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OK - PPI by local dealer today on a car being sold by individual that bought the car, has window sticker, etc. Car is 'Meridian Metallic with graphite gray partial leather seats and a handfull of options: onboard computer, stereo. No litronics, no limited slip, etc.:
Clutch pedal 'hard'
Rear Main seal leaking
Battery weak
Plenum drains (???) clogged
Spark plug 'tubes (???)
Valve cover bolts
I was not present since it was out of town and I have the checklist from the dealer and I will call the technician on Monday. I would have the repairs done locally. Wonder how much I can negotiate? He is asking $25.5K. Thoughts???
I'm not sure what colour meridian metallic is, or if it's a colour you really want, but with that grocery list it is my humble opinion you should be buying it for less than $20K. If it were me I'd away and find another one that's been better maintained and is a more popular colour (depending on your preference of course).
Agreed. There are a lot of these cars out there right now at ridiculously low prices. Don't waste your time with a potential problem car - find one that's been well maintained.
Battery replacement is cheap. Spark plug tubes are cheap and easy. I would guess the cam cover seal is what's leaking which can be expensive, the bolts are updated when the cover seal is replaced. Sounds like it needs a new clutch and throwout bearing which in addition to the RMS could be $2k.
Did the dealer estimate repairs?
Battery replacement is cheap. Spark plug tubes are cheap and easy. I would guess the cam cover seal is what's leaking which can be expensive, the bolts are updated when the cover seal is replaced. Sounds like it needs a new clutch and throwout bearing which in addition to the RMS could be $2k.
Did the dealer estimate repairs?
Well, a clutch is about $3K installed, and I guess they could do the RMS while they're in there. You don't mention mileage and the condition of the tires. It all adds up.
From you short description I didn't get the sense that the car was babied, maybe I'm wrong...I haven't seen the car of course.
With the selection and prices out there you can afford to be picky.
I think you're a tad high with that estimate. I've been quoted $1600 at the dealer and 850 from a very reputable indie. If you add in a flywheel then it would be closer but still not $3K.
What else can be done with clutch R&R: RMS, clutch bleed - what else? Anything on the back of the engine that can be more easily accessed when the transmission is out? I don't intend to install any mods at all.
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Ah yes - that's right the $3K was Canadian and included the cost of a light weight flywheel.
OK - my bid revision is revised given the low miles. 20K - 22K.
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