2007 5.7 Hemi. Issues That I Need To Be Aware Of?

[Unholy707]

not sure if you’re looking for a project though

 

[DavidKFla]

Headlights look badly yellowed, cover over the rad support is missing, mirrors and door handles should be body colored. It has a prop rod, mine had struts, they did switch to to rod later but struts can be retrofitted. It is manual single zone hvac. The tail lights are aftermarket. Since it has a roof rack, it should have a cargo organizer in the hatch. It's just a lidded box with netted compartments to help keep bags upright.

It looks like someone did some "customization" on it. I'll know better when I see it.
I think he's asking too much money for it.

 

[DavidKFla]

not sure if you’re looking for a project though

Nope. I saw 1 with a Challenger nose.

 

[covidcommander]

It's weird since I wasn't looking and it just popped up on marketplace.

Things happen for a reason

 

[Unholy707]

Way too much for that car

The guy just lowered the price to $7K or best offer. Getting interesting.

 

[DavidKFla]

Way too much for that car

I posted the same thing above. I messaged the guy this morning and told him I was passing on it.

 

[Unholy707]

$4500 max. Not sure what the miles were on it but it definitely was showing it’s age

 

[vortecd]

I’m partial to silver. Don’t have these anymore but enjoyed them. Always got compliments. View attachment 139494

Really like the middle one

 

[SilverBillet]

Really like the middle one

I know you do! You have 1 of only 2 Billet Silver that year with stripes, red interior and no sunroof.

 

[2ndAmend]

I have bought a lot of used guns, I make sure I never overpay so it it is a lemon I can get my $ back, which has happened maybe 30% of the time. Cars are always a prob because there is tax/reg and getting your $ back is unlikely, especially if it has a history of quick turn around.

Pretty much all of the used cars I have purchased were problems, I adopted the philosophy of buying new and keeping forever.

Worst used experience was the one owner SL600 from a MB dealer, it was in for unscheduled service 33 times during the 3 year Starmark warranty. Sold it when the warranty ran out for $25k less than purchase price. That hit in the face sure made me think more clearly.

 

[DavidKFla]

I have bought a lot of used guns, I make sure I never overpay so it it is a lemon I can get my $ back, which has happened maybe 30% of the time. Cars are always a prob because there is tax/reg and getting your $ back is unlikely, especially if it has a history of quick turn around.

Pretty much all of the used cars I have purchased were problems, I adopted the philosophy of buying new and keeping forever.

Worst used experience was the one owner SL600 from a MB dealer, it was in for unscheduled service 33 times during the 3 year Starmark warranty. Sold it when the warranty ran out for $25k less than purchase price. That hit in the face sure made me think more clearly.

I've had very few problems with used cars that I have owned.

 

[2ndAmend]

I've had very few problems with used cars that I have owned.

I wish I could say that!

 

[DavidKFla]

I wish I could say that!

I never buy a late model used car and I watch how many owners. The less, the better.

 

[2ndAmend]

I never buy a late model used car and I watch how many owners. The less, the better.

You're the guy who buys my cars!

 

[DavidKFla]

You're the guy who buys my cars!

I was a used car dealer years ago.

 

[Diboblo]

When you replace the timing set (also a weak point), use the SRT chain, gears and tensioner. Has 2 chain guides and a better springs, for those guides. Plug and play.

Copper plugs. Nothing fancy necessary and would be a waste of money. Super easy to change, compared to the Hellcat.

Taylor "shorty" wires clean up under the cover. It's a rats nest, with all those long wires crossing over the intake.

LMI makes an amazing CF intake called the Air Hammer. Sounds great on the 5.7.

If you have any lights out, in the climate control, I can fix them. Same, for the radio. If it has heated seats, I can fox the bulbs in those buttons. Almost assuredly, the hazard button light is out. I can fix that, too. All other lights are led and rarely fail.

The visor clips fail. There is a Corvette clip everyone uses, to replace them with. More robust and plug and play.

The radio can be upgraded, with a higher end oem model. Simply plug and play.

Headlight switches fail, all the time (gen1 charger, 300, magnum, jeep, challenger). Just buy a new one. Even a Doorman works fine.

As has been mentioned, blend door motors fail. OEM. Doorman ones are garbage.

We had ours for 10 years. 2005 RT.

 

[Demon Dan]

I'm going to go look at a 2007 Magnum RT tomorrow. Anything in particular I should be aware of when checking it out?

Thanks

Valve seats falling out of the heads. I know it was an issue in the early year 5.7. Not sure for 2007.

 

[Ronin]

He’s not getting it/passed but good information for anyone looking for an used R/T…

 

[Unholy707]

I think 2009 and up has the better heads

 

[2ndAmend]

You guys have me wanting to buy a used RT! But that's the instinctive cheapness in me! I likely won't outlive the HC I have! I gotta have to stop thinnin' so much!