theprimeminister

Hey All,



I am looking at a 1990 NA FC and was wondering what the right questions to ask the seller would be when I talk to him on the phone. So far I have decided that who did the rebuild, who did the regular maintenence are big questions, but what else should I be asking?



Also, if taken care of will this car be reliable enough for a daily driver?

1revnrex

Ask is it was a full rebuild using all new parts or just pieces out of spec. If he claims regular maintenance on his car ask for proof. I bought my 85 GS from the original owner and he gave me years of documented proof from the dealer.



Does it smoke at startup? Any leaks? (coolant, oil, rear diff, radiator, ps) Does he use the car for a daily driver or just weekend use?



A few to to start with anyway, good luck.

theprimeminister

[quote name='1revnrex' date='Jun 25 2005, 03:25 PM']Ask is it was a full rebuild using all new parts or just pieces out of spec. If he claims regular maintenance on his car ask for proof. I bought my 85 GS from the original owner and he gave me years of documented proof from the dealer.



Does it smoke at startup? Any leaks? (coolant, oil, rear diff, radiator, ps) Does he use the car for a daily driver or just weekend use?



A few to to start with anyway, good luck.


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Thanks for the help...I was able to find a pretty good little buying guide as well. I hope that it is in good shape b/c I would like to take one home - just dont really have time to look for something perfect, need somethign now.

CrassFC3S

dont settle you will regret it, spend the time and buy a GOOD fc or buy a pos beater and save up to buy a really nice fc

rotary_pwr

uhh...be a smart idea to ask WHY he had to rebuild it? lol...be good to know reason what happened to original engine

ROTARYROCKET7

i bought mines for $2000 and it was a bit over my budget but the car "was" clean as hell. Its been getting a lil beatup cause i dont have money to fix the lil things but yeah dont settle. Eitehr by a POS or get a nice clean FC

cdaleracer669

if yur looking for fast drop the extra dough and get a TII. easier to make that fast than an NA is, and costs much less money