Craigslist parts

[ARIX]

So the other day I answered a craigslist ad for some wheels and tires. I got a steal for all 4. Well the guy that sold me the wheels called and told me his father was ill with cancer and if I wanted any other parts off his 2010 truck. I jokingly stated I could always use an engine. I was surprised when he said he would take $1500 for his engine with 21k. I was really considering it but I doubt his truck is paid off and don't want to lose cash in this deal if he gets in trouble for this. What do you guys think?

[crooner]

So the other day I answered a craigslist ad for some wheels and tires. I got a steal for all 4. Well the guy that sold me the wheels called and told me his father was ill with cancer and if I wanted any other parts off his 2010 truck. I jokingly stated I could always use an engine. I was surprised when he said he would take $1500 for his engine with 21k. I was really considering it but I doubt his truck is paid off and don't want to lose cash in this deal if he gets in trouble for this. What do you guys think?

Sounds stolen

[Big A]

I think it's a stolen truck.

[71chevellejohn]

What type of truck/engine?

[mustangguy289]

stolen

[Big A]

What type of truck/engine?

Does it really matter? The truck is 2 years old, $1500 for the motor sounds like a crackhead discount.

[mustangguy289]

Does it really matter? The truck is 2 years old, $1500 for the motor sounds like a crackhead discount.

Why wouldn't he just sell the whole truck?

[71chevellejohn]

Does it really matter? The truck is 2 years old, $1500 for the motor sounds like a crackhead discount.

Oh, I know it does.... But if it is was the right engine for my project, I'd be tempted to swoop in like a vulture.

[Tannerm]

Hey, ask him for the VIN so you can verify the engine year, codes, blah blah blah. See if he freaks out or ignores future calls once you request a VIN.

[ARIX]

What type of truck/engine?

Its a 2010 Nissan Frontier black. Really nice truck. I bought his stock wheels and he told me he was going to go for a lower profile look. The engine is a 4.0 nissan v6 and sounds perfect. I damn near pulled the trigger but if something sounds too good to be true it may be. If I knew he had no contact info on me I'd prob do it. But he has my number so I'm thinking I better hold back. The engine with components I'm guessing is around 3-5k. It's a really hard thing to pass but prob for the better.

[ARIX]

Why wouldn't he just sell the whole truck?

He keeps claiming he's going to fix it back up when his father gets better- if he does. That right there makes me think either a heroin guy or a future repo.

I called him today and told I would pass but if any of you guys want the contact info I will pm you.