86 Cougar XR7

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86 Cougar XR7

January 28, 2015, 04:19:30 PM

63K for $2500. I have no idea what the passenger side looks like. Looks to have some rust. Possibly a good deal for someone, if the underside/frame isn't rotted away.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/4862306996.html

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Reply #1 – January 28, 2015, 05:00:27 PM

Thats a great deal for that car....looks very solid for a Chicago car. If that were closer i would be very tempted. I would straight trade that for my 87 72k mile XR-7 if i could.

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Reply #2 – January 28, 2015, 05:03:26 PM

Quote from: MY83T;443582

Thats a great deal for that car....looks very solid for a Chicago car. If that were closer i would be very tempted. I would straight trade that for my 87 72k mile XR-7 if i could.

I'd rather have the 87 XR7. I bet your car is in MUCH nicer shape than this 86 XR7 reports to be in.

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Reply #3 – January 28, 2015, 05:05:21 PM

Quote from: thunderjet302;443583

I'd rather have the 87 XR7. I bet your car is in MUCH nicer shape than this 86 XR7 reports to be in.

I just like 4 eyed cars better........ hey, buy this one, we can meet half way and swap cars! I would totally do that.

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Reply #4 – January 28, 2015, 05:12:57 PM

Quote from: MY83T;443585

I just like 4 eyed cars better........ hey, buy this one, we can meet half way and swap cars! I would totally do that.

Don't tempt me lol.

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Reply #5 – January 28, 2015, 05:18:35 PM

Quote from: thunderjet302;443587

Don't tempt me lol.

I just spoke to the seller, says it has a few small surface spots, but its undercoated. Interior is faded for sure...... I'm still digging it.

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Reply #6 – January 28, 2015, 06:17:27 PM

Quote from: MY83T;443589

I just spoke to the seller, says it has a few small surface spots, but its undercoated. Interior is faded for sure...... I'm still digging it.

. I'm in the middle of starting major home renovations. I probably shouldn't be spending money on something like this.....

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Reply #7 – January 28, 2015, 11:00:48 PM

It's an auto, but the C3 was better than the a4ld.

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Reply #8 – January 29, 2015, 02:22:50 PM

Quote from: White85GS;443612

It's an auto, but the C3 was better than the a4ld.

Barely. If you leave it stock it's probably ok. Turn up the boost and start looking for a T5 or a C4 to replace it.

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Reply #9 – January 29, 2015, 02:22:56 PM

, I'd take it, swap in a T5 and the pedals from one of the 4 banger stangs, and drive it daily. I wouldn't even 5.0 swap it...

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Reply #10 – January 31, 2015, 05:34:51 PM

I just want the seats out of it, for my car.

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Reply #11 – January 31, 2015, 11:30:24 PM

Guys, slow down, do you really need another? :hick:

I need another month before I have the money for this one. If we were a month into the future I would own it..

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Reply #12 – January 31, 2015, 11:37:42 PM

Quote from: Lodemia;443742

Guys, slow down, do you really need another? :hick:

I need another month before I have the money for this one. If we were a month into the future I would own it..

Grab it if you can......its a rare Cat for sure. Auto versions are without a doubt the lowest production of all Turbo Birds/Cats. Be careful with this seller, i spoke with him briefly and he acted like i was crazy when i mentioned the very faded interior. Just a heads up.....

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Reply #13 – February 01, 2015, 01:33:13 PM

Thanks for the heads up. I almost bought a black turbo-coupe from a similar seller. When I showed up and noticed the peeling repaint and the tires that had been weatherchecked, and the seat bracket that was broken.... He said I was too picky, and if I wanted a new car, I should go to a dealership. :D

I don't mind paying for quality, but in this case, I expected a "flawless car" as described. There have been a number of cars that are in much worse condition than described lately. I guess thats part of the game.

Geoff