I see used turbos for sale frequently and every time I entertain the idea of buying like IX or something to upgrade to, I can't help but feel apprehensive about buying a used turbo.

What are your thoughts on buying a used turbo? The seller can tell you that it doesn't have any shaft play, but what about an oil leak? Was a turbo timer used all the time? How how was the turbo boosted? etc.


Thanks - King

 

I wouldn't buy a used one unless it was local so you can obviously go check it out for shaft play and the condition of it.

 

sometimes you cant really get the real truth out of anyone, so it all depends on the seller if hes/shes honest or not

 

I have bought 4 used turbos in my day, 2 of them were blown.

 

So if you buy a used turbo, and then you find out it's junk - what do you do? Can you get the stock IX turbo rebuilt?

 

Be cautious, I bought a used turbo and it was junk.

 

yes you can rebuild them but with the cost of the rebuild kit and then getting it rebalance you could prolly find a good condition used one for.

 

Well that's what I mean... how do you determine a "good condition" used turbo? It sounds like I'll more than likely just be buying NEW turbos to avoid any headaches.

 

buy new turbos. you dont know what youre gonna get until its probably too late

 

More risky than prostitution.

Scorke

 

its like buying used underwear... you never know if its been sh**** on or not

 

To run as is....a lil risky but if you're buying a used ix turbo for a white/green/red upgrade.....its gonna be rebuilt anyways so its not that big a deal

 

Oh yea also forgot, check the sellers feedback before buying

 

So you can buy a used turbo, and whether is junk or not, send it to Bushur or FP and they'll still upgrade it to a Green or something? I would've thought the turbo had to still be good for them to upgrade it.

 

It's hard to tell personally buying it locally would be best.