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Bought a 07 GT500 that was sitting for 2 years
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<blockquote data-quote="Justtanotheraccountt" data-source="post: 16034603" data-attributes="member: 193340"><p>Hi All,</p><p></p><p>I just bought a 07 gt500, vert with 45k miles from the first owner. The car was sitting for 2.5 years because the car developed a rod knock (we think) right before the owner had a heart attack. Needless to say, the owner focused on other things and just recently posted the car for sale. So the car was sitting from mid 2015 - today. I received a video of it started and knocking about 2 days before I bought it (bought yesterday). It hasn't been started since. </p><p></p><p>I am bringing it directly to a shop via rollback and received a quote of around $5,000 from a reputable shop to rebuild the engine with close to stock parts. Thoughts on the price? I bought the car for 10k, so I should be in good shape when all said and done (as long as nothing major pops up).</p><p></p><p>Question: obviously the car will need a really good detail, new tires, new rotors. What else should I do before driving the car after sitting for over 2 years? brake lines? Transmission fluid? The motor oil and radiator will be fresh after the rebuild. Any other tips? I am hoping the transmission is in good shape as I didnt have a chance to drive it, but the seller seemed honest, so we will see.</p><p></p><p>Thanks,</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Justtanotheraccountt, post: 16034603, member: 193340"] Hi All, I just bought a 07 gt500, vert with 45k miles from the first owner. The car was sitting for 2.5 years because the car developed a rod knock (we think) right before the owner had a heart attack. Needless to say, the owner focused on other things and just recently posted the car for sale. So the car was sitting from mid 2015 - today. I received a video of it started and knocking about 2 days before I bought it (bought yesterday). It hasn't been started since. I am bringing it directly to a shop via rollback and received a quote of around $5,000 from a reputable shop to rebuild the engine with close to stock parts. Thoughts on the price? I bought the car for 10k, so I should be in good shape when all said and done (as long as nothing major pops up). Question: obviously the car will need a really good detail, new tires, new rotors. What else should I do before driving the car after sitting for over 2 years? brake lines? Transmission fluid? The motor oil and radiator will be fresh after the rebuild. Any other tips? I am hoping the transmission is in good shape as I didnt have a chance to drive it, but the seller seemed honest, so we will see. Thanks, [/QUOTE]
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