Re: Caprice engine swap?
Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 10:18 pm
Didn't realize Accel made Optis.accel performance distributor
Turns out that's a thing.
Didn't realize Accel made Optis.accel performance distributor
Turns out that's a thing.
Down to $4200. I suppose the 141k is putting some people off. Definitely don't need to spend $7k to get into one of these...kevm14 wrote:This car actually looks really nice in the small and few pictures there are. I guess I like the blue (it also seems like the paint is really good) and I like the interior color combo. More miles. Same options. $500 less. Don't know anything about the history or whatever.kevm14 wrote:Alternate option if this one doesn't pan out:
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/6127587924.html
Hot off the press, 1 hour old.
1SG, FE3, AWD, no adaptive cruise. Getting to be a pretty common find when I find one with the 18s. Pretty much guaranteed actually based on my experience. It is NJ, of course. But looks like a private seller and the price is more or less reasonable for the mileage and condition.05 Cadillac STS - $4500 (West Milford)
V8, AWD, Sun Roof, Every Option, Metallic Blue, Grey Leather Interior, Great Condition, New Brakes & Tires. 141,500 Miles
It is enough so that I should not feel pressured or desperate to buy this white one if it has any kind of issues that add up to more than a couple hundred bucks.
Got my new windshield on Saturday. It was processed as a comprehensive claim, for which I have a $250 deductible.kevm14 wrote:Interesting findings at Tire Pros as well.
I saw two techs looking at the rear frame section. The verdict was, do a windshield and it'll pass. He said there is some frame rot. I said well is it bad? He said, "no, I've seen far worse." i was like "so its not going to fall off or anything?". He said no, not at all. He did ask if it was my daily driver. I said I just bought a car yesterday. So I will do a windshield.
Then I asked about emissions. I said, hey, put it on the dyno just so I know it will pass. He said "we don't do that anymore.". After some back and forth, it would appear that RI has finally caught up to Mass and gotten rid of emissions on OBD-I.
I also asked about engine swaps. He didn't seem to have any requirements. As long as it isn't obnoxiously loud and passes the OBD-II test it should be fine. It use a pre-96 car. Not bad at all.
He's not kidding, this even has adaptive cruise. I don't have a VIN but I would bet this is a 1SG car. It has everything.2006 Cadillac STS 4 AWD V8 - $3200 (Hartford)
****FULLY Loaded **** heated and cooled driver and passenger seats heated rear seats,navigation,6 disc changer and DVD,heated steering wheel,Heads up display ,leather seats automatic wipers this car has it all high mileage but still runs strong check engine light is on. with all that said this car is still a bargain. can drive as is no reliability issues,and with a little TLC you'll have a great car.mostly highway miles. All serious offers considered car sold as is
You're selling a $1500 car on craigslist, get over yourself.kevm14 wrote:Wow so if I am a good boy I may be privileged enough to see pictures of the car?