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ScubaStevo
10-29-2006, 10:35 PM
I bought a 1997 Caddy STS today extremely dirt cheap. Owner didn`t want it anymore, so he was going to send it to the wholesaler through the dealership.
Cars in amazing shape for its age/mileage. Has 120,000 miles on it, but it runs like new. I have a problem with it misfiring on every cylender except # 2 when its cold, but after it warms up just a little bit, they go away completely. I assume it is just plugs/wires. Hopfully not a headgasket.
For the price, hell, why not. I`ll probably drive it through the winter, the 300ZX won`t make it through the snow, and then flip it for profit in the summer.
So what kinda combos do yo uthink I should use on it? I`ll get some paint pictures soon. beware that its horrid.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/Sexpert/caddyfront.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/Sexpert/caddyrear.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/Sexpert/interiorcaddy.jpg
imported_cj99si
10-29-2006, 10:38 PM
I cant believe you posted a dirty before car pic and no after, yours none the less.. shame on you!
ScubaStevo
10-29-2006, 10:51 PM
I cant believe you posted a dirty before car pic and no after, yours none the less.. shame on you!
I was asking for what would be agood process.
BigJimZ28
10-29-2006, 10:53 PM
but it runs like new. I have a problem with it misfiring on every cylender except # 2 when its cold,
lol that is funny
yea try the plugs and wires first
but these things like to blow gaskets
good luck with it
Tasty
10-29-2006, 10:53 PM
Big Pimpin`!!!!!!!
BigJimZ28
10-29-2006, 11:02 PM
I was asking for what would be agood process.
I have seen your work and I would not dare to tell you how to detail it
(but if it needs engine work I might be able to help)
VacMan
10-29-2006, 11:13 PM
Congrats on your new car. I had my eyes on a 98+ STS until I found out about all the head gasket issues. Knock on wood yours doesn`t have them or get them, it`s like $4k to replace them and most mechanics won`t even touch the job. :think: I ended up with a 97 528i. :)
sneek
10-29-2006, 11:15 PM
congrats
Whatever you do dont sell your 300ZX! I did and I still regret it. Now Im looking into getting a Fairlady :p
BigJimZ28
10-29-2006, 11:21 PM
it`s like $4k to replace them and most mechanics won`t even touch the job. :think: I ended up with a 97 528i. :)
I helped a friend with one, and it was not so bad
what kind of a mechanic would not touch it?
for that kind of money you could replace the motor
EdLancer
10-29-2006, 11:22 PM
Congrats on your new ride Steve. You certainly have class. Caddys are some of my fav cars when I travel. They are going dirt cheap now because of gas prices, other than that they are very good cars, safe, full of creature comforts and powerful with its North Star engine !
What else would the president of Steve`s Auto Detailing be driving ? ...LoL
Scottwax
10-30-2006, 01:26 AM
I`d suggest 185 layers of NuFinish. :)
ScubaStevo
10-30-2006, 08:27 AM
I`d suggest 185 layers of NuFinish. :)
LOL! :eek: :getdown
Anyways, I won`t be sellin the fairlady... 2 door, 5 speed, twin turbo, now thats a summer car.
ScubaStevo
10-30-2006, 08:29 AM
lol that is funny
yea try the plugs and wires first
but these things like to blow gaskets
good luck with it
Haha, sort of dug myself into a hole with that statement. I guess it doesn`t run like new in that sense, but otherwise, the car runs like mad, surprisingly it feels as quick as the buick once you get goin. Down low it doesn`t have much grunt though. Tranny still shifts great as far as I can tell.
The tech 2 couldn`t find anything other than a PO300B code (random multiple misfires).
ScubaStevo
10-30-2006, 07:31 PM
Sold for $5000, without putting ANYTHING into it. nice...
NICE! How much did you pay for it?