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der3wuste3fuchs · 07-10-2008, 05:01 PM

Hi, I'm Ian. I have been looking for a first gen 3kgt for quite a while and so far none have been in my price range or just too far. Now, I have found a couple on CL and narrowed it down to one.

It is a 93' 3kgt Base model Black with Black/Red cloth seats and some other stuff. From what it sounds and looks like (pictures are very small) the car is in good condition with the exception of the transmission.

From our last conversation, the guy said that (basically) the car would start up and run but would not engage in drive. or, when it did it would cut out soon after. I don't remember exactly what he said, but it was somewhere along those lines.

Anyway, he said the problem could be fixed for about 400$. I said I'd offer him $1,000 for the car unfixed, which he agreed too. Then, much later in the conversation he stated that he took it to a local mechanic and got that estimate to have it fixed.

The only problem is I just realised what he posted on his selling ad:

"I have a 93 3000gt automatic very nice shape, but it does need a tranmission, which you can get rebuilt for 400$, this car books for 5300 in good shape. The body and interior is in great shape. My loss you gain, Just lost my job and need to sell it asap. Please call 321-696-XXXX or you can email me. Thanks for looking!"

Now I might know jack-$#!+ about cars, but I've learned everything about these beauts here on 3si.org, and I know you can't re-build a transmission for that price, am I wrong?

I believe he said he is going to take it into the shop today or Friday and will give me a follow-up call on that day. I'll try to be more descriptive in my questioning this time, but I'm not really sure what to specifically ask because of my novice mechanical knowledge.

so, any help is appreciated. thanks.

RedHotChiliStealth · 07-10-2008, 05:13 PM

400??!?!?!?!

yeah right

i got duped like that

IMO i wouldnt get it
sounds extremely fishy
but i dont trust CL so idk

der3wuste3fuchs · 07-10-2008, 05:39 PM

lol true. I'm thinking it's maybe the Torque Converter he is talking about? or maybe he confused it for the Clutch?? He doesn't seem like an oblivious kind of guy..

Still, I think it's worth the $1,000 stock without the supposed "fix-up".
Don't you?

Alt0id · 07-10-2008, 06:05 PM

if that body is in good condition i'd job all over it. 1000 even if you have to throw 1500 into the tranny is a good deal.

Hope it is as good as it sounds.

VR(ich)-4 · 07-10-2008, 06:20 PM

post a cl link

07-10-2008, 05:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
der3wuste3fuchs New User - Please be kind Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Spring Hill, Fl Drives: none atm Trader Rating: (0)	Finally? Hi, I'm Ian. I have been looking for a first gen 3kgt for quite a while and so far none have been in my price range or just too far. Now, I have found a couple on CL and narrowed it down to one. It is a 93' 3kgt Base model Black with Black/Red cloth seats and some other stuff. From what it sounds and looks like (pictures are very small) the car is in good condition with the exception of the transmission. From our last conversation, the guy said that (basically) the car would start up and run but would not engage in drive. or, when it did it would cut out soon after. I don't remember exactly what he said, but it was somewhere along those lines. Anyway, he said the problem could be fixed for about 400$. I said I'd offer him $1,000 for the car unfixed, which he agreed too. Then, much later in the conversation he stated that he took it to a local mechanic and got that estimate to have it fixed. The only problem is I just realised what he posted on his selling ad: "I have a 93 3000gt automatic very nice shape, but it does need a tranmission, which you can get rebuilt for 400$, this car books for 5300 in good shape. The body and interior is in great shape. My loss you gain, Just lost my job and need to sell it asap. Please call 321-696-XXXX or you can email me. Thanks for looking!" Now I might know jack-$#!+ about cars, but I've learned everything about these beauts here on 3si.org, and I know you can't re-build a transmission for that price, am I wrong? I believe he said he is going to take it into the shop today or Friday and will give me a follow-up call on that day. I'll try to be more descriptive in my questioning this time, but I'm not really sure what to specifically ask because of my novice mechanical knowledge. so, any help is appreciated. thanks.

07-10-2008, 05:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
RedHotChiliStealth N00b of the Year!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Earth Drives: 93 base stealth Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Finally? 400??!?!?!?! yeah right i got duped like that IMO i wouldnt get it sounds extremely fishy but i dont trust CL so idk

07-10-2008, 05:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
der3wuste3fuchs New User - Please be kind Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Spring Hill, Fl Drives: none atm Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Finally? lol true. I'm thinking it's maybe the Torque Converter he is talking about? or maybe he confused it for the Clutch?? He doesn't seem like an oblivious kind of guy.. Still, I think it's worth the $1,000 stock without the supposed "fix-up". Don't you?

07-10-2008, 06:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Alt0id Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rockford, Illinois Drives: '94 3000GT SL Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Finally? if that body is in good condition i'd job all over it. 1000 even if you have to throw 1500 into the tranny is a good deal. Hope it is as good as it sounds. __________________ Need new capacitors for your ECU? http://www.3si.org/forum/f4/brand-ne...6/#post4971676

07-10-2008, 06:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
VR(ich)-4 Sandstone Club Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: carmel, ny Drives: '93 vr-4 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Finally? post a cl link __________________ my baby's toys:borla catback//k&n cone//blitz bov//swoosh turbo timer//NGK laser etched iridiums//12 l/b's of boost//moda r6 18x9(full set now ftw thanks to njstealth)//removable sunroof//SANDSTONE exterior

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