Akalldayok

Hi I was just wondering how much my 1992 lexus sc300 is worth. It has a motor that runs but piston rings are worn, auto tranny and interior and exterior needs some tlc, engine only has 134,000 miles. So how much would it be worth?? Or someone could even make an offer to me if you want it for a project car, but you must come pick up the car I won't ship

SC400slide

iTrader: (11)

I'd give as much as 700 for it. But I'm a cheapskate.

Studiogeek

iTrader: (6)

How did the piston rings get worn so early? These cars usually make it to over twice that mileage.

Akalldayok

Idk how I bought the car and the engine didn't run so I replaced fuel pump got it to run and fuel is getting in crankcase and mixing with oil and oil and fuel come out of intake and a buddy told me only way that happens is the piston rings so Idk what previous owner did maybe ran the engine while overheating idk

Akalldayok

Idk how I bought the car and the engine didn't run so I replaced fuel pump got it to run and fuel is getting in crankcase and mixing with oil and oil and fuel come out of intake and a buddy told me only way that happens is the piston rings so Idk what previous owner did maybe ran the engine while overheating idk

turbodremz

iTrader: (18)

Threads like this are really irritating, thus they get locked fairly quickly. However, I can understand the questioning on this one. With the problems described, I think it would be the value of the shell in all reality based on the problems you described.. Rings can be shot from just excessively heavy driving, overloading, and infrequent oil changes or using some crap oil. So just guessing it would need an entire rebuild.

My guess would be in the $500-800 range without seeing the shape of the exterior of the car but assuming its decent.