Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
4/4/24 8:55 a.m.

I'm considering buying this, but I'm concerned about the engine noise.  What's your opinion?

https://www.iaai.com/VehicleDetail/39167334~US

 

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Slippery
Slippery PowerDork
4/4/24 9:44 a.m.

Doesnt sound healthy to me. 

John Welsh
John Welsh Mod Squad
4/4/24 10:19 a.m.

In reply to Indy - Guy :

All these auction cars are a Gamble, and I am a cautious gambler.

Here are the things that give me pause on this one. The seller is not an insurance company, so it is likely private party or someone just looking to offload a non-running car. The images focus on the driver front fender. But, if you look at the bumper cover damage that seems to have happened from a passenger side impact. This makes me wonder if this is a car that's been knocked around a few times, with the driver side damage being old damage. I don't know the 4.0L very well. No it does not sound healthy. I am cautious and I would stay away, but that's just me.

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
4/4/24 10:40 a.m.

Thanks for the second opinion guys.  I really wanted this one to work out, but I shouldn't force it. 

As John points out, that would be a bad gamble.

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