Calling Dibs On This Q45 On Ebay

[Flagship-Q]

Hello, I ran across this on Ebay and am going to bid on it as it is local to me for pick up and I can fix it as it should be instead of parting out. Just wanted to let everyone know so we don't bid against each other.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...%3AIT

[Q-less]

I don't think you want that man. The chain giuides are shot which in turn has probrably ruined the engine. You will have to pump so much money into that Q, you'll have to get a second job just to keep up.

Hell........buy my Qhttp://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=119607

Make me an offer

[Flagship-Q]

I really appreciate the offer as that looks like a very nice Q. But I have over that in my own Q and don't want to tie up too much money (also the girlfriend would freak). I know what I maybe getting into but I think at worst I could put a used engine in (my own time and labor) and have a very nice running Q45. I know it can be a risk but I'm willing to take it to try to save it.

[jamesmost]

lots of better q's on e-bay

[elwesso]

yeah you can get similar ones with good engines... for just a touch more.

[Q-less]

I think the first post scared you away....I wind up dropping the price to $3500 later in my thread.I don't have to sell it, but I would like someone to get it and drive the hell out of it.$3000 and its yours

[gniknave]

Take it from me, you don't want to take on a Q that already has a dead engine. I learned that lesson and ended up spending waaaaaay more than it was even worth. Consider this: I worked at a automotive repair shop at the time, every single part I used when I swapped the engine was brand new bought at wholesale. The labor was $1,500. The engine itself (a Japanese takeout) was $750. The car was worth $2200. After hoses, plugs, labor, the engine itself, and other misc. parts, I spent at least $3200 just to get the car to run... and thats with parts at wholesale!

After that the fuel pump went, the transmission started slipping, my struts needed replacement, my brakes needed to be replaced, my ABS unit started leaking, etc etc. I finally sold the car for $1000 after buying another Q. I put a total of $5600 into that car and it still had issues. I could have had a 94-95 in good shape for the money I spent on that last Q. When buying a Q, it's best to buy one that's running!

[elwesso]

When buying a Q, it's best to buy one that's running!

ALWAYS PAY MORE FOR PERFECT MECHANICALS!!!!!

[gniknave]

ALWAYS PAY MORE FOR PERFECT MECHANICALS!!!!!

WERD! Lesson learned!

Why don't you check out this Q? I happen to know for a fact that it's in near perfect condition: zerothread?id=136977

[elwesso]

it certainly does not have the most geographic conviences as does the other Q

[gniknave]

Well... I am headed to Indy in November, and I only live 20 minutes away from Caleb (sensibles13driver). Maybe something can be worked out...

[Flagship-Q]

Wes, didn't you pick up or call dibs on a cheap Q recently? If so how did it work out? Surley if this ends up being a money pit it could (very reluctently) be parted out for a return on the investment?

[elwesso]

No i havent, besides Jesda's Q which is still pending (hes not ready to sell yet).. which i fully intend on driving if I buy it (still not sure)....

I wont be parting out another car for a long time, as much as I enjoyed it, i dont have the facilities any longer.

[elwesso]

BTW Dale, are you game for meeting up this weekend?

[Flagship-Q]

Oh yeah, (slobber) gotta love gettin' parts! Let me know what works for ya (If Friday works it'll be the best, sooner the better). I'll talk to ya about this Q, but I feel pretty stong about buying it.

[Rex]

Hello, I ran across this on Ebay and am going to bid on it as it is local to me for pick up and I can fix it as it should be instead of parting out. Just wanted to let everyone know so we don't bid against each other.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...%3AIT

Regardless of what everyone else has said ... That's a good looking Q, I like the color.

If you can do a thorough inspection, you could see if it's really worth putting an engine in it.

Exterior color ... but interior color .

[5zigen]

Man, pity that Q doesn't run.It is so beautiful... clean inside and out, and the engine is so clean.

I wonder when it broke.