Looking at 2 different 80's

[nspctr1]

I came accross these 2 80 series for sale. The specs for the first one are:

1994 vin JT3DJ81W1R0051489 It has almost 108k on a 4.5 l motor. I was told there are some issues with the motor so , what problems are inherent with these rigs. I think I heard there were head gasket issues and this may be it but not sure.


The second rig is:

1997 vin JT3HJ85J7V0178127 It has almost 123k on the clock

What info does these vin's provide, is there a site that will provide the info? and what should I expect to pay. I've read the posts on buying and they all seem to go for around the 7 to 10K range depending on condition, of course.

thx

 

[bruff]

Check out Carfax.com

Put the VIN in that site (it does cost a nominal amount) and you may find some interesting things about either vehicle.

Whenever buying a vehicle I use Carfax (and other sites - fairly local to where I live) to find out as much as possible before a purchase. Depending on what you find, you may be able to get a lower price!

 

[timer00]

Carfax isn't exactly a nominal fee...

1 CARFAX Report for $34.99
5 CARFAX Reports for $44.99

but not expensive either if shopping around multiple vehicles

 

[AppleTech]

Carfax isn't exactly a nominal fee...

1 CARFAX Report for $34.99
5 CARFAX Reports for $44.99

but not expensive either if shopping around multiple vehicles

It has gone up so much! I remember when it was like $10 for a single report and $30 for a month. Now they are just gouging you!

 

[nspctr1]

Thanks, I guess I didn't make myself clear but after doing more research I believe I need more info from the data plate.
What I wanted to know is if the VIN would tell me what options were available on the car such as lockers, 4x4 etc. but after reading more than 2 encyclopedias worth of info I think what I need is on the data plate and not the VIN.

I will see if I can get that info...

 

[khoi911]

I came accross these 2 80 series for sale. The specs for the first one are:

1994 vin JT3DJ81W1R0051489 It has almost 108k on a 4.5 l motor. >> I checked the carfax for you and the odometer on this LC has been rolled back. I can't tell for sure but I say it has prob around 200k miles and NOT 108k. STAY AWAY FROM THIS LC.


The second rig is:

1997 vin JT3HJ85J7V0178127 It has almost 123k on the clock >> carfax says this car has 218,262 and was in an accident on 07/15/2006.

thx

Goodluck

 

[Romer]

Both have the 1FZE. However, the 97 will have a newer computer. If in the future, you will want to add a supercharger, then go with the 97. The supercharger will work with both years, just easier with the 97 as there are design differences

 

[mot]

Thanks, I guess I didn't make myself clear but after doing more research I believe I need more info from the data plate.
What I wanted to know is if the VIN would tell me what options were available on the car such as lockers, 4x4 etc. but after reading more than 2 encyclopedias worth of info I think what I need is on the data plate and not the VIN.

I will see if I can get that info...

The locked axles would be indicated by having "K294" on the data plate (instead of "K292").

Good luck!

 

[NKP Garage]

I'd personally go with a 95-97. The OBDII, the new ECU/FUEL/EFI system are both great plusses IMO. And the interior is also updated quite a bit from the pre 95's.

What's your email address, I'll email you over teh history reports.