So after you pull the engine to replace the chains, guides, tensioners and sprockets, put it all back together into the car and it still misses and has no power after also replacing the cat, what then? If you got it for $500 and it's still reasonably driveable, list it on Facebook for $1500 and take the first $1000 offer. Not enough juice for the squeeze.
Debbie Downer.
Realist Ralph.
Some of us enjoy the projects and repair work.
How do you figure it's 2k plus for chains ? I didn't think I had to mention I'm an ex gm tech and current Honda tech. I have access to a lift. Access to parts. Access to scan tools. I will do all repairs myself.
That means if it's worth 10k the way you see it. And I paid 1k. If I put 5k in it then I would still make 4k with your vision. I consider that good for ten hours of my time.
And if it isn't good then the profit is down but there is still some at your numbers I believe ! Like I said I like a project! Trans felt good. Steering is good and doesn't even have the rack clunk ! Ac is out hoping just rear evaporator since front is a nightmare. It has Bosch plugs in it and OEM coils. Gonna swap plugs ac Delco. And one coil to start and see what it does. Definitely going to address misfire and converter before checking out the rest. It has a new set of nitto tires. Hoping to get it fixed cheapish and sell for 5k to a family that needs a car and can't afford a new one. Figure they can spend there tax refund and have a pretty reliable driver for at least a while. 5k in a vehicle isn't much right now
I understand that but you have to pick your battles wisely. Spending 50 hours on a car that will make you $500 instead of one that could make you $2000, isn't the best use of your time. And I could understand if it was on something unique or interesting, but a Traverse is neither of those.
While that is a huge bonus, my other thoughts still apply. If your making $50/hour as Honda tech, understand that your will be making maybe $5/hour working on the Traverse. But as long as it makes your happy, that's all that counts.
I would strongly advice any family without much money to avoid those cars. If they can't afford a new one, they can't afford a $5K Traverse either. $5K can be better spent on countless other cars that don't have such a bad reputation.
