New User + Prospective 2013 9c1 owner looking for advice
Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 1:13 am
So I stumbled across a 2013 9c1 6.0L V8 here in Texas and was looking for some solid advice on whether or not to pull the trigger on buying it. I went to go see it today and here are some notes/ notable issues.
1. 67,000 miles (sold at auction to the current owner who resells used police vehicles)
2. A Valve cover gasket seems to be bad/failing
3. A/C issues (Cold-ish on one side and warm air on the other) I read in another thread on here that it could be a freon charge issue, blend door actuators out of kilter, or a whole host of other issues.
4. Slight shudder when sitting at idle (didn't check the total hours the car spent at idle but definitely will next time i go) I also saw on this forum that some 6.0 L77 owners have had issues with the DoD lifters from extended idle times during police use.
5. Some small dents/hail damage here and there but nothing major
6. Seems to be underpriced according to other similar caprices currently on the market ($7,900)
I'd love some advice as to whether or not these issues set off any red flags for you guys. Also would love to know the likelihood of finding parts for the car (2013 9c1 V8) here in Texas. Also if you have anything specific you recommend I check out next time I see the car/talk to the owner, please let me know! Thank you!
1. 67,000 miles (sold at auction to the current owner who resells used police vehicles)
2. A Valve cover gasket seems to be bad/failing
3. A/C issues (Cold-ish on one side and warm air on the other) I read in another thread on here that it could be a freon charge issue, blend door actuators out of kilter, or a whole host of other issues.
4. Slight shudder when sitting at idle (didn't check the total hours the car spent at idle but definitely will next time i go) I also saw on this forum that some 6.0 L77 owners have had issues with the DoD lifters from extended idle times during police use.
5. Some small dents/hail damage here and there but nothing major
6. Seems to be underpriced according to other similar caprices currently on the market ($7,900)
I'd love some advice as to whether or not these issues set off any red flags for you guys. Also would love to know the likelihood of finding parts for the car (2013 9c1 V8) here in Texas. Also if you have anything specific you recommend I check out next time I see the car/talk to the owner, please let me know! Thank you!