New Guy NEED HELP

[tarteman]

ok so i went and test drove and who ever installed this suspension i applaud you. this thing drove like it wasnt event lifted. it was so clean too. so i started my off at 6500 and eventually went up to 8200. he finally said i have an offer of 11.5 i said well thanks for letting me drive it and good luck with that. he wasnt really going to budge. oh well i will just keep my eyes open and hopefully come across a stock low mile one.

 

[Ceejkay]

your a smart man for letting it go. yea it will look good in the driveway, but that price is way off even in florida.

 

[Trippers99hoe]

I think you did the smart thing.....If he has an offer of 11.5k he should jump on it.

 

[soulsea]

If the guy really had an offer for 11.5 he WOULD have jumped on it ...
The whole thing seems a little 'scamy' to me ... I think you may have just avoided a polished turd.
Well played Matthew ... plus it's always more fun to do your own mods than to inherit those of others.

 

[tarteman]

so my new question is what should be some points to look for/ at for the 96-99 2 door?

 

[Ceejkay]

there are a few things i look at personally. 1 is general condition, if the truck looks like the owner hasnt cared for it then the same could be for the drivetrain. oil leaks, h2o leaks, cel, ect. a live scan tool is helpful on the test drive so you can see if there are any problems that dont meet the eye

 

[soulsea]

^^^ this

Alternatively, if like myself you're not confident as to your ability to spot hidden problems/issues, having a mechanic buddy with you who's familiar with these trucks, or taking it to a mechanic, is always a sound approach.

 

[Trippers99hoe]

so my new question is what should be some points to look for/ at for the 96-99 2 door?

http://lawton.craigslist.org/cto/2599044289.html

1 owner ,garage kept...118,000 miles $6k