looking to buy a 87 turbo. "restored" is it worth 5k?

mirage83 · 04-30-2014, 08:24 PM

To a large degree that will depend on the quality of the parts that were used in the rebuild, and the skill/knowledge/experience of the person doing the rebuild.

The interior looks decent but not great, body looks okay from what's shown in the pics. Check all the electrical/electronics to make sure everything works as advertised, check the fluids for cleanliness, radiator neck for evidence of corrosion, and perhaps most importantly (to me at least) look around to make sure there isn't a sign of some of the repairs being rigged to make something work rather than being done right (it's amazing what PO's will do to get by on these cars). And ask for receipts for all the parts which went into the rebuild, ought to give you some idea of the quality level of the parts which were used.

In the end, it's worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Without seeing it myself I'd be afraid to state what I'd pay for it.

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04-30-2014, 08:24 PM	#2
mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	To a large degree that will depend on the quality of the parts that were used in the rebuild, and the skill/knowledge/experience of the person doing the rebuild. The interior looks decent but not great, body looks okay from what's shown in the pics. Check all the electrical/electronics to make sure everything works as advertised, check the fluids for cleanliness, radiator neck for evidence of corrosion, and perhaps most importantly (to me at least) look around to make sure there isn't a sign of some of the repairs being rigged to make something work rather than being done right (it's amazing what PO's will do to get by on these cars). And ask for receipts for all the parts which went into the rebuild, ought to give you some idea of the quality level of the parts which were used. In the end, it's worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Without seeing it myself I'd be afraid to state what I'd pay for it.