When going to look at a car for most of you guys does it matter if the motor is stolen or if it is legit?

 

ignorance is no excuse, but, putting that idealistic bullshit aside...i couldnt answer that since i've never been put in that situation

 

Are you freaking kidding me? If I caught someone with a known stolen engine, I'd call the cops on them in a heartbeat. To many people have their **** stolen because no one bothers to help out. F&*K thieves.

 

dont be stupid.. get it legit.

 

why the hell are you even thinking of buyin a stolen car?

 

I think everyone got off on the wrong foot, i am not going to put a stolen motor in any car. I was looking at one and does not have the vin #'s on the motor or tranny but its an old guy who is a cop. So what else could be the reason, should I buy it?

 

See if he has the reciepts, and chances are if he's a cop, the motor will be legal to put in your car.

 

Consider this. You may save some cash buying a stolen motor but in certain areas the cops will pull you over and run the VIN on imports. I have also seen them do it at street races and import shows. If you engine doesn't check out they confiscate your entire car. Then your fucked and could be held responsible for having stolen items. It's not worth it. Plus, everytime you buy a stolen engine another car from HT gets stolen.

 

I am sorry I forgot to say there is no paper work he says he got it out of a junkyard.
What should I do, will it matter?

Let me know soon

 

Personally, I'd rather be safe and buy an engine I know is legit.

 

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What should I do, will it matter?

Let me know soon
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write down the number on the block and call the police department. Ask them if the motor is stolen.

 

the vin #'s are scratched off what do I do?

 

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If it's a cop, he might be probing for people who would buy stolen motors, just looking for someone to throw in jail...keep that in mind. Also, ask him what junkyard he found it in and then call them and have them give you all the info they have. There's no excuse for this "cop" not having a ******* recipt or something. Call him a dumbshit if he can't pull anything out for you. Don't buy it unless it's legit.

 

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well I am thinking of getting it but what do I do when it comes time to sell it.

 

just buy the ******* thing man, make him sign a receipt and get his name and drivers licence #. If it turns out to be HOt send them to his door.