Would this be a good deal?
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From: Your Mom's House
Originally Posted by antarius
Purely speaking of the money issue, $1000 is a fair price. You might want to make sure it's all clear and on the up and up though. You can contact your local Police Department and run the VIN#/Engine Block# and they will check it in the Stolen Vehicle System and Automated Property System to see if it's stolen or not.
If you are confident it's not, then go for it. The last thing you'd want though is a nice, finished, engine.... and have it turn out to be stolen so you don't get to keep it anyway, you know?
If you are confident it's not, then go for it. The last thing you'd want though is a nice, finished, engine.... and have it turn out to be stolen so you don't get to keep it anyway, you know?
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From: Your Mom's House
Originally Posted by SupaTeg
personally, u get wut u pay for
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From: Edmond, OK
Originally Posted by honura
Im pretty sure if the motor was selling for more then your statement would have standed stronger.
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Originally Posted by SupaTeg
i learned my lesson through stuff like this, it was a personal statement, he asked if it was a good deal, and i replyed
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I do agree you generally get what you pay for, but that would imply that you can never find a good deal on something, which we all know isn't true.
Just check it out to make sure you know what you're getting. He says it has a spun bearing, and you're okay with that, but it might have more than just a spun bearing. It also might be stolen or unknowingly purchased from someone else who stole it.
It's good to cover your bases, just to be safe. You'd rather have what you were looking for at a reasonable price, then get a great deal on something you can't use, right?
Just check it out to make sure you know what you're getting. He says it has a spun bearing, and you're okay with that, but it might have more than just a spun bearing. It also might be stolen or unknowingly purchased from someone else who stole it.
It's good to cover your bases, just to be safe. You'd rather have what you were looking for at a reasonable price, then get a great deal on something you can't use, right?
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From: Edmond, OK
Originally Posted by white_n_slow
I totally agree with you when it comes to aftermarket parts and whatnot... but when it comes to OEM, the quality is pretty much guaranteed, so I just look for the cheapest deal I can get.
good luck....
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well, thats why I'm inspecting the motor before I buy it. He's letting me take the head and the oil pan, off. Plus, even if the sleeves are out of round, the rods are bent and the pistons are scarred. Heck, even if the crank is cracked, those are all things I will be addressing with my rebuild. He is a local guy with a good reputation as a seller though, so I doubt theres anything more than a spun bearing or a scorched valve or two.