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okay, V8, rwd lovers can ignore this... we all have different tastes. i'm looking to pick up a dirt cheap car for summer... something laughable, but hopefully not too much of a headache. i came across an '85 celebrity eurosport 2-door. V6 (carburated 2.8, i think) with 235,000 kms, 3 speed auto. it's like the 4-door i learned to drive on, and i think it's a riot! so european! hahaha!
my question is how much driving can i expect out of a celebrity with 235,000 kms? i know it depends on the driving and maintenance history, but is there a good chance the motor or transmission are gonna bite it soon? did these cars ever reach 300,000 kms? i have yet to go look at it, so i can't comment on the actual car, but weren't they typically pretty rusty buggies? any huge problem areas to look out for? if the thing runs alright, the transmission isn't slipping, and it's still holding together (body and chassis wise), i'll pick it up (because it's really cheap). any constructive advice would be appreciated. telling me i'm nuts and to go get an F-body wouldn't be. thanks!
my question is how much driving can i expect out of a celebrity with 235,000 kms? i know it depends on the driving and maintenance history, but is there a good chance the motor or transmission are gonna bite it soon? did these cars ever reach 300,000 kms? i have yet to go look at it, so i can't comment on the actual car, but weren't they typically pretty rusty buggies? any huge problem areas to look out for? if the thing runs alright, the transmission isn't slipping, and it's still holding together (body and chassis wise), i'll pick it up (because it's really cheap). any constructive advice would be appreciated. telling me i'm nuts and to go get an F-body wouldn't be. thanks!