Sumo Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 How can you tell if the LS1 and 6 spd tranny are...... how shall how put this delicately.........STOLEN! Some dude approached me but i got bad vibes from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 Get the engine number and ask the cops or DMV to run the numbers, or find out from the Chevy Dealership what the VIN number for the car is from that engine number and run a Carfax report. That would be my best guess. How much is he asking for it. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumo Posted November 21, 2002 Author Share Posted November 21, 2002 The dude only wanted 1500 for everything, motor, drivetrain, computer, harness and said he'd even throw in the seats. I passed because my buddy that knows a friend of the dude said that this is some kind of insurance scam. They get a car from a "customer" who buys a car or truck drives it for a couple of years then decides they cant afford or they are just plain tired of the car. So they give it to him he sells the parts, splits the money and chops up the car then declares it stolen. Now when i say chop, i mean CHOP! They cut up the car with a sawzall into little bits around 4 to 6 inches long and dump it in the landfill or whatever. It's a good scam, you're credit report doesnt get messed up and whatever money you get for parts goes to your pocket or the difference in what they owe. No wonder the dealer always tries to push that gap insurance, if you wreck or lose the car the gap insurance makes sure that the financier gets paid the interest on the loan. I'm just glad i passed on it because i dont want this to bite me on the butt later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 Damn, for $1500, I would have to think long and hard about the risks....you likely made the right decision though! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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