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san rensho · 09-14-2014, 04:22 PM

If youre a wrench, then jump right in. There ar e some smoking deals out there, just take your time. I bought my car in 2011 for $7500. The car is unbelievable, fast, motor is in great shape, ive taken it on the track and not to brag, but ive passed cars that had twice my HP.

I had to do the usual repairs, AOS, coolant tank, water pump, but if you diy, the cost is minimal.

I would make sure the paint and body and interior are good. Any problems in these areas can get very expensive quickly. Also, take a good look at the suspension. Mine is fine at 144k miles, but redoing e suspension can get real expensive real fast.

Good luck.

09-14-2014, 04:22 PM	#8
san rensho Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Miami florida Posts: 1,591	If youre a wrench, then jump right in. There ar e some smoking deals out there, just take your time. I bought my car in 2011 for $7500. The car is unbelievable, fast, motor is in great shape, ive taken it on the track and not to brag, but ive passed cars that had twice my HP. I had to do the usual repairs, AOS, coolant tank, water pump, but if you diy, the cost is minimal. I would make sure the paint and body and interior are good. Any problems in these areas can get very expensive quickly. Also, take a good look at the suspension. Mine is fine at 144k miles, but redoing e suspension can get real expensive real fast. Good luck. __________________ Current car 2000 Boxster 2.7l red/black Previous cars 1973 Opel Manta 1969(?) Fiat 850 Convertible 1979 Lancia Beta Coupe 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV 6 1985 Alfa Romeo Graduate 1985 Porsche 944 1989 Porsche 944 1981 Triumph TR7 1989 (?) Alfa Romeo Milano 1993 Saab 9000 Last edited by san rensho; 09-14-2014 at 04:27 PM.