brandonhgt
05-13-2007, 09:56 PM
Well, the time has finally come to part ways with my beloved SC.:( This car has treated me well but it is for me to quit nickel and diming older cars and get something newer and more fuel efficient that doesn't require premium fuel. We just got a house this past December and I got married last summer so my priorities have changed quite a bit.
My SC has several newer parts including tires, spark plugs and wires, thermostat, fuel filter, brand new optima battery (red top), heater and coolant hoses, radiator cap, camsensor, both 02 sensors. Other items that I added include 70mm TB, C&L 73maf, intercooler fan, raised supercharger top, bilstein shocks, march underdrive pulleys, 2 1/4 exhaust with magnaflow resonator and mufflers, it is wired for amplifier, new speakers both front and back, tinted windows, and probably some things that I missed. Exterior is red, interior is gray. Also has the goofy looking aluminum spare.
I will try to list as much info as possible, I would MUCH rather have an SCCOA member get her than trade it in or throw it on Craigslist/Ebay. Any questions just ask, please allow some time for a response as I work full time and go to class at night.
The Good:
Paint is in very good condition. I had the front end and roof repainted due to stone chips and the clear coat peeling on the roof(before accident). Interior is in pretty good condition as well. Carpet could use a cleaning and the rear seats have the sun-baked stitching problem but overall the interior looks good. The car runs good, it still has great pick-up it, and it tracks straight down the road. Last tank I got 24.5mpg with 70/30 highway/city driving. Car includes a very nice flip-face Sony cd player and comes equipped with a pwr moonroof/sunroof
The Bad:
Car was in an accident in March, search here for pics or I can email copies. Repair was performed by a State Farm Certified Body Shop (Shores Auto Body in St Clair Shores, MI) The airbags did NOT deploy and the damage was limited to replacing the headlights, turn signals, front bumper, and re-aligning the hood. The hood was not scratched/re-painted and neither were the front fenders. So basically the bumper took the brunt of the impact. I actually had to drive the car from the scene of the accident to the police station and body shop myself after the police told me they didn't have anybody available to assist me. The repair is completed and looks good but I wanted to be as candid as possible about it.
The A/C worked until last summer and needs to be recharged. The exhaust sounds like it has some leaks and may need to be re-welded (but all piping is only a few years old). The passenger side door sags a bit. I also think that there is a vacuum leak somewhere or harmonic balancer issue b/c the car occasionally stalls out when I am stopped in traffic or a drive-thru for more than a minute. The belts on the car show some wear as well and need to be replaced. The wheels were aftermarket and have some wear as well where the clearcoat is coming off.
I hate to part with the car but new wife/job/obligations require me to prioritize my time and money. I simply do not have the time anymore to learn about my SC and chase down the issues (like stalling), and spend hours diagnosing my own issues anymore. This car with a little TLC would be a very nice ride. For it's age and mileage it is in very good condition and still turns heads.
I will put more pics soon when I have time but pictures listed on this thread are AFTER the accident and after the repair was completed. For now, here are some additional pics here:
http://www.sccoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87458
Price is $2250, car has 173,000 miles. Car is located in St Clair Shores, MI-15 miles NE of Detroit.
PM or Email me any questions at brandonhgt@hotmail.com
Thanks All!
My SC has several newer parts including tires, spark plugs and wires, thermostat, fuel filter, brand new optima battery (red top), heater and coolant hoses, radiator cap, camsensor, both 02 sensors. Other items that I added include 70mm TB, C&L 73maf, intercooler fan, raised supercharger top, bilstein shocks, march underdrive pulleys, 2 1/4 exhaust with magnaflow resonator and mufflers, it is wired for amplifier, new speakers both front and back, tinted windows, and probably some things that I missed. Exterior is red, interior is gray. Also has the goofy looking aluminum spare.
I will try to list as much info as possible, I would MUCH rather have an SCCOA member get her than trade it in or throw it on Craigslist/Ebay. Any questions just ask, please allow some time for a response as I work full time and go to class at night.
The Good:
Paint is in very good condition. I had the front end and roof repainted due to stone chips and the clear coat peeling on the roof(before accident). Interior is in pretty good condition as well. Carpet could use a cleaning and the rear seats have the sun-baked stitching problem but overall the interior looks good. The car runs good, it still has great pick-up it, and it tracks straight down the road. Last tank I got 24.5mpg with 70/30 highway/city driving. Car includes a very nice flip-face Sony cd player and comes equipped with a pwr moonroof/sunroof
The Bad:
Car was in an accident in March, search here for pics or I can email copies. Repair was performed by a State Farm Certified Body Shop (Shores Auto Body in St Clair Shores, MI) The airbags did NOT deploy and the damage was limited to replacing the headlights, turn signals, front bumper, and re-aligning the hood. The hood was not scratched/re-painted and neither were the front fenders. So basically the bumper took the brunt of the impact. I actually had to drive the car from the scene of the accident to the police station and body shop myself after the police told me they didn't have anybody available to assist me. The repair is completed and looks good but I wanted to be as candid as possible about it.
The A/C worked until last summer and needs to be recharged. The exhaust sounds like it has some leaks and may need to be re-welded (but all piping is only a few years old). The passenger side door sags a bit. I also think that there is a vacuum leak somewhere or harmonic balancer issue b/c the car occasionally stalls out when I am stopped in traffic or a drive-thru for more than a minute. The belts on the car show some wear as well and need to be replaced. The wheels were aftermarket and have some wear as well where the clearcoat is coming off.
I hate to part with the car but new wife/job/obligations require me to prioritize my time and money. I simply do not have the time anymore to learn about my SC and chase down the issues (like stalling), and spend hours diagnosing my own issues anymore. This car with a little TLC would be a very nice ride. For it's age and mileage it is in very good condition and still turns heads.
I will put more pics soon when I have time but pictures listed on this thread are AFTER the accident and after the repair was completed. For now, here are some additional pics here:
http://www.sccoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87458
Price is $2250, car has 173,000 miles. Car is located in St Clair Shores, MI-15 miles NE of Detroit.
PM or Email me any questions at brandonhgt@hotmail.com
Thanks All!