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Old Jul 20, 2003 | 11:29 PM
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I have a question. What do you guys (and gals) think of a 1996 SSE, I dont know miles but it has everything avalibile. the asking price is $4,678. Is it worth the buy or should I keep looking..
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Old Jul 20, 2003 | 11:44 PM
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All comes down to the miles. And the last trans rebuild, but I bet it hasn't had one yet.
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Old Jul 20, 2003 | 11:48 PM
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how much is too much for miles on a bonnie. and what about the tranny rebulid, sooner better right.
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Old Jul 20, 2003 | 11:57 PM
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4 stacks, that'* a good deal for an 96 SSE I'd say it has 130-177k miles on it for that price.
I'd say get on it! a transmission wouldn't hold me back it can be rebuilt when tha times comes.
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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 12:19 AM
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Thanx for the help i think i'll go pick this one up. TTYL
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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 12:31 AM
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Get a pre purchase inspection done by a mechanic you trust. It saved me from hell with a 92 SSE i almost bought...
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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 12:33 AM
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Ok I will. I'll have my brother in law do it.
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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 12:43 AM
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Then come back here with it!
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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 12:54 AM
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Indeed..I wanna see it too...go get it
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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 12:56 AM
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Yes! Go! Fetch!
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