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Does anyone know this '91 TR?

Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by 1997spider, Jul 18, 2015.

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  1. 1997spider

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    #1 1997spider, Jul 18, 2015
    I am looking for another TR, preferably a '91....this one is on Ebay today...does anyone know anything about the car? "Recent" service was done "recently" in 2009...lol.

    Getting some mixed signals on this one....just curious if anyone has seen it or knows anything about it. Thanks.....

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  2. lear60man

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    #2 lear60man, Jul 19, 2015
    The seller did an outstanding job prepping the car for the pictures. What are your concerns, bad vibes from the seller? Seller wont allow a PPI?
     
  3. tvu

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    #3 tvu, Jul 19, 2015
    Those are some beautiful pictures. I'm pretty sure the seller is not hiding things since the pictures were pretty extensive, but curious why there were no pictures of the engine bay. Of course all of that will come out in a PPI anyway.
     
  4. Mr.Chairman

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    #4 Mr.Chairman, Jul 19, 2015
    She looks nice.. The only flag for me is on the repair invoice when it states do not let car sit in damp storage. I would be curious what he means by that. Did he have to do some extensive clean up of mold or mildew? Rust issues? Wonder how the suspension components look especially the top of the shock absorbers. The seals on the intake look shot.. They are all cracked and out of shape.. Wouldn't be surprised if there is some sort of vacuum leak. Body exterior and interior look good. Driver seat bolster can be fixed. I/m 50/50 on the wheels but that would not deter me away. Don't keep in damp storage throws me for a loop. Would be curious to see if this mechanic puts this warning on all receipts as some sort of disclaimer? If not then somehow there is or was an issue. Still not a deal breaker but would be nice to know so if something else does come up your not chasing the goose..

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  5. Mr.Chairman

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    #5 Mr.Chairman, Jul 19, 2015
    PPI is a great idea but don't put so much stock in them.. They miss stuff.. A real PPI should include a review of all service records, previous owner info, interviews with prior owners about the cars and their service history, discussions with mechanics that worked on the car (even though it would be touch to remember a car you worked on years ago, you just never know what info you can obtain). These PPI's are good but they could be better.. Much better.. But the downside is they would cost more.. much more.

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  6. Spasso

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    #6 Spasso, Jul 19, 2015
    He goes on to say that the the damp storage can cause rust on the tensioner bearings and contribute to belt failure.
     
  7. Rifledriver

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    #7 Rifledriver, Jul 19, 2015
    Car had a service 6 years ago at 17k miles and needed rotors resurfaced but not pads? Has a lot of surface rust under the hood and needed calipers rebuilt? Sounds like salt exposure to me. It also needed a clutch at 17K miles? The seat leather at bolster has a lot wear for 17k miles and the tool kit is missing. Car has not been well treated. I service better cleaner cars that need less and have had less lifetime service at higher miles routinely.

    Not feeling it. There's better out there.
     
  8. Shamile

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    #8 Shamile, Jul 19, 2015
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  10. Shamile

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    #10 Shamile, Jul 19, 2015
    ..and what's up with that when the doors go up...the panties go down thing. How about share share share....girlies for everyone! ;)


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  11. Turbopanzer

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    #11 Turbopanzer, Jul 20, 2015
    We want photo's !!!! :D
     
  12. Melvok

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  13. Shamile

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    #13 Shamile, Jul 21, 2015
    I don't see what you see. It looks correct.

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  14. Melvok

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    #14 Melvok, Jul 21, 2015
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    COME ON !!!

    See the arrows !!!!

    Have a look in your garage .... :)
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  15. Shamile

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    #15 Shamile, Jul 21, 2015
    I'm looking at it on my smartphone. ....maybe something shows up on a larger screen.

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  16. Mr.Chairman

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    #16 Mr.Chairman, Jul 21, 2015
    Looks fine to me. May require a slight raise but I mean a hair..

    Melly Mel is splitting hairs.. as usual.. lol....

    Don't think we forgot how clean and mint you keep you b*tch... You disgust me.. lol....lmao...


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  17. BigTex

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    #17 BigTex, Jul 21, 2015
    You had better fly along with me, to look at Shamille's car!!!
     
  18. lear60man

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    #18 lear60man, Jul 21, 2015
    Come on Mel...we are picking Gnats out of pepper here. Bumper looks fine to me:)
     
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    #19 turbo-joe, Jul 21, 2015
    I think mel means the distance above the bumper? this looks to me also a little bit large, but it is adjustable
     
  20. Spasso

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    #20 Spasso, Jul 21, 2015
    The gaps are off on mine and yes, the bumper is adjustable.
    IIRC, the bonnet can be tweaked as well.
    Just not a high priority to fix at the moment.
    It's a driver.
    No big deal.
     
  21. Spasso

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    #21 Spasso, Jul 22, 2015
    Don't worry.
    I'll go around the entire car with feeler gauges when I get it back from service.;)
     
  22. El Wayne

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    #22 El Wayne, Jul 26, 2015
    Supposedly, with no reserve and bidding now over $120k, it will sell in the next four hours. This is a good one to watch for people wondering where the U.S. TR market stands, even if the seller suddenly ends it and doesn't allow it to go. VERY clean car, well presented, late model, low miles, one-owner, but gaudy wheels and more than six years since the major was performed. High bid on this one should represent something nearing the upper end of the market, adjusted $12k-15k or so for the major and wheels.
     
  23. El Wayne

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  24. Melvok

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    #24 Melvok, Jul 28, 2015
    Amazing prices in the US ... stupid imo :D
     

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