80 owner here. As the username implies I hope to pick up a 100 down the road. These are my two favorite generations hands down unless you want to include the stuff we never got in the states like the troopy and "trucks" like the 45 and 79. I was between the two and ended up going 80. I DD'd a...
Having gone through this process myself (14 hour drive, 6 hour drive, 5 hour drive) - I'll share:
1) Rust - frame rust is killer and not worth buying if you want your rig to be a lifer. Saying running boards and exhaust need replacing could be an indicator of rust.
Everything else below isn't...
Would you mind sharing pictures? I'm stuck between the 2" IM, the 1.75" (45mm) Dobinson, and the "Stock" OME springs. My original suspension has close to 200k miles on it so I'm looking to replace it. I just ordered 285/75/16s (33s). Will be running a front bumper so going to go with the...
I got a quote from State Farm:
insured value - $40k
deductible - $100
12 mo premium - $180
annual mileage limit - 3k
I'm scratching my head.... how is one 7% of the price of the other?
I just got a Hagerty quote earlier today for my 80:
insured value - $40k
deductible - $2.5k
12 mo premium - $2600
annual mileage "limit" - 5k
The premium seems absurd based upon other's posts here.....any advice on what I'm doing wrong? Or other places to look?
Zero traffic tickets and garage...
which picture/photo number is photoshopped? IMO spraying the undercarriage black is a red flag. Another user on here almost bought one off cars and bids where the seller on there had bought from that location. The seller had it baselined and it had some concerning issues (like sludge in the...
Rifleman and musthave you're totally right. The challenge is the car is located 10+ hours away so I wanted a PPI done before I made the trip out there. Hopefully I'm not too late. A few images below:
Allow me to clarify my money pit comment. I did not mean it in the true sense of throwing money down the drain, but rather having to shell out a lot of money after purchase to get it up to snuff. $3-$5k in maintenance is OK, but $10-$15k would hurt. Should I mentally prepare for $X? This is not...
Everyone: thanks for your input!
kernal and musthave - It lived in southern CA for the first 20 years of its life and even has the original untorn leather on the front seats.
clx and cvenom - unfortunately he pulled it out of the garage to take pictures so it's already been started. I'm...
The owner tells me inside mostly - he has quite a few other cars so I believe he bought this with the intention of tucking it away and cashing out down the road after values go up (now). Given the low mileage (and lockers) you could argue it should have a premium price, but I feel this is...
All,
I have first right of refusal on a 90k mile 80 series. The current owner has had it for 4 years and said he's put about 100 miles on it since then. It's been garage kept so the paint, frame, and leather are in better condition than just about any other one I've seen . Given that it's been...
Ugh sorry to hear that. Scary because I'm potentially driving 19 hours to buy one as well (waiting on seller to take it to get a PPI done).
Did you see the one on Copart? You might be able to scoop it for a low price (somewhat closer as well)...