HAHA! I love how you guys keep it real about posting pictures!!
I posted this question in the "Introductions" forum initially thinking this was the place, as an introduction to the car kinda place. After doing so its not really that. HOWEVER, I do happen to have a few pictures! My friend needed a hand putting the hard top on. So these pictures show a slightly different view than you might be used to seeing.
But I'd like to follow up with the last couple posts and also say thank you for the feedback. I really need your thoughts on this based on your experience to be sure its a good idea to jump into this car.
JayG, I agree about the longevity of the clutch. My thinking is, being that the car should have the IMS bearing addressed sooner than later, best get into the clutch early. In addition to that, the last thing I'd want is to have to add a new flywheel to that bill. So in the interest of risk mitigation, I would err on the side of changing out the clutch sooner than later.
The car was just serviced at the dealer. They did a second 30,000 mile service. I say second because he had the 30k check done when it had 28k on it. But has then since decided to sell it. So at 31k asked them to basically go through it again so he'd know what to tell the future buyer.
DIY projects I agree are a necessity. At the very least I would need to do my own oil changes and break pads. I'm not very experience with wrenching, but I'm not at all intimidated by those two tasks. Looks fun actually.
Asking price....I think he will let it go to a friend for $7500.00. Options...IDK...cruise control, DVD w/CD changer, PW. I'm not really sure. It has the computer readout for mileage and fuel burn.
I completely agree that a PPI is required. No question!
Giller, yes you are right. 18 years old. I hate you for reminding me about that dark fact, and thank you for reminding me about that fact!!!!
Yes, it is hard to get past the fact that cosmetically the car in immaculate. It seems as though aging stopped many years ago. This is my dilemma and why I am seeking your advice on my proposal.
So yeah, daily driver. I would set aside 3k to have the clutch and IMS addressed at the end of the first 12 months and would be willing to drop about $1500 bucks each year. BUT, I don't think I have the appetite for more than that.
Thoughts?
