Thnking of getting another x-type, am I crazy?
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Thnking of getting another x-type, am I crazy?
Hi everyone. I have a chance to buy a second xtype. It is newer than my current and I May be able to get it for under $600. It may need a new engine, but I won't know until I look into it more.
So my question is this, Would it be worth it even if in means buying a used engine ($600) and having it installed? Any ideas on labor for an engine swap? Any recommendations on a good therapist? etc.
So my question is this, Would it be worth it even if in means buying a used engine ($600) and having it installed? Any ideas on labor for an engine swap? Any recommendations on a good therapist? etc.
#2
Hi everyone. I have a chance to buy a second xtype. It is newer than my current and I May be able to get it for under $600. It may need a new engine, but I won't know until I look into it more.
So my question is this, Would it be worth it even if in means buying a used engine ($600) and having it installed? Any ideas on labor for an engine swap? Any recommendations on a good therapist? etc.
So my question is this, Would it be worth it even if in means buying a used engine ($600) and having it installed? Any ideas on labor for an engine swap? Any recommendations on a good therapist? etc.
#4
You're definitely not crazy.
Couple things to think about though. Find out as much as you can about the car and why it ended up needing a new engine in the first place. Could be a sign of general neglect by the previous owner. You spend $1500-$2000 to get a used engine put in and then find out it alos needs a lot of other work, it could become a pretty frustrating purchase and start nickel and dimeing you to death. So, maybe you find something for a few thousand dollars that you can drive and test. Could be a better solution in the long run.
The other thing would be if it is a newer model without the viscous coupling in the transfer case make sure it has the DSC. If one of teh reasons you buy it is because of the AWD, if you don't have the DSC the performance in the snow won't be what you envision.
Good luck. Let us know how you make out.
Couple things to think about though. Find out as much as you can about the car and why it ended up needing a new engine in the first place. Could be a sign of general neglect by the previous owner. You spend $1500-$2000 to get a used engine put in and then find out it alos needs a lot of other work, it could become a pretty frustrating purchase and start nickel and dimeing you to death. So, maybe you find something for a few thousand dollars that you can drive and test. Could be a better solution in the long run.
The other thing would be if it is a newer model without the viscous coupling in the transfer case make sure it has the DSC. If one of teh reasons you buy it is because of the AWD, if you don't have the DSC the performance in the snow won't be what you envision.
Good luck. Let us know how you make out.
#6
I believe that change was made in 2004. I don't remember if it was the entire year range or was implemented with the later builds. Someone here will chime in or I'm sure you could find out with a quick search here. What you will want to look for is the DSC button on the area by the shifter. It is an icon of a skidding car. If it has that then you are good. I had a 2005 and the DSC and I made it through 7 Wisconsin winters just fine.
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I believe that change was made in 2004. I don't remember if it was the entire year range or was implemented with the later builds. Someone here will chime in or I'm sure you could find out with a quick search here. What you will want to look for is the DSC button on the area by the shifter. It is an icon of a skidding car. If it has that then you are good. I had a 2005 and the DSC and I made it through 7 Wisconsin winters just fine.
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