Ft.WorthSVT
CEG'er
If u were 2 buy a used svt with 103,00 miles what would be the first things u checked out. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.
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Used svt
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98TredSVT
Veteran CEG'er
Make sure the clutch doesn't slip at all, make sure there are no CELs, the oil level is full, make sure it has the spare tire and the tool kit(mine didn't have the tool kit). Make sure it shifts into all gears smoothly, especially downshift into all gears, make sure no grinds. Check for rust on the bottom of the doors, there will probably be some there but you can use it to your advantage to bring the price down, look at the headlights for hazing and being scratched up. Ask what they used in the transmission, hope they didn't use ATF, it makes the transmission sticky inside and it becomes more difficult to shift, but ATF has been used in most people's transmissions that haven't been rebuilt because it was put in from the factory until 2000. Oh yeah, look for dashwarp.
Ft.WorthSVT
CEG'er
Make sure the clutch doesn't slip at all, make sure there are no CELs, the oil level is full, make sure it has the spare tire and the tool kit(mine didn't have the tool kit). Make sure it shifts into all gears smoothly, especially downshift into all gears, make sure no grinds. Check for rust on the bottom of the doors, there will probably be some there but you can use it to your advantage to bring the price down, look at the headlights for hazing and being scratched up. Ask what they used in the transmission, hope they didn't use ATF, it makes the transmission sticky inside and it becomes more difficult to shift, but ATF has been used in most people's transmissions that haven't been rebuilt because it was put in from the factory until 2000. Oh yeah, look for dashwarp.
make sure there are no CELs, what are cels?
SVT3C
CEG'er
Check Engine Lights, mine was sans tool kit as well :nonono:.
2000SilverSVT
Veteran CEG'er
Suspension is probably worn out or close to it.
Does the sunroof work?
Does the sunroof work?
Ft.WorthSVT
CEG'er
What is a sans kit? LOL, iam sorry i dont know all of the terms. But thank yall 4 ur input.
WingBender
CEG'er
Sans is the French word for "without".What is a sans kit? LOL, iam sorry i dont know all of the terms. But thank yall 4 ur input.
Ft.WorthSVT
CEG'er
Yes, everything is in working order, 2 my knowledge.
todras
Pretty fly for a white guy *cowbell*
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FavoriteMystaque
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Watch for overheating especially if a 1998 (if it does exceed M on temp gauge for long), A/C, knocking in engine.
TST-MT-CSVT#4923
CEG'er
o man ... overheating, rust .. especially radiator .. believe me you dont want any holes there... AC.... rev till 4000rpm c if u here anything weird .. go over bumps and test it out. check all lights. engine mounts, and all wires under dash, see if it was played around with
beyondloadedSE
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You beat me too it.