Should I buy this 5ktqa?

[TM]

Robert,
Being a wagon, the car will be worth a bit more than the sedan.

That said, considering that there was a turbo replacement, not
getting more than 1.1 bar sounds bad. It could be something as simple
as needing a full tune-up and getting a vacuum leak fixed, or it could
indicate something a bit more problematic.

The oil leak could be nothing more than the intercooler seeping a bit
of oil, or it could be the front main seal, or who knows?

Check engine light coming on at full boost means that the car is
probably detonating (my guess- I'm not an expert). That probably
means the car is not running well.

Personally, if I had other options, I'd pass. I've been down this route
already- I've dropped over $4k into a car to get it running great, and
it still has some problems that need to be addressed. You don't want
to get into a car like that unless you have a lot of time and money
to fix the car. If you have a second car to use while this one is down,
then if you can take the time to fix everything yourself, then it may
not be that bad. I didn't have this option, so it got aggravating and
very costly.

Taka
'86 5ktq
'91 200q

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Subject: Should I buy this 5ktqa?



Looking for a little advice, and (more importantly) a good mechanic near
Boulder where I can take it for a thorough inspection.

Car's an 88, wear and tear body dings (from parking too close to SUVs,
that sort of thing..) and one bit of moulding missing.

Interior is in fine shape, though one of hte seat heaters doesn't.

Mechanicals *seem* fine, with a few exceptions- and the turbo, PS pump,
and several other things have been replaced within the past 2 years.

My concerns are:
Suspension feels a bit squishy
Max boost I was able to get out of it is 1.1 bar
Slight oil leak under the front of the motor
Ingition system idiot light comes on at high boost

Are this major concerns or minor ones, do you think, and is this car worth
$3k?


THanks for the advice...
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