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2001 car with 76 miles, has been in storage for two years.

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I don't think that you can go wrong with this. I also would change the oil before starting it, but if it has already been started/driven, then I wouldn't worry too much about it. I guess that I would also look it over closely, especially the bottom of the car to make sure that there isn't any unusual rust forming already. If not, then just buy it and enjoy!
 
Originally posted by: radioouman
I don't think that you can go wrong with this. I also would change the oil before starting it, but if it has already been started/driven, then I wouldn't worry too much about it. I guess that I would also look it over closely, especially the bottom of the car to make sure that there isn't any unusual rust forming already. If not, then just buy it and enjoy!
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He should definately change the oil even if it has been run. Sitting for 2 years, especially after having combustion byproducts etc thrown in there, could cause the oil to degrade pretty seriously.
 
Depends on price. The engine was not broken in and it's pretty much too late for that. If you get a good enough deal go for it. If the difference is $1000, forget it.
 
Originally posted by: virtueixi
Depends on price. The engine was not broken in and it's pretty much too late for that. If you get a good enough deal go for it. If the difference is $1000, forget it.
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Don't really know what you're talkin' about, do ya? 😉

lol
 
Originally posted by: virtueixi
Depends on price. The engine was not broken in and it's pretty much too late for that. If you get a good enough deal go for it. If the difference is $1000, forget it.
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eh?:laugh:
 
crap depends on the price.
there should be NOTHING wrong with it. sitting 2 years is not bad. just need to change oile and maybe more of the fluids.
 
Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: virtueixi
Depends on price. The engine was not broken in and it's pretty much too late for that. If you get a good enough deal go for it. If the difference is $1000, forget it.
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Don't really know what you're talkin' about, do ya? 😉

lol
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hm.
 
Have you run a VIN check?

76 miles on a 2001 vehicle almost sounds too good to be true.
Check the tires closely, there should be some of those rubber threads sticking out from the tread, if it only has 76 miles.

I did not answer the poll, because my answer would be it depends. Sounds like you may need to do some more homework. Who is the seller of the vehicle? If it is a dealer arev they providing any warranty, like 90 days?

mdcrab
 
Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: virtueixi
Depends on price. The engine was not broken in and it's pretty much too late for that. If you get a good enough deal go for it. If the difference is $1000, forget it.
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😕

Don't really know what you're talkin' about, do ya? 😉

lol
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It's too late because all the seals and components are bone dry. This could cause problems in the pistons rings attaching to the cylinders, as a result the car could burn oil and loose horsepower. As well, as other problems could arise. This is why I wouldn't take the risk unless it was worth it.
 
Originally posted by: virtueixi
Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: virtueixi
Depends on price. The engine was not broken in and it's pretty much too late for that. If you get a good enough deal go for it. If the difference is $1000, forget it.
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😕

Don't really know what you're talkin' about, do ya? 😉

lol
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It's too late because all the seals and components are bone dry.
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Eh. Who knows how long my engine was sitting before I finally installed it at got it running. I had it sitting for like 6 months and it was probably sitting a year before that. I replaced most of the outer seals and then just used the started to turn it over until the oil pressure light turned off. Fired right up and runs great.

I would worry about the engine. To me the only issues would be fluids and tires.
 
You guys crack me up, the engine seals are fine, for christ's sake, it's only two years, i've started engines up thagt have been sitting for 10 years.

The gas in the tank, lines, filter and injectors must be drained, refill with fresh gas.
Change the oil, coolant and brake fluid and you will be fine.
 
Originally posted by: Skoorb
An important question would be whether anybody was foolhardy enough to actually try and start it after it had been sitting there for two years. I would hope the answer is no, since the thing would be 100% unlubricated, so until the oil pressure (though the oil would be old and not so good) got up it would be running without any lube :Q
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2 years is not thing for dino juice. It would take much longer for it to breakdown. I have had oil that is over a decade old that I uses in my 20+ years old lawnmower.

I would check the seals & look for rust signs.
 
Originally posted by: Busie23
My current 92 accord is at 195k and really should be dead by now. By the way my accord didn't pass the echeck a few weeks back and the estimates to get it fixed were pretty ridiculous, so I was about to give up on it when a co-worker mentioned a fuel additive that might help. He said to put three bottles of iso-heat in a quarter tank of gas and run it for 40 minutes, then get it checked. It blew all of the tests out of the water!!!
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Bleah. All you need a good used engine. $300 and a day to install and you're good for another 100k
 
A local mechanic did an inspection on the car this afternoon, and said everything looked good. He did note that it looked like the rims/tires may have been stolen because the brake shields were bent. He said this happens when people drop the car on the ground to snag the tires. But it isn't that big of a deal. The frame was straight and showed no signs of damage as was the entire body. There are a few very small scrathes on the front bumper that h said would buff out, along with a few bigger ones were the trunk emblem was at. The mechanic was a really nice to guy to talk to so I feel very confident in his assesment. Hopefully he wasn't one of the dealers "friends" though?

The tires have been replaced so any signs of odd wear were thrown out with the old tires, but the mechanic did say that he could tell thet the car had never been driven. Everything was brand new....

I'm feeling very confident that it only has 76 real miles on it...The pics of the engine are way to clean for there to have been any more than 76 miles on the car. Carfax also came back clean. I know that doesn't mean everything but it helps boost my confidence a little.

The dealer wanted $18,500 for it, and I offered $17,500 prior to the inspection and not knowing what taxes would be like or shipping. We agreed to $18k and I already put a down payment on my CC so he knows I'm serious. The rest will be wired over tomorrow or sent via casheirs check by Friday at the latest.

The dealer is trying to help me find a cheap alternative to get it shipped to Ohio from Denver. If anyone knows anything about car shipping let me know. It looks like I can wait it out and hope a car hauler is looking to fill his truck on the trip East and maybe get my car on there for around $400-$500. That can take a few weeks though, so I got a few quotes from DAS auto shippers and they ranged from $550 to $1300. It depends on if you want your car on the top of the car hauler or on the bottom where something could drip on it, etc. Also, a big factor is if you want it covered for the trip or not, and if you want a guaranteed delivery date.



Busie23
 
17,500 ain't to bad, but I wonder if it will still be worth it once it arrives here.

You said you are in Ohio and the car is in Denver... have you actually LOOKED at it in person?

Is there any chance of rejecting the sale once it arrives here if you haven't?
 
Originally posted by: geno
$18,000!?

How much did it go for when it was new and unstolen?
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The highly generic kbb value on it, assuming it's the standard options, is $20225, and with kbb, it's safe to say you can give or take 1000. 😉
 
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