Used SCT X3?
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 119
Likes: 2
From: Calgary, Alberta
Used SCT X3?
Might be loooking at a used SCT X3. Are there any concerns I should be aware of with a used one vs a new one that has never been on a truck before. It was on a 03 F350 and would be going on my 06 F350. Thanks.
Hotshot
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,368
Likes: 121
From: Stuttgart, Ar
If you know the seller and you know it isn't locked then there should be no concerns. If you're buying somewhere like Ebay then that's another story. Also....ask how many unlocks it has left. That would make up a HUGE part in my decision.
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,340
Likes: 4
From: Bradenton, FL
Personnally i dont buy used electronics, who knows what the previous owner did or what problems it could have, and like stated how many unlocks it has left.
SCT's have custom tunes, theres a good chance that you'll have to get it re-tuned
SCT's have custom tunes, theres a good chance that you'll have to get it re-tuned
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10,626
Likes: 7
From: Plano TX and Brentwood TN
It's a cheezy way of continuing to get money out of customers. I don't agree with it, but I can see the argument for it.
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 119
Likes: 2
From: Calgary, Alberta
Thanks Tex. There is a dealer here in town that sell's them for $395. Maybe I will just buy it new and then I'll know what I have, then I can get someone to write and send me a custom tune for it.
Trending Topics
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10,626
Likes: 7
From: Plano TX and Brentwood TN
I think that would be the better way. I'm with lakewood on this, I don't buy electronics second hand(or I try not too for much of anything really, same reasons apply for all of them). Not saying you are totally without risk on a new one, your just hoping that the odds are very much against it if you buy new.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 119
Likes: 2
From: Calgary, Alberta
I went to my dealer today and he has both the X3 and the SF3. Can I put a custom tune on the SF3? I looked on the web site and it only says that it has three preloaded tunes but nothing about custom tuning. It does however say custom tuning on the packaging. THanks again folks.
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10,626
Likes: 7
From: Plano TX and Brentwood TN
I went to my dealer today and he has both the X3 and the SF3. Can I put a custom tune on the SF3? I looked on the web site and it only says that it has three preloaded tunes but nothing about custom tuning. It does however say custom tuning on the packaging. THanks again folks.
Postmaster
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,612
Likes: 2
From: Dunwoody, GA
Just an FYI: if you want to save a few bucks and go with a Ford Xcal2 I can unlock and/or restore it. So it would be back to the default 5 changes. I charge $35 which includes return shipping. I've done this for many people.
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 649
Likes: 2
From: PA
I am currently going through this. I bought a used SF3 off of ebay for $175. When I got it, it was still married to a 2008 Mustang GT.
I sent the seller a disgruntled e-mail. he tried saying that it could be unlocked by reloading the software, but I tried and was unsuccessful. I called SCT told them it was locked and still had 5 unlocks left and asked them what I could do to unlock it and they told me I would have to mail it to them and pay a $150 unlocking fee. So I sent it to them to unlock it. For a total of $325 plus shipping costs. I may have saved a few bucks but I keep thinking I could be playing with my new toy by now if I would have just got a new one.
I sent the seller a disgruntled e-mail. he tried saying that it could be unlocked by reloading the software, but I tried and was unsuccessful. I called SCT told them it was locked and still had 5 unlocks left and asked them what I could do to unlock it and they told me I would have to mail it to them and pay a $150 unlocking fee. So I sent it to them to unlock it. For a total of $325 plus shipping costs. I may have saved a few bucks but I keep thinking I could be playing with my new toy by now if I would have just got a new one.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
