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Originally Posted by 1977busman
im trying to find something that doesnt need any work at the time of purchase...
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Not for $2750.
Seller made no mention of how any vehicle functions work. HVAC? Suspension? Any work over the years? Cooling system? Hiding rust?
I would not feel comfortable buying a car for nearly $3k without inspecting in person and I think you will be hard pressed to find someone to look at it for you as you the same way you are objective when purchasing. They may say it is a great vehicle then you could have it turn into a lemon.
The car could drive fine for 50,000 more miles or lose a head gasket within 500. Just what you have to deal with on the 603 with no history. At nearly 300k the bottom end is probably still fine unless very abused, but I am sure the head will need a valve job here if not already done (if just a HG was done quickly in its past... with the miles it has, this is probably true). Then you have to think what else you will need when in there:
valve job on early head or seek an updated cast for a rebuild
updated timing cover
timing chain + tensioner
vac pump
rebuilt injectors
new expansion tank
gaskets/bolts
Trans is about dead at 300k too, just FYI.
It does appear to be a good starting point for an SDL even if it needs a front end and/or a top end rebuild as the interior is clean and the paint is presentable.
Just go look at it in person and if something feels/seems off, just walk away.