New Engine?

[Ethien161]

Im currently trying to buy a 1993 white coupe with 226k miles he says that hes swapped out the motor and and put in a ka with about 55k miles but im not really buying it is there any way to tell?

[themadscientist]

Get under it and check major bolts for signs that they were removed and replaced. Motor mounts, transmission bolts, wiring plugs etc. If they are still covered in years-old crud he's being disingenuous. Have the compression checked too. If the motor's compression is low the milage may not be.

[i240sx]

ask for paper work...

[Ethien161]

ask for paper work...

I already asked for paper work and he said he didnt have it another reason why i thought it was shady

[Nali]

Get under it and check major bolts for signs that they were removed and replaced. Motor mounts, transmission bolts, wiring plugs etc. If they are still covered in years-old crud he's being disingenuous. Have the compression checked too. If the motor's compression is low the milage may not be.

QFT!

Do this^, its probably the only way youll be able to tell if the motor was taken out. Whether the motor has miles he specified i dont think can every be tested, just take it with a grain of salt.

[Dattebayo]

Bring a gun when you meet him and hold it up to his face when you ask him. Make sure the safety is off and it's loaded too.

Also make sure to bring a big friend to hold him while you ask about it.

[finalgear]

^^^^ y post something useless and stupid like that?

[Nali]

^^^^ y post something useless and stupid like that?

You think it wont work?

[okisrniju]

TRUE ON THIS ONE.. Paperwork is a must!

[Ethien161]

What does the compression in each of the cylinders have to be ?
Modified by Ethien161 at 11:53 AM 7/29/2009

[visser003]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=ka24de+compression+test

Its called the internet. Welcome, enjoy your stay.

[Ethien161]

Im thinking about after doing the compression test do tear him down on his car and inform him of the KBB price for his car which is he is selling for 3500 but the kbb book price is 1750 would it be ok to shoot him that price this is my first car so i just wanna get everything squared away and not get a car that gonna run for 3 weeks and gimp out on me
Modified by Ethien161 at 5:20 PM 7/29/2009

[Lev_96_240sx]

3500 is way too high for a car that old with that kind of mileage. Check our classifieds, you can find cars with much lower miles and often times with a good amount of mods for that price.

As far as checking for the motor, if seems you've got the idea.

[Ethien161]

What would you price the car for? and I search throught the classiffieds like every four hours just looking at the same cars looking for new cars posted up haha

[Lev_96_240sx]

Check on zilvia as well, but an S13 with that kind of mileage should still only price around 2000-2200 if it's in good shape body and drivetrain wise. Keep your eyes on the classifieds here as well as on Zilvia.net, I just checked today and they have at least 3-4 in or very close (like within $500) of your price range, all of them with lower miles, some of them with nice mods.

[gnvarnadore]

dude price is all about what someone is willing to pay for the car. ive always wanted a coupe and when i found a clean coupe for 3000 i jumped on it because coupes are rare here in South Carolina. Also the price for a 240 is pretty much always going to be more than kbb value because everyone wants one and can fetch a higher price due to simple supply and demand. With no proof of the motor being swapped i would talk him down on the price.

[Ethien161]

Thank you ill look into Zilvia's forum i dont go there much just use to Nico thanks for everyones patience and help