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endrien · 09-28-2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by muzicguru

Do you know anyone that is mechanically minded? The only reason I ask is because if you have the money then you could just swap the engine out for one that has done less miles. That is an option if you want the older chasis and low miles. I wouldn't reccomend getting it done through a local mechanic though as you'd be paying through the .... Despite it seeming like a large job, you could do it in a day easy.

You don't happen to have any more info on the car at all do you?

My grandfather is a great mechanic, though he has never gone to school for it he grew up doing it so knows a lot and has a garage with an engine hoist/under car working area. It probably wouldn't really be worth it in the end as other parts that are hard to find would end up going out progressively after being through near 300k miles. There is also very little info or records.

If the option was there I would get a VW Microbus/Vanagon....That would be worth swapping the engine and getting body rework done on, one of my favorite vehicles.

I do refuse to get a honda civic though.

tiger1526 · 09-28-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by muzicguru

Do you know anyone that is mechanically minded? The only reason I ask is because if you have the money then you could just swap the engine out for one that has done less miles. That is an option if you want the older chasis and low miles. I wouldn't reccomend getting it done through a local mechanic though as you'd be paying through the .... Despite it seeming like a large job, you could do it in a day easy.

You don't happen to have any more info on the car at all do you?

its not so much the engine i would be worried about, much more so the transmission

muzicguru · 09-28-2011, 12:27 AM

To be fair, I haven't ever worked with a VW so I really wouldn't know too much about them.

And, I'm happy to hear you have the same opinion of Honda's as I do. Them and their Vtec engines yo!

Oisterboy · 09-28-2011, 12:28 AM

Keep in mind most car salesmen are crooks. I hate to say it, but it is what it is. I know there are honest people out there, but when cutting corners is so simple, of course people are going to abuse the public who is generally ignorant about a specialized topic.

Bring someone who knows what they're doing. Check tires and gas/break lines and the breaks. Make sure the horn works, and other things they check for during inspection.

New (used) tires will set you back $100 for 4 of them. Breaks can get expensive, and odds are its gonna be a ***** to replace the lines if they're messed up.

Mind you, money can be saved if you do it yourself at home, but that requires tools and knowledge and time and patience. All of those things rarely come together

muzicguru · 09-28-2011, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Oisterboy

Keep in mind most car salesmen are crooks. I hate to say it, but it is what it is.

This is very true. Most of the time they will just degrease and water blast the engine bay and fill any scrathes on the body. A mate of mine works at a new and used auto seller and has told me to never buy one from there. They mark up the prices so high.

09-28-2011, 12:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
muzicguru Payne, Max Payne Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 562 Reputation: 10	To be fair, I haven't ever worked with a VW so I really wouldn't know too much about them. And, I'm happy to hear you have the same opinion of Honda's as I do. Them and their Vtec engines yo! __________________

09-28-2011, 12:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
Oisterboy \| (• ◡•)\| (❍ᴥ❍ʋ) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Just Past Jupiter Posts: 16,560 Reputation: 644	Keep in mind most car salesmen are crooks. I hate to say it, but it is what it is. I know there are honest people out there, but when cutting corners is so simple, of course people are going to abuse the public who is generally ignorant about a specialized topic. Bring someone who knows what they're doing. Check tires and gas/break lines and the breaks. Make sure the horn works, and other things they check for during inspection. New (used) tires will set you back $100 for 4 of them. Breaks can get expensive, and odds are its gonna be a ***** to replace the lines if they're messed up. Mind you, money can be saved if you do it yourself at home, but that requires tools and knowledge and time and patience. All of those things rarely come together __________________

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