.

I did the math once and for the amount I drive, with a cheap $300 Diplomat/fifth avenue (M body) at 13 MPG it would have taken over a decade for the prius to start saving me money and at that point they'll probably need batteries so figure in another 5 years.

it's not about money. it's about doing my tiny part to reduce the consumption of petroleum.

Bumpersticker on the back:

Respect our warriors-Use less petroleum

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