bobsquatch
Active LVC Member
In the beginning... I totaled my 1997 Ford Escort wagon. I needed another economy car as my only other vehicle is a 2002 F550. I only buy American vehicles so the hunt was on. Once I discovered the LS I was sold. I spent the last two months looking for my car. Any 2003+ V8 in reasonable shape with as many goodies as possible for a reasonable price. Had a few promising leads but they all fizzled out until last Saturday. I bought a lien sale 2005 V8 with 140,000 miles, expired tags and a broken window for $1500. Cost me $600 to title and register in my name and $240 to fix the windows. It has been raining or I would do it myself cheaper. Anyway I have about $2500.00 in it at this point to own it. I need tires and today I am going to change all the fluids and filters. My scan tool cable broke and the new one wont be here till Thursday so I am a little blind right now. My main concern is the transmission. It shifts a little harsh and erratically sometimes (mostly when its cold) though it does not slip, have any leaks or make noise. I am hoping it just needs a top off and a fluid and filter change will cure it. The car has been sitting for two years in a garage. The engine ran great til this morning I could feel a miss and the CEL came on. It cleaned up quickly and I am guessing water got to a coil. Like I said its been raining. I will be giving it a thorough examination as I work on it. So the adventure begins... I will post my findings and questions as well as a cost total for my finished car. Any and all input is welcome. Please let me know what you would do in my situation. Talk to you all soon!
Bob
Bob