might buy an sl but need input?
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might buy an sl but need input? - 5/3/2008 6:31:39 PM
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migthbuyagt
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Alright, so I really want to buy this 1992 SL and it's in good shape but the engine blew a rod. I keep getting mixed responses on what I should do...rebuild the engine or buy a new engine? The service manager at the dealership I work at told me that with a blown rod in the 3.0 n/a engine it probably did a lot more damage and I'd be better off looking for a new engine. Is this true?
Also, I can't afford to spend a lot of money putting a new engine or rebuilding an engine. I got some quotes for new engines and Jasper was the most expensive at $4000 with a 3 year 100,000 mile warranty and the least expensive was a shop by my house at $1450 and $600 to take out the old engine and $600 to put in the new one. The shop by my house said the use a Japanese importer for the engines and the engines should only have about 25k miles on it being that cars in Japan with over a certain number of miles are taxed higher or something like that. Another shop told me to be careful of that because sometimes places will scam customers and claim the engine is from Japan but it could really be from a junk yard in the US and they just powerwash it and the customer has no idea how many miles are on it. Any input on this at all?
The average cost for engines I've found are about 3 grand. I will not pay that much for an engine. Are the less expensive ones on E-bay any good?
Thanks...all input is appreciated.
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RE: might buy an sl but need input? - 5/4/2008 1:49:19 AM
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vr4girl
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im not experienced with the ebay engines, but i can direct you to a forum that you'll love! www.florida3s.com
even though your not in florida, these guys are so awesome and will help you out with anything.
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RE: might buy an sl but need input? - 5/4/2008 11:13:48 AM
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Girly VR4
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for a 92 SL... you're better off passing on the car.
To pay for a rebuilt engine, and install... will be more expensive than the car itself.
You're in western, NY? Where abouts?
I have a 92 twin turbo for $4500, runs and drives perfectly. Save yourself the headache of someone else's mess. If you don't have experience with these cars, buy one that runs.
J-Spec engines are hit and miss. We've never had any luck with them here at our shop, and refuse to work with them (we specialize in 3000GT's and Stealth's). I had a j-spec trans imported for one of my cars, problems with that as well. stick with buying a car that runs. You're going to have more headaches than just an engine, I can guarantee it.
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RE: might buy an sl but need input? - 5/4/2008 1:37:33 PM
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vr4girl
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ORIGINAL: Girly VR4
for a 92 SL... you're better off passing on the car.
To pay for a rebuilt engine, and install... will be more expensive than the car itself.
You're in western, NY? Where abouts?
I have a 92 twin turbo for $4500, runs and drives perfectly. Save yourself the headache of someone else's mess. If you don't have experience with these cars, buy one that runs.
J-Spec engines are hit and miss. We've never had any luck with them here at our shop, and refuse to work with them (we specialize in 3000GT's and Stealth's). I had a j-spec trans imported for one of my cars, problems with that as well. stick with buying a car that runs. You're going to have more headaches than just an engine, I can guarantee it.
-Em
i'd have to agree with that, but also - if you dont have the money to be putting a lot of work into a car, dont buy a 3000gt. Our cars require a lot of maintenance and its not cheap, even sl's or bases.
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RE: might buy an sl but need input? - 5/4/2008 7:23:47 PM
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migthbuyagt
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I'm in Tonawanda, NY. Girly VR4, I'm interested in your twin turbo too depending on how far you are.
He's asking a grand for the non running car. I just kind of figured I might be better off with that because I'd get a rebuilt engine put in and I'd know the engine was good rather than buy a running 3000GT and risking that it could be beaten or not maintained. I'd hate to pay 4500 for a car and have the engine blow, ya know?
vr4girl, you said that the 3000's require a lot of maintence, just curious what you meant? I'm up to my eyes in student loan debt so no, I don't have tons of money, but I'm doing alright for myself. I just can't be dealing with a maticulous car that needs attention like a BMW. I'm just looking for a sporty and decently quick second car.
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