Need expert advice - should I be concerned?

[Maxedwell]

I'm looking at buying a used '14 GT500. This picture of the engine bay shows what appears to be a crack at the top of the strut tower brace. What do you think?

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

ya that looks bad, I would definitely want confirmation on wtf that is

 

[Zemedici]

Yeah that's odd, see if you can get more details on it.

 

[13COBRA]

I can't tell if it's truly a crack, or if it's just some sticky residue with dirt on it.

 

[stanger1]

That looks like its been in a wreck. I would say that's major structurally.
Myself, I would pass on it, unless it's really cheap.

 

[fearthesnake]

Clean car history? See if the edges along the fender on inside of engine bay match paint wise. Looking to see if its been repainted. Could be indicative of a hit to that side of car.

Id be leary. Would take a rather hard hit to Crack it imo.

 

[ashleyroachclip]

Does not look like a crack to me .
Something that severe , surly would not have made it out of a repair shop.

 

[03cobra#694]

I can't tell if it's truly a crack, or if it's just some sticky residue with dirt on it.

Does not look like a crack to me .
Something that severe , surly would not have made it out of a repair shop.

Yeah, we need a close up picture.

 

[paluka21]

Where's the stock radiator cover? That supposed crack doesn't look right to me. I'd find out exactly what it is, and if indeed it is a crack then whoever did the repair work on a that wrecked car should be out of a job.

 

[NJredfire03]

Where's the stock radiator cover? That supposed crack doesn't look right to me. I'd find out exactly what it is, and if indeed it is a crack then whoever did the repair work on a that wrecked car should be out of a job.

Damn didn't even notice the radiator cover was missing. Looks terrible without it. A definite further look into that strut tower is a must.


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[fearthesnake]

Also, has the boot on the CAI right before the Throttle body look like it's been scratched all up or sanded for some reason? Doesn't look smooth but I can't zoom in to verify.

 

[paluka21]

Also, has the boot on the CAI right before the Throttle body look like it's been scratched all up or sanded for some reason? Doesn't look smooth but I can't zoom in to verify.

Someone probably put Armorall on it. That's how mine used to look when I used that cheap stuff for plastic parts. Uneven coat that's still wet.

 

[nxhappy]

can't tell for sure but it does look like it's cracked with chipped paint. If so, that would indicate a major wreck. Is the price too good to be true on this car? Did you run a carfax?

 

[MG0h3]

I can't see a dealer not trying to conceal a crack like that.


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[jjandascog1]

And the paint on the fender looks like it has too much orange peal to be factory.

 

[svt662]

Looks like the rear fender bolt has paint missing from these photos plus the paint work on the fender and the rad cover missing I would 100% pass and look for a real one. You get what you pay for and I would rather do it nice not twice! Good luck.....

 

[MastaAce03]

Keep looking buddy. Absolutely no reason to buy that one.


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[nxhappy]

I agree with these gents. Keep on lookin.

 

[Clemson]

Run like the wind!!!!!!

 

[MovingZen]

^^ agree with these... run, don't look back.