Thanks for all of the positive comments!

Quick update: I've added Mitsubishi, Land Rover, Hyundai and Saab to the site. I've also added Kijiji.com as a classifieds source for cars and parts. Finally, I've added a 'Parts Car' section to the site that can be found in the 'Specialty' area of the site.

I tried that, but can't seem to get it to work. It saves the last search, but won't let you do any new ones. I might be doing something wrong, but on the other hand, I can't believe I am the only person interested in this search feature. So I see no reason why it can't be made a permanent sticky. No new members will get to see it if it is constantly buried 10 or more pages back.

LINC400... what browser? Bookmarking should be easy. BTW, I'm all for a "sticky" on this thread.

Another update: I added a "Misspeller" tool. Its a tool that lets you find misspelled auction and classifieds listings. Check it out by clicking the link below and let me know your thoughts.

http://www.ownster.com/index.cfm?type=Misspeller

I haven't been here for a while, but finally figured out how to bookmark on my stupid computer. I still think this should be a sticky.

Can you change the Packard listing so that you can just look up "Packard" instead of always having to choose a model? I am looking for a '56 2 door, and there is no way to look up 400 or Executive. I would think it would be easier to just look at all 1956's rather than make seperate model searches for everything.

Thanks.

Sticky! Sticky! Sticky! Make this post a Sticky...

LINC400, here is how content is created. I have a list of makes and models. Based on those makes and models, I comb the Internet for classifieds and auctions. That is why the pulldowns are set up the way they are. That said, if you can't find something, I would likely need to add a new 'model'.

As I am not that familiar with Packards, is the 'Executive' a model I should add?

Yes, the Executive and the 400 are the two Packard 2 door hardtops for 1956. The current searches do not include them in the results, and I am not interested in 4 doors.

Thanks

add a year range search to the site


http://www.increasingyourgasmileage.blogspot.com/

LINC400, I added the Executive. Give the site a couple of days to populate some results (if there are any).

gassaver1, there is a year range search. select any make and you'll see the year pulldowns.

for example, http://www.ownster.com/index.cfm?type=Car

Quick update... I hope to have Oodle.com classifieds integrated soon.

The Buick section would benefit from adding options for "Century", "Limited", "LaCrosse", and "Estate Wagon".

Thanks!

Thanks Centurion. I added LaCrosse and Century to the list. It will take a few days to populate results. With regards to the other 2 names, I've tried them before. Because the words are too 'generic', I get too many results that are not Buick related or not truly related to the wagon or the Limited and therefore it clouds the vehicle list.

Keep the comments coming.

any way to do a date range search?

Peter, yes there is. See the link below (as an example). See the Year 1 and Year 2 form pulldowns? They act as a filter depending on what make/model you select. As you can also see, you can filter be state as well.

http://www.ownster.com/index.cfm?type=Car&makemodel=101|117

Example need:

How can i search for all chrysler products from 1946 through 1948. Is there a way?

I would still like to see Packard "400" added. It was their top of the line hardtop in 1955 and 1956.

Linc... I added the 400. You should see results in a few days to a week.

Peter, I see what you mean now. I only have a make + model search for the site. You could always try the 'generic' search that appears on the top right corner of every page. Hope that helps...

so what would i type to find a date range?

Can you make the search engine find all Chrysler products between 1946-1948?

Peter, I'll take some time and look into it. Ownster.com was designed to do a 'make and model' search only. I'm not sure how hard it would be to retrofit the site to just do a 'make' search, but I'm sure it is possible.

Thanks for all of your suggestions.

I think with old cars its more common to search for a make by date range. SO it's worth building IMHO.