FB cost vs FC cost
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FB cost vs FC cost
I need to really know, I have had 3 FBs and they can bleed you dry. Is the FC any worse? I have heard about the electrical gremlins. I don't know if I want to get in and out of a first gen. any more and am ready to make my next toy a second gen. Is there any reason not to get an FC? I know they are getting old so the regular stuff is in need of repair, It's the odd things that might be hard to find or really expensive that I'm worried about. 
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The only major thing my FC cost on me was a blown heater hose.
Everything else has been upgrades :-p
The NA ones are nice and reliable
My friends with the TIIs are always tweaking something . . .
Everything else has been upgrades :-p
The NA ones are nice and reliable
My friends with the TIIs are always tweaking something . . .
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Cost of maintenance and number of problems is about the same with FB and FC. Parts are very easy to find for both especially for the FC.
If you get a Turbo II however, its going to cost you quite a bit more.
If you get a Turbo II however, its going to cost you quite a bit more.
well mine n/a cost me quite a bit here and there.
always have something blown and i have to listen to every single noise that the car makes and watch all the gauges all the time, check the fluids weekly.... thats about it.
always have something blown and i have to listen to every single noise that the car makes and watch all the gauges all the time, check the fluids weekly.... thats about it.
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It depends greatly on the care the car recieved earlier in life, I think. Third or fourth owner cars that were raped earlier in life and taken care of poorly will generally be in worse condition.
If you find the right car, you're better off. But that's the case with all cars.
If you find the right car, you're better off. But that's the case with all cars.
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Never had a FB but...
I have had my N/A FC for 3 years now, I would have to second the earlier comment that it depends on how the car was taken care of before you took ownership.
Mine was fairly well maintained and I am the second owner, still there was some maintenance issues that will always need to be done on a car built before 1991.
Most of the money I have spent has been my choice, my fault for always wanting to 'restore' things to almost new status. As you know, unless you have some reasonable mechanical skills a car will cost you some bucks for maintenace, and with these the engines are particular on how they get treated.
I have never owned a turbo car, but would have to agree that a tuned up N/A in good condition should be a reliable but FUN ride!
Mine was fairly well maintained and I am the second owner, still there was some maintenance issues that will always need to be done on a car built before 1991.
Most of the money I have spent has been my choice, my fault for always wanting to 'restore' things to almost new status. As you know, unless you have some reasonable mechanical skills a car will cost you some bucks for maintenace, and with these the engines are particular on how they get treated.
I have never owned a turbo car, but would have to agree that a tuned up N/A in good condition should be a reliable but FUN ride!
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