After 6 months of searching, think i found my car....thoughts?

aemidnight · 08-08-2006, 10:02 AM

Been looking all year, finally found something that I am 99% sure about.

1980 SC Targa black/black- 108k, three owners, top-end rebuild, newer clutch/trans work...a bunch of history...one small oil leak where oil tube enters tank due to wrong tube used by a shop that is now out of business, other than that dry. ac doesnt work but no big deal, probably finish up at a price around $12k.

Another mechanic in the area, who did a ppi for me earlier this year has been servicing the car and said it is a great car and it is a good deal.

Dont really feel like bothering with a PPI based on his recommendation as he would tell me if it was a basketcase, but not sure if i should or not. Even if there were problems, I think the price would not get any lower.

Thoughts....

GothingNC · 08-08-2006, 10:58 AM

I think 12,000 is a very good deal since it has a top-end rebuild and new clutch and you know the mechanic that has been servicing the car.

I would still have a 3rd party shop perform a PPI just in case.

Good luck

rlivings1 · 08-08-2006, 11:32 AM

Exciting!!! As you know, I am in the search too. Post details and photos when available so we searchers can live vicariously through your success. Good luck, Rob

aemidnight · 08-09-2006, 07:47 AM

ok, current owner sent me his ppi from 2 years/6k miles ago...leakdown 1/4%, 2/5%,3/4%,4/3%,5/2%,6/2%...needed front wheel bearings, thermostat to tank hose, pop up valve, front hood shocks, adj fan belt, front shocks.....for whatever that is worth...ugh, do i/dont i.

GothingNC · 08-09-2006, 07:52 AM

Leakdown test seems OK.

Have the other issues been attended to since the PPI was completed two years ago?

Front wheel bearings, hood shocks,fan belt , pop-up valve are all pretty simple and cheap and shocks are not to hard to change out.

aemidnight · 08-09-2006, 10:14 AM

yes, all of it was taken care of with receipts. hope to have it in the garage this weekend.

jkarolyi · 08-13-2006, 10:53 PM

I'd go for it. That leakdown was pretty recent and it sounds like it was well taken car of. Post pics when you pick it up!

anthony · 08-14-2006, 12:34 AM

I wouldn't trust a 2 year old owner provided PPI. At minimum I'd want the compression and headstuds check again even if it cost $200.

Facey · Facey's Garage

since u know the mechanic....

and he did present the previous PPI that was very good if not perfect..

12k is a steal... believe i am the first to say this...but this can/will be added onto one of the great deal lists.

cheers
Nick

911Rules · 911Rules's Garage

10k would be a steal......

aemidnight · 08-21-2006, 06:53 AM

yes, 10K would have been a steal, but got tired of looking for a "deal".

Car is home, in the garage after a long uneventful drive down the NJ Turnpike.

First thing it needs a good washing and cleaning, then fix the only current oil leak, oil line from engine to oiltank, tighten up the shifter, replace the smile, decide on removing or fixing the a/c, etc, etc.....oh the joy of used car purchases.

There must be at least $50k worth of receipts for this thing. I cant figure out if that is a good thing, a bad thing, or just a normal thing.

jkarolyi · 08-21-2006, 11:57 AM

Don't forget to post pics!