Re: 86 4000sq possible purchase

[Wolff <quattro200@earthlink.net>]

Phil Payne wrote:
> 
> In message <4d1df9b7.250c036a@aol.com> Rngmeister@aol.com writes:
> 
> > Hey guys, 90cq and v8q owner here looking at an 86 4000sq here locally.
> > seller wants $400 bux....catch, car has problem with power brakes (ie none),
> > needs exhaust....a valve cover gasket, leaks oil, minor switches, has three
> > bullet holes in the body that arent rusted and are an easy fix, because the
> > car needs paint anyway.
> > sunroof is stuck....rotary dial for diff lock got the rear light to come on,
> > but not the front.
> 
> Only an S1 with a professional driver could get you away from this
> wallet emptier fast enough.
> 
> "Problem with power brakes" could be $2500 all on its own.  Junkyard
> parts are just that - putting them on often makes it worse.
> 

How could you spend $2500 on 4kq brakes? Vacuum boosters are basically
free at the junlyard. Rotors (slotted) and pads can't be more than $300.
Admittedly calipers can cost some coin, but this is't a bomb car (no
turbo).
Wolff