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So whats the going rate for a RMS change these days?
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I pay $150/month for storage, but the mice are paying me $200/month for the use of my car.
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My sense is that number is typo... or they're indicating how many miles on the new motor, which would be a bit disingenuous since the rest of the car would likely have more miles than that... But I would certainly get more information... having finished my car shopping about four months ago (after a couple of years of looking), I still get a little suspicious when I see information like that...
Rudy
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'01 Arctic Silver/Black C2 Cabriolet
'03 Silver F-150 Supercrew
yup....
If I was looking for a nice Cab that is.....
What do you want with the car? DD or weekend toy?
This car has basicly been stored its whole life, and If I had the cash and understanding that it might require some work in the event that it starts to leak from old seals....keep some money aside for that... damn.. its a nice car.... Ask Phil G , He has one about like that with 1/2 as many miles.....As far as I know its a perfect car.
I dont think its a typo, and I dont think it has a new engine in it. It's some rich snowbird's Palm Beach winter car. The ad says as much. So if it passed PPI, is it still an accident waiting to happen because its a Garage Queen?
Yeah, in today's market it's over priced. There is lot's of debate about extremely low mileage cars with some feeling they are prone to big issues. However, I don't think anyone has data to back it up, only intuition and an occasional example. I actually know less about cars than boats, and can tell you for sure that the worst thing you can do to a boat is let it sit idle. It literally will rot from the inside out. It seems fair to conclude that all mechanical parts suffer from non-use.
Here's why I think this is in play for a 996. I read a write up from a guy who did his own RMS replacement. He didn't drain the oil prior taking everything apart and was surprised when he opened up the seal area and oil didn't pour out. When at rest the oil sits below the seal so it isn't getting the benefit of lubrication. Nor are other parts in there. Draw your own conclusions.
that is quite a bit below the crankshaft, its rotational diameter too, and below the IMS.
The IMS and crankshaft area separated from the oil sump by a section of the engine casting.
The RMS gets plenty of lubrication when engine running.
Sincerely,
Macster.
The problem as I see it with this low mileage queen is not the mileage, but the fact that it SITS FOR SIX MONTHS at a time, unused.
Plenty of nice low mileage examples out there, but they are at least driven every few days.
That's my point. It get's lube when the engine is running, and not when it isn't. Same with all the internals nearby. Normally no problem, but perhaps a problem when it's sits unstarted for half the year.
I actually agree with Eric. Sure mine sits, but I start it or drive it at least once every 1-2 weeks during the winter (and spring, and fall, and summer... )
Right now, with the temp around 35, and 3-6" snow forecast for Tuesday, it's hard to imagine driving it at all. But, I make my annual pledge to drive it more this year. It's certainly not appreciating in value just sitting in the garage, that's for sure.
Based on the condition of the seats and interior - I think that is true mileage.
Get a CarFax and PPI - negotiate a lower price and I think you are good to go.
There is nothing wrong with a garage queen if the car has been properly maintained and stored - IMHO.
Of course you're right. Absolutely no argument. These are anything but collector cars. But, what am I thinking?? I'm thinking I'm neurotic and a bit nuts. So, there's my rationale for keeping it perfect. I really love having a car this beautiful stay that way. It literally is a time capsule car. Speaking of capsules, time for my meds ...
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