Got a steal of a deal yesterday!

[StevieRaySTL]

My friend sold me his 1990 Q45 last night for 200 bux! Its the pearl white with 150k on the clock. She needs a new fuel pump and control unit, but other than that the only prob I am aware of is some small cosmetic stuff.So, now my only prob is what 2 do. I think I might give one of my Infinitis to my sister, depending on how much I like the Q. Do I keep my 93 J30 w/ 202k, or the 91Q w 150k? I am unsure if the chainstays in the q have been done, and I dont have pics yet, prolly be a few days. Let me know what u guys think. If you're feeling froggy, shoot me an offer on either car, I really dont need four vehicles. Thxs, Nico is Nice.
Modified by StevieRaySTL at 7:35 PM 3/5/2010

[yodawill2000]

Ahh you LUCKY DAWG !!!!!

Wonder if you can get the Service history ??Wouldn't run it till I knew the Chain guides were done.

I give ya $201.00 for it !!! lol

[StevieRaySTL]

I think I can find a service history. It was my old friends car and he bought it from a friend of his fathers who is a Mercedes collector & has an underground climate controlled garage, or so the story goes. So, Im guessing he was meticulous in his maint., and I might be able to track him down. I talked my friend out of doing the cash for clunkers deal with it a cpl months ago, and told him I'd give him whatever trade in value he was offered. The fuel pump and c/u went out last week. He doesnt have the $$ to fix it, and the wrecker offered him $200. So she's mine.

[yodawill2000]

Sweetness..

[yodawill2000]

Post some Pics of the Q so I can hate you even more .. LOLa 91 in good shape will really haul the mail !!!I'm gonna be in the Market for a 94 next year.They go pretty cheap on craigslist.Need to find a Seasoned tech for a pre buy inspection.

[StevieRaySTL]

Probably have pics in a few days. I'm exited. Thx.

[diamondj30]

Thats one incredible deal.Good going.

[driverdriver]

That's an amazing deal!!!

Congrats.

Many years ago, when I was shopping for a J30, I almost bought a Q45. I preferred the J's interior.

Make sure the timing chain guide where upgraded. They have a bad habit of going and taking the engine with it.

Post some pics when you get a chance.

[StevieRaySTL]

Here she is. Got a clear title in my hand & it turns out she's a 1990!

[lino]

Great deal . Be prepared to fork out serious cash if you genuinely want to bring her back to oem specs. If I were you, I'd go over the entire car and it's history and evaluate how much it's going to cost to rehab and then see if it's worth it to you. Q45s are expensive to maintain. I, personally, will never do it again. That's just me though. Check out what Q45tech says about maintenance costs in the Q45 forum.

Was the club included .

[StevieRaySTL]

Nope the club belonged to the prev owner's mechanic. Chain guides, all the injectors, and the under plenum hoses all have been replaced, also got some 18in M wheels for her. Whatcha think? Thx for looking.

[yodawill2000]

~~Droolz~~

[driverdriver]

sweet

[naladude911]

damm that's a good deal. It looks almost mint. Can we see the interior? Are you gonna mod it out anyway? aka VIP style

[StevieRaySTL]

Nope, no vip stuff, just gonna do an intake & strut bar now. Maybe an exhaust in spring. The interior isn't as nice as my Js but its not bad. Ill post a cpl pics when I get a chance. Thx guys!

[lino]

You have done very well. I hope she brings you many years of trouble-free service. Enjoy!

[StevieRaySTL]

-- Some shots of the inties... sry it took so long, been on vacation.

[StevieRaySTL]

Looks like I need to clean the carpets, anyone recommend something to use? I'm gonna take a weekend to go over her completely inside & out, just waiting for better weather. Brrr.... Oh Yeah, Nico ecu & 1st gear start tcu, also did a conical filter & strut bar, both Stillen.

[driverdriver]

I've used those portable steamers (get one that has attachments to handle household carpeted stairs) that you can rent at a supermarket. It worked well.

[StevieRaySTL]

Thx for the input driver!

[lino]

Where did you get the Stillen parts from?

[StevieRaySTL]

-- Got them from a guy over on Zilvia forums. Gave 90 for the bar & 30 or 40 for the filter & plate.

[truckmen]

My friend sold me his 1991 Q45 last night for 200 bux! ...

I'm call'in the cops!

[Q451990]

Seeing as how just the throttle body on that car will bring $100 on eBay, you got one heck of a deal!

Heath

[StevieRaySTL]

Hey thx guys the Q45 is working out well. I've been driving her daily for over a month & no real issues whatsoever. My J30 is in my buddys garage right now getting her second timing belt & some body work, looking fwd to having them both running strong and looking good for spring.

[yodawill2000]

Yeah yeah yeah ..Rub it in !!!!!

hehe You a lucky sumbeotch !!!

[StevieRaySTL]

--Update! In the time since I've posted last I got new brakes(slots & dimples), suspension(espilir & tockico), and stereo(kenwood) for the Q45. Ill post some pix when I get a chance. The J30 is running great, shes had the timing done and is now @ 210k, my wife's been driving her daily. thx... Nico is Nice.

[driverdriver]

I can't wait to see those pics!

[StevieRaySTL]

Took these last night, after a wash...


Tough to take a pic, but heres the new brake rotors...

And these are from before the susp & brakes, from my trip to Gulf Shores in May...

[wingFeather]

I am furiously jealous Why can't I have good luck like this?!