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11-12-2007, 05:30 PM | #1 | ||
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I went and had a look at a 1985 Sierra XR4Ti today. This car is in storage and hasn't been driven since 1997. It's got about 31,000 miles on the odometer.
I'm thinking of buying it, but before I commit myself I thought I'd ask some questions. Since the car hasn't been driven in a long time there's a good chance I may be replacing parts that may have perished, or dried out. How available are things like master and slave cylinder parts, even brake pads and shoes? I know panels will be almost impossible to source, but I'm looking at the general wear and tear parts. I'm keen to give this car a go, but don't want to buy something I can't drive. Here's a few pics, as it stands. Unfortunately I didn't have a chance to grab my good camera : |
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11-12-2007, 09:00 PM | #2 | ||
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I find that most pars are available from the UK or from New Zealand.
do a search on ebay n the UK . you will find lots of parts available. |
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11-12-2007, 10:34 PM | #3 | |||
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This car won't be a daily driver for me, so if there's a problem, I can afford to let it sit for a few weeks till parts arrive. The UK supply had me worried about shipping costs, though I should factor that cost into owning a car like this... |
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11-12-2007, 10:55 PM | #4 | ||
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I own a XR8 Sierra , this is a mission to get parts for it. some are unique to south africa , some are the same as the UK version.
It is easy enough to get the parts shipped over |
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11-12-2007, 11:00 PM | #5 | ||
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I've seen pics of your XR8 Sierra... would be an awesome car to drive!
My main problem is convincing the wife that it's ok to buy an imported model... I think I've won, now! Hehehe! |
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11-12-2007, 11:16 PM | #6 | |||
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