rotaryPOWAH

Alright jokers, here's the deal.

Driving today i found a '85 gsl, pulled over, and asked if it was for sale. The dude said "sure, make me an offer". The car was impounded, had 180,000 miles, manual tranny, good interior, horrendous paint.

Here's the kicker, he said that it ran, but smoked alot, and perhaps needed new rings.

Is $300 low-balling him? I'm asking because i got my GSL for $300, but it was in much better condition (and 115,000 miles), however, the owners where too back-**** stoned to care.

I just need some assistance on whether or not this impulse buy is worth it. I probably won't go over $400.

And suggestions would be great

Thanks guys.

mazdaverx713b

iTrader: (91)

thats a fair deal for a complete non running 7. who knows whats wrong with the engine but you can replace it or rebuild it. plus the rear end alond is worth at least $250. i say buy it. what color is it? 5spd? any pics?

FbDrift

i would do it... for 300, that seems fair, exp if it was impounded, you dont know why do you?

just start talking technical to let him know you know more then him about these cars, and then he will go down. try for 200. lol

rotaryPOWAH

Yeah, five speed. About every body panel has a dent from god knows what. It was actually in the parking lot of a towing company. The paint color was **** brown that was macho-faded. I did not have any time to look in the engine bay. Standard gray GSL interior with in-tact door handle trim, storage bin hinges, equalizer, etc.

No pics yet, i'll take some if i buy it.

I'll maybe be able to talk him down if he's selling it as a salvage title. I don't know much about the deal, but i'm meeting up with him tomorrow.

-Kyle

rotaryPOWAH

Allright guys, its been a month, i bit the bullet and bought it.

This is my second FB... Its seen better days, but for 300 dollars I can't ask for much more. In the current state, it doesn't want to run unless fuel is pured directly into the carb... So a rebuild is in store for the carb (unless the fuel pump is the issue). The back rotor has a face that lost a decent amount of compression, and i hope a seal is just a little sticky, instead of broken. We will see though. The tranny is fine. The body is iffy (**** brown nonetheless). Hell, it even came with 300zx floor mats.

codytheoutlaw

iTrader: (2)

looks good other than the poop color

rotaryPOWAH

lol right? **** the eighties.

I'm just glad it doesn't have a maroon interior like my other 7. brown and maroon would be too much.

codytheoutlaw

iTrader: (2)

yeah mine has the maroon interior. it would be ok with me if it didnt fade to brown

mazdaverx713b

iTrader: (91)

love the color!! what are your plans for the car?? daily driver? you dont see too many brown interior'd GSL's!!

rotaryPOWAH

Yeah, most likely daily driver. I have to get it registered and all that jazz before i can really test it out. A little seafoam made it purr like a kitten (an asthmatic kitten) and fire right up. If it runs like crap, or say that the suspension is lesser than that of my other FB i'll probably drive the white one and use this one as a parts car.

If it runs well, i plan on a re-paint. re speed coilovers, and perhaps some illuminas if money allows. I don't care too much for a full on restoration, and i'd love to have something that could be a daily/autox monster.

So you say the brown interior is kinda uncommon?