exhaust leak is probably the manifold gaskets; about $100 each side to
do..A/C..if you want it done right probably 900-1100;have no idea on body
work..point is most buyers would deduct this off asking price so try
1750-2000 and give him 2300 if you really want it..just be prepared to put $
into it and figure that into your total outlay.JMHO...good luck! and if you
get it and it turns out to be a good one call me when you are ready to
sell..love the 2drs...
mark blitman
'74 imp
----- Original Message -----
From: "clay-deb" <clay-deb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "IML" <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 8:51 AM
Subject: IML: 75 test drive
> A happy memorial day to everyone
> I would like an opinion as to the worth of a 75 Crown Coupe I am
thinking
> of buying.
>
> The good is that it has 48,000 miles. The owner claims it is actual, and
> the overall condition of the car seems to support the claim. Very nice
> leather interior with minor cracking on the drivers side seat. All gages,
> radio , lights , seats and windows function. The car drives down the road
> well with surprising pep. The four wheel disc brakes stopped the car with
> little effort.
>
> The bad about the car is that the air conditioning is not working. The
owner
> said the compressor is shot and needs to be replaced. The engine also had
a
> somewhat loud "ticking" noise that I thought sounded like a lifter. There
> was an exhaust leak some where under the hood. The owner also told me
that
> the rear air shocks needed replacing as they didn't hold air anymore .
would
> these shocks be available anymore?
>
> The ugly about the car would have to be the body. Though not a rust bucket
> by Minnesota standards , there was bubbling starting around the wheel
wells
> , and underneath the doors. The paint ,though scratched in spots looked
to
> be original.
>
> The seller of this car is asking $3000 or best offer. I told him I would
> sleep on it and get back to him .
> Given my brief description , would anyone care to venture what would be
a
> reasonable offer?.
>
> Clay Smith
> 67 Crown Coupe
>
>
>
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