need advice

so i found a 1987 turbocoupe, 5 speed 115,000 miles, really clean. ran a carfax and it said to be exact1. ACCIDENT CHECK

Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported to DMV - GUARANTEED!
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK

Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV - GUARANTEED!
Odometer Rollback Check Potential Odometer Rollback Detected
3. LEMON CHECK®
No Manufacturer Buyback Reported to DMV - GUARANTEED!
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK

Number of Owners 3 Known Owner(s)
Type of Owners Checked 9 Types of Vehicle Registrations
5. RECALL CHECK
No Open Recall(s) Reported
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 13 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED - Add to this vehicle's history



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Year/Make/Model: 1987 FORD THUNDERBIRD

Body Style: COUPE
Engine: 2.3L L4 EFI TURBO OHC
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: UNITED STATES
Safety Equipment: 4 Wheel ABS Optional, Active (manual) belts

Standard Equipment: Power Windows Optional, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM, Power Brakes





Total Loss Check:


GOOD NEWS! This 1987 FORD THUNDERBIRD (1FABP64W7HH146680) has had no severe accidents reported to CARFAX from a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000.

No Salvage Title Reported No Loss Due To Fire Title Reported
No Junk Title Reported No Flood Damage Title Reported
No Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Reported No Hail Damage Title Reported
No Dismantled Title Reported No Canadian Total Loss Record Reported

Other Accident Indicators:


This 1987 FORD THUNDERBIRD (1FABP64W7HH146680) has had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX. CARFAX receives accident indicator information from many sources, continues to expand its coverage, and recommends a vehicle inspection by your dealer or professional mechanic.

No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported


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Truth-In-Mileage Check:


GOOD NEWS! This 1987 FORD THUNDERBIRD (1FABP64W7HH146680) has had no odometer problems reported to CARFAX from a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) under the Truth-In-Mileage Act. This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000.

No Not Actual Mileage Title Reported No Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title Reported

Odometer Rollback Check:


ALERT! CARFAX uncovered a potential odometer rollback for this 1987 FORD THUNDERBIRD (1FABP64W7HH146680).

CALCULATION: POTENTIAL ODOMETER ROLLBACK
On 06/01/1999 the reported mileage was: 107,752 miles
On 03/30/2001 the reported mileage was: 95,010 miles
This represents a mileage decrease of: 12,742 miles

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GOOD NEWS! This 1987 FORD THUNDERBIRD (1FABP64W7HH146680) has had no Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON) reported to CARFAX from a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000.


i found the car when i drove by the lot, but it is also on ebay...please no one bid on it...i want it...lol...if you guys give you approval http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...egory=6240

really want your opinion.....i need a car that gets better gas mileage.....currently i have a 1969 Mustang 302 4barrel, and now have to sell the thing..... [Image: frown.gif]
anyways if its good any ideas to get me down into the low 12s high 11s

If all else fails i'll buy a turbo coupe motor and also by my uncles datsun 240z or maybe his 510 and have fun with that...anyways thanks for reading this long post.....god bless.



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decent looking car...I have seen their auctions before and i bet the reserve is 2000 or more

Sounds real good. Good luck bro.

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Kirban FPR
Walbro 255
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85TC- Runnin 11.30's V8 style

CALCULATION: POTENTIAL ODOMETER ROLLBACK
On 06/01/1999 the reported mileage was: 107,752 miles
On 03/30/2001 the reported mileage was: 95,010 miles
This represents a mileage decrease of: 12,742 miles


I'd be a bit skeptical of the missing 2 years worth of mileage in ADDITION to the 13k mile rollback. You shouldn't expect that MAACO-quality paintjob to last very long, either. For that much money, I think you could find a TC with less miles in MUCH better condition.

This is the 3rd time I have seen this car on e-bay in the last couple months. They have dropped the "buy it now" price since the first auction, and again, since the 2nd auction. Obviously there is a problem with the radio/cassette. I'd also bet that they know the A/C isn't working, not this "we don't know" BS. And the mileage descrepancy needs an explanation. See if you can get some info out of them before bidding

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