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Hi,
Just joined the group, but have lusted over Turbo coupes since they first came out. I have
a potential purchase in mind, and would like to ask some questions.
Car is a black '88 TC, 5 speed, red Interior. Mileage is 260,000 KM (~175,000 miles). Clutch and tranny feel good, electrical stuff is fine (radio display not working, radio works fine)
Noted the following:
Firm Ride LED is blinking. I assume this means that the PRC computer has detected a problem with the shocks or actuators. I know the shocks are expensive, but are they still available? Are the actuators (motors on the top of the shock) still available. or are these the luck of the juniyard?
Door pull on passenger side is missing, one one the driver's side is in pretty bad shape.
what is availability like for these? Are they the same as on regular Thunderbirds, or unique to the Turbo?
Intention is to have the car checked out completely by the local Ford dealer. This means compression, code scan including PRC, all fluid checks, battery/alternator checks, brake & suspension inspection all around. Is there anything I'm missing?
In general, how is parts availability for Turbo Coupe specific parts?
Sorry for the barrage of questions, but I don't need to get into a lemon. This car will be a weekend type car, not daily transportation, I have another car for that.
[This message has been edited by Kostask (edited 03-10-2003).]
Just joined the group, but have lusted over Turbo coupes since they first came out. I have
a potential purchase in mind, and would like to ask some questions.
Car is a black '88 TC, 5 speed, red Interior. Mileage is 260,000 KM (~175,000 miles). Clutch and tranny feel good, electrical stuff is fine (radio display not working, radio works fine)
Noted the following:
Firm Ride LED is blinking. I assume this means that the PRC computer has detected a problem with the shocks or actuators. I know the shocks are expensive, but are they still available? Are the actuators (motors on the top of the shock) still available. or are these the luck of the juniyard?
Door pull on passenger side is missing, one one the driver's side is in pretty bad shape.
what is availability like for these? Are they the same as on regular Thunderbirds, or unique to the Turbo?
Intention is to have the car checked out completely by the local Ford dealer. This means compression, code scan including PRC, all fluid checks, battery/alternator checks, brake & suspension inspection all around. Is there anything I'm missing?
In general, how is parts availability for Turbo Coupe specific parts?
Sorry for the barrage of questions, but I don't need to get into a lemon. This car will be a weekend type car, not daily transportation, I have another car for that.
[This message has been edited by Kostask (edited 03-10-2003).]