Thinking about getting it but it seems it's on the verge of turning into parts car, or will need massive investment to keep it going.
What's a reasonable offer to make on it? I am thinking sub-$1,000 for sure. Maybe between 500-700?
Also the owner admitted there is rust. Transmission slipping and the lifter noise. What's next: Water pump? Compete front end rebuild as it has never been touched apparently.
The axles - not sure if just the seal, or the wheel bearings, or the whole axles will have to be replaced given the leak. I tend to assume the worst case scenario, which is usually true.
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I have noticed some rust on the back left rear side, near bottom. I haven't really checked underneath lately - I know three years ago it looked good. I would need to check closer when home.
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needs some TLC, recommended for someone who is mechanically inclined (see vehicle issues below). Please review all the issues below before contacting. Could be tagged historic.
Miles: 160,000
Year: 1992
Model: Chevy Caprice Wagon
Motor: 5.7L V-8
Issues:
- Motor just started dripping a small amount of oil about 6 months ago. Not sure why, haven't checked fully. Maybe oil cooling line.
- One of the lifters taps. Goes away, or makes less noise, after driving awhile.
- Transmissions slips single time slightly when starting from a cold start, runs/shifts fine after letting off on gas and allowing shift. Has been doing this for over 1 year, drove it to Michigan last year just fine. Haven't investigated issue - very minor and hasn't bothered me to the point of service.
- Horn stopped working.
- Driver side arm rest or door handle missing.
- Rear windows and passenger side windows do not roll up/down.
- Windshield washer jets have issues.
- Cruse control stopped working.
- Back left window, or maybe roof rack, leaks slightly when heavy rain or snow melting.
- Back door lock hard to use, we stopped using it and just unlocked at front of car. Probably needs to be lubricated internally.
- One of the hydraulic arms for the hood pops off easily, pops back on just fine.
- Was told by mechanic that the back axle seal is leaking inside, he used some stop leak to control. He noticed some lubricate on right rear break side.
- The hot/cold indicator on dash likes to move up and down between warm and hot while driving. Has been doing this for almost 2 years ... we have driven it many miles since we know the car hasn't been overheating. We have noticed though that running the air conditioning in hot weather will cause the car to start running hot based on indicator. Honestly, not sure what is wrong here. We just drove and made sure it wasn't overheating. Again - we have made countless trips to PA and two to Michigan with car over last 2 years.
- The radiator started leaking awhile ago, I used stop leak and it has been okay since.
- Marks, scratches, fading, headliner issues, minor rust on back, and other little things I may have overlooked - sold ASIS
The car does start and ride nice. I did get oil changes every 5,000 miles. Tried to take care of car, but recently a rash of things started to add up (see above). One of my favorite vehicles to own over the past few years. I believe with some TLC from someone who can do the work themselves, this could serve as a nice car for many more miles.
Items I know were recently replaced:
Alternator, starter, fuel line, rear right caliper, rear level ride shocks
What's a reasonable offer to make on it? I am thinking sub-$1,000 for sure. Maybe between 500-700?
Also the owner admitted there is rust. Transmission slipping and the lifter noise. What's next: Water pump? Compete front end rebuild as it has never been touched apparently.
The axles - not sure if just the seal, or the wheel bearings, or the whole axles will have to be replaced given the leak. I tend to assume the worst case scenario, which is usually true.
Quote:
I have noticed some rust on the back left rear side, near bottom. I haven't really checked underneath lately - I know three years ago it looked good. I would need to check closer when home.
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needs some TLC, recommended for someone who is mechanically inclined (see vehicle issues below). Please review all the issues below before contacting. Could be tagged historic.
Miles: 160,000
Year: 1992
Model: Chevy Caprice Wagon
Motor: 5.7L V-8
Issues:
- Motor just started dripping a small amount of oil about 6 months ago. Not sure why, haven't checked fully. Maybe oil cooling line.
- One of the lifters taps. Goes away, or makes less noise, after driving awhile.
- Transmissions slips single time slightly when starting from a cold start, runs/shifts fine after letting off on gas and allowing shift. Has been doing this for over 1 year, drove it to Michigan last year just fine. Haven't investigated issue - very minor and hasn't bothered me to the point of service.
- Horn stopped working.
- Driver side arm rest or door handle missing.
- Rear windows and passenger side windows do not roll up/down.
- Windshield washer jets have issues.
- Cruse control stopped working.
- Back left window, or maybe roof rack, leaks slightly when heavy rain or snow melting.
- Back door lock hard to use, we stopped using it and just unlocked at front of car. Probably needs to be lubricated internally.
- One of the hydraulic arms for the hood pops off easily, pops back on just fine.
- Was told by mechanic that the back axle seal is leaking inside, he used some stop leak to control. He noticed some lubricate on right rear break side.
- The hot/cold indicator on dash likes to move up and down between warm and hot while driving. Has been doing this for almost 2 years ... we have driven it many miles since we know the car hasn't been overheating. We have noticed though that running the air conditioning in hot weather will cause the car to start running hot based on indicator. Honestly, not sure what is wrong here. We just drove and made sure it wasn't overheating. Again - we have made countless trips to PA and two to Michigan with car over last 2 years.
- The radiator started leaking awhile ago, I used stop leak and it has been okay since.
- Marks, scratches, fading, headliner issues, minor rust on back, and other little things I may have overlooked - sold ASIS
The car does start and ride nice. I did get oil changes every 5,000 miles. Tried to take care of car, but recently a rash of things started to add up (see above). One of my favorite vehicles to own over the past few years. I believe with some TLC from someone who can do the work themselves, this could serve as a nice car for many more miles.
Items I know were recently replaced:
Alternator, starter, fuel line, rear right caliper, rear level ride shocks
