Re: More info on the 87 5ktq

["Graydon D. Stuckey" <graydon@apollo.gmi.edu>]

On Fri, 12 Jul 1996, Steve Verona wrote:

> The car has 86k miles.  It was dealer serviced, one owner.  New (not 
> rebuilt) transmission last year.  The dealer is not sure of the mods, but 
> it does have a boost control  that he thinks is disconected.  He beleives 
> all of the engine mods were removed by the previous owner before he 
> traded it.  They are asking $6000.  WHat do you think?
Steve,

	I have seen a number of 5KCSTQs for 2000 - 3000 dollars, but they 
all needed work.  Personally, I prefer it that way, because then you can 
upgrade as you fix, and you then know what's fixed adn replaced.  
However, with only 86k miles, it is probably in excellent shape, so you 
might get quite af few miles out of it before any maintenance is 
required.  I have even seen a couple 5KCSTQs fro 1000 or less.  These are 
certainly beater cars that need a heap of work, but they can be found at 
virtually any price now.

	I'd try offering 4000 for it unless it is really fantastic shape and 
you really think it is worth more to you. 

	As for hot rodding it, remember, it is a big 4 door sedan that 
only weighs 3350 pounds!  That is about the same as a Corvette or 
Camaro!  It can be a tremendous sleeper.  It does have alot of turbo 
lag, which I personnaly hate, but when it gets going, it really goes.  
IT is a very satisfying car to drive.  You can get 250 hp with very 
little expense.  Seems to be very reliable also.  If you were to budget 
10,000, you could put together a really awesome sports sedan!

Later, ---------------------------------------------------------- 
Graydon D. Stuckey 	'85 Mazda RX7 GS, no toys 
graydon@apollo.gmi.edu 	'86 Audi 5000 CS Turbo Quattro, has toys
Flint, Michigan USA	'89 Thunderbird SC, lotsa toys