Re: Checked out '88 80q today

[Carlyle Fitzgerald <clfitz@inetone.net>]

At 06:45 PM 12/9/98 -0500, Craig D. Niederst wrote:

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>Overall I was impressed with the car. Price owner was asking of $3500 is
>definitely too high though for what needs replaced, in my opinion. Any
>80/90q owners out there had to replace an exhaust system? How much am I
>looking at? How about the fuel pump? What is the proper size tire for the
>80/90q? Anyone else with a car of this vintage have paint problems
>(peeling/fading)? From what I mentioned is wrong with the car, what is a
>fair offer for the car ($2500? $3000?)? Any other opinions are greatly
>appreciated. TIA.

I just bought an '88 Q90 for $3300.00 US, and it's in similar condition to
the one you describe here.  I'm not sure what the differences are between
the 80 and 90 models, but maybe this will be some help.

As for tires, I had to replace all four of mine as well, because the tires
on the car were undersized and worn.  Sears listed the correct size as 195
60R 14.

Paint--The entire upper surface of my car is faded and chalky.  It may be
possible to rub it with compound and restore some shine, but the clear coat
is gone and the car will need repainted eventually (the sooner the better)
if it's anything at all like mine.

My exhaust is shot, too.

Carlyle