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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 05:10 PM
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1994 Lexus SC300 2JZ NA-T. It has a brand new Garrett 60-1 turbo, brand new Stage 4 Competition Clutch, brand new motor rebuild with Wiseco 86.5 mm pistons with the compression ration at 8.5.1. However when the head was put back on the cam caps were not tightened enough so may need a new head. Also it will need the vaccumm lines ran and to be tuned. The interior needs work. The car also has a Innovate Wideband, XS Power Intercooler, Aeromotive FPR, HIDs, a pair of 17s Konig rims, Blitz Nur Spec Exhaust, XS Power turbo timer and boost controller, Greddy turbo timer, Soarer front big brakes, FFIM, and a set of 20 inch Axis Rims, and a body kit unknown name. Not sure of the size of the injectors. Also the car has a MAP Ecu for tuning. Have all the receipts to show of new parts and motor rebuild. However bought the car thinking it would be a quick fix however I have over 6500 in the car now and it still is not in driving condition. Should I keep the car and continue fixing, take my loss and either sell it, trade it, or part it out. I'm looking to get around 4,000 to 4,500 for the car is that reasonable also?






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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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i say part it
Old Jun 9, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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Part it and buy something with less hassle.
Old Jun 9, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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continue the build. It's never cheap building a nice toy. Im sure its something minor, go thru it again.
Old Jun 10, 2011 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by eagles22mh
Should I keep the car and continue fixing, take my loss and either sell it, trade it, or part it out. I'm looking to get around 4,000 to 4,500 for the car is that reasonable also?
What ever you decide dont think your getting back what your looking to get.
Old Jun 10, 2011 | 06:51 AM
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nobody wants someone's unfinished project. Part it or keep it, just won't get the money with the condition it is currently in.
Old Jun 10, 2011 | 07:18 AM
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Definitely part it and get a newer year SC.
Old Jun 10, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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If you are parting with it, I want the blitz mufflers.
Old Jun 10, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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Part it out.
Old Jun 13, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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how much do yall think i might be able to get out of the whole part out?
Old Jun 13, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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Parting it is the best bet to recover at least a portion of what you invested into it. Selling as is in my opinion is a bad move because as someone mentioned, unfinished cars (especially non-running) are never attractive to someone and won't bring in the money you are looking to get.
Old Jun 13, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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where in AR are you. i would part it.
Old Jun 13, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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Only if you were closer to Bama. I also say part it out, but you must be willing to sit on some parts long enough to move, unless you just about give it away. JMO.. Good luck with your decision.
Old Jun 13, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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I'd say part it out, you could get some good money for some of the parts you've listed.
Old Jun 13, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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This is the Wrong section for this.... even if you are just asking for opinions...
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