| Author | Message | ||
| Edward (Edward_96gts)
Junior Member Username: Edward_96gts Post Number: 102 Registered: 8-2002 |
Close look at engine bay shows rust on frame. Poorly stored? | ||
| yasir saifullah (Yasir)
New member Username: Yasir Post Number: 36 Registered: 7-2002 |
Just wondering,why would some one put an invisible bra on such a low mileage car,especially if it's not been driven.Btw if memory serves me right,the invisible bra thing is fairly new product so does that mean it was put on recently and if yes then the question is why !!!!!I hope the odo was not tempered with !! Later, Yasir | ||
| wayne skiles (Bad_tt)
Junior Member Username: Bad_tt Post Number: 71 Registered: 8-2002 |
Car is at 70,000 now and looks like real bidder. | ||
| Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Moderator Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 2543 Registered: 8-2002 |
So far, I'm not a buyer at all. If I were, yes, I would try to avoid red at all costs. BTW, my "concours winner" comment was soaked in a heavy coat of sarcasm. | ||
| Charles J. Ligon (Exoticbro)
New member Username: Exoticbro Post Number: 12 Registered: 4-2003 |
The sad thing is this car is banished to the garage forever due to its low miles. Wayne.. Are you a "Any color but red buyer"? | ||
| Dave White (Dwhite)
Junior Member Username: Dwhite Post Number: 90 Registered: 5-2003 |
Concours winner = trailer queen(probably the only way you will get her around for the first year, as more things go south). Leave it for a waxer, they appreciate these "barn finds". | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Advanced Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 2937 Registered: 4-2002 |
TOM I WAS THINKING THE SAME,,,YOU BEAT ME TO IT........ | ||
| Tom RM (Tgitom)
Junior Member Username: Tgitom Post Number: 180 Registered: 8-2002 |
Odometer rollback? | ||
| wayne skiles (Bad_tt)
Junior Member Username: Bad_tt Post Number: 70 Registered: 8-2002 |
Probably is a show winner..so what.. I buy my cars to drive not enter beauty contests. any concours I'm in there is a GUARANTEED other winner. Charles..if the major was done yesterday I MIGHT be able to have 15k worth of fun with it without major expense. | ||
| Charles J. Ligon (Exoticbro)
New member Username: Exoticbro Post Number: 11 Registered: 4-2003 |
Wayne-- you know a 45 year old virgin is usually a nun!! We ALL know to stay away. Tha bad thing about these ultra-low mileage cars is, you have to pay a premium price with no real advantages. Especially if you plan on driving it. | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Intermediate Member Username: Doody Post Number: 1766 Registered: 11-2001 |
sure, and if you win, say, an infinite number of concours with it, you'll never cover the costs of the service it undoubtedly needs  . doody. | ||
| Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Moderator Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 2541 Registered: 8-2002 |
Looks like an instant concours winner to me. | ||
| Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
Member Username: Todd328gts Post Number: 584 Registered: 6-2002 |
If you get the car at a reasonable price...I'd say go for it and then get it into tip-top shape...but red interior on a blue car....UGH! | ||
| Pat Pasqualini (Enzo)
Intermediate Member Username: Enzo Post Number: 1009 Registered: 2-2002 |
Does the blonde come with the car? | ||
| Jamie Odoardi (Jamieo)
New member Username: Jamieo Post Number: 1 Registered: 9-2003 |
I'm friends with the owner of the dealership that's selling that TR. I bought 4 cars from his dealership in Boston. I don't know what "could" go wrong with a car like that that's never really been driven but I can speak for the dealership as far as if there was anything currently wrong with it, he wouldn't have it for sale there. They have a great reputation and stand behind their cars 110%. | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Intermediate Member Username: Doody Post Number: 1764 Registered: 11-2001 |
wayne - call naples and talk to them. they are purported to be good guys (they have a sister shop here in MA). you want to buy it. they want to sell it. it's just a math problem. she is very sharp, dude! very distinct color combo - i like! doody. | ||
| wayne skiles (Bad_tt)
Junior Member Username: Bad_tt Post Number: 69 Registered: 8-2002 |
Any other car in a time capsule and you wouldn't have TWO majors costing 15k with only 700 miles on it! I remember buying a new TR in 87. It cost me sticker which was 127k.Oh well that was then this is NOW! | ||
| Andrew S. (Andrew911)
New member Username: Andrew911 Post Number: 21 Registered: 9-2003 |
I saw that car too. In reference to Bruce's post, maybe (hopefully) they changed the tires so you wouldn't have that expense? Why would the clutch need replacing- would that dry out too? Looks tempting though, doesn't it- it's like a time capsule car... | ||
| wayne skiles (Bad_tt)
Junior Member Username: Bad_tt Post Number: 68 Registered: 8-2002 |
Gary yes that is it. That is my bid.. 67k ..All the money but fortunately below the reserve.I'm just looking for something until the 360CS I ordered arrives (probably the end of next year)..I'm bored, but don't want to be bored & STUPID! thanks for all insights..I didn't even think of shocks for example. | ||
| Gary Reed (Gary_reed)
Junior Member Username: Gary_reed Post Number: 193 Registered: 2-2002 |
Is this the car that you are bidding on? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2433398060&category=6212 I agree with the rest of the guys... it's going to cost a lot to get this car completely sorted out. Even the shocks will probably have to be rebuilt or replaced, because of lack of use. | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Advanced Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 2920 Registered: 4-2002 |
WAYNE I AGREE WITH EVERYONE HERE I HAVE A TR ALSO FIRST...YOU WILL NEED A 15K DONE...5K SEALS ROTTED OUT, ETC...EXPECT MUCH MORE... NEW HOSES ETC REPLACE CLUTCH PLUS LABOR NEW TIRES EXPECT TO PAY 10K, JUST TO HOPEFULLY GET IT UP TO PAR...... WALK AWAY AND BUY A 15 TO 20K MILED TR, THAT HAS BEEN USED. MY 2 CENTS......... GOOD LUCK, BRUCE | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Intermediate Member Username: Doody Post Number: 1760 Registered: 11-2001 |
expect to do the major again immediately and then sink more time and money into it as all the crap that dried out or fell apart due to disuse failed. if you want a car to drive, i'd look elsewhere. TRs aren't tough to come by. i guess if you plan to drive it, this would be a situation where odometer tampering would be a GOOD thing :-) g/l doody. | ||
| Lawrence Yee (Ferrariguy)
Member Username: Ferrariguy Post Number: 313 Registered: 8-2002 |
I can think of one thing right off the bat. Even with a major done it was 4 years ago and for sure the seals, gaskets, etc will all be dried out if the car hasn't been started on a regular basis. I made the mistake of letting my car sit for 6 months and I had to replace all the gaskets | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Intermediate Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 1325 Registered: 10-2002 |
Expect the worst, wayne. If you want a show car, buy it. If you want to drive it, I would stick with something with a bit more "driven" miles. Even with the major done, it doesn't erase the "gremlins" that get worked out from driving these cars over time. good luck! | ||
| wayne skiles (Bad_tt)
Junior Member Username: Bad_tt Post Number: 67 Registered: 8-2002 |
I'm bidding on an 89 TR with 730 miles and a 4 year old major already done. Since I drive my cars and can't relate to this mileage on a 14 year old car.. should I expect a group of mechanical problems due to non-use??This to me is the equivilent of a 45 year old virgin so I'm not sure what expect!!! |