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Would 350K miles turn you away from buying a 99' SC3 for cheap?

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Old 11-17-10, 11:45 AM
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You get what you pay for. Be careful
Old 11-17-10, 11:50 AM
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I have 271k on mine. It's in better condition than my 89k mile or 88k mile previous SC's were, and those were cleannnn. I'd say go for it.
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Originally Posted by CP_Ree
I have 271k on mine. It's in better condition than my 89k mile or 88k mile previous SC's were, and those were cleannnn. I'd say go for it.
This is kind of what im thinking is going to be the case. I'm not going to get too excited over it, but I am going to check it out. I know there are a lot of things I need to look at, so I'm going to. Im not dumb...so I know what to look for and to make sure its going to a decent daily driver.
Old 11-17-10, 12:49 PM
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like posted..if the body/int is in good shape...go for it..these motors are super cheap worse case..things id be more interested in tho would be the suspension/steering/handling then how great the motor is running..since suspension is much more expensive then another engine
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If it checks out well I'll go for it
Old 11-17-10, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by imDementeD
the suspension/steering/handling then how great the motor is running..since suspension is much more expensive then another engine
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Old 11-17-10, 02:10 PM
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also i will have a complete ge up for grabs with a header and intake soon so we can talk
Old 11-17-10, 06:15 PM
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I don't think it will need a new motor (knock on wood) for a while.
Old 11-17-10, 06:28 PM
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u never know but i personally would buy it i forgot the guys name that's na-t and he 300k+
Old 11-17-10, 06:35 PM
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damn that 99 SC has more mileage than mines!
Old 11-17-10, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by t70 supra
u never know but i personally would buy it i forgot the guys name that's na-t and he 300k+
i think you're referring to me? lol
Old 11-17-10, 06:44 PM
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Compression test, visual for oil leaks. Brakes, and interior. All filters including cab filter
Old 11-17-10, 07:16 PM
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I'd pay $1,500 max for it. That is WAY too many miles. I would never buy a car with miles that high nor would I recommend anyone else do that.
Old 11-17-10, 07:34 PM
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^^^ Agreed. I wouldn't pay more than $1500, and it would have to be CLEAN.
350k is just waaaaay too many miles.
Old 11-17-10, 07:39 PM
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damn,getting another one?well...depending on the condition,i would buy it and swap a lower mileage motor in it.get some pics and text it to me foooo'...


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