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Old 03-27-2006 | 02:02 PM
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Every receipt i could ever want and every service and timing belt changed including hoses. 87k perfect interior perfect body bbs 3 piece wheels comes with spare parts galore and chip for the computer......mom stearing wheel plus stock etc.......best conditioned one i have seen yet......Seems extremely fast compared to the 87 i drove....

This has been my dream car since i was a kid......NOW look at me i finally got one.

PLus with Porsche talking about a new 928 its gonna make the old ones skyrocket in price!

11500

Good deal bad deal?

Your input would be appreaciated


BTW hey guy

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Old 03-27-2006 | 02:11 PM
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Congratulations sounds like a very nice 928 !
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As described it sounds like a well maintained example. However, i wouldn't expect anything close to a "Skyrocket" in 928 values.
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Pictures as soon as possible
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Congratulations! It sounds like you found a nice example at a great price.

Keep us updated, and welcome to sharkaholics anonymous. We understand...
Old 03-27-2006 | 02:23 PM
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BARGAIN price if it is as nice as these tidbits would make one hope it is. And it can be made much faster.

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Old 03-27-2006 | 02:32 PM
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Bill, give the guy a chance... it's his 1st post, let him get to know the car 1st, then we'll talk forced induction!

Welcome to the madhouse. Sounds like a good deal, but I have to ask... did you get a Pre-purchase inspection? These cars can put into the poor house quickly if you're not careful. Hope yours is as described!
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Welcome to 89'ers unanimous!! The 2.54 rear end and somewhat revised tranny gearing is probably why the 89 feels livlier than the 87 to you, assuming both are AT's of course. Sounds like a nice car, enjoy it!
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Yeah, sounds like a screamin' good deal...good job. Come with those pics ASAP, man! Welcome in.
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Well the timing chain and hoses had been replace 9 months ago. A/c was redone also to r134a specs with all new parts. The radiator was replaced with a new one the front end and rear end bushings replaced. tranny was serviced new stereo etc. The exhaust was done with the replacemetn piece etc. the gentleman who owns just put 9k in to the vehicle he has the receipts all the receipts from day one including orig sticker and purchase order. every part replaced with aftermarket he retained so when i pick it this evening i have to take my suburban to fill it up.


Hey guys what will the new chips do for it?
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Let the games begin!! Congratulations. Spring is bustin in the NYC area. Gentlemen, start your engines.
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Hope it was just a typo, but please be aware that you have a timing BELT, not chain. Big difference.
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Well the timing chain and hoses had been replace 9 months ago. A/c was redone also to r134a specs with all new parts. The radiator was replaced with a new one the front end and rear end bushings replaced. tranny was serviced new stereo etc. The exhaust was done with the replacemetn piece etc. the gentleman who owns just put 9k in to the vehicle he has the receipts all the receipts from day one including orig sticker and purchase order. every part replaced with aftermarket he retained so when i pick it this evening i have to take my suburban to fill it up.


Hey guys what will the new chips do for it?
That's a load of work done recently. Is this the original owner?

What chip are you considering? There are some cheap ones on eBay that are of dubious value at best.
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Loaded .."who owns just put 9k in to the vehicle " and prior post .."11500

Good deal bad deal?" I think we can say it was a VERY bad deal for the prior owner since he nets only $2,500 on the deal.
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I dont know the th etype of chip but it is from a large company cames with two eproms......any links?

Also are there any other links about info on this sexy beast? I have become a vacuum of information with this stuff.


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