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I fell in love w/ a black 88 Rx7 vert, and I wanna buy it but: the original owner wants $4,200 for it and it has 116K mi, the radio doesn't work, and the roof has some perforations. Other than that, it ran beautifully, and the body is gleaming. It has all original stock parts and paint. Oh yeah, there were a few spots of oil on the ground under the engine. He said it was because of a recent oil change, but...
I want to make a decision by Monday, when I will have my mechanic give it the once-over. I just wonder:
1. What could be wrong with the radio, and how much could I expect to pay to have it fixed? (the guy said it just stopped working last year)
2. Isn't the price kinda high?
3. What else am I missing?
I'd be very greatful for any advice, cause I can't afford a four thousand dollar mistake on my one and only set of wheels. Thanks!
I want to make a decision by Monday, when I will have my mechanic give it the once-over. I just wonder:
1. What could be wrong with the radio, and how much could I expect to pay to have it fixed? (the guy said it just stopped working last year)
2. Isn't the price kinda high?
3. What else am I missing?
I'd be very greatful for any advice, cause I can't afford a four thousand dollar mistake on my one and only set of wheels. Thanks!
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That's about right according to NADA. I don't know your zip code so I used a SC one and they only listed one trmiline for the convertable. but the list they listed was $3250 to $5350 with $4450 being "average".
http://www.nadaguides.com/Values/Zip...Sec=1&wPg=1102
http://www.nadaguides.com/Values/Zip...Sec=1&wPg=1102
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It is a little high for a S4 vert, but you usually get what you pay for. Have a rotary mechanic perform a compression test before buying it. About the stereo, I'd just put an aftermarket one in. And have the car checked for oil leaks.
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Re: good choice?
Originally posted by Bridget
1. What could be wrong with the radio, and how much could I expect to pay to have it fixed? (the guy said it just stopped working last year)
1. What could be wrong with the radio, and how much could I expect to pay to have it fixed? (the guy said it just stopped working last year)
Originally posted by Bridget
2. Isn't the price kinda high?
2. Isn't the price kinda high?
Originally posted by Bridget
3. What else am I missing?
3. What else am I missing?
See more info here:
http://www.aaroncake.net/RX-7/buy1.htm
Originally posted by Bridget
I've heard that these cars are prone to electrical problems; could the stereo not working be a symptom?
I've heard that these cars are prone to electrical problems; could the stereo not working be a symptom?
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turns out the engine had an oil leak, and the guy wouldn't take less than 4K for it, so I'm gonna have to l that one go, Damn! I really thought that car was sweet
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