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saltyvx · 08-22-2017, 08:18 PM

I was interested in this S14 I saw listed on craigslist recently. I texted him today asking the following questions.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/...271615098.html

6 speed transmission or 5 speed?
Any VTC issues in the past or present?
Ever spin rod bearing?
Motor blow and need rebuild?
Did you build it or did a shop?
Do you have receipts for the parts on the car?

He messaged me back " 5 speed. No. No. No. Shop. But don't have receipts. Previous owner did the swap.

I reply " Still have contact info of previous owner? Know what shop built the motor? Any proof at all of engine internals?

He messaged me back " I do have the previous owners contact info but he hasn't responded lately."

My reply " I'd be more inclined to make an offer if there was proof of the engine internals."

His reply " Yeah unfortunately I don't. but you are free to check it out."

First off I'm thinking might be a sr20 from a s14a not the s15 since it has a 5speed transmission unless the 6speed was swapped out for one. Things seem a bit fishy here. Should I just not even bother and wait for something else to pop up? I feel like I could be passing up a clean car or just get completely fucked.

08-22-2017, 08:18 PM	#1
saltyvx Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: California Age: 32 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Opinions on car I'm looking at on CL I was interested in this S14 I saw listed on craigslist recently. I texted him today asking the following questions. https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/...271615098.html 6 speed transmission or 5 speed? Any VTC issues in the past or present? Ever spin rod bearing? Motor blow and need rebuild? Did you build it or did a shop? Do you have receipts for the parts on the car? He messaged me back " 5 speed. No. No. No. Shop. But don't have receipts. Previous owner did the swap. I reply " Still have contact info of previous owner? Know what shop built the motor? Any proof at all of engine internals? He messaged me back " I do have the previous owners contact info but he hasn't responded lately." My reply " I'd be more inclined to make an offer if there was proof of the engine internals." His reply " Yeah unfortunately I don't. but you are free to check it out." First off I'm thinking might be a sr20 from a s14a not the s15 since it has a 5speed transmission unless the 6speed was swapped out for one. Things seem a bit fishy here. Should I just not even bother and wait for something else to pop up? I feel like I could be passing up a clean car or just get completely fucked.