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New potential sprinter owner checking in here, thinking of buying 2006 sprinter 2500 140" wheelbase with high top.
Here is link to the add http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/5126784082.html
The only real pro's to this van will be the price and the location-- it is literally two minutes down the street. Me and my friend are experienced mechanics, but don't know sprinters that well, and the amount of time etc that goes into replacing the engine etc.
Any amount of advice would be extremely helpful, mostly I am going to be presenting information I receive here to the owner about the price and hopefully reach an agreement.
Cons that I also noticied--
hasn't been run in a year
when it was running it wasn't running great
high-mileage
transmission is suspected to be okay, however no ability to test that before sale
rust along windshield and various other places
not registered in california, needs cali smog, and cali registration currently washington registered
no idea when suspension was replaced, condition of fuel lines etc., or previous maintenance.
what is a fair price for this van?
what is the best plan of action? rebuilding the engine? getting used engine? trying to tap out new glow plugs? removing the head?
thanks
New potential sprinter owner checking in here, thinking of buying 2006 sprinter 2500 140" wheelbase with high top.
Here is link to the add http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/5126784082.html
The only real pro's to this van will be the price and the location-- it is literally two minutes down the street. Me and my friend are experienced mechanics, but don't know sprinters that well, and the amount of time etc that goes into replacing the engine etc.
Any amount of advice would be extremely helpful, mostly I am going to be presenting information I receive here to the owner about the price and hopefully reach an agreement.
Cons that I also noticied--
hasn't been run in a year
when it was running it wasn't running great
high-mileage
transmission is suspected to be okay, however no ability to test that before sale
rust along windshield and various other places
not registered in california, needs cali smog, and cali registration currently washington registered
no idea when suspension was replaced, condition of fuel lines etc., or previous maintenance.
what is a fair price for this van?
what is the best plan of action? rebuilding the engine? getting used engine? trying to tap out new glow plugs? removing the head?
thanks