Troubled vx for sale what should i do?

[circmand]

but better than steering a member into a ditch this could be as a result of poor maintanence

[Y33TREKker]

True, but chance had said the intention if purchased was to turn it into a toy, not necessarily a daily driver; not concerned so much about looks, etc. And while it was said the previous owner hadn't had anything worked on, it wasn't said that general maintenance had been neglected. Just saying that some specifics weren't given making it difficult to say how rough that 225k on the odometer may have been. It can't have been neglected THAT much if it's made it that far anyway.

[vt_maverick]

True, but chance had said the intention if purchased was to turn it into a toy, not necessarily a daily driver; not concerned so much about looks, etc. And while it was said the previous owner hadn't had anything worked on, it wasn't said that general maintenance had been neglected. Just saying that some specifics weren't given making it difficult to say how rough that 225k on the odometer may have been. It can't have been neglected THAT much if it's made it that far anyway.

I'm more worried about that last 5-10K than the first 220. Most importantly, how long was it driven with these tranny issues?

And Tom I know, I know, it's always sad to see another one headed to the scrap yard. But hopefully someone with deep pockets will come along that doesn't have any hesitation about such a purchase. There's something to be said for the fact that he's even asking for our opinion; sometimes people do that to have a reason to walk away from something they already have a bad feeling about.

Not to put words in chance's mouth though.

[chance03]

you actually hit the nail on the head..... ive had a bad feeling about it since day 1 and was looking for someone to tell me not to buy it. ive seen so many other ones out there with half the miles and in good condition for less than what i would have to pay to get this one to that condition. $1500 just seems so tempting for such a rare car. This kid is desperate. he was asking 4K then 3K then i threw that LOOOOW number at him and he bit. im sure at that price he will have no problem at all getting rid of it either to someone in this family for parts or someone who has no idea what they are getting themselves into.

[nfpgasmask]

Save it for parts for when you get a decent VX because that is all this is good for.

x2. Sounds like a great parts rig. Where is it located? If I could find a VX for this price, I would buy it and tear off everything I think I would need in the future and ditch the rest.

That said, I WOULD not buy this VX and attempt to fix it. There are plenty of better choices out there for what you have to invest in this one to bring it back to life.

Bart

[VXjunky]

perhaps Chance...you can either get some pics...or post the owners contact info.......... or both

[vt_maverick]

...$1500 just seems so tempting for such a rare car...

The truth, and a lot of people on the site might disagree, is that our trucks really aren't THAT rare just yet. Decent to good examples in nearly every color pop up somewhere on the net every day (evidenced by the many threads posted here). So don't let the "rarity" factor drive you to buy something in a hurry; be patient and you'll be MUCH happier with your eventual purchase.

[chance03]

Here is the link.

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2126445989.html

also just throwing it out there..... im free the next 3 weeks and would be willing to drive it anywhere you need it for the price of gas and transportation back to denver.

[VXjunky]

FYI Chance theres a $850 tranny on ebay

[chance03]

ive found $500 ones but getting them to me plus the install is what cost so much... ive talked him down again but now it needs 2 new tires.. sooo kinda offsets it. I think if i can get him down to a grand ill jump.....

[VXjunky]

oh HELL YEAH....i like just staring at your potential vx...i requested more pics from the guy....ill offer him 800 for you then he'll think your 1000 sounds like a deal

[chance03]

do it and tell me when.... then ill drop the bomb on him

[Mile High VX]

oh HELL YEAH....i like just staring at your potential vx...i requested more pics from the guy....ill offer him 800 for you then he'll think your 1000 sounds like a deal

What are you gonna do if he takes your $800?

[VXjunky]

cross that bridge when we come to it...id take it for $800 though..id give chance 1st dibs

[VXjunky]

OK... sent my offer to the guy