Originally Posted by ubertino

So, like most everything on these cars, it's going to come down to the rust. Seller said that the jack points have rust, but are still structurally sound. Rust in the back wheel fenders, and the back hatch. According to the seller that's it, no rust on the floorboards, suspension points, etc. If the rust is under control this might be a nice restoration candidate.

I'm assuming from the lack of response that the manual 4 speed transmission is fairly bulletproof, assuming that it shifts well, etc.

I did not know that the climate control, radiator and other such stuff are different. Can I take a turbo motor and put it in a non-turbo car if I've got all the bits and bobs on it? Just looking down the road, with that many miles, I don't care how amazing these engines are, there can't be more then a year or two of reliable service left.

Now I wait to hear back from the seller. When I visit, regardless of whether I buy or not I'll make some pictures and post them here for everybody to see.