Hi, Guest
for an SVT there are a few areas of concern, IMHO:
- Timing BELT + Interference Motor = make sure it was replaced properly with all tensioners, etc
- VCT Solenoid - Fails over time and I've heard this taking out motors also.
- Oil coolers expensive and at that KM will be due for replacement. You either need to remove it completely or pay the $500 for a new one.
- Parts are expensive, and rare for some parts now that are SVT specific.
I think 219 isn't hat bad but the car should be very cheap considering the potential costs you will incur if things go wrong. I'm thinking 2000-2500 anything more and its way overpriced. I sold a 02 SVT 178k w/ 80k on built motor/supercharger not a spot of rust, no stained up ripped seats, certified, etested for 4.5k and it was for sale for several months with only 2 people ever interested in it.
- Timing BELT + Interference Motor = make sure it was replaced properly with all tensioners, etc
- VCT Solenoid - Fails over time and I've heard this taking out motors also.
- Oil coolers expensive and at that KM will be due for replacement. You either need to remove it completely or pay the $500 for a new one.
- Parts are expensive, and rare for some parts now that are SVT specific.
I think 219 isn't hat bad but the car should be very cheap considering the potential costs you will incur if things go wrong. I'm thinking 2000-2500 anything more and its way overpriced. I sold a 02 SVT 178k w/ 80k on built motor/supercharger not a spot of rust, no stained up ripped seats, certified, etested for 4.5k and it was for sale for several months with only 2 people ever interested in it.