Looking at TY this weekend

House of boost

Ruiner of nice vehicles
I want to go look at a 92 Ty this weekend so I thought I should ask advice. It's black and has 80,xxx miles, it needs a drivers lower seat cover, the cladding is broken at the left rear corner (a large piece is actually missing right at the corner) and both front door panels are cracked above where the power window switch panel mounts. I have not seen it yet I just saw these things in pics the owner sent me. He says it's all stock, has a rebuilt transmission (a few months old), runs great and and has no rot or rust in the tailgate, doors, floors or underneath. It has black GTA rims on it but he has the stock ones but is missing one of the center caps. He's asking $7000 firm for it which seems pretty decent to me but before I head out there I thought I'd run it by the experts. I have not set eyes up close on a Typhoon since I sold mine in 1994 so I'm way behind the times with them. He's sending me the VIN later so I can run a carfax but he did say the last 3 digits of the VIN were 210. Any initial thoughts about it?
 

TNPhoon

1of28
Re: Looking at TY this weekend

In Rhode Island? If yes...
Here's the Carfax:

Vehicle Information:
1992 GMC TYPHOON
VIN: 1GDCT18Z5N0810210
2 DR WAGON SPORT UTILITY
4.3L V6 FI
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options
Standard Equipment
Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer
Safety Options
4 wheel ABS, Active (manual) belts
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No accident/damage reported
No accident / damage reported to CARFAX
Service information available
7Service records available
Vehicle history information available
14Detailed records available
Last reported odometer reading/mileage
79,052 Last reported odometer reading
CARFAX History Impact
$230 Above retail book value

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Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title
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Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title
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Structural / Frame Damage
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No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.

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Odometer Rollback
No indication of an odometer rollback.

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Detailed History

Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
08/28/1995 34,870 Nebraska
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Hastings, NE
Title #00002387809 Title issued or updated
10/07/1998 62,738 Nebraska
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Omaha, NE
Title #98280010577 Title issued or updated
02/01/2000 68,235 Atchley Ford
Omaha, NE
402-574-2600
www.atchleyford.com Vehicle serviced
08/09/2000 70,690 Atchley Ford
Omaha, NE
402-574-2600
www.atchleyford.com Vehicle serviced
03/01/2001 71,250 Atchley Ford
Omaha, NE
402-574-2600
www.atchleyford.com Vehicle serviced
09/21/2001 75,423 Atchley Ford
Omaha, NE
402-574-2600
www.atchleyford.com Vehicle serviced
04/18/2002 Nebraska
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Omaha, NE Title issued or updated
Exempt from odometer reporting
10/11/2002 77,706 Atchley Ford Inc.
Omaha, NE
402-574-2600
www.atchleyford.com Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
01/28/2004 79,052 Atchley Ford Inc.
Omaha, NE
402-574-2600
www.atchleyford.com Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Recommended maintenance performed
09/30/2004 Nebraska
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Newcastle, NE Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Exempt from odometer reporting
11/20/2004 Laramie GM Auto Center
Laramie, WY
307-745-8961
www.laramiegm.com Fuel filter replaced
04/12/2006 Nebraska
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Grand Island, NE Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Exempt from odometer reporting
07/07/2008 Nebraska
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Grand Island, NE Title issued or updated
Exempt from odometer reporting
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
10/06/2010 Rhode Island
Motor Vehicle Dept.
North Kingstown, RI Registration issued or renewed
Vehicle color noted as Black
 

powercat6

Active member
Re: Looking at TY this weekend

It's been for sale for several months. I think the pictures that I first saw of this truck there was snow on the ground.

Edit after checking Sportmachines I now remember this truck. It was on Ebay probably 2 to 4 times in the 2006-2007 time span and as you can see from the Carfax the odometer has been rolled back.

http://sportmachines.com/members/truckind.php?truckid=5017
 
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johnboy89

Member
Re: Looking at TY this weekend

I don't know much about it, but looks like a decent deal. This is not far from me if you need anything???? Thought he had it up for sale on here, but I could be wrong????
 

House of boost

Ruiner of nice vehicles
Re: Looking at TY this weekend

Thanks a lot you guys that's awesome feedback!! I see the Carfax report shows the last reported mileage is 79,000 in 2004 while in the Sportmachines link it showed 65,000 in 2008 so it looks like something funny might have happened unless the sportmachines report was a misprint? I have to question why in 2006 the odometer reading wasn't required anymore. Was that a state thing or something more serious?
 

powercat6

Active member
Re: Looking at TY this weekend

Thanks a lot you guys that's awesome feedback!! I see the Carfax report shows the last reported mileage is 79,000 in 2004 while in the Sportmachines link it showed 65,000 in 2008 so it looks like something funny might have happened unless the sportmachines report was a misprint? I have to question why in 2006 the odometer reading wasn't required anymore. Was that a state thing or something more serious?

The 65,000 from Sportmachines is correct. My records show the odometer was at 68,000 in September 2010 when it was for sale in Brooklyn, NY on Ebay.
 

House of boost

Ruiner of nice vehicles
Re: Looking at TY this weekend

Hmm that's not good. It's interesting that earlier this afternoon when I asked for the truck number I was told # 210 right away and then when I asked for the VIN to run a Carfax the seller said he'd give it to me later but hasn't yet.
 

Chest Rockwell

Active member
Re: Looking at TY this weekend

This one? http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/2538974082.html

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Captain Morgan

Moderated User
Re: Looking at TY this weekend

Hmm that's not good. It's interesting that earlier this afternoon when I asked for the truck number I was told # 210 right away and then when I asked for the VIN to run a Carfax the seller said he'd give it to me later but hasn't yet.
little does he know, he provided you with the entire VIN when he gave you the truck number. All you need is the last 4 digits and you can figure out the rest from that.

Between the mileage issue and the fact that its a 92' ,;) you should see if any better 93's ;)are around your area . A good syty is worth traveling for if you intend to keep it for some time .

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House of boost

Ruiner of nice vehicles
Re: Looking at TY this weekend

Yeah that looks like the same truck, I guess I'll keep looking. If truth be told I'd like either an all red one or the gumby color really.
 

RealFastV6

@jb_and_his_coffee
Re: Looking at TY this weekend

Sort of interesting piece of info about that truck I'll add;

It was for sale originally in the spring with the blown transmission. Same guy relisted it later with the transmission fixed.

Not implying anything, just adding facts.
 

House of boost

Ruiner of nice vehicles
Re: Looking at TY this weekend

He did say he spent $2400 to rebuild the transmission. That's what he said anyway.
 

johnboy89

Member
Re: Looking at TY this weekend

Other than one issue with the mileage, what's wrong with this truck???? From what I remember carfax mileage mistakes are quite common???

Don't get me wrong there might be more here, but would be worth a look if it was me!!!!!
 

powercat6

Active member
Re: Looking at TY this weekend

Other than one issue with the mileage, what's wrong with this truck???? From what I remember carfax mileage mistakes are quite common???

Sure there are times when a mileage reading is a transposition or a typo, but this truck has five mileage readings in a consistent pattern. You might see one or two erroneous readings, but odds are you will not see 5 erroneous readings.

And for what's it worth this truck couldn't fetch $7000 on Ebay before the blown transmission and bad economy.

And in case you missed it here's Harmon's http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=85662
 
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House of boost

Ruiner of nice vehicles
Re: Looking at TY this weekend

That's a great looking truck and seems to be a bargain for the price. It'll cost some dough to transport to Massachusetts though. No red or Gumby green ones around here anywhere huh?
 

Baythan

SY2TY2SY2TY
Re: Looking at TY this weekend

It'll cost some dough to transport to Massachusetts though.

Peanuts...compared to the cost of buying an unknown truck from a non-board member on ebay. I think you're in a fortunate situation by being in the market and this truck is available. And sometimes you have to go far to get the "right truck." At least this is on the east coast. :tup:
 

drd21968

New member
Re: Looking at TY this weekend

Peanuts...compared to the cost of buying an unknown truck from a non-board member on ebay. I think you're in a fortunate situation by being in the market and this truck is available. And sometimes you have to go far to get the "right truck." At least this is on the east coast. :tup:

i dont think you will find a nicer truck at that price.shipping is not too expensive for that distance.if i were in the market it would be my choice.:tup:
 
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