Would you buy this?
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Would you buy this?
Hey fellas, I'm new to the forum and have a question. I found a 1989 pickup with the 6VZE engine and 5 spd tranny. The truck is clean inside and out and has 130,000 original miles. The engine has been rebuilt due to a blown head gasket. I took it to my mechanic who offered to do a pre purchase inspection. He said all was good, except for the rear end may need bearings replaced or a new ring and pinion.
With that in mind, is $4,300 a fair price? How big of a deal is the rear end as far as price or ease of doing it myself. Thanks.
With that in mind, is $4,300 a fair price? How big of a deal is the rear end as far as price or ease of doing it myself. Thanks.
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Your rear end could cost you $2-300+ depending on how bad it is and what parts/route you choose in rebuilding. Unless this truck is mint condition in and out outside of the rear end, I'd go for much lower, probably 3500 or so.
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Price is a little high, but also depending on where you live is going to effect price. Finding a clean truck in the rust belt is going to have a higher price then what would be in other parts of the country.
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Location is a big indicator. I've seen these rigs sell for over $4k in California, whereas other parts of the country wouldn't pay more than $3k for one. For 130k miles though, that's in good shape... too bad you missed it. Hard to find a 24 year-old vehicle with that low of mileage.
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