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Do I wanna Buy this SC 400?

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Old 07-11-08, 12:50 PM
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So I have been looking for a SC for a while now. I came across one today that might work but I need your opinion on the car. it's a 1993 SC 400. it has some front end damage. it would need a new a-arm, radiator, front right fender, and front bumper. from what I can tell the body is straight. its just body panels. it has 161,000 miles and clear title. the guy wants a $1000.It runs fine buy the way.

my plans are one day to do a 2jzgte swap. and on this car have the leather seats redone.

So what do you guys think?
Old 07-11-08, 01:02 PM
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Any pics of it?
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i didnt have a camera with me.
Old 07-11-08, 01:11 PM
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Sounds like a good deal to me.
Old 07-11-08, 01:35 PM
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also needs leather seat covers and misc door panel parts. carpet was bad as well. Still a good deal?
Old 07-11-08, 01:38 PM
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I paid $5,500 for my 1992 SC400 with 105k miles, in near mint condition garaged by my grandparents for 15 years, driven to the grocery store and back. The more I read in these forums, the more value I am seeing in these specific cars. They are AMAZING! Wife is running down to Padre Island in it right now, having a ball!

0 to 60 in 7.2, woohoo!
Old 07-11-08, 01:51 PM
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i'd throw down a grand for that.
Old 07-11-08, 02:00 PM
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All these good deals. I wonder why the value of the SC is dropping like that. Well anyway it does sounds like you have to put in quite a bit of work to at least make it look good. But for $1000 and a good running motor I wouldn't argue. If you're willing to invest time and money then go for it.
Old 07-11-08, 03:28 PM
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Sounds good if you are SURE there is no frame damage. The parts you need will come cheap in the classifieds.
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thats my problem i think with the deal is i'm not sure. when i looked at the fender i hade the hood up and all the bolts and everything else under the hood looked normal. just looked like the fender. could someone help me out on what to look for specifically on the body. thank you all for your help thus far
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Sounds like a good deal. Pick that up and then shark the classifieds. I wish I had a 400 sometimes.
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I would if the body was straight.
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here are some pics.
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