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Old 12-19-2005, 02:41 PM
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1987 by the looks of it. what should i look at? what should i watch for? suggestions?
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Just buy it..

If it has been a AZ car then it shouldn't be rusting. I'd look for hoses and things dry rotting. Check out whatever goodies and features it has... test drive if at all possible.
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Oh yeah..

Try and open the back doors...the mechanisms are probably broken
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87 is sortof the freak year. Totally different chassis wiring than the 88-90.

If it looks good, buy it, but definitely get a service manual for it.
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Where is it at, RJ?
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Where is it at, RJ?
Do I hear mini meet?
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small corner car lot near my house. been there for months. $550 is what he is asking. tempo is starting to give out.
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Do I hear mini meet?
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Look closely at the milage.... If its at 80-120K make sure you ask if the timming chain has been replaced.... If not, you need to be prepared to get it replaced... The 87'* tend to jump time with high milage...

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OR...buy the 87 and fix the SSE you have
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