Cheap Corrado deal - is it worth it?

[jtoomasson@yahoo.com (Jeff Toomasson)]

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I found this BMW "mechanic" ("the vacuum lines of VWs confuse him") who assumed ownership of this vehicle from his boss, the shop owner. The owner is getting tired of him storing it in the shop since it's not being worked on.

The Good:   It's a '91 Forest Green G60, w/ 126k, 5spd, SR, PW, non-ABS, rebuilt G-Lader, body is pretty much straight (minus 2-3 minor dimples), interior is cherry (black leather), glass is cherry, comes with basically new 16" OZ rims/tires, racing cam, chip (unknown brand), techtonics exhaust (not sure if header or DP). He also has a new set of Ground-Control coilovers that haven't been installed (which I haven't seen yet because they're at home). He also has all the components to do the rebuild (except the pistons (see below)).

The Bad:  The engine bay is in questionable condition. The head is removed and looks decent, but the crank and pistons have been removed (the one piston he showed me has some scoring on the sides (leaning out?). Couldn't actually get in to see the block (because it was obstructed by the intake et al. - but a PG long or short block shouldn't be that expensive, right?)

The Dilemma:  He's asking $1800 and the guy is even willing to let me make payments with post-dated checks. He needs to get rid of it. But in steps the spouse and the house we're breaking ourselves just to pay for (well, not quite). And, I already have a project (the '84 cabby).

Geez - addictions are tough! It was easier quitting smoking for cryssakes!  :)

Well, List? Help me out here...JT



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<P>I found this BMW "mechanic" ("the vacuum lines of VWs confuse him") who assumed ownership of this vehicle from his boss, the shop owner. The owner is&nbsp;getting tired of him storing it in the shop since it's not being worked on.</P>
<P>The Good:&nbsp;&nbsp; It's a '91 Forest Green G60, w/ 126k, 5spd, SR, PW, non-ABS, rebuilt G-Lader, body is pretty much straight (minus 2-3 minor dimples), interior is cherry (black&nbsp;leather), glass is cherry, comes with basically new 16" OZ rims/tires, racing cam, chip (unknown brand), techtonics exhaust (not sure if&nbsp;header or DP). He also has a new set of Ground-Control coilovers that haven't been installed (which I haven't seen yet because they're at home). He also has all the components to do the rebuild (except the pistons (see below)).</P>
<P>The Bad:&nbsp; The engine bay is in questionable condition. The head is removed and looks decent, but the crank and pistons have been removed (the one piston he showed me has some scoring on the sides (leaning out?). Couldn't actually get in to see the block (because it was obstructed by the intake et al. - but a PG long or short block shouldn't be that expensive, right?)</P>
<P>The Dilemma:&nbsp; He's asking $1800 and the guy is even willing to let me make payments with post-dated checks. He needs to get rid of it. But in steps the spouse and the house we're breaking ourselves just to pay for (well, not quite).&nbsp;And, I already have a project (the '84 cabby).</P>
<P>Geez - addictions are tough! It was easier quitting smoking for cryssakes!&nbsp; :)</P>
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