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Old 10-30-2005, 05:58 PM
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Hey guys, well I talked with my parents about getting a winter car, because I was debating about it for a little bit, specifically this car:

1988 Dodge Daytona Pacifica 2.2 Shelby Turbo Z Engine
Its an auto with 150k miles, and no rust.
The engine was rebuilt with new hydraulic lifters, new gaskets, and headbolts. It has a new battery, tank heater, new brakes all around, new rear shocks, and a fresh tune up.

Hes been asking $800 for it. Just wondering what everyone thinks about it. What are the ups/downs of it, and is there anything specific I should call and ask him. Thanks guys
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Old 10-30-2005, 11:29 PM
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under a grand and runs it's ok, a turbo engine can be a headache with high millage, but for a beater you should be ok
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under a grand and runs it's ok, a turbo engine can be a headache with high millage, but for a beater you should be ok
when do the turbos usually go out?
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If it runs well I'd probably buy it, but like Arch said with it being a turbo I'd just really keep up on all the mantiance.
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Originally Posted by paarman97maro
when do the turbos usually go out?
it's not really the turbo, it's just forced induction is harder on parts is all
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Gonna get a car for each season huh?
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Gonna get a car for each season huh?
They selt the roads up soo much here. I would want a beater winter car also if I didn't want my maro turning into a rust bucket.
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They selt the roads up soo much here. I would want a beater winter car also if I didn't want my maro turning into a rust bucket.
if you wash the car regularly it won't matter (if the roads are clear there is no salt on them) the rust is actually from al;l the dirt that gets left on the car all witer
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if you wash the car regularly it won't matter (if the roads are clear there is no salt on them) the rust is actually from al;l the dirt that gets left on the car all witer
Not all people have enough money to get their car washed ever week..
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Not all people have enough money to get their car washed ever week..
hahahahaha, oh man. that made me laugh.
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hahahahaha, oh man. that made me laugh.
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Not all people have enough money to get their car washed ever week..
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Exactly, you can't afford to take your car through a $4 car wash because it's to much money so you buy a new car. I understand
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it cost me 3 bucks to wash my car at a car wash (you don't go to a full detail shop just a hose it place)
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it cost me 3 bucks to wash my car at a car wash (you don't go to a full detail shop just a hose it place)
Does Alabama get snow?
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