ok, so how do you find a turbo?

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  1. babybudistmonk New Member

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    I've been looking around a bit trying to find a turbo-coupe, and I'm coming up with absolutely nothing. I know you guys must know where they are, or else you all wouldn't have them. So let me in on the secret, please? :D
    babybudistmonk, Apr 25, 2005
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    Junkyard, local classifieds. I don't see too many in my area, but every now and then I come across one.
    tealtiger93, Apr 25, 2005
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    evintho, Apr 26, 2005
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    How to find a turbocoupe

    I was watching the classifieds, reading all the local "shopper" papers, had friends in various parts stores keeping an eye out, got in tight with the pizza guys/gearheads (they see everything), drove past all the car lots at least twice a week, scrapmetal yard guys were bribed with free pizza, even had the U-Pull_it guys on alert. Then one day I spot one (86) in one of those "We buy titles" places. Sweet talk the girl down from 500 to 400 dollars and drive it home!! Nearly a year and it pays off.
    My little brother has a flat on a road near his work and walks up to a house to use the phone and buys an 84 GT turbo vert Mustang for $300. He's a worm...I offered to trade him but he doesn't want to.
    Bruce (TX)
    egnorant, Apr 27, 2005
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  5. mr_woodster New Member

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    Junkyards are your best friend. Also just driving around, keep an eye out for the distinctive features of an xr4ti or a tc out to pasture in someones yard.
    mr_woodster, Apr 28, 2005
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    I traided a head of a 93 n/a 2.3 for my newest turbo motor. and a frend is selling me a complete svo harness and coputer for $150. I payed $250 for my first 2.3t motor.
    4bangen, Apr 28, 2005
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    I think I hate you...:D
    Keasbey, Apr 28, 2005
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    The Junkyard In KC will be selling me My Turbo Motor next week :)

    The pain now is Convincing them to throw in the computer and VAM harness :)
    ChristmasGT, Apr 30, 2005
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    the guy that my brother bought his turbo coupe from had 3 of them.2 88s and an 87.my brother bought the 5spd 88.he took his friend up there and bought the 88 a/t for $800.he still has an 87 a/t that supposedly has an upgraded turbo on it.it needs work on the brake system,not sure what it is but he only wants $500 for it.i'm sure he would probably take $400 for it.
    ratrapp, Apr 30, 2005
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    They seem to be fairly common. There was one for sale in Feb in the local Tell N Sell. There is another one there now, and an 87-88 or so for sale at a local used car dealer for $1500. Thinking about getting one for the drivetrain here.
    rd, May 2, 2005
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  11. 4bangen Member

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    dont hate me becouse Im lucky. Besides my car doesnt run yet so It is not that great, Im still to broke to do anything. :nonono:
    4bangen, May 2, 2005
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