Advice on Buying a 94 DWP SC300 5spd 131k
08-12-10, 04:37 PM
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Advice on Buying a 94 DWP SC300 5spd 131k
Hey wasup guys. I need some advice on how much I should pay for this sc300 5spd. It has 131k and he is asking for $4500. I am pretty low on money. How much do you guys think i should offer him? I haven't seen this car in person yet b/c i live about 250 miles away and will probably be taking a train there. This will be my second sc and i will be putting a turbo kit into it. My plans are 6psi for now. Do you guys think this is a good candidate?
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08-12-10, 05:18 PM
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^ cuz 98+'s are hard to mod. Other than the diy hack-job BFI the two easiest production mods are SRT Intake and IMF Headers, both of which are (on sale) $500, but usually both closer to $700. I dunno, but for me personally $1400 for MAYBE 20hp is a little much.
That and I know sc4demon has been looking for a 5spd for a lil while. I know exactly where he's coming from. The vvt-i is fun, but not cheap to mod, and eventually you get bored of the auto.
I'd say bring $4000, offer him $3500 and go from there. But 96SC4 is right. You really need to see/drive it first before you can really say..
That and I know sc4demon has been looking for a 5spd for a lil while. I know exactly where he's coming from. The vvt-i is fun, but not cheap to mod, and eventually you get bored of the auto.
I'd say bring $4000, offer him $3500 and go from there. But 96SC4 is right. You really need to see/drive it first before you can really say..
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yeah i guess im just gonna take a train down there sometime this weekend...and yeah the 98 sc4 is fun to drive and fast enough to drive everyday but mods on the car is expensive and im just going to keep the sc3 as a weekend car and try to make 300rwhp im just kinda bored il let you guys know what happens
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Hey wasup guys. I need some advice on how much I should pay for this sc300 5spd. It has 131k and he is asking for $4500. I am pretty low on money. How much do you guys think i should offer him? I haven't seen this car in person yet b/c i live about 250 miles away and will probably be taking a train there. This will be my second sc and i will be putting a turbo kit into it. My plans are 6psi for now. Do you guys think this is a good candidate?
You say you are low on money? How do you expect to afford a turbo kit with proper tune etc. plus any maintenance items you need for the car? I guess I'm not understanding why you are purchasing this car
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I guess i should have made it clearer....maintenance is not a problem i have a lot of hook ups on that and i already have a full turbo kit just sitting in my closet, the only thing i need is just a downpipe and intercooler piping. I'm just low on funds to actually buy the car.
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dammit i just called them today and someone made a deposit for it over the phone last night for the car...he told me to call back in 2 days to check if its been sold yet.....F. U. C. K. i really thought i had that 1 i was gonna drive down there 2morrow....ahhh fml
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Do this....go down there, find out how much they were going to pay. pay more than they were and pay in full. Drive car away with a big *** smile.
08-13-10, 07:43 PM
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That's how it is around here. These cars are pretty high demand if they are clean. A 5-speed is even more likely to move fast, obviously. It sucks because you almost have to rush in and ****** them before they are gone, which sometimes doesn't leave a lot of time to think, or thoroughly check the car out.
I hunted for LONG time for mine. Almost had a couple that sold within a day of listing. I finally got mine, but only because I cruised craigslist and auto trader with such frequency that I was able to secure the car the day after it listed.
Keep your head up man, and at least you already have that 400
I hunted for LONG time for mine. Almost had a couple that sold within a day of listing. I finally got mine, but only because I cruised craigslist and auto trader with such frequency that I was able to secure the car the day after it listed.
Keep your head up man, and at least you already have that 400
08-13-10, 08:37 PM
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Yes I agree 100%----just fix up your 98.
Dont the 98's come stock with 290 hp?
And to spend $4000.00 on this car plus the cost of installing the turbo and who knows what else----i dont know man --doesnt add up for me-----I would say 100% stick with your 98.
To me it isnt even a debate.
Anytime your buying a used car it is a roll of the dice---u may end up with more problems on your hand than anything.
And you say money is an issue--------98 all the way---no question.
Dont the 98's come stock with 290 hp?
And to spend $4000.00 on this car plus the cost of installing the turbo and who knows what else----i dont know man --doesnt add up for me-----I would say 100% stick with your 98.
To me it isnt even a debate.
Anytime your buying a used car it is a roll of the dice---u may end up with more problems on your hand than anything.
And you say money is an issue--------98 all the way---no question.