 Can you help the newbie?
Greetings all from the newbie.
I have a need for a large good riding vehicle and of course you can see what has come to my mind. I am generally performance oriented and this is a bit of a switch for me. I have even thought about an engine swap if needed. The general use will be transporting my elderly parents to/from doctor, etc. so the added rear room of a limited will be nice.
I have a number of immediate options available to me. One is a '98 limited -- Superior. It has been repainted (1st class) with a new sunroof and roof vinyl. 86k miles on the original engine.
Since I am new I have lot's of questions.
If the ride on the '98 is too harsh can anything be done to make it ride more like a '99 or better?
When did HID lighting first appear? This is very desirable for me.and will be retrofitted if needed.
What are the weak spots to look for? This one has " a need for an A/C charge" However the current owner did not know if the compressor was coming on, only that there was no cold coming out. hmmm!
Where can I find what was standard equipment? I read the first post, but am curious about other things.
What is the HP/Torque on the 4.6L used here. OK, I am being lazy with this one. Tell me to go look it up.
I am thinking that a well maintained drive train with 85k miles on it should have a few more miles in her until rebuild/swap.
I am afraid I may have a problem with this owner with the price $6500, he thinks of it as an investment car. While the numbers may match, I can't think of this car that way. There are too many changes. Paint, shaved trunk lock, new sunroof, new roof cover, '08 fender vents. All of this has been done correctly but I feel it takes away from its collectable value. Do you have an idea of its fair value? New tires and A/C are all that's needed before I see it on the 6th.
I have found a good looking '96 DeVille with 160kmiles for $2000 and a '00 with 116k that needs a new engine (or head gasket) for $1000. Anyone loaded a crate engine or other performance modded mill into these? will the tranny take it? I can do the mechanical work no problem.
I really do appreciate all opinions Thanks in advance. |