I’m looking at a 2007 KW with a CAT C15 475 HP, is the C15 a good motor?

No paper work? Not rebuilt. You're smart to pass on it.

 

I've heard rumors that that engine cost $30,000 to rebuild right now... If someone else can verify

 

My 3406e (it's practically the same as the C15) cost me a little over 20k last Winter to rebuild.

 

i wouldn’t pass on it just for not having paper work, but I wouldn’t be giving him top dollar for it either, but you always buy a used truck knowing it needs a motor/trans/rear going into it.

I’ve got 26k in my n14 but the only thing original is the block and crank.

 

I'd pass on it because the seller is obviously a liar and therefore morally bankrupt.

 

Go look at the truck if you like what you see offer him 3750.00 tell him you deducted the cost of a OH.. since he has no proof of one

 

Or he’s just an idiot like a lot of drivers/owners and not know what he’s talking about,A lot of guys really have no clue about trucks

 

I guess that's true. Anything is possible. I'm just not as optimistic as you. I'm a pessimist that grew up in a nasty urban environment so I assume he's a lying dirt bag trying to rip off an unsuspecting naive buyer. If I wanted the truck I'd offer 30k less than his asking price to cover a rebuild. 100 dollars says seller will see it as a rude low ball offer regardless.

 

I’m right in the same ball park of how much less I would offer him, although I’m sure In this market 6 more idiots will be lined up behind me to pay asking price for it, (then come on here and ##### when they have problems with it)

you can always walk away with your money still in your pocket too.