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Old 07-13-2010, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Erik N
Those are interesting speaker mounts on the doors.
They're air-cooled speakers!
Old 07-14-2010, 12:05 AM
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My son took apart the engine from his "new" '83 today.

As I suspected, the block has been eaten up from not having the coolant changed every two years. Time to find another 4.7 donor short block.

Low mileage cars can be a real curse, too.
Hey - maybe just stick a slighty-wick'd up 5L in there, huh? Nothing too crazy - just use the 4.7 heads (are they corroded?). Fun.
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Originally Posted by GregBBRD
My son took apart the engine from his "new" '83 today.

As I suspected, the block has been eaten up from not having the coolant changed every two years. Time to find another 4.7 donor short block.

Low mileage cars can be a real curse, too.
What? No way, low mileage cars always command premium prices, so they MUST be better!

Dan
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Old 07-14-2010, 12:33 AM
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Made an offer on the black '85 in NY, we'll see.
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Originally Posted by dprantl
What? No way, low mileage cars always command premium prices, so they MUST be better!

Dan
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us guys that work on cars all the time only see the ones with problems, 99% of them really are Just like new.
And they stay that way until some one tries to drive them.
Old 07-14-2010, 02:54 AM
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Here is one I thought I should pass along....

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/ctd/1840239345.html

No affiliation. Could be a great deal!
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I like that one.

Find the 171 mph claim to be stupid, though, why is that in the ad? I view it as code for "I haven't owned it long, I'm a flipper". The 83 might touch 140-145.

Still, nice in pics.
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Originally Posted by Landseer
I like that one.

Find the 171 mph claim to be stupid, though, why is that in the ad? I view it as code for "I haven't owned it long, I'm a flipper". The 83 might touch 140-145.

Still, nice in pics.
I found the 171 claim to be suspicious. Still under 5000 is a great deal if the service records and car fax are straight.
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I agree. And exterior is my favorite 928 color.
Old 07-14-2010, 03:14 AM
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Sort of a junior varsity version of a Willhoit ad.
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It does!
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Why can't I find a good 5 speed 928 for 5-7K?
Because I haven't posted one of my 5 speeds for sale yet...
Old 07-14-2010, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by IrishLegend
Made an offer on the black '85 in NY, we'll see.
Let us know if you're coming to NY or if you want someone to watch the car go on the trailer.

Good luck!!

Michael
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Thanks, Mickster. I'll let you know.

Brian
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are MY 83 USA non-interference motors??


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