Hello, There is a 86 n/a in the paper for 3000$? Now i have heard before that there were some problem with 86's ? One of the problem was that they had oil cooling problems? were there and other problems in that year. I know alot about 1st gen and i am just starting to get into 2nd gen. Well if you guy put up good new i am going to get wpgrexx to check it out with me thanx.

james

 

The 86 did not have any oil cooling issues or with the oil cooler. It used the same oil cooler that every other FC (including the turbos) used.

The only problems with that year are for the most part the same problems as any other year. You may wish to read the FAQ for FC thread at the top of this section.

 

It better be immaculate for $3000. I just paid $900 for mine in decent condition, 125k miles.

That aside, I have an early '86 (build date 10/85.) They have a few little weird differences, the early ones had amber clocks, side mounted overflow bottles, some problem with the hatch mounting studs, some other little bits I can't remember.

Overall, they are pretty much the same as the rest of the S4's.

 

thanx for the replys. Well around here there not all that cheap!! i have been looking for one with a blown motor but not to much luck. there is a black 89 that has a blown motor and i know the guy but he is living it T.O right now and the car is at his grandma's. Also i no of a red fc(not sure of the year) some women owns it and she blow the motor and it in peace in the hatch and the car would need some work she want 1000 for in i was like for wht that ill give you 200-250 she like know it still sitting there for like 2 year already. Should i go and ask her again ? need work alot of it. Also what were the difference between s4 and s5 ? body, engine? Sry for the lenght.
James

 

edit-this is all in Canadian money

 

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well then that would be what, 1700 USD then? It still better be in excellent condition. I have an 86 NA, and as far as I am concerned, they have no "special problems". I think they are some of the better made models overall. My car has 258,000 miles on it, at 257,000 the original alternator died, at 202,000 the motor went, and at 258,000 the tranny went. Now I dunno about you, but that is a damn long time . Anyway, I love my 86 NA, and I hope I can get her back on the road soon. Good luck in your search.

 

well if its 1700 in the US, then like NA86RULZ said it better be in atleast EXCELLENT condition, i got my 86 in excellent condition body, interior, engine everything, it even had aftermarket parts, got it for 1800. just be smart and make sure you dont spend more time working on the car to make it run then HAVING FUN DRIVING THE CAR

 

I got my nearly mint 91 NA for under 3k with 128k miles

 

unless it's mint, thats overpriced. i'd keep looking.

 

'86 NA Sport purchased for $1000 back in April. 168k miles and everything but the AC worked.
Keep looking for a cheaper car....they are out there.
Crispy