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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 08:49 PM
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83 GSL, should I buy it?

supposedy its got a rebuilt engine, and just sitting in this guys yard...at the moment, my engine is blown(2nd gen), so it would be a way of transportation, though I really dont like how the 1st gens look, and would probably end up not driving it anyway, I dunno...its only $250 though, worth it?
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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hell yes! just make sure if you are going to drive it, that it has minimal or no wheel well rust. good luck!
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 09:01 PM
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yea, I figured I should, it would at least be a good investment right? I just need it talked into me...plus I gotta talk a few people into giving me $250 (i.e. parents )
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 09:01 PM
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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how many miles, what color, trans, looks, any more info do you have?
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 09:05 PM
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that'll happen. happened to me twice tonight!
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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I'd grab it and I prefer 1st gens to 2nd gens, but 3rd gens to 1st gens. heh, sorry had to go bit off topic there.
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 09:17 PM
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I dont have any other info at the moment, because when I talked to him I wasn't really interested in buying it...but I have come to my senses
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 09:32 PM
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found out its wrecked pretty bad in the front, not driveable...but it would prob still be good for parts, no?
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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great for parts, especially if the engine is good!
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 11:36 PM
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he said the engine started right up..its got an alum. intake, and a header, some sort of exhaust...and a new clutch...didnt know how many miles on rebuild
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 11:43 PM
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buy it ill buy your rear end
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 11:58 PM
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If it goes, stops, and turns with any kind of proficiency, buy it!
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