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89 TTA

bimmerzhp

bimmerzhp

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I wanted to say hi. I have been lurking on the site for quite a while and have not psoted much, but I need some opinions. I have a friend who had an 89 TTA with 8,432 miles on it. It has been sitting in his parents garage for at least 7 years. It has not been started either for those 7 years. The car is all there. He has the decal kit, not installed, all badges are there, and he has the window sticker too. The car is mint!! The interior looks like it was never sat in and the original tires, though flat spotted, are still are soft. The interior still smells new. I am a Mustang fanatic, but when I think about muscle cars from my time, I am 37, the two that come to mind are GN's and 89 TTA. I currently have an 86 Mustang GT with 32K miles, all original and mint, that I am trying to sell so I can buy the TTA. I am not sure if I will sell it or keep it and get the TTA too. I guess if I get my asking price I will let it go. My question after all this is, should I get the car after sitting for so many years. My friend who is a mechanic says it is not a problem. We will change the fludis and add some fresh gas, and do some other things, forgive me I am a CPA, and he feels it should be fine. I have known the car since it came home from the dealership. He is asking $14K. Thanks for your opinion.
 
Sounds like a super price for the milage.
I would make sure it starts and runs, before buying though.
Leaking rear mains are common.
When you say he has the decals, you mean just the decals, or the whole owner's kit?
The fuel pump may not work, after sitting so long.
I say if the above is all good, jump on it!

:beach:
 
As your friend said there really shouldn't be too much of a problem. Change all the fluids since condensation will build up, and crank it a couple times before starting it to let the oil pump through everything.

If you're not going to buy it send me a PM with some contact information. I'd be really interested in picking up another one.
 
Thanks for the comments, sorry I will be taking it. I have been after him for 12 years to sell me the car.
 
SouthBaySurfer said:
I'd be interested in this car, as well. I live in Suffolk County- not far from you at all.
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Me too. I am also a CPA and 36 years old. And you should buy that in a heart beat. Don't wait get the check ready and pick up that car today. You never know people change their mind all the time. Get that car home today and sign that title. You never know.
 
I'd jump on it, the car should be ok with little work. I once had a pair of my cars sit for 5 years(not intentionally)and they fired right up and ran well. Though putting some miles on made them run even better, even stopped some of the leaks that developed :)

Good luck
 
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