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Re: Thinking about buying '89 SPG...advice?
Posted by tz (more from tz) on Wed, 24 May 2006 09:43:59
In Reply to: Thinking about buying '89 SPG...advice?, thewarsh, Wed, 24 May 2006 08:30:48
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Are you a DIY'er with a lot of time in your hands? If yes, do-able; if not, remember what J.P. Morgan so famously said "You can not afford it if you have to ask how much does it cost"
Turbo, need to replace, price out a re-built one
Transmission, 89 is the first year with a bigger pinon bearing, which was the weak point in previous years. But can not comment on the noise and its disappearance.
A/C, where do you live? is A/C necessary? if no, live wothout it. If yes, price out a compressor, dryer, etc.
Driver's seat, check on ebay for a replacement.
There is one big question that you did not mention, Rust? if yes. Just walk away; it is not worth spending even $1 on it.
Here is another big question, Mileage. SPG is usually pushed very hard by its driver, a high mileage one is probably not the best choice.
Good luck
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