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Buying an 88 non-turbo

Old Feb 19, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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Buying an 88 non-turbo

I took a look at the car, it's in good shape on the exterior. I got there early in the morning and had him start it up for me... It barked out a lot of smoke on startup. It wasnt white like a coolant leak, was just normal color. When I say a lot though, i mean a lot. Should I steer clear of this?
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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How long has it been sittin there? How much?
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 05:31 PM
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how much?
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 05:31 PM
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hasnt been sitting long, he got into a minor accident. the hood and front bumper were damaged, the bumper has since been removed so it made it easy to check for frame damage and other nasties. everything looks ok, except that I need a hood and bumper. :P He's asking $600.
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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Does it stop smoking after its warmed up?
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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yes it does.
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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not bad (600$), if you have the money to maintain it. Obviously you are going to run into problems with a 600$ car. I would advise you to not even drive it untill you get some checked out. (maybe get it V.I.'d)
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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he's saying the reason it smokes a lot when you start it up is that the OMP is bad... is it me or is this just bs?
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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I have a 88 gxl and the only problem I have had with this one is my left power window switch broke. Other than that it has been great and fun.
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