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Should I get this FB? (Really tiny pics inside)

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Old 05-06-10, 11:48 AM
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Should I get this FB? (Really tiny pics inside)

I am thinking of getting an fb here locally and selling the fc for emission reasons. I was just wondering what the first gen section thinks of this car and the price.











I am ready to restore it. I was just going to see if anyone could see anything in the pictures that I wouldn't know to look for. He claims the compression is over 100 on both rotors and that the car will start and run it just needs tires. Price is $600.
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that's mad cheap for a running FB..everything look's in order.

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yes get it. just make sure he starts it to prove it runs before u pay him.
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$600! Very good price!
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Get both cars. Tell him your doing him a favor by hauling them away for him.
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Ha, I used to live in Lakeside Apartments in Newnan when I had my turbo FC. If it runs, I would get it--why not? $500 for a runing car that is not a rust bucket is a good deal.
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I would buy it . $600 is a good deal if it is complete . running or not.
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take it
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Get both cars. Tell him your doing him a favor by hauling them away for him.
Lol. I'm sure he'll take that well.

Ha, I used to live in Lakeside Apartments in Newnan when I had my turbo FC. If it runs, I would get it--why not? $500 for a runing car that is not a rust bucket is a good deal.
My sister babysits for a guy in those apts.

He hasn't called me back yet but I'm going to try and pick it up this weekend. I'd rather have a car that is emissions exempt instead of having to register my fc in AL. Speaking of that, if nothing else is removed, shouldn't an fc pass emissions with a functioning cat?
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Drive it before you buy it. But everyone should own a 1st-gen.
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check for rust... you dont know where a car has ben....

if its not rusted out GET IT

and yes if your fc is stock and every thing is working it should pass emissions
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Bet you that paint will clean up nicely. First gen paint seems to be very hardy. Especially S3 models.
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Where are good places to check for rust and are there any other problems I should look for?
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under the storage bins. also look at the area under the battery. look in the spare tire well. take a flashlight with u.
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