1998 T-Red SVT Contour with MNB interior, 120k miles, CHEAP, bottom end noise, perfect 3L candidate

[jfisher99]

1998 T-red Contour SVT with MNB interior
-4959 of 6535 built, March 11th, 1998 build date
-Have original window sticker
-120k miles
-Clean title in hand
-Cincinnati, Ohio 45157
$1,000 if bought by black friday weekend!

Okay so long story short the motor is likely done for (although I'm not investing time or money to verify) however I have linked a video for you to hear. Car starts and runs (can be driven but wouldn't recommend going too far). I bought the car to 3L swap, but just don't have the time right now to complete this project. This car was a daily driver until the engine noise started.

This is what the previous owner told me:

"One day the motor made noise aprox 2 blocks from home. Shut car off and came out just minutes later and noise was gone. Aprox a month maybe 2 goes by and noise comes back and is here to stay it seems."

Other issues:
-Rear suspension needs work, drives fine but def needs some attention. Has a clunk so I'm assuming needs rear shocks.
-A/C isn't super cold but does work.
-Trunk doesn't stay open (needs new struts)
-No radio
-Paint is faded

Video of engine noise:

http://s141.photobucket.com/albums/r...t=35cc57c3.mp4


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[bgrogan01]

Judging by the pics this car is a 98.5.......if it was a true 98 E0 then the temp guage would read normal but it doesn't and it has the obvious E1 style wheels. It does however have a E0 dash which is a plus. Anyway just thought I would share that....GLWS

[jfisher99]

Judging by the pics this car is a 98.5.......if it was a true 98 E0 then the temp guage would read normal but it doesn't and it has the obvious E1 style wheels. It does however have a E0 dash which is a plus. Anyway just thought I would share that....GLWS

Thank you sir, I don't know if any of that stuff is a good or bad thing, but I appreciate it lol!

[bgrogan01]

From what I know it's a good thing.

[jfisher99]

I have the SVT certificate and a folder full of maintenance records on this car also! I'll post up later tonight what number this car is.

[jfisher99]

I also found the original window sticker while digging through all the documentation!

This car is 4959 and was built on March 11th, 1998.

Vin is 1FAFP68G8WK261910

[jfisher99]

$1,000 if bought by a week from today!

[sirmon74]

Location?

[turbojimbo]

pm sent

[jfisher99]

Location?

My bad, I am in Cincinnati, Ohio. Added to first post. Zip code is 45157.

All PM's replied to!

Sorry guys, I can't hold the car without a deposit. First with cash in hand will get the car.