hey - looking at a '93 R1 with 60k miles. (asking $15.9K) i am wondering, besides the turbos and the engine, what tend to be the most common and most expensive repairs you have to do on a high mileage FD. fuel pumps, cats, that sort of thing. for me, it's this or a WRX, and i'm willing to part with some cash to make the FD work (), but i want to have a very clear idea of what i'm getting into

fwiw, i plan on replacing the precat with a downpipe, replacing the radiator with a fluidyne, and possibly the vaccuum hose job right after i get it, if i do decide to get it.

edit: also, the place i'm buying it from does warranties, but i'm not sure offhand what they cover - i was hoping to get a list from this thread and then take it to them and say "is this covered? is that covered?" etc etc...

edit 2: if this thread goes well, it might be a good one for the archives.

thanks,
-rg

 

Suspension and brakes are usually the next things that need to be replaced on higher mileage cars (FD's or not).

Suspension would probably be the more expensive since if you are going to replace items, you'll generally "upgrade" them instead of just going stock for stock.

Don't forget about tires. When looking at a used car, most of the time they don't have brand spanking new tires. Not that tires cost an arm and a leg, but it may be an expense you need to take care of asap.

 

The rear suspension bushing will put you back a bit.

 

i wouldn't consider 60K on an over 10year old car high mileage really. You might be worring a bit too much. But yeah, besides engine/turbos/tranny, it would be suspension brakes, possibly engine wiring harness.

Danny

 

This really depends on if you just take it to a shop and say "fix it" ~ $1300.

Or if you buy the bushings, remove the arms and have someone press them in. I'd say you'd be looking at $500 then. It is really a simple job to R+R the suspension arms.

Jeff

 

on my definitely the suspension bushings. forgot how much but i basically said "fix it" and it cost me probably like 1k.