how much did you spend on your 1st gen?
11-06-08, 09:01 PM
#101
Your Arch Enemy
In 2005 I bought my white 1983 GSL with around 100,000 miles from the original owner. She had performed all scheduled maintenence, took excellent care of the car and gave me a huge stack of receipts. Engine had been replaced too.
Since then I have added another 20,000 miles and done nothing to the car other than routine maintence.
I paid only $1,800 for this jem.
Since then I have added another 20,000 miles and done nothing to the car other than routine maintence.
I paid only $1,800 for this jem.
11-08-08, 07:23 PM
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bought my 83 gsl for $200 summer of '08, and probably have about $500 into it including the initial purchase, and it still doesn't run. that's cuz i'm kinda lazy right now.
02-21-09, 10:17 AM
#109
My Rx
Well it may not be the best deal dollar wise listed here, but I wouldn't change it. I paid $9,345.00 for my 79GS W/sunroof, alloys and grey velour seats. That was April 1979. Still have the car and orginal window sticker.
Recently, I bought a 80 in orginal cherry condition for $3,500. A bit steep but it is in impressive condition.
Recently, I bought a 80 in orginal cherry condition for $3,500. A bit steep but it is in impressive condition.
02-21-09, 11:01 PM
#110
I HATE sleepy eyes
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1994 paid $2500 for an 84 GSLSE
1995 paid $1500 for an 83 GSL
1997 paid $1300 for an 88 GXL
1999 paid $2500 for an 88 TII
This week Im paying $650 for an 85 GS
1995 paid $1500 for an 83 GSL
1997 paid $1300 for an 88 GXL
1999 paid $2500 for an 88 TII
This week Im paying $650 for an 85 GS
02-22-09, 01:36 AM
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i'm a poser
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$0 2006 1985 gsl-se
PO didn't know how to work on cars. The main thing that was wrong was the water pump. then the oil cooler and lines. now the ujoints will be replaced.. soon
PO didn't know how to work on cars. The main thing that was wrong was the water pump. then the oil cooler and lines. now the ujoints will be replaced.. soon
02-22-09, 06:52 PM
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My 7 is my girlfriend.
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Bought my 84GSL in November 2005 for $5000 CDN. I do wish I had spent more time looking, but I wasnt as smart about shopping around as I am now. I don't regret buying this one but I do wish I had looked for a cheaper one in similar condition. Car was in great shape when I bought it aside from a faded interior and naturally the worn old suspension. I have been beating the hell out of it so it's a little rough around the edges now, but still a great car. Had 136K KM on the odo and now has about 165K on it. I've put about $7000CDN into it for carb, fuel pump, regulator, exhaust, stereo, tires and suspension as well as a ton of odds and ends that don't seem like much but really add up. About $1500-$2000 of that was shipping and duties. I hate having to order nearly everything from the US, it gets expensive. Hopefully another $10K for wheels/tires, engine rebuild and porting, and paint will finish off the project and I can just drive it and enjoy.
02-23-09, 11:35 AM
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I hope you guys are sitting down
In spring of 2007 I payed 5800 USD for my 1985 Fb.
I bought it from the original owner with 32000km ca(2000miles)
so the car was in pretty good shape.
It had been sitting in a garage from 1992-2007.
From 2007-2009 I have spent around 13200 USD on my car
I have done a Rebuild and ported motor,and some goodies from Re-Speed,Racing Beat and Sparco
I guess I need to put another 13000 k into it ,to get it the way I want.
In spring of 2007 I payed 5800 USD for my 1985 Fb.
I bought it from the original owner with 32000km ca(2000miles)
so the car was in pretty good shape.
It had been sitting in a garage from 1992-2007.
From 2007-2009 I have spent around 13200 USD on my car
I have done a Rebuild and ported motor,and some goodies from Re-Speed,Racing Beat and Sparco
I guess I need to put another 13000 k into it ,to get it the way I want.
02-24-09, 05:55 PM
#121
paid nothing for it. got her as a roller. the suspension was trash, interior was trash. didnt have a hood or bumper. Got lucky here online and at my local junkyard with parts. Even the ENGINE is from a junked GSLSE i found at a junkyard. I would say ive spent $2-3k on everything just to get it running
