How bad am I getting "screwed" on this S5 GTU... (Price)
08-24-03, 10:05 PM
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Originally posted by Ronac
I'm sure nobody is 'satisfied' with the power of their car.
Everybody wants more power but how much do you need?
I'm sure nobody is 'satisfied' with the power of their car.
Everybody wants more power but how much do you need?
08-24-03, 10:11 PM
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Originally posted by rotary>piston
buy a TII, if you spend that much on an N/A you'll be regretting it later.
I'd estimate that there are only a few people on these boards that are actually satisfied with the power their N/A has.
buy a TII, if you spend that much on an N/A you'll be regretting it later.
I'd estimate that there are only a few people on these boards that are actually satisfied with the power their N/A has.
I honestly dont want a TII. Sounds stupid, but this is my first rotary, and 2nd vehicle ive owned (first was a 97 stang GT... sooo glad to get rid of that.)
Im not all that interested in going super super fast. Ive rode in the car im purchasing, and honestly, its fast enough for my pleasure, but I would be interested in a little bit more... which I guess Im at a porting job now. The S-AFC has yet to be tuned, but thats only an additional ~10~ HP... but with that, in addition to true duals, in addition to getting rid of all the emmissions, in addition to a port....... it adds up, and I think that would put me where I want.
I have yet to find a good S5 N/A in my area, I wanted one with a good exterior and interiror... this has that. The fender problem is really just some paint chipping off from hitting a branch and it flying up or something.......
08-24-03, 10:11 PM
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Originally posted by ViperKillerWannabe
Run. Run now. Don't look back. That's just way too much to pay for that car.
Run. Run now. Don't look back. That's just way too much to pay for that car.
08-24-03, 10:37 PM
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ask him y he put the safc on it in the first place you really didnt mention any kinda mod that would require that
maybe there is some porting dont that he didnt mention
maybe there is some porting dont that he didnt mention
08-24-03, 10:50 PM
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You keep talking about getting a porting job, which means a rebuild of sorts. You would be much better off finding a car in good shape that has a blown (or nearly blown) engine. You will obviously pay much less, and you could then get your engine rebuilt and ported, with the difference in money. 
08-24-03, 11:06 PM
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Originally posted by StarionX
You keep talking about getting a porting job, which means a rebuild of sorts. You would be much better off finding a car in good shape that has a blown (or nearly blown) engine. You will obviously pay much less, and you could then get your engine rebuilt and ported, with the difference in money.
You keep talking about getting a porting job, which means a rebuild of sorts. You would be much better off finding a car in good shape that has a blown (or nearly blown) engine. You will obviously pay much less, and you could then get your engine rebuilt and ported, with the difference in money.
08-24-03, 11:06 PM
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Like I said, Its worth it to me, so I think Im going to go ahead and get it, but atleast now I have a good figure to bargain with
Thanks,
Jonathan
Thanks,
Jonathan
08-25-03, 01:10 AM
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wow now I cant wait to sell mine, woohooo maybe I can buy a turboII with the money
1989 GTU
manual trans
108k on chassis
64k original on tranny, rear end, engine "swap from 89GXL"
1989 GTU
manual trans
108k on chassis
64k original on tranny, rear end, engine "swap from 89GXL"
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08-25-03, 01:22 AM
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damn, wish i was there for that offer
Thanks guys, now I got a "footing" on what to hassle too.
I want this car so bad, its not even funny. I do love the color, everything about it, except for the interior I just dont like blue interiors... but ah well, itll do
Thanks again,
Jonathan.
Thanks guys, now I got a "footing" on what to hassle too.
I want this car so bad, its not even funny. I do love the color, everything about it, except for the interior
I just dont like blue interiors... but ah well, itll do Thanks again,
Jonathan.
08-25-03, 01:52 AM
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3k is a good offer for that car. I bought my T2 for only 3500, thats with a pretty nice clean T2 with new clutch and lines. But that price is hideous.. for a S4 engine, you're missing hp right there. but then again, it's your money.
08-25-03, 02:39 AM
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the seller is going to be a lucky guy thats for sure. Since youre going to get the car no matter what, make sure he knows everything that we've said about it so you can talk him down at least a thousand: Motor(s4 weakness)/avg TII prices/what weve paid for our fc's/etc.
08-25-03, 01:00 PM
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Originally posted by JasonL
Plus your redline is only 7000rpm now, I sure hope the current owner hasn't been doig 8k shifts with it.
Plus your redline is only 7000rpm now, I sure hope the current owner hasn't been doig 8k shifts with it.
He knows its only 7K... it's actually a member on this forum, but I dont know if I should say who it is....
Ive found a complete gauge cluster from a GXL Auto, so the redline and buzzer will be at 7K...
He knows more about rotaries then I do, so I know its been taken care of (knows about all the stuff,you know what i mean) He's had it since october...
Well, I dont WANT to pay 4500, thats why I started this thread, so I know how much to lower it down to.
I doubt I could get him down to 3000, but Ill try
And trust me guys, there are like NO good FC's around here, S4 or S5, and I really don't want a S4. I understand that Im not getting the extra whole 15 HP from the S5 motor, but this isnt going to be a race car
Sure I want to port it, but I mean, an extra 15-30 HP total will be plenty. The S-AFC has yet to be tuned, all emmissions will be gone, exaust will be replaced with RB header, and true duals.... dont know what kind of mufflers yet... or pre-silencers... i dont know, i need to start researching exaust systems.
08-25-03, 01:01 PM
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Originally posted by 87RXGhey7
the seller is going to be a lucky guy thats for sure. Since youre going to get the car no matter what, make sure he knows everything that we've said about it so you can talk him down at least a thousand: Motor(s4 weakness)/avg TII prices/what weve paid for our fc's/etc.
the seller is going to be a lucky guy thats for sure. Since youre going to get the car no matter what, make sure he knows everything that we've said about it so you can talk him down at least a thousand: Motor(s4 weakness)/avg TII prices/what weve paid for our fc's/etc.
He's buying a 10th AE (not in good shape, needs a re-build etc etc) so in a way, im funding HIS 10th AE restoration :P