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siguy8

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New to this stuff
« on: November 03, 2005, 01:31:14 PM »
In the last few weeks I have decided that an SX/4 should be my first car. Now I need to find one and buy it. If anyone knows where a cheap one is I would love any information. I could do some easier work on it if need be. Thanks.
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Re: New to this stuff
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2005, 01:36:43 PM »
Hello, and welcome/. Where are you located?
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Re: New to this stuff
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2005, 01:53:36 PM »
Washougal Washington. It is kinda near Vancouver, WA or Portland, OR.
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Re: New to this stuff
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2005, 01:54:22 PM »
Welcome!  I see you are in Washington State.  Fortunately for you many Eagles were sold out there and are fairly rust free -- unless they have been parked on a salt water beach for the last 20+ years.  We will assist you as we can.  Our official SX/4 locator is under the weather but as soon she is back I bet she will lend a hand.
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Re: New to this stuff
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2005, 12:51:55 AM »
siguy8 welcome to the AMC Eagle Nest.
I'm sure you will find something soon just keep a sharp eye out when you go up in the 152.
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Re: New to this stuff
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2005, 01:59:13 AM »
haha. I will for sure. I am looking for a manual... possibly the five speed, but I won't be too picky. Are those very hard to find? If the car runs I am definitely up for a road trip to get one.
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Re: New to this stuff
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2005, 02:27:42 AM »
Hello!
Welcome, this gentleman have a couple of S/X 4 and he's willing to part with them for a really low sum, you could give both a new and comfy home!  That's his address : [email protected]
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In the last few weeks I have decided that an SX/4 should be my first car. Now I need to find one and buy it. If anyone knows where a cheap one is I would love any information. I could do some easier work on it if need be. Thanks.
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Re: New to this stuff
« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2005, 11:23:52 AM »
Thanks for the contact, but he is in Virginia and I am in Washington State 2,737 miles away. I talked to him, and he does have some, but he doesn't know if they could make a roadtrip like that. Also I probably would go crazy on a trip like that. Thanks.
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Re: New to this stuff
« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2005, 11:27:22 AM »
I thought the VT might mean Virginia Tech.  Yup, need to find some closer to you.
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Re: New to this stuff
« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2005, 08:33:54 PM »
Sweet. Thanks.
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Re: New to this stuff
« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2011, 09:16:12 PM »
I'm back! I started this thread before I got my first one, so I thought it would fit to start here.

I owned an 82 SX/4 with the 258 and had to sell it about 4 years ago due to the mileage being horrible and wanting something reliable. I just bought an 82 SX/4 with the Iron Duke and a 5 speed. The previous owner said it got 31 mpg. I'm working on the reliability part now... Many more posts and questions to follow.
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Re: New to this stuff
« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2011, 09:50:29 PM »
             HI welcome  back things have changed around here .I was a guest back in 05 and left for a wile. good luck with your car......Don
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« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2011, 06:20:35 AM »
Welcome back.  Your "new" new membership was an easy to approve.
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Re: New to this stuff
« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2011, 12:25:38 PM »
Glad to hear of another eagle in the area! I am in seaside OR. let me know if you need a hand or if you are passing through it would be cool to get some pics of our Eagles together!
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« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2011, 12:34:45 PM »
Haha. The Air Force has moved me around a couple times since Washougal, WA. I'm in Shreveport, Louisiana now.
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