Buying a 928 with busted head gasket
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I found a 5 spd 1989 with about 220k miles that has milkshake like oil. The owner said this happened about 6 months ago and the car has been parked since then. The paint is original and the interior is in good shape "for a 20 year old car". Since its been parked so long I suspect the engine may be worthless because of the water mixing with the oil. Or that may not be necessarily the case? I am waiting to see if the car an LSD. It may be a nice project so I can get a 928 engine open :-).
How much is it be worth?
2k, 3k, 4k, 5k???
How much is it be worth?
2k, 3k, 4k, 5k???
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1200 considering miles
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With an engine like that, its only going to be bought by someone who'll either part it out, or who does their own mechanical work.
Given that a lower miles, running '89 5 speed was having trouble selling at $9000, and was picked up as a non-runner for $4500 by bgibby, with electrical woes rather than engine.
I'd say $1.5k would more than fair to the owner. As a non-runner, you can't check the gearbox or clutch either, and with 220k miles, chances are one of those two will require work too.
Try for $1k
Given that a lower miles, running '89 5 speed was having trouble selling at $9000, and was picked up as a non-runner for $4500 by bgibby, with electrical woes rather than engine.
I'd say $1.5k would more than fair to the owner. As a non-runner, you can't check the gearbox or clutch either, and with 220k miles, chances are one of those two will require work too.
Try for $1k
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Nope, if he is willing to accept $2500 based on his description I will be interested enough to drive a few hours to look at the car otherwise I will not waste my time driving for the asking price of $5k.