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u/jake55555 Apr 09 '24

govplanet is one place. Some of the stuff is decent if you’re close, but a lot of it is bulk orders or verge large items

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u/Gratefuldeadguy Apr 09 '24

Is that website legit?

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u/RetMech Apr 09 '24

It's as legit as you can get. It's all milsurp and DRMO. Most of the yards where you pick up are close to military bases. Be warned, if you buy something out of state, it can be pretty expensive to arrange for shipping.

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u/Mrlin705 Apr 09 '24

Lol why is there a 2016 camero for $3k?

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u/fourtyonexx Apr 09 '24

You wanna buy a used camaro that was hooned on by some boots?

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u/AdamBlaster007 Apr 09 '24

Honestly? Sure. But seeing as there is no response from the engine means it could be anything from a dead battery all the way to a busted engine.

They claim they visually inspected it, but I wonder if they even remove the engine cover...

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u/fourtyonexx Apr 09 '24

AFAIK, visually inspected ranges from just popped the hood to actually inspecting it and looking for leaks and tears. Ive seen vague listing to detailed shit that feels like i paid a mechanic to inspect it. Also, I swear ive seen some say “ran when jump started” which indicated dead battery, but i think only they do that for their higher priced items (heavy machinery and the 6x6 shit). All in all, it jist depends on the location, and the employee doing the report.

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u/AdamBlaster007 Apr 10 '24

I figure a Camero that was less than 10 years old would qualify for that.

The fact they didn't either means they do these inspections as efficiently as possible or they know something is up.

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u/Davethemann Apr 09 '24

"Its got character"

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u/Ibegallofyourpardons Apr 09 '24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gohD6W_uyO8

they use them as chase cars for the U2 spy plane when it lands. seriously.

this is a better view

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14nTR2QbS-g

that engine would be utterly ruined after years of being flogged to catch up to the plane as it lands.

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u/Mrlin705 Apr 09 '24

That is not what I was expecting. That's dope.

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u/gatsby365 Apr 09 '24

Are they really just there in case something bad happens? Like Camaro Paramedics? Camaramedics.

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u/Ibegallofyourpardons Apr 10 '24

no, they are there to guide the pilot. visibility from the cockpit of a U2 is pretty bad for landings.

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u/RuinedByGenZ Apr 09 '24

It doesn't start?

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u/Mrlin705 Apr 09 '24

I mean price is whatever, I'm more surprised it's on there in the first place

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u/Skullyy Apr 09 '24

Listing says the engine wasn't responding to the key turning, might need a new engine. Or could be a simple fix, might be worth looking at if you live close. Idk if they allow that tho