Re: 85 4k - $1.7k - 300k

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> Hi, I am new to the list.

welcome!

> I found an '85 4000  forsale, but it has about 300,000 miles on it, and it
> has had
> no major overhaul of the engine.  The person who owns it says that it is in
> good shape, and runs great.

they all say that.

> The person wants about $1,700 for it.

for a car with the sunroof glued shut?  I suppose if the body is rust free and
there are *no* clunks over bumps it might be worth it, but I think that's a
bit high.

> A friend of mine has an '81 5000 turbo parts car that I could likely take
> the engine out of if need be.

this sort of thing (4kqt) has been done by several listers, but I think the
preference is for later model turbo engines.  As I remember my 83 5kt was
stock at 130 hp.  Not much more than you already have.

>  So, what do you guys thing of this?  At 300,000 miles, is it near the end
> of its life?

probably a bit tired, anyway.

>  Or could this be a deal for me?

talk him down a bit and go for it.  sounds like a fun project one way or
another.

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Huw Powell

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