# 1991 Dodge Stealth - Has been sitting - Now I need to sell it **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** dodge\ **Created:** [December 22, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061 "2023-12-22T23:40:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2023, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/41 "2023-12-30T18:25:00Z")
> [@Robert-Gift](#): > > What a fun projec this could be! Make an offer to purchase. ---
**Author:** ![Robert-Gift](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/robert-gift/32/356_2.png) [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/42 "2023-12-30T18:42:49Z")
> [@Nevada\_545](#): > > > [@Robert-Gift](#): > > > > What a fun projecthis could be! > > _Make an offer to purchase._ If nearby I would consider it justo be driving a 30-year-old car. But no money, no time. Just finished OCD oil change where the RX350 oil drips out all night. Last evening OCD-cleaned the oil filter cartridge, new O-ring, oiled it and filled the cartridge with oil before screwing on. Premeasured 3 quarts in each 5-qt container. If an emergency call, just screw-on the pre-lubricated oil plug, pour in the oil and go. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2023, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/43 "2023-12-30T18:57:03Z")
Nobody asked about your oil change. ---
**Author:** ![Robert-Gift](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/robert-gift/32/356_2.png) [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2023, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/44 "2023-12-30T19:07:27Z")
> [@Nevada\_545](#): > > _Nobody asked about your oil change._ _Don’t ask and ye shall receive!_ Same I wouldo withe '91 Stealth. After running thengine, let it drain overnight. If on ramps, pre-measure the oibecause the dipstick wilbe incorrect. ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/45 "2023-12-30T19:46:59Z")
And by doing that you are hurting the engine more than helping. the piston cylinder walls will be dryer. it’s better to have more lube than less on the walls to avoid scoring. ---
**Author:** ![bcohen2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/779978/32.png) [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/46 "2023-12-30T20:59:49Z")
> [@Robert-Gift](#): > > What a fun projecthis could be! > > I’d pull spark plugs and pour **0W-20 full synthetic** oil in the cylinders. > After a few days hand crank - if possible - and catch oil forced out of the cylinders through the spark plug openings. > > If engine turns over, **go** n to thext stage of draining and replacing motor oil. > If engine runs, drain and replace coolant and transmission fluid. > Replace all belts. If this is not a base model with the SOHC engine, I’d think twice about following this advice. The DOHC engines on this model are interference, and I would not trust a 33 year old timing belt and tensioner…not even for a brief test-run. ---
**Author:** ![bcohen2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/779978/32.png) [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/47 "2023-12-30T21:04:47Z")
> [@Nevada\_545](#): > > Make an offer to purchase. How could he possibly do that? We have no idea if this is a base or ES, if it has the 3.0L SOHC “minivan” engine, or the DOHC NA, or DOHC turbocharged, which transmission it is equipped with, etc. For me, the most desirable configuration would be a SOHC and automatic transmission, though obviously the collector’s market would disagree. Personally, from an ease-of-maintenance standpoint, I prefer 4-cylinder engines, and would rather have a 4-cylinder “sports car” such as a Toyota Celica, Dodge Shadow, Ford Probe, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/48 "2023-12-30T21:10:24Z")
> [@bcohen2010](#): > > How could he possibly do that? Begin with a private message, then make an offer in person. The OP doesn’t need to post all of the details as this is not a medium for selling cars. ---
**Author:** ![harrisonpd\_160690](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/43a26b/32.png) [@harrisonpd\_160690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harrisonpd_160690)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/49 "2023-12-31T17:10:34Z")
[https://www.edmunds.com/inventory/srp.html?inventorytype=used%2Ccpo&make=dodge&model=dodge|stealth&year=1991-1991&radius=6000](https://www.edmunds.com/inventory/srp.html?inventorytype=used%2Ccpo&make=dodge&model=dodge%7Cstealth&year=1991-1991&radius=6000) here is a range out there today. Like one poster said huge difference between a base model and the RT turbo with AWD/4WD. No idea how long these have been posted, but if you have a the higher end model it might be possible. I would list “as is” and see if you get any interest at all before investing (lots of $) in getting it running. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2023, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/50 "2023-12-31T17:18:01Z")
@Flasher It’s been a few days and we’re curious if you’ve made any decisions yet 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Beancounter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/59ef9b/32.png) [@Beancounter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beancounter)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2023, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/51 "2023-12-31T23:27:20Z")
Unfortunatly most people don’t understand the differeance between the valuations and have an unrealistic expectations To bring a car up the top valuation requires a huge investment to bring the car to essentially “showroom new condition”. I.e A 30 year old garage stored, low mileage car may seem like a Mint but unless it was properly stored and have had all the rubber/plastic replaced, it ain’t Show “Room Condition”. . ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2024, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/52 "2024-01-01T00:34:26Z")
> [@Beancounter](#): > > To bring a car up the top valuation requires a huge investment to bring the car to essentially “showroom new condition”. That would be up to you if you purchase the car. The OP is selling the car, not restoring the car, it only needs to be presentable for sale. ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/53 "2024-01-01T13:21:22Z")
> [@Nevada\_545](#): > > it only needs to be presentable for sale. Not if you’re expecting top dollar. Pretty sure that was his point. Read the first sentence again… ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/54 "2024-01-01T19:52:42Z")
The first sentence: > Has been sitting in garage since 1991. 34,000 miles. Post # 6 states that the OP wants $15,000 for the car, if it is a R/T Turbo and stored in a building, that is half of what some others are asking. ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2024, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/55 "2024-01-01T22:45:58Z")
Of course I was referring to the first sentence of the post you just replied to… I can come up with a lot of “if” scenarios too. ---
**Author:** ![Flasher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7feea3/32.png) [@Flasher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Flasher)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/56 "2024-01-12T04:25:11Z")
R/t twin turbo awd, 34000 mi ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 11:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/57 "2024-01-12T11:11:31Z")
That is the desirable trim line. I looked on Yelp and [repairpal.com](http://repairpal.com) for shops in Lubbock. Many to choose from. Do your homework and call the shops before having the car transported. **If** you choose to have all the work done prior to selling. This car **must not** be started prior to timing belt changed. Provide the shop with all the details. Suggest you write down everything about the car and what it needs before calling the shops. ---
**Author:** ![Beancounter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/59ef9b/32.png) [@Beancounter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beancounter)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/58 "2024-01-12T13:47:04Z")
Seems like you got lucky as I’m seeing “Good” valuations on Edmunds and Hagerty in the $15,000 - $20,000 range making it potentially worthwhile to spend some money on. The first step as Purebred commented is to “not mess it up” so before doing anything. do some research and locate a shop that’s familiar and competent to work on the car and the “right shop” will be able to provide towing information. They should also be able to provide you with an estimate of the necessary repair costs to bring it up to the various condition levels and you should expect it to cost you several hundred dollars for their time to do a through inspection. At this point and understanding the difference between the various Condition levels, you may want to contact the local Owners Club to get an appraisal, a complete understanding of the associated costs to reach a given level and if you decide to sell it, suggestions on the best sales outlets . And BTW, it’s very important to save and make copies of any documentation, maintenance repair records and photos you have on the car. For example, a copy of the title showing a one owner car can significantly increase your sale price. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/59 "2024-01-12T15:11:02Z")
Are you interested in spending the money needed to get this in good condition? It could be a few thousand $. I’d first find out what it would be worth as-is, where-is. You can do that a couple of ways: Put it up for auction on Ebay, with a high reserve price, like the $15,000 you’d like to get. If it sells, great, if not you’ll have an idea what it’s worth. Before going to that trouble I’d join some Mitsubishi 3000GT forums, check out their for sale posts. Here’s one I found: [Cars For Sale | Mitsubishi 3000GT & Dodge Stealth Forum (3si.org)](https://www.3si.org/forums/cars-for-sale.10/) One of the listings has an educational tale, guy with a Stealth R/T wanting to sell, had put $15,000 into trying to get it to run right. Not that you’d do that, but know that once you start trying to fix an old car it can get out of hand quick. ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/60 "2024-01-12T16:02:55Z")
> [@Flasher](#): > > R/t twin turbo awd, 34000 mi Thank you… Yeah a 34K mile unmolested 100% stock Twin Turbo AWD/AWS could bring some good money from the right person… I (again) would put it on the market as is (maybe replace the timing belt only and oil change just so the buyer can hear it run), if it sells great, more money in your pocket, if not, then put some money in it to make it a driver again… Again, if selling as is, that also means as is with the OEM timing belt, so don’t let anyone start it… But I would almost bet it will sell as is… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061.md?page=2) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061.md?page=4)