DR1665
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BUMP: Pretty sure I've found my Montero. Can't buy it until I sell 464. I'm about to step outside and start preparing to pull the engine. Maybe I'll wash it today and snap some pics. <b>I would really appreciate feedback on pricing.</b>
EDIT: Car is in Arizona, officially for sale now. Adding pictures below.
As I get this car ready to sell, I'll be posting pictures here and on my project site (Tarmac & Gravel, linked below). Once it's done, I'm putting it on Craigslist. I could probably also deliver or meet you halfway within 5-6 hours of Phoenix.
Thanks for the read and feedback.
<b>The Good</b>
+ Will have low mile (<10K) engine under the hood when sold. Stock, save gasket-matched head, hacked air can, possible Cyclone intake manifold.
+ Engine will have new tbelt, water/oil pumps, BSEK (stubby), belts, pullies, etc..
+ Engine bay/underbody will be steam cleaned. Will not leak a drop of anything.
+ Radiator is less than 2 years old. OEM fans for maximum reliability/cooling.
+ Goodyear Eagle GT tires, just under 6K miles on them, rotated once.
+ Fully functional AC. Blows 45°F all summer long.
+ Owner's manual, matching dash badge and original keychain.
+ JDM front bumper, pre-facelift fogs (the ones with the turn signals), JDM headlights, clear corners (or parts to make a set)
+ 89 tails with chrome trim all around (or original 92 lights, your choice).
+ 9/10 interior - leather is firm most places, but only wear appears to be on driver bolster, mild stains on carpet (will shampoo).
<b>The Bad</b>
+ IMPORTANT: Front passenger 3/4 was replaced prior to my owning it. Very slight cosmetic issues up front (grille is zip tied, for example).
+ IMPORTANT: RESTORED salvage title. I was rear-ended by a Jetta doing about 45mph. Hit was just off-center, pushing rear driver side quarter *just* into rear passenger door. Uneven gaps between trunk and rear fenders, used a hammer to clearance the back door on driver's side. Not cost effective to do a MisterFixit-style restoration. All damage is slight. Car tracks straight and true. No abnormal tire wear or anything like that. (pictures below)
+ Previous owner did (or had) a shitty paint job done. Some kind of synthetic paint. It's orange peel and has no real gloss. Pained the whole car EXCEPT the passenger front door, roof, and top of the trunk lid. (pictures below)
+ Hood does not match rest of car. Will paint flat/matte black. Picture below explains why.
+ LOW AC/heater fan speed does not work. All others do.
+ Power antenna doesn't go up/down, still has reception.
+ Sunroof - naturally - doesn't work. I *might* have this fixed by then.
+ Will NOT have a radio or speakers in it.
There is nothing wrong with this car that would ever keep it from being returned to awesome, mint condition. It's just that, with a twice salvaged/restored title, what's the point? The beauty of this car is that it's a solid runner (once the engine is replaced). It's stock, unmolested. I've daily driven it for three years now without much trouble at all. Looking to get $2500-$3000 for it, given the reliability I'm going to make sure it delivers on sale and all the little nice-to-haves that come with it.
Appreciate any feedback you might have. I am <b>NOT</b> parting this one out. Full history on this car (and 195/2000) available on Tarmac & Gravel.
EDIT: Car is in Arizona, officially for sale now. Adding pictures below.
As I get this car ready to sell, I'll be posting pictures here and on my project site (Tarmac & Gravel, linked below). Once it's done, I'm putting it on Craigslist. I could probably also deliver or meet you halfway within 5-6 hours of Phoenix.
Thanks for the read and feedback.
<b>The Good</b>
+ Will have low mile (<10K) engine under the hood when sold. Stock, save gasket-matched head, hacked air can, possible Cyclone intake manifold.
+ Engine will have new tbelt, water/oil pumps, BSEK (stubby), belts, pullies, etc..
+ Engine bay/underbody will be steam cleaned. Will not leak a drop of anything.
+ Radiator is less than 2 years old. OEM fans for maximum reliability/cooling.
+ Goodyear Eagle GT tires, just under 6K miles on them, rotated once.
+ Fully functional AC. Blows 45°F all summer long.
+ Owner's manual, matching dash badge and original keychain.
+ JDM front bumper, pre-facelift fogs (the ones with the turn signals), JDM headlights, clear corners (or parts to make a set)
+ 89 tails with chrome trim all around (or original 92 lights, your choice).
+ 9/10 interior - leather is firm most places, but only wear appears to be on driver bolster, mild stains on carpet (will shampoo).
<b>The Bad</b>
+ IMPORTANT: Front passenger 3/4 was replaced prior to my owning it. Very slight cosmetic issues up front (grille is zip tied, for example).
+ IMPORTANT: RESTORED salvage title. I was rear-ended by a Jetta doing about 45mph. Hit was just off-center, pushing rear driver side quarter *just* into rear passenger door. Uneven gaps between trunk and rear fenders, used a hammer to clearance the back door on driver's side. Not cost effective to do a MisterFixit-style restoration. All damage is slight. Car tracks straight and true. No abnormal tire wear or anything like that. (pictures below)
+ Previous owner did (or had) a shitty paint job done. Some kind of synthetic paint. It's orange peel and has no real gloss. Pained the whole car EXCEPT the passenger front door, roof, and top of the trunk lid. (pictures below)
+ Hood does not match rest of car. Will paint flat/matte black. Picture below explains why.
+ LOW AC/heater fan speed does not work. All others do.
+ Power antenna doesn't go up/down, still has reception.
+ Sunroof - naturally - doesn't work. I *might* have this fixed by then.
+ Will NOT have a radio or speakers in it.
There is nothing wrong with this car that would ever keep it from being returned to awesome, mint condition. It's just that, with a twice salvaged/restored title, what's the point? The beauty of this car is that it's a solid runner (once the engine is replaced). It's stock, unmolested. I've daily driven it for three years now without much trouble at all. Looking to get $2500-$3000 for it, given the reliability I'm going to make sure it delivers on sale and all the little nice-to-haves that come with it.
Appreciate any feedback you might have. I am <b>NOT</b> parting this one out. Full history on this car (and 195/2000) available on Tarmac & Gravel.
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