Thread: 1987 vs. 1997
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Old 12-09-2015, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mattmania View Post
well to tell you the truth, while abroad I actually was living in north italy, where snow wasn't a factor...so yeah, maybe I should be carefully since I'm certainly in the rust belt. Come to mention it I only had the car for a year or so, but it also had some issues with power windows, electronics.

What would "acceptable" mileage be on a 1987 Turbo? Also, price, if condition is good and mileage is acceptable? Yeah, definitely dont like cars with too much computerized stuff in them. Need a good car, with a good trani, and good durable motor. The simpler the maintence and service, and the cheaper the parts, the better.
For a 124 I would look at condition more than mileage, but there are still ones with 200,000 - 250,000 to be had. I sold mine with 266.000 on it last year.
Look for one that was loved by an owner for a long time, not one that was bought for "alternative fuels"
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