First off, I'm auto illiterate and new to the forum. So go easy.
My '94 Mazda pickup's engine siezed last week. I had a friend who's been a mechanic for 30+ years take a look and he concluded a lack of oil was the culprit. Funny, because I had the oil changed about six months ago. But the place where I had it done (76 station on King St. in Moiliili) previously gave my wife old brake pads and a used timing belt when we, of course, paid for new ones. They made ammends, but they are beyond shady and should only be recommended to sworn enemies.
I was planning on selling the truck this week anyway. Now I guess I'm selling it for a whole lot less if I'm selling it at all. I'm not getting it fixed, though. I was going to sell it for $2,200 and I doubt I could get it fixed for much less than that. Ideally, I want to sell this to a budding mechanic, but I have some questions for all you grease monkeys before I do.
Is there a market for buying fixer uppers?
If so, how do I access it? I'm thinking craigslist?
What kind of price can I expect?
How much does that kind of engine (a six cylinder, common in mazda and ford pickups) normally cost?
What junkyards have those kind of parts?
Any specific recommendations?
Mahalo to all,
Quyp
My '94 Mazda pickup's engine siezed last week. I had a friend who's been a mechanic for 30+ years take a look and he concluded a lack of oil was the culprit. Funny, because I had the oil changed about six months ago. But the place where I had it done (76 station on King St. in Moiliili) previously gave my wife old brake pads and a used timing belt when we, of course, paid for new ones. They made ammends, but they are beyond shady and should only be recommended to sworn enemies.
I was planning on selling the truck this week anyway. Now I guess I'm selling it for a whole lot less if I'm selling it at all. I'm not getting it fixed, though. I was going to sell it for $2,200 and I doubt I could get it fixed for much less than that. Ideally, I want to sell this to a budding mechanic, but I have some questions for all you grease monkeys before I do.
Is there a market for buying fixer uppers?
If so, how do I access it? I'm thinking craigslist?
What kind of price can I expect?
How much does that kind of engine (a six cylinder, common in mazda and ford pickups) normally cost?
What junkyards have those kind of parts?
Any specific recommendations?
Mahalo to all,
Quyp
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