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Safe to buy used?

Old Jul 31, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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Safe to buy used?

Hey guys im just wonder is it safe to buy a used SC or TT kit?

I see alot of them going for 1-1500 under mrsp and i figure i could save some cash if i get one used. im just curious to see if the wear and tear on a FI kit could make a serious diffrence from buying one new?

what do you guys think or used kits?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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i though about buying used but then by the time you figure in the tiny little pieces that a missing you spend just about the same in time and money as a new kit, and with a new kit you know it hasent been beat up
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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Yah true thats what i was thinking but at some of the prices that for example vortech is going at or even a Turbotronics are going at how much can the little pieces be?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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lol you would not want to know frome vortech some fittings are about 12$ a pop so it starts adding up depending on what is missing
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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I bought both my Vortech and APS TT used, both had less than 1,000 miles but still they were used and with no missing pieces.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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did someone say vortech parts?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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Just make sure you get pictures on what is missing before you buy.... if they not willing to take care of that, move on...
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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https://g35driver.com/forums/archived-sales/236028-fs-vortech-accessories.html
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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Mine Works Awsome And I Bought Mine From Another Member
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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Thanks alot guys, for vortech im scared im going to get a faulty blower.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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you just gotta be carefull thats it

if you can find someone local, so you can check everything out, you should be ok

but it all depends on how good the deal is
 
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