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This Could be it...again

Well, seems like my ability to only hang onto Thunderbird's for 5 month intervals before selling them is coming into play again.

 I got my first 87 T-bird in August of 05' and sold it in Late January of 06.


 I got my silver Turbo Coupe (the $520 wonder) in Late January and held it until mid-June.


And I've had the car seen in my signature since June now. However, as time has passed, I have come to a sad conclusion. I made a mistake. It's not easy to admit, but I never should have sold that Turbo Coupe. It was just that it was in the middle of June, and the Air didn't work...and I was sooooo hot. It drove me insane. And because of that stupid reason, I sold the car for a V8 LX. But once again, things seem to be aligning correctly, and opportunity  is knocking on my front door.

I've found a guy locally who owns a black, 87 Turbo who is willing to give up his car to me if I hand over my LX plus $700. Yes, I know I'm being overcharged, but I really want this car, and you just don't see them for sale around here often. Here are some pics:




So, now it's just a waiting game. The guy was trying to sell it for $2400, but agreed to trade for my car and take $700. He told me he would hold it until the 18th of Jan. I get paid on the 5th and the 19th. Assuming I can spend less than $300 between the 5th and the 19th, I should have the $700 by then. If I am so lucky to get this car, and everything goes according to plan, I will NOT make the same mistake twice. If I have to, I'll record a tape to myself explaining why I shouldn't sell the car, and watch it if I ever get tempted to.
<---One must always remember to Remain cool, calm and collected when dealing with your fellow man, especially on the Internet....
-DMC24guy
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Reply #1 –
Well i hope all works out for you and you score the TC, Don't sell this one though!

We need to keep all the TC's in the enthusiasts hands!
Not the general public.
:birdsmily:

2.5" Cat Back Exhaust, CenterForce Stage 2 Dual Friction Clutch, B&M Ripper Shifter, T3/T4 Turbonetics 63 A/R Turbo, Rods Stainless Tubular Ceramic Coated Header, Boost Controller @ 15Psi, Kirban AFPR, 42lb Injectors, 190LPH Walbro Fuel pump, Ranger Roller Cam, 3" Aluminum Intake Tubing, K&N Cone,  KYB Struts, Koni Red Horizontals/Verticals, Eibach Sportline Springs, Racer Walsh C/C Plates, Polyurethane Bushings, 17x9 Cobra R Wheels

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Reply #2 –
Well, there are a few things I'm worried about. #1, the guy won't be patient enough to hold the car until I have the funds necessary, and he'll sell it. #2, He is patient, but freaks out when he sees the oxidized roof, and hears that god awful grinding noise the broken power-door locks make when engaged, and he says "no deal". and #3, the guy is able to look past all those minor annoyances, but wants to test drive the car first. It runs great, but when he stops at a light, it dies out on him.

So many awful scenarios running through my head right now. I want that car so bad...
<---One must always remember to Remain cool, calm and collected when dealing with your fellow man, especially on the Internet....
-DMC24guy
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Reply #3 –
work hard on those little gremlins.....    they dont seem to be too hard of things to fix.  stalling sounds like a TPS problem.  and those door lock actuators are only about $50 or so at the part store.

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Reply #4 –
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.I know how it feels REALLY wanting "that" car.Ask him to take a deposit to hold it,and he'll know you're serious.....if he can be trusted,and get a reciept.Good luck.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #5 –
Problem is, I'm strapped for cash right now, so I really don't think a $10 Down payment will make him trust me. I figure I'm going to get a $500 paycheck on the 5th. Then, from that point until the 19th I will have to spend as little as humanly possible. If all goes well, and nothing new breaks on my current car, I should have the $700.

Then I'll meet up with this guy, and cross my fingers all those little minor problems with the car don't change his mind.

(I asked him earlier if he would be willing to take half the cash when I got paid on the 5th, and then the other half on the 19th. But he wants all of it up front due to his having been screwed over on previous "payment" plans)


It might sound a little blasphemous, but every religious person on this board...pray for me and this deal to work out! Pray for my current car not to have any more problems between now and when I trade it, and Pray that I'll have the necessary funds by the 19th!
<---One must always remember to Remain cool, calm and collected when dealing with your fellow man, especially on the Internet....
-DMC24guy
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Reply #6 –
Yikes - your car plus $700 MORE? That 700 could go a long way for your current car. You could add all the TC goodies (unless you want the 2.3t engine) and still come out on top, plus you know you have a solid foundation to work with. Your description makes that guy sound pretty shady - I hope his car is solid and he's not trying to hide anything. Either way, good luck with the transaction!
1984 Cougar Convertible
1988 Cougar XR-7

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Reply #7 –
so, is this one at least a stick this time? ;)
:america: 1988 Thunderbird Sport, Former 4.6 DOHC T56 conversion project.

Rest of the country, Welcome to Massachusettes. Enjoy your stay.

 
Halfbreed... Mango Orange Y2K Mustang GT
FRPP complete 2000 Cobra engine swap, T56 n' junk...
~John~

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Reply #8 –
It's not always about what it's worth. Sometimes it's about what it's worth to YOU. If that's the car that will make you happy and you can afford the $700, take it and be happy.

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Reply #9 –
I don't think the guy is shady, just sounds like he's had some bad experiences with people in the past. I wish I could have just traded the car straight, and then paid him later when I had the money, but looking at it from his perspective, there are some risks involved. If he gave me the title and the car, unless I signed some contract, I could have split and never paid him a cent, and he would be S.O.L.

(I've always wanted a Black Turbo Coupe. I've always thought they looked the coolest of all the Fox-Body cars, including XR-7's, and Sport Model T-Birds. If I tried to do to my car what I'm looking for in a Turbo, I would end up having to paint it black, buy a Turbo Header panel and hood and bumper, Paint the trim black, put on Turbo Coupe side moldings, buy Snowflakes, put in a Turbo Rear end, replace the interior...etc...etc. By the time I could get all that, I could just bought a Turbo and have it all there already. Am I paying too much for the car? Probably, but so far, I like enough of what I see that I really want it.)
<---One must always remember to Remain cool, calm and collected when dealing with your fellow man, especially on the Internet....
-DMC24guy
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Reply #10 –
by the looks of it your cars way better than that t coupe...its kind of ratty looking from the pics, but that could just be the pics. use your judgement. dont let "a new car" it cloud that up. it may not be the bigger better deal. make sure you take it out for a good hour long drive before you buy it.
 
 
 
ps, it is a stick, right....
:america: 1988 Thunderbird Sport, Former 4.6 DOHC T56 conversion project.

Rest of the country, Welcome to Massachusettes. Enjoy your stay.

 
Halfbreed... Mango Orange Y2K Mustang GT
FRPP complete 2000 Cobra engine swap, T56 n' junk...
~John~

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Reply #11 –
Ratty? What about that TC looks ratty? It looks pretty good to me. How many miles are on it?

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

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Reply #12 –
The guy has told me the body is in great condition, but due to it's location (being in the desert here, in a junk yard lot) it's covered in dust and needs a good washing. I'm still waiting for interior pictures.

I've been told the Body has 225k on it, but he thinks that engine has less on it because it runs so good. He never told me what the odometer said, only that the body has 225k on it. I was also told the previous owners had just installed new injectors. (It has a restored/salvage title, but has no damage, so the guy thinks it might have been stolen from the previous owners)
<---One must always remember to Remain cool, calm and collected when dealing with your fellow man, especially on the Internet....
-DMC24guy
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Reply #13 –
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Ratty? What about that TC looks ratty? It looks pretty good to me. How many miles are on it?
i dunno, something about the pics...i get a bad feeling from this car.
 
besides. from the sound of it this whole deal is sight unseen. you realy need to go take a good look at the car in person and drive it. i wouldnt waste my time thinking about it untill after then. not trying to be a negitive ass but realy, you could be wasting your time. thats a ton of miles. i question how tight the car is as well as how rough the interior is.
:america: 1988 Thunderbird Sport, Former 4.6 DOHC T56 conversion project.

Rest of the country, Welcome to Massachusettes. Enjoy your stay.

 
Halfbreed... Mango Orange Y2K Mustang GT
FRPP complete 2000 Cobra engine swap, T56 n' junk...
~John~

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Reply #14 –
Well soon enough I should know some more information. I asked for interior pictures in my last email to the guy and now am just waiting to hear back from him.

Like I said, it is covered in dust, and you know how it is with a black car. When they're dirty, they look like , when clean, they look great.
<---One must always remember to Remain cool, calm and collected when dealing with your fellow man, especially on the Internet....
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