# 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:** 11\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Beancounter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/59ef9b/32.png) [@Beancounter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beancounter)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2024, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/61 "2024-01-13T00:42:40Z")
Yes, you could certainly sell it “As Is” but you would also get the minimum Condition value. As a Buyer, “As Is” means the lowest Condition and the lowest price. i.e “Doesn’t run and probably requires extensive repair”. In this case instead of $15,000 - $20,000 we’re talking $5,000 max and maybe less. Again, if your want to maximize your sale price,.don’t do anything that may result in damage, retain all your records/documentation and make the investment to bring it up to your maximum value. , . ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2024, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/62 "2024-01-13T00:52:16Z")
If you can get the vehicle up and running doing all that needs to done to so with you doing the work yourself, then it’s going to take time and money. Your labor’s free! But if you hire someone to perform the same task, it’s going to cost a hell of a lot more money. Their labor isn’t free. Then you sell the vehicle as is. Tester ---
**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 13, 2024, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/63 "2024-01-13T01:39:16Z")
Here’s what it looks like under the hood. Don’t expect a new timing belt to come cheap: ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/6/9/6956579b2205d0c86e2e5d997a4aa3637ff8b5e6.jpeg) ---
**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 13, 2024, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/64 "2024-01-13T02:19:48Z")
The best water pump/timing belt kit from Napa list (in Nashville) $520.00 plus whatever the shops mark up is… Pro shops probably not going to use internet parts places like RockAuto and Parts Geek… Labor looks like about 5.8 hours X local shop labor rates… ## WATER PUMP - R&R | Application | Labor | Wty | Skill | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Operation | | | | | All.- DOHC,Twin Turbocharger | 4.7 | 0.0 | B | | | | | | | Additional Labor | | | | | Where Pwr Strg Interferes add | 0.2 | 0.0 | B | | | | | | Additional Labor Where Air Cond interferes add 0.2 Combinations TIMING BELT TENSIONER - R&R 0.1 CAMSHAFT SEAL - REPLACE 0.3 CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET - R&R 0.3 Note: Labor items can be added to an estimate on the Estimate detail page.| ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2024, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/65 "2024-01-13T02:28:25Z")
Anyone want to imagine what the fuel tank looks and smells like? Its gotta come out and a new fuel pump, flush the lines and injectors. And the brakes… the fluid will be rank and every caliper and master must come apart. ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/66 "2024-01-13T15:51:47Z")
> [@davesmopar](#): > > Labor looks like about 5.8 hours I’d probably spend 5.8 hours just looking at that mess, trying to decide if I wanted to do it or pay some poor soul to do that job. 😀 The odds are significantly against any dropped hardware or tools ever making it to the floor on that job! ---
**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:** [January 13, 2024, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/67 "2024-01-13T15:58:01Z")
All I know is this . . . as a prospective buyer, I’m not paying top dollar for a car with a timing belt over 30 years old, because I can’t even let the engine idle, take it for a test drive, etc. without worrying about it letting go at any moment ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/68 "2024-01-13T16:13:31Z")
My biggest concern with something like this is shoddy work. The car owner is inexperienced so cannot judge the quality of the work being done. They are looking for a way out and often that means looking for the cheapest repairs possible. This is a recipe for disaster for the next person to own the car. Now you paid top dollar and while it looks good and seems to work fine, likely shortcuts have been taken. I’ve had too many of these experiences buying anything from cars to homes. If I find or suspect a deficiency, don’t touch it! Last time was a house purchase. Identified a few items that needed attention and the homeowner caused more trouble trying to fix it themselves. Let’s negotiate the price to reflect me getting it fixed. If you’re unwilling to do that, best of luck to you and whoever buys it… ---
**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 13, 2024, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/69 "2024-01-13T16:47:57Z")
Yep, big risk of expensive additional repairs once you start working on it, and risk having a bad repair experience. The unfortunate choice is this: either sell it now for a fraction of the ‘running car’ price, or spend several thousand $$ (with no guarantee of the amount) to get it fixed. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/70 "2024-01-13T16:58:35Z")
It’s considered a Barn Find. > **[Barn find](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barn_find)** > > A barn find is a classic car, aircraft or motorcycle that has been rediscovered after being stored, often in derelict condition. The term comes from their tendency to be found in places such as barns, sheds, carports and outbuildings where they have been stored for many years. The term usually applies to vehicles that are rare and valuable, and which are consequently of great interest to collectors and enthusiasts despite their poor condition. > Barn finds can fetch high prices when sold. A 1967 F... Some people will buy these as is. Tester ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061/71 "2024-01-13T17:00:00Z")
> [@Nevada\_545](#): > > Nobody asked about your oil change. He just needs attention [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061.md?page=3)