xzaq103

Well guys im about to buy another I just need some reassurance. I’m looking at a 98, 12 valve, qc, silver, 4x4 long box, auto, the trans was rebuilt 30k ago front and rear diffs rebuilt about 15-20k ago. The only thing is she has a few miles on her 266000 to be precise. The guy says he has owned her since new and they use it to go get parts all over the US. So those miles are mostly highway. I wouldn’t even be considering it except that the price is right 7,800.00. So what do you guys think should I go for it? oh its also stock.

Chris

cmac

stock is generally better to buy IMO unless you know the previous owner personally, otherwise you can't tell how it was treated... (more power more broken parts) the price seems right and i wouldn't worry about the miles... as long as it hand regular maint. it shouldn't be a problem. i would check the front end... ball joints tie rod ends etc. with that many mile it is the only thing i would be concerened about. good luck and i hope it works out for ya.

xzaq103

I guess my main thing is will a engine wit this many miles hold up to some mild mods(350-450hp)?

Chris

cmac

it should hold up just fine... and i say should because it all depends on how it's set up and how you drive it....

macattack_ga

can you get an oil analysis before you buy?

xzaq103

Im actually going to skip on the one with 266000. I found one I can get with 102000 and it has a goerend transmission.

mac did u move?

Chris

macattack_ga

102k w/ a goerend transmission sounds nice!
After doing a lot of reading, it sounds like a built auto can out perform a manual tranny. I'm considering a Goerend T/C and V/B for mine.
Yeah... I'm in DC now. It's like living in an ant hill (too many people!).

xzaq103

I've been there NW AR and DC are way way way different. At like 10 PM In DC there were more cares on the interstate than on 540 at 8 AM

And yeah it does sound nice im working on getting it ill keep you guys informed.

Chris