Buying SVT
JimR
03-28-2005, 01:30 PM
ok i have found a 1998 SVT its only $2,500, but it has a number of problems.
1. bad 1st and 2nd gear 3rd and 4th ok but could be better.
2. some eletrical probs
3. some body damage
4. hesitates when i get on the gas.
ect.
should i buy it or should i let it go.
i dont have tons of $ to spend on it (after i buy it) less then $2k
1. bad 1st and 2nd gear 3rd and 4th ok but could be better.
2. some eletrical probs
3. some body damage
4. hesitates when i get on the gas.
ect.
should i buy it or should i let it go.
i dont have tons of $ to spend on it (after i buy it) less then $2k
beyondloadedSE
03-28-2005, 02:14 PM
I wouldnt. Tranny work alone would probably run you about $700-1000+ assuming you could pull the transmission on your own. The engine does need to dropped for the trans to be removed. Not sure what your electrical problems entail, but all new main wiring harnesses under the rood would run you about $1300 + labor. Hesitation is probably due to a fuel filter. Too many headaches imho.
pre98zetec
03-28-2005, 03:36 PM
how many miles are on your 96?
you could supercharge the car you have now.
you could supercharge the car you have now.
Jason43
03-29-2005, 09:53 AM
Sounds like it would be more work that whats its worth.
JimR
03-29-2005, 11:32 AM
my 96 has 82,000 miles
guess ill keep looking for another SVT
guess ill keep looking for another SVT
Jason43
03-29-2005, 12:17 PM
If you were going to buy this one for $2500 and spend another $2000, you could probably find a decent, non-beaten to hell 98 for around $4-5k.
JimR
03-29-2005, 01:38 PM
Found another for $3,500.
took it for a test drive trans is great.
everything works.
BUT the hood dont look to great, the hood looks like someone was dropped on it more then once.
im thinking about buying this one. what do u think?
took it for a test drive trans is great.
everything works.
BUT the hood dont look to great, the hood looks like someone was dropped on it more then once.
im thinking about buying this one. what do u think?
beyondloadedSE
03-29-2005, 04:00 PM
Found another for $3,500.
took it for a test drive trans is great.
everything works.
BUT the hood dont look to great, the hood looks like someone was dropped on it more then once.
im thinking about buying this one. what do u think?
sounds like it might be a good deal. Might be cheaper to just replace the hood with a carbon fiber one.
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theres also carbon fiber hoods available in the oem shape.
took it for a test drive trans is great.
everything works.
BUT the hood dont look to great, the hood looks like someone was dropped on it more then once.
im thinking about buying this one. what do u think?
sounds like it might be a good deal. Might be cheaper to just replace the hood with a carbon fiber one.
http://www.fototime.com/{C9858108-2356-451E-AD09-098410124843}/picture.JPG
theres also carbon fiber hoods available in the oem shape.
JimR
03-30-2005, 09:56 AM
i found out that the svt i was looking at was in a flood. so i guess ill have to stick with the 96 i have.
pre98zetec
03-30-2005, 10:27 AM
why not buy a post-98 SE and get an SVT body kit.. And get a few performance mods?..
Almost as fast.. less the insurance.
Almost as fast.. less the insurance.
JimR
03-31-2005, 10:18 AM
ok i guess that is something to think about.
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