I little advise..please

[RA1]

Hello, I have an opportunity to buy a co-workers 97' SHO, 70K, 60K service, leather, 1 owner, very clean. I am going to look at it tonight - any suggestions on what to look for or ask? From what I have seen, this is a fair price. Should the cost of future maintanence or parts be something that I should be worried about? I appreciate any feedback. Thx

 

[Mike Kopstain]

I don't believe that 96-99's require the 60k. You want to listen for any tapping noises from the cam area. Ask him if he's had that cams welded and if he hasn't use that as a negotiating tool. If you want to prove to him that you are not BSing show him www.v8sho.com and look for cam failures.

 

[ghostrider]

Listen to the motor to see if you can hear any ticks or taps. Those v8 SHO's have had problems with their cam shafts. Which when a problem is present I believe there is a ticking sound from the left side of the motor. Front or back head, I don't know. Also check out www.v8sho.com That is a website dedicated to the Gen 3 SHO.

 

[ghostrider]

Wow Mike, both of us seemed to respond to this at the same time, both saying practically the same thing. Great minds think alike

 

[Mike Kopstain]

Whoa! eek! That's freaky and we both said the exact same thing too! *insert twilight zone music here*