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I was searching and found a 93 SHO ATX w/133,### miles on it in red by where I live. It had 900 obo on the For Sale sign, he would sell for 700 for me. So I met the guy, and it has the following quirks or problems.
- Motor mount is shot (I could tell by the scuff marks on the intake manifold looks pretty bad, also felt it on the test drive engine moves way to much, someone installed wrong mount he said, mount needs to be replaced ASAP)
- The battery is the wrong size (causing the hood not to close all the way in one spot, needs different battery for proper fitment)
- Check Engine Light on
- Sensor ontop of the intake manifold looks to have its wiring harness destroyed (looks to be maybe the dpfe sensor, he said he did it when he was installing engine himself)
- Check Oil Light on *not oil pressure* (could be another sensor or wiring that was destroyed)
- Speedo doesn't read smoothly it flutters? moves up and down maybe within 2mpg when accelerating.
- Steering pump is LOUD, and the steering seems like theres way too much assist in some spots and feels a little weird, might need pump or rack replacement?
- Driver door panel needs new clips
Now good things.. I think
- Installed an engine with 77,000 miles on it and now has put on about 6,000 miles, has a 2yr warranty, sounds good, smooth, and makes no unusual noises.
- Looks to have newer Continental Touring tires on it, good tread 70% life.
- Brakes seems fine rotors look good.
- Slicers look to be in great shape.
- Recently had new oem mufflers put on.
- Serviced transmission, and transmission shifted fine no hesitation at all.
- He might even give me the old engine, that he said he took out because it was ticking?
Somethings I forgot to do are..
-Check A/C
-Check Heat
-Check Trans Fluid
Whats your guys opinions on purchasing that car for 700 dollars?
Nick S.
- Motor mount is shot (I could tell by the scuff marks on the intake manifold looks pretty bad, also felt it on the test drive engine moves way to much, someone installed wrong mount he said, mount needs to be replaced ASAP)
- The battery is the wrong size (causing the hood not to close all the way in one spot, needs different battery for proper fitment)
- Check Engine Light on
- Sensor ontop of the intake manifold looks to have its wiring harness destroyed (looks to be maybe the dpfe sensor, he said he did it when he was installing engine himself)
- Check Oil Light on *not oil pressure* (could be another sensor or wiring that was destroyed)
- Speedo doesn't read smoothly it flutters? moves up and down maybe within 2mpg when accelerating.
- Steering pump is LOUD, and the steering seems like theres way too much assist in some spots and feels a little weird, might need pump or rack replacement?
- Driver door panel needs new clips
Now good things.. I think
- Installed an engine with 77,000 miles on it and now has put on about 6,000 miles, has a 2yr warranty, sounds good, smooth, and makes no unusual noises.
- Looks to have newer Continental Touring tires on it, good tread 70% life.
- Brakes seems fine rotors look good.
- Slicers look to be in great shape.
- Recently had new oem mufflers put on.
- Serviced transmission, and transmission shifted fine no hesitation at all.
- He might even give me the old engine, that he said he took out because it was ticking?
Somethings I forgot to do are..
-Check A/C
-Check Heat
-Check Trans Fluid
Whats your guys opinions on purchasing that car for 700 dollars?
Nick S.