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Originally Posted by humfrz
Oh, maybe yours does, mine don't - 
humfrz |
My 17 drinks no oil either.
For resale, I would not buy anything with this valve spring recall.
I'm not saying they will implode, but if I was looking for a used twin I would not buy anything which within the valve spring recall.
Will this effect used prices, unknown, but better safe than sorry.
In saying that, you could use the recall as bargaining leverage, in the end, how many valve springs failed?
Whilst there is still risk with a car that hasn't had the recall work, it is a minimal risk.
There is apparently more risk if the car has had the recall due to overuse or improper use of sealant, I would not touch a car that had just had the recall work, although only a slight risk, it could be a ticking time bomb.
The only people who would disagree would be the current owners of cars within the recall.
Opinions may vary
As for modifications, the only 3 war stoppers for me would be:
1. Any car that had FI, it is so easy to hurt the engine.
2. any car that has seen a track, or autocross circuit.
3. cars lowered more than 30mm.
There are plenty of stock or well modified cars out there.
Have your cash in your pocket and low ball away, the worst is they say no, the best is you score a bargain