Would 350K miles turn you away from buying a 99' SC3 for cheap?
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Would 350K miles turn you away from buying a 99' SC3 for cheap?
I am looking at buying a 99'-00' daily driver so I can keep my 1jz car as my project/fun car. This particular car in question has 350K miles on it, but its in really good condition. Obviously they are all highway miles. This would be my daily driver as well, so I want it to be decently reliable. I don't think I am going to have a problem getting this car, just looking for opinions. I am obviously going to seek out the Powersteering/oil/transmission leaks. but like I said I am just wondering. Someone obviously took care of the car because its in really great shape inside and out. Its black 99' Sc300. What would you pay for it?
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guess u didnt know that the vvti motors were the best made better gas mileage easier maintence. and yes only the NON TURBO VVTI HAVE WEAKER CONNECTING RODS AND PISTIONS but doesnt matter if ur DD is NA for ever
carfreak if i were u and i were buying this as a DD
new bushings
brakes
small motor overhaul
but in the long run i know u ur going to swap lol
carfreak if i were u and i were buying this as a DD
new bushings
brakes
small motor overhaul
but in the long run i know u ur going to swap lol
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guess u didnt know that the vvti motors were the best made better gas mileage easier maintence. and yes only the NON TURBO VVTI HAVE WEAKER CONNECTING RODS AND PISTIONS but doesnt matter if ur DD is NA for ever
carfreak if i were u and i were buying this as a DD
new bushings
brakes
small motor overhaul
but in the long run i know u ur going to swap lol
carfreak if i were u and i were buying this as a DD
new bushings
brakes
small motor overhaul
but in the long run i know u ur going to swap lol
I think some new bushings, and brakes if I have to. Idk what I would do to the motor other than timing belt, water pump, and fix oil leaks (valve cover gaskets, oil pan gasket), maybe some new motor mounts...but other than that, I think this car could make a decent DD...
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A '99 is a good car to get no matter the mileage. A lot of guys buy cars already have cars with high mileage and do a swap and put on God knows how much many more miles and then claim the motor only has like 40k on it. If the body and interior is clean and rust free buy it. If you concerned about the motor, swap it out for a lower mileage motor and tranny/transaxle (gearbox). Enough said!
PS: My boy ALIGA (CL Member) got those engines and tranny's all day everyday for dirt cheap.
PS: My boy ALIGA (CL Member) got those engines and tranny's all day everyday for dirt cheap.