Motor sale issues.....Please read
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Motor sale issues.....Please read
I've been trying to sell my motor on ebay for a week now, and I've posted it twice. I'm asking 250 for a running 12a. Is this too much? I haven't even had a bid, but 11 people were watching it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7909802698
I don't get it, i thought it would sell quick.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7909802698
I don't get it, i thought it would sell quick.
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Definately seems reasonable.
I can see how someone changing an engine would decide to bite the bullet and get a freshly rebuilt one though. That's what we finally did after a few used engines a few years ago and we haven't regretted it.
Old cars take a bit of tinkering at their best. You start having engine problems...you start thinking maybe it's time for something newer. Then think about the work (or money) involved in putting a used engine in, and it's just enough to go spend 4K on a used Miata instead.
But for someone looking for a running 12A? $250.00 is a heck of a buy.
I can see how someone changing an engine would decide to bite the bullet and get a freshly rebuilt one though. That's what we finally did after a few used engines a few years ago and we haven't regretted it.
Old cars take a bit of tinkering at their best. You start having engine problems...you start thinking maybe it's time for something newer. Then think about the work (or money) involved in putting a used engine in, and it's just enough to go spend 4K on a used Miata instead.
But for someone looking for a running 12A? $250.00 is a heck of a buy.
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Where were you four months ago!!! I paid 1150 on ebay for a DUD!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pisses me of!!! He said it was a strong runner, built for IT racing, with very low miles on it. Running last he knew. I bought eagerly waiting for that thrilling ride again. Motor installed, exhausting through the intake. After weeks of online consultations, dragged it to a dealer to learn two seals on the front rotor were bad. Sh*t!
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i bougth my motor from gregs here on the forums with a dowel pin leakfor $125 plus shipping like a few weeks ago... still waiting for it to get here. but good luck.
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$250 is not a bad price, But I would not buy it and then have to spend $100 + to get it shipped. It may take a bit to find someone local enough that they would want it.
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I have an awsome 104K mile 12A that you can come drive before I pull it out. Asking $600 for a full long block with Trans.
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I have an awsome 104K mile 12A that you can come drive before I pull it out. Asking $600 for a full long block with Trans.
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Thanks for the offers, but I'm a little frozen in frustration and figuring out my next step. I'm thinking of towing the car to Kearney Racing in MD for a rebuild.
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I would love to jump on it, but i' just bought my 79 12a by a person that said that it ran great. after 200 miles it went pow pow pow. If I don't get this thing running soon, I've got a 5.0 mustang and trans that will solve my rotary problems. I'll drop that bad *** right in there.
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Where were you four months ago!!! I paid 1150 on ebay for a DUD!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pisses me of!!! He said it was a strong runner, built for IT racing, with very low miles on it. Running last he knew. I bought eagerly waiting for that thrilling ride again. Motor installed, exhausting through the intake. After weeks of online consultations, dragged it to a dealer to learn two seals on the front rotor were bad. Sh*t!
Where were you four months ago!!! I paid 1150 on ebay for a DUD!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pisses me of!!! He said it was a strong runner, built for IT racing, with very low miles on it. Running last he knew. I bought eagerly waiting for that thrilling ride again. Motor installed, exhausting through the intake. After weeks of online consultations, dragged it to a dealer to learn two seals on the front rotor were bad. Sh*t!
One thing I've learned is that the rotary world is fraught with charlatans and ne'er-do-wells.
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