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Is this worth it?
Nssan
06-20-2009, 08:17 PM
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/cto/1231936502.html
ilvtofu
06-20-2009, 08:21 PM
No, definitely not for a body that needs that much TLC
and almost 300k on it
gonna need a full paintjob which is gonna be more than half the cost of the car right there
Only good thing about it is the rebuilt engine, but this doesn't look like a $4000 car and ones with lower mileage wouldn't need the rebuild anyways.
Although i shouldn't talk about needing rebuilds, my car has clearly had an agressive owner as the engine was rebuilt at 150k! fairly decent engine too!
also hatchback is much more desirable in case you ever want to sell it
CanadaGoose
06-20-2009, 09:55 PM
LOL no
Talk about initial D tax...
Volvo-brickster
06-20-2009, 09:59 PM
dude...its a car that people idolize because of a cartoon
OF COURSE IT IS WORTH IT !
ilvtofu
06-20-2009, 10:06 PM
right in the end u've got a corolla, and not even an 86!
B-DiZzLe
06-20-2009, 10:07 PM
IMO I wouldn't offer anything over $500
Qmx323
06-20-2009, 10:26 PM
even my car is probably worth more, that isnt even the hatchback
ilvtofu
06-21-2009, 06:07 AM
Well any engine that runs as well as this recently rebuilt and has decent clutch is worth more than $500. Fix up the body and I'll take it for $3,000, but in the condition it's in right now, it's not desirable and not worth the 4k
asian_XL
06-21-2009, 07:47 AM
you can pick up a miata at 4K, get a red one, so it matches the one in Initial D...lol
turbos86
06-21-2009, 08:07 AM
I found the same ad on Dori-Kaze with more details and pictures. Head over to DK if you want to view pictures, I don't know the guy and I don't want to hot link it here.
The engine was rebuilt by a well known guy who rebuild a lot of 4AGEs for race and street. The Stage II and III cam combo on this particular engine is a popular setup that yields more low-mid rpm power without the need to increase the compression, while still being able to pass aircare.
Interior condition is typical for a 23 year old car. From the pictures, no rips in the seats, just that hole in the carpet that was noted in the ad. It's not mint, but everything looks to be in good shape.
Exterior, rust on the usual spots for these cars, like at the bottom of the fenders and quarter panels. Also some color mismatching going on.
Suspension, to be honest, are just a set of lowering springs with replacement shocks.
So is it worth $4000? No, more like $2000 IMO. All this car has is just a nicely rebuilt engine, everything else is either stock or worn. If you're looking for a fun beater or a drift slut, this could be good, provided you can talk the price down. If you're looking for a base to build up from, look else where, unless you've got deep pockets.
racerman88
06-21-2009, 08:20 AM
not worth it for the amount of money you will have to put into it
Alphamale
06-21-2009, 09:47 AM
right in the end u've got a corolla, and not even an 86!
wat
Timpo
06-21-2009, 10:09 AM
$4000? nah...
jtap1
06-21-2009, 10:11 AM
way over priced with the initial d hype.
thumper
06-21-2009, 08:30 PM
what a heap... i hope you're not serious :o
tofu1413
06-21-2009, 09:40 PM
wow... i picked mine up for way less than that... pretty close to rust free. cept its a coupe.
but yea, i'd say its worth.. 1500. max. look at that cancer. err. rust.
AVS_Racing
06-21-2009, 09:59 PM
of course its worth it man only 4G's its a 86 man the legendary 86
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