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Back Story:
I've been looking for a project camry. I found one. A 1993 3vz 5-speed SE in blue. 202,512 miles. It's been abused. Anyways, here's the pictures. I'll go over whats wrongwith her in a second. http://s135.photobucket.com/albums/q154/lynchburgcsi/3vz92SE/ <-- pics.
a)Was backed into, and both passenger side doors will need to be replaced (windows don't go down)
b)Driver side door handle broken (won't open the door)
c)FM radio does not pick up a signal, but CD player and MP3 hookup work
d)crack in windshield
e)slight oil leak
f)dings and scratches that come with age
g)just got a brand new alternator
That was what was listed on the original description on craigslist. She was asking $600. I was going to offer $300 and settle at $450 max. So today, I went out to check over the car.
Today:
We got there and starting going over the car. All the issues were there that she knew about. Everything was fine... until we started the car.
a) The ABS light was on. Need to see if this is an easy fix or not.
b) The car idles high.
c) we had to jump start the car FOUR times.
d) The "battery" alternator failure light was on for a while, until about after the 4th jump start.
e) Turning on the a/c causes the engine to strain and squeal and disengage the A/C clutch which causes the A/C light to blink.
f) When the a/c compressor clutch doesnt disengage, it causes the engine to strain and squeal INCREDIBLY loud.
g) small other cosmetic issues... chips in driver's window edge; crack in the spoiler 3rd tail light, dash is faded to neon green.
f) when the a/c is on, some smoke appears to come from the belt-side of the engine.
It does move under it's own power fine, and it does shift smoothly. I'm just realizing that there's a LOT more wrong with this car than I first thought. :facepalm: I'm not sure. I'm thinking I may offer $200 FIRM and buy a new battery for the car. If worst comes to worst... part her out. I'm not entirely sure yet and I want to make a decesion tomorrow. SO guys. Questions? Comments? I want to hear them! :thumbsup:
Back Story:
I've been looking for a project camry. I found one. A 1993 3vz 5-speed SE in blue. 202,512 miles. It's been abused. Anyways, here's the pictures. I'll go over whats wrongwith her in a second. http://s135.photobucket.com/albums/q154/lynchburgcsi/3vz92SE/ <-- pics.
a)Was backed into, and both passenger side doors will need to be replaced (windows don't go down)
b)Driver side door handle broken (won't open the door)
c)FM radio does not pick up a signal, but CD player and MP3 hookup work
d)crack in windshield
e)slight oil leak
f)dings and scratches that come with age
g)just got a brand new alternator
That was what was listed on the original description on craigslist. She was asking $600. I was going to offer $300 and settle at $450 max. So today, I went out to check over the car.
Today:
We got there and starting going over the car. All the issues were there that she knew about. Everything was fine... until we started the car.
a) The ABS light was on. Need to see if this is an easy fix or not.
b) The car idles high.
c) we had to jump start the car FOUR times.
d) The "battery" alternator failure light was on for a while, until about after the 4th jump start.
e) Turning on the a/c causes the engine to strain and squeal and disengage the A/C clutch which causes the A/C light to blink.
f) When the a/c compressor clutch doesnt disengage, it causes the engine to strain and squeal INCREDIBLY loud.
g) small other cosmetic issues... chips in driver's window edge; crack in the spoiler 3rd tail light, dash is faded to neon green.
f) when the a/c is on, some smoke appears to come from the belt-side of the engine.
It does move under it's own power fine, and it does shift smoothly. I'm just realizing that there's a LOT more wrong with this car than I first thought. :facepalm: I'm not sure. I'm thinking I may offer $200 FIRM and buy a new battery for the car. If worst comes to worst... part her out. I'm not entirely sure yet and I want to make a decesion tomorrow. SO guys. Questions? Comments? I want to hear them! :thumbsup:
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Ken
IMHO you are signing up for a lot of work here! But hell..nothing more exciting than a yota V6+5-speed manual THE combo to die for!!!!
IMHO you are signing up for a lot of work here! But hell..nothing more exciting than a yota V6+5-speed manual
THE combo to die for!!!!
clever title
i'd say also go for it, use your knowledge to beat the price down for those toast major items, see what can be fixed easily with junk yard parts and what else needs new parts, calculate ... and make a deal is she agrees
have fun and good luck!
i'd say also go for it, use your knowledge to beat the price down for those toast major items, see what can be fixed easily with junk yard parts and what else needs new parts, calculate ... and make a deal is she agrees
have fun and good luck!
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