Clutch needed............should I....
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Le Mans Master
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Clutch needed............should I....
I am thinking of purchasing a 2001 TR Coupe that has 53,000 miles.
Upon a test drive, I ran the tach up to 5500 RPM in second gear and "quick shifted" to 3rd. The clutch slipped a bit for 1,000 rpm.
The oil pressure gauge is pegged at 80 psi also. The dic shows 130 psi.
He's asking $22,000 for it. Tires are new (200 miles) OEM runflats and the car is a one owner. Ihave it for a day and it drives great, stops good also.
Should I buy it and fix it or pass?
Upon a test drive, I ran the tach up to 5500 RPM in second gear and "quick shifted" to 3rd. The clutch slipped a bit for 1,000 rpm.
The oil pressure gauge is pegged at 80 psi also. The dic shows 130 psi.
He's asking $22,000 for it. Tires are new (200 miles) OEM runflats and the car is a one owner. Ihave it for a day and it drives great, stops good also.
Should I buy it and fix it or pass?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: ME
Well, the first thing that came to my mind was, " I wonder if he's mechanically inclined, if so doing a clutch and oil pressure sensor is no big deal". I would take the car to a Chevrolet dealer and have the guys that really know the car check it out for you. Write up a list of the things that it needs, like the clutch and oil pressure sensor and use it as negotiating power. 22k sounds about right, but only for a properly operating vette of course. Good luck man, hope it works out for you!
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Hooterville, NJ
Run the vin and find out what has been done to the car service wise. See if it had an oil consumption issue etc. A clutch job is about a grand on up depending what clutch you decide to go with. Good luck what ever you decide.
