well i paid 3700 for my 87 w/ 128k. my 87 is gold also.

you don't know who owned it or it's service history so 2995 probably is about right. you might start at 2500 due to miles. considering mine had 128 and yours at 178 the difference is 2 years of driving at 25k per year. before setting your limit you gotta see the car. if the leather is shot probably the interior is worn out and i only point that out because if you're wanting to drive it you don't want to be embarassed by things like interior. which i point out is what you will be seeing all the time.

depending on who has owned it you probably face, center vent job, rails and chain, stem seals, brakes and front end work not to mention all the little piddling items that may need attention.

but don't let that scare you. if you are your own wrench then you're just talking parts and time. spare time is cheap and if you can get some good prices parts really aren't that bad.

good luck

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