HELP - P38 Purchase

[Tikka7mm08]

Looking at buying this truck...tidy and straight. Any thoughts?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=750940809

[benji]

It looks okay to me. One thing I would question is the recent service history. Is he saying he doesn't know who serviced it whilst he owned it?



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[Tikka7mm08]

Perhaps a gap between recorded and when he purchased? Looks well looked after and he said electrolysis areas have been resprayed.

[Keithy P38]

It's a Gems P38, not a Bosch.

If you can work out some kind of service history in his/her ownership then you'll be laughing.

Otherwise, $7k is on par for a 1999 Gems P38.

Cheers
Keithy

[Tikka7mm08]

I've got it down to $6.3.

Keen on Bosch but would be another $4k+...

Wanted to avoid 95/96 RR so figure this must be close to switch over and hopefully less electrical issues.

[davidsonsm]

Looks like its missing its battery cover. No biggy - easy to replace.

Ensure you're confident of the condition of the EAS. It isn't too drastic to fix up, but could be a negotiation angle.

Otherwise a tidy looking model. Buy and enjoy.

[Tikka7mm08]

Well spotted! He has renewed the air bags which is a plus.

[daf11e]

Looks good...on start up look for the book symbol on the hevac...could be a negotiation factor if on......good luck.

[Tikka7mm08]

What is hevac? On the dash?

[davidsonsm]

If you see a book symbol on the heating and ventilation control panel (below stereo head unit), it is likely to mean blend motor issues. There are three blend motors tucked within the dash and they control the air blending and distribution (left to right and up/down).

They're not easy to access (PITA), but can be replaced with half a day and available instructions. New blend motors are around $300.