Whats a 2001 worth with a blown engine?

[The Radium King]

Originally Posted by PaulE

As a buyer there should also be a discount for the unknowns due to the fact that it can't be test driven. Is the transmission any good or are the synchros shot, how creaky is the suspension, does the A/C work, do the brakes work, does it pull, etc. If the seller has owned it for a long time, has maintenance records and there is a mechanic that can vouch for the car, that discount can be less. Just my $0.02.

yup - at 100k miles suspension is due for refresh, and can't test as motor is done.

[Brian in Tucson]

Originally Posted by The Radium King

yup - at 100k miles suspension is due for refresh, and can't test as motor is done.

You're right. Mine (the money pit) has a couple of blown struts. I have the replacements, but haven't gotten around to doing them yet. Even at Rock Auto, they are pretty spendy.