[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: More info on the 87 5ktq
On Fri, 12 Jul 1996, Steve Verona wrote: > The car has 86k miles. It was dealer serviced, one owner. New (not > rebuilt) transmission last year. The dealer is not sure of the mods, but > it does have a boost control that he thinks is disconected. He beleives > all of the engine mods were removed by the previous owner before he > traded it. They are asking $6000. WHat do you think? Steve, I have seen a number of 5KCSTQs for 2000 - 3000 dollars, but they all needed work. Personally, I prefer it that way, because then you can upgrade as you fix, and you then know what's fixed adn replaced. However, with only 86k miles, it is probably in excellent shape, so you might get quite af few miles out of it before any maintenance is required. I have even seen a couple 5KCSTQs fro 1000 or less. These are certainly beater cars that need a heap of work, but they can be found at virtually any price now. I'd try offering 4000 for it unless it is really fantastic shape and you really think it is worth more to you. As for hot rodding it, remember, it is a big 4 door sedan that only weighs 3350 pounds! That is about the same as a Corvette or Camaro! It can be a tremendous sleeper. It does have alot of turbo lag, which I personnaly hate, but when it gets going, it really goes. IT is a very satisfying car to drive. You can get 250 hp with very little expense. Seems to be very reliable also. If you were to budget 10,000, you could put together a really awesome sports sedan! Later, ---------------------------------------------------------- Graydon D. Stuckey '85 Mazda RX7 GS, no toys graydon@apollo.gmi.edu '86 Audi 5000 CS Turbo Quattro, has toys Flint, Michigan USA '89 Thunderbird SC, lotsa toys
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