I need your opinion on a car purchase?

Question

I've been looking at a few 97-99 mitsubishi eclipse GSX and I found one that has 93,000 miles on the body and 3000 on a brand new engine. the guy is asking $10k, I'm gonna try to talk it down to $8k. I just wanna know if there's anything I should be worried from especially with the new engine. the guy said that he put the wrong blow off valve into the old engine and it blew up, thats why he replaced the engine.

Thanks

the seller said that he has the receipts for the engine install

Answer 1

For $8000, you can buy:

1997 Lexus SC400

Answer 2

Ask him who put this motor in, if by a mechanic, ask to see the receipt for labor/parts. If it's a certified motor, it will have a stamp on it from the maker, otherwise, it may have come out of a heap down the road. Also, is it gonna pass emission testing, ask to see the proof that it did. Oftentimes, catalytic convertors break down and are extremely expensive to fix on some models, so it's worth asking to see the test result. Also, ask to see the current title, never buy without seeing that title, it has a wealth of info that you need to know, cuz even if you ask, some people will lie(no really?)Like whether it has been rebuilt or not, it will say on the title, if it says salvage title, run from the deal unless you want to spend a whole lotta money. Good luck.

Answer 3

my immediate concern is WHO installed the engine, was it a reputable shop, and where did the engine come from. after you've asked these questions and your still interested, make you best offer based on the proviso that it passes a safety inspection. The safety inspection will cost you around $90 but they have a real good look at it and could find mor reasons why you shouldn't buy it, if they do, it's a very well spent $90

Answer 4

Ask for proof of purchase of the new motor IE reciept. You should make shure it is the low compression 4g63t motor, not a chrystler. The transmission is a common problem on these cars. For the best reliability, make sure you use the stock BOV. Its Turbo AWD nice car.

Answer 5

i could look at the fee to repair (the two section and exertions fee) for common products: batteries alternators struts shocks tires brakes verify client comments at your community library as nicely for extra coaching. indexed right here are my favorites: Pontiac Vibe 4cyl with instruction manual or computerized. Toyota Matrix (same as Vibe) Geo Prizm Toyota Corolla (same as Prizm) Saturn S sequence (super autos) Honda Civic

Answer 6

DO NOT fall in love for the car You GONNA buy.
check it (cold blood check)
buy the pricing book ,ask for the lowest price (minus 10 %)
complain of this and that ,the seller will get mad and ask You to leave, give Your telephone to the seller,let him call You later.

Answer 7

im sure that is a nice car but remember of re-sell...that car WILL go down in value quick...100k mi is approaching!...for the money there is better and more reliable cars out there....that car will just get you in trouble!...shop around i tell all my customres to do that....they always come back to me!...anyways its your money...spend it wisely! good luck!

Answer 8

Tell him you want to take it to a mechanic to look it over first

Answer 9

Um...i personally don't like eclipse....
but...the thing w/ new engine...
if it is...and hope it is manual....
Drive it....test it. = )
I'm pretty sure that you can feel a lot more by
driving it than seeing it = )

Answer 10

Look for another car.