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Old 07-01-2006, 04:38 AM
Michael1 Michael1 is offline
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Default Re: Any thoughts on buying H3 sitting for 9 months

I wouldn't mess with those tires. Call Goodyear. They will tell you 30 days in one spot maximum, and that's with the tires at full pressure (doubtful at the lot). The tires are shot.

The battery is done, too. You can't deep cycle batteries, especially letting them sit, without completely taking the life out of them.

The wheel bearings probably aren't in the best of shape either sitting in one spot for that long. Cylinders could be rusted. Paint often has embedded dirt, and water stains developed while sitting.

Personally, I wouldn't touch a vehicle which sat around. It's always better to drive them, or put them in true cold storage. The only way you should consider it would be if you got an incredible deal (way under invoice), plus an extended no deductible warrantee.

Michael
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