370HP TURBO SCION FOR SALE!
01-23-2006, 04:37 PM
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370HP TURBO SCION FOR SALE!
Check out the info at http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...odel=TC#vdptop
HMMM i wonder why its for sale?..
01-23-2006, 05:09 PM
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No thanks !! See I tell people this all the time..once you gone and done all this turbo installing and engine modification, you have transformed the car to the point where the tires, suspention, and prety much its entire structure was not built to support the stress generated by the engine. You take that and then relize that the maintinance for a car like this doubles, you then realize that its not about buying once and thats it.... You have to maintain the car. I bet that car with that horsepower will burn the stock tires in less than 3 months if he drives agressively, and its pretty safe to assume that by what hes done to the car.
Let me waist every peeny I have on it adn then sell it for a 20% value loss.
01-23-2006, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by IbRtC
No thanks !! See I tell people this all the time..once you gone and done all this turbo installing and engine modification, you have transformed the car to the point where the tires, suspention, and prety much its entire structure was not built to support the stress generated by the engine. You take that and then relize that the maintinance for a car like this doubles, you then realize that its not about buying once and thats it.... You have to maintain the car. I bet that car with that horsepower will burn the stock tires in less than 3 months if he drives agressively, and its pretty safe to assume that by what hes done to the car.
Let me waist every peeny I have on it adn then sell it for a 20% value loss.
01-23-2006, 06:06 PM
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first off, yes i admit i have driven the car hard, but i cherish my car and therefore that has been done VERY RARELY. Second of all the reason i want to sell the car is because i impulsively bought of all the modifications for the car when i didn't actually have the money and i ended up using my credit card and now have come to the realization that Its gonna take me several years to get rid of my massive debt. About the car having problems, i highly doubt that since i recently had it inspected about a month ago and everything was found to be flawless. If you live in my area, and have a mechanic that u wish to have inspect the car, i will be more than willing to let them check the car. The car has had its oil changed approximately every 2500 miles, and has already gone throught the 5k mile, and 10k mile service at the dealer. If you have any questions, or concerns feel free to email me at Daman9685@bellsouth.net
01-23-2006, 06:09 PM
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i also forgot to mention that the installation of the turbo and the other components were done at a high end shop, not some rinky dinky shop. I prefered paying alot of money for a well done job than paying very little for a job that most likely be very problematic.
01-23-2006, 06:40 PM
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Selling a turbo car is all dependant on what kind of job people do.
If they just slapped on a turbo kit and drove around like they stole it .. yah don't buy it.
If they did the time work and research to safely run boost on thier engine (replaced internal parts and seals/rings, Fuel pump, NOt running too lean with the af, If they didn't have a turbo timer; letting thier turbos spool down by leaving the car running for a couple of minutes b4 turning off the engine)
Basically a turbo on a car that was built to handle turbo and was properly maintained can last a long time, perform better, and have a higher re-sale value.
Personally I would not buy a custom turbo vehicle, but if it was built up to handle forced induction i would.
If they just slapped on a turbo kit and drove around like they stole it .. yah don't buy it.
If they did the time work and research to safely run boost on thier engine (replaced internal parts and seals/rings, Fuel pump, NOt running too lean with the af, If they didn't have a turbo timer; letting thier turbos spool down by leaving the car running for a couple of minutes b4 turning off the engine)
Basically a turbo on a car that was built to handle turbo and was properly maintained can last a long time, perform better, and have a higher re-sale value.
Personally I would not buy a custom turbo vehicle, but if it was built up to handle forced induction i would.
01-23-2006, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by IbRtC
No thanks !! See I tell people this all the time..once you gone and done all this turbo installing and engine modification, you have transformed the car to the point where the tires, suspention, and prety much its entire structure was not built to support the stress generated by the engine. You take that and then relize that the maintinance for a car like this doubles, you then realize that its not about buying once and thats it.... You have to maintain the car. I bet that car with that horsepower will burn the stock tires in less than 3 months if he drives agressively, and its pretty safe to assume that by what hes done to the car.
Let me waist every peeny I have on it adn then sell it for a 20% value loss.
perfect.
01-23-2006, 07:27 PM
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Nice car and good luck with the seel. If you part out I will take the gauge pod and gauges.
(oh and not to bash, you said you rarely drove it hard, but your car domain has a LONG list of kills on it. Thats alot of street racing)
(oh and not to bash, you said you rarely drove it hard, but your car domain has a LONG list of kills on it. Thats alot of street racing)
01-23-2006, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick06tC
Nice car and good luck with the seel. If you part out I will take the gauge pod and gauges.
(oh and not to bash, you said you rarely drove it hard, but your car domain has a LONG list of kills on it. Thats alot of street racing)
(oh and not to bash, you said you rarely drove it hard, but your car domain has a LONG list of kills on it. Thats alot of street racing)
01-24-2006, 12:59 AM
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I would part it out but i would lose alot more $ that way due to the fact that i will have to keep the exhaust ($650), clutch + flywheel ($1100). I mean i could probably get $3200 for the kit, and like $1000 for the gauges, emanage, boost controller and turbo timer best case scenario since the stuff is used. Thats $4200... and not worth it to me. I rather keep the car and have the hassle of having to pay alot of money for something i like than get stuck with less debt and a lifeless car.
01-24-2006, 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Simez2003
i also forgot to mention that the installation of the turbo and the other components were done at a high end shop, not some rinky dinky shop. I prefered paying alot of money for a well done job than paying very little for a job that most likely be very problematic.