Yesterday, with check in hand, we drove 6hrs one way to potentially pickup an 03 Torch Red Vert with 36k miles. Has an Aluminator, hand ported blower, Reichard 2.79, Ron Davis HE, Kook's LT's, Wilwood 6 Pistons, Tubular K-Member, Coilovers, MM Caster/Camber, Bassani Exhaust, Fidenza Aluminum Flywheel, Spec II, Staggered FR500's (spacers and studs in the rear) with Brand New Nitto's all the way around, and all for 18,700. Seems like a good deal to me.
When we went on the test drive, the battery light was on but went out above 2k rpm. Owner said the alternator was new and hasn't given him any problems. Driver's header was rubbing on steering column bad enough to leave severe wearing. Reverse was next to impossible to get into gear. And it wasn't detailed at all, as he'd said it would be. Motor was filthy, as was the interior. However, overall the exterior was sharp except for a couple small rock chips, broken 3rd brake light, and scuffed trunk lid from Sirrus antenna.
Through all this, I decided to buy the car and about 30 minutes into the drive home, the motor died out from what seemed to be the alternator taking it's last breath :-( Called the seller and he came and picked up the car and title, and I have my check back. He's supposed to be taking it to a shop Tuesday to have it checked out.
At this point, he's expecting me to drive back down once it's fixed and do this all over again, even though I've already wasted 12 hrs of my time and gas only to find that the car wasn't ready, nor as described.
Should I still buy this car???? Any input?
When we went on the test drive, the battery light was on but went out above 2k rpm. Owner said the alternator was new and hasn't given him any problems. Driver's header was rubbing on steering column bad enough to leave severe wearing. Reverse was next to impossible to get into gear. And it wasn't detailed at all, as he'd said it would be. Motor was filthy, as was the interior. However, overall the exterior was sharp except for a couple small rock chips, broken 3rd brake light, and scuffed trunk lid from Sirrus antenna.
Through all this, I decided to buy the car and about 30 minutes into the drive home, the motor died out from what seemed to be the alternator taking it's last breath :-( Called the seller and he came and picked up the car and title, and I have my check back. He's supposed to be taking it to a shop Tuesday to have it checked out.
At this point, he's expecting me to drive back down once it's fixed and do this all over again, even though I've already wasted 12 hrs of my time and gas only to find that the car wasn't ready, nor as described.
Should I still buy this car???? Any input?
Actually, my old one is on the market and after talking with the guy, he offered it back to me for 16k. I think I'm gonna hold off for now though.
