Hey, I'm looking to buy a Mk III - Page 2

cre · 01-30-2010, 02:38 AM

There is nothing provided which gives me any basis for estimating the value of that car. The dents on the driver's side don't help though. Check for all the usual suspects when looking at it: smoking, rough idle, discoloration or oil in the coolant, if you've got a timing light check for irregularities with the diagnostic jumper in place (provides an indication of timing belt wear), and check for diagnostic codes.... OR just take it to a mechanic YOU know and trust for a diagnostic.

Eamon · 01-30-2010, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cre

There is nothing provided which gives me any basis for estimating the value of that car. The dents on the driver's side don't help though. Check for all the usual suspects when looking at it: smoking, rough idle, discoloration or oil in the coolant, if you've got a timing light check for irregularities with the diagnostic jumper in place (provides an indication of timing belt wear), and check for diagnostic codes.... OR just take it to a mechanic YOU know and trust for a diagnostic.

Thanks for the help. I'm going to look at tomorrow so we'll see how that goes.

Eamon · 01-30-2010, 11:11 PM

Well I ended up buying the car for a good price so it looks like I'm officially a member of these forums!

cre · 01-31-2010, 01:07 AM

If ownership was the price of membership I suspect we'd have very few members.

Welcome to hell, BTW! I hope you enjoy it!

Eamon · 01-31-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cre

Welcome to hell, BTW! I hope you enjoy it!

That really gets my hopes up :P

mirage83 · 01-31-2010, 06:05 PM

Can't say we didn't warn you.

01-30-2010, 02:38 AM	#11
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	There is nothing provided which gives me any basis for estimating the value of that car. The dents on the driver's side don't help though. Check for all the usual suspects when looking at it: smoking, rough idle, discoloration or oil in the coolant, if you've got a timing light check for irregularities with the diagnostic jumper in place (provides an indication of timing belt wear), and check for diagnostic codes.... OR just take it to a mechanic YOU know and trust for a diagnostic. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

01-30-2010, 11:11 PM	#13
Eamon Stock Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 10	Well I ended up buying the car for a good price so it looks like I'm officially a member of these forums! __________________ My ride - 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo. Auto.

01-31-2010, 01:07 AM	#14
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	If ownership was the price of membership I suspect we'd have very few members. Welcome to hell, BTW! I hope you enjoy it! __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

01-31-2010, 06:05 PM	#16
mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	Can't say we didn't warn you.