Should I?
11-16-2016, 07:41 PM
#1
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Location: TX
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Should I?
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5857548801.html
Looking to get a new fox and found this one. Advice?
Looking to get a new fox and found this one. Advice?
11-17-2016, 12:15 AM
#2
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SE Michigan
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It's a real fixer-upper. If you decide to make an offer, be prepared to:
Replace quarter window
Address possible water damage to interior (new upholstery, etc.)
Replace various interior bits
Install new radio and figure out the wires
Test electrical systems
Clean and/or polish (or replace) instrument lens
Replace speaker(s)
Replace intake tube and filter
The seller claims the battery is bad, so be prepared to have to replace that too
Replace tail lamp lens
Polish or replace headlamp lenses
Of course, there's no guarantee that a battery is all that's needed to start it. Even if you were able to jump it, who knows how old that gas is. And if you did manage to start it for a test drive, it would be pulling in unfiltered air. (BTW, it looks like the aircon was deleted.)
Then, you still have to evaluate the engine, drivetrain, suspension, and brakes. Eventually, you'll want to do something about the body & paint too (unless you were turning it into a drift missile).
Replace quarter window
Address possible water damage to interior (new upholstery, etc.)
Replace various interior bits
Install new radio and figure out the wires
Test electrical systems
Clean and/or polish (or replace) instrument lens
Replace speaker(s)
Replace intake tube and filter
The seller claims the battery is bad, so be prepared to have to replace that too
Replace tail lamp lens
Polish or replace headlamp lenses
Of course, there's no guarantee that a battery is all that's needed to start it. Even if you were able to jump it, who knows how old that gas is. And if you did manage to start it for a test drive, it would be pulling in unfiltered air. (BTW, it looks like the aircon was deleted.)
Then, you still have to evaluate the engine, drivetrain, suspension, and brakes. Eventually, you'll want to do something about the body & paint too (unless you were turning it into a drift missile).
11-17-2016, 06:42 AM
#3
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Wisconsin
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Urambo, don't be a downer....... all it needs is a battery and a wash lol. (sarcasm)
I answered in your other thread Mario, but don't expect a dependable driver anytime soon. It's got possibilities but only if your good with a wrench.
Keep us posted
I answered in your other thread Mario, but don't expect a dependable driver anytime soon. It's got possibilities but only if your good with a wrench.
Keep us posted
11-18-2016, 11:12 AM
#6
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SE Michigan
Posts: 939
I mean, this one's not entirely a lost cause. You just have to be prepared to do the work. Unfortunately, in its current state you can't really take it for a test drive to better evaluate the running gear. If I were to pursue it, I would definitely offer a low bid before towing it home.