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[Inkedupfatboy]

To be honest, If I had heard some of the costs involved and some of the discussions of sorting out a car - I would very likely have passed on the car. That being said, the timing was right, the original purchase price was right, the cash flow worked out after all, I found the best transaxle guy on the east coast and a great local import guy who lots of people trust. (in fact he had a Ferrari on the lift yesterday).

If I had paid more than 5 grand for the car, with what I have spent on repairs, I would be totally upside down and really hating life with a Porsche right now. If this is the trend with all of them after they get old, it is surprising to me that they even sell any of them new.

All that being said, I will enjoy the car until it starts to cost too much and is no longer fun and the cost of ownership figures start to slant the other way, unless the value starts going up and I can sell it in 10 years for wheelbarrows of cash. lol

[flash]

people don't generally buy these cars with price in mind. while everybody loves to get a great deal, the truth is that we buy these cars because we want these cars. we don't buy them with any consideration to residual value or cost. most of us would buy it no matter what it cost. price may chase away the uninitiated, but those of us who know them, and those who do the homework by reading up on this site BEFORE buying the car, will make their decisions based on the anticipated and very real and predictable net cost, and not pay any attention to any initial purchase price.

these cars age. that's the nature of any car though. try buying any 20 year old car, and expect it to be anywhere near right. these are actually largely in good shape for their age.

unless you are buying a fully restored classic, an old car is an old car. you've got to have eyes wide open.

[tamathumper]

You can tell a lot from a stereo... here's what I think:

1. Owner put in rebuilt original stereo = they at least care about keeping the car original. Proceed with due caution.
2. Owner put in a newer stereo of the same brand = they care about what the car represents as a marque and want to make it better. Proceed with due caution.
3. Owner put in a double DIN stereo that is interior-appropriate = they respect the car but aren't afraid to improve it, and they have the cash to do so. Proceed with due caution.
4. Owner put in a bright shiny silver Japanese Brand X stereo with lots of flashing animations and graphics = owner has no respect for the car as a marque, denies the existence of feng shui, and is cheap, so expect other maintenance items to be skimped on as well. Proceed to next advertisement.

[hot968]

Flash I agree completely with what you said we don't buy these cars for investment or raising value, we buy them what ever the cost because we just love the vehicle the look, the ride, the brand, they r just fun! Believe me you cannot worry about the cost if you plan on driving them for long as it is expensive!

[94SilverCab]

That guy says all maintenance up to date, but has not changed belts in nearly 30,000 miles and god knows how many years....RUN!

JMHO,,

Jay

Edited by 94SilverCab, 04 October 2013 - 04:07 AM.