HELP! Newbie getting ready to buy a '89 Allante what should i be aware of?
#1
08-11-2009, 12:27 PM
HELP! Newbie getting ready to buy a '89 Allante what should i be aware of?
im a newbie here so any help would be appreciated greatly. im in the process of buying a really nice '89 allante for $4500!
(HAS 105K,RUNS GREAT,NEW DUAL EXHAUST,CUSTOM DAYTON WHEELS,NO RUST OR LEAKS)
is there any "1989 allante problems" that i should be aware of? the guy im planning on buying it from is a straight shooter( 60 something retired officer from the marines...3rd owner) and by no means does this guy need the $. (he has multiple $50,000 cars) im not dealing with a sleazy car salesman here. is $4500fair price? what do these cars go for usually? any help would be great.
(HAS 105K,RUNS GREAT,NEW DUAL EXHAUST,CUSTOM DAYTON WHEELS,NO RUST OR LEAKS)
is there any "1989 allante problems" that i should be aware of? the guy im planning on buying it from is a straight shooter( 60 something retired officer from the marines...3rd owner) and by no means does this guy need the $. (he has multiple $50,000 cars) im not dealing with a sleazy car salesman here. is $4500fair price? what do these cars go for usually? any help would be great.
Last edited by krackermost; 08-11-2009 at 12:32 PM.
#2
08-11-2009, 03:56 PM
you didnt say where you are located ...
are you sure its a '89 - i really cant tell with those pics? if so, it be a KUXXXXXX on the last 8 of the VIN.
that is pretty steep price for a '89 (Phase-I w/4500 engine). Even if it had half the mileage and the hard top, the going price sould then be around $3k.
$4500 would be a fair price for a Phase-II w/4500 engine '91 or a '92 which IMO, would be a much better car in the long run.
as to Allante popular problems, the main one is the ABS not having been flushed and therefore failing at a cost of around $1K. We flush the brakes no less than every two years, more is even better.
other typical issues, Phase-I Allante ?
check for codes and see what is there if any.
floppy visors
missing headrest/seat belt loops
missing mini-covers
cracked soft top well
battery compartment
cracked headlight lenses
melted rear of tail lights
blown BOSE Amps
etc ..
Dual exhaust? REALLY ?
get under the car and see if that is really so.
dual tail pipes, probably .. but that does not make a dual exhaust.
are you sure its a '89 - i really cant tell with those pics? if so, it be a KUXXXXXX on the last 8 of the VIN.
that is pretty steep price for a '89 (Phase-I w/4500 engine). Even if it had half the mileage and the hard top, the going price sould then be around $3k.
$4500 would be a fair price for a Phase-II w/4500 engine '91 or a '92 which IMO, would be a much better car in the long run.
as to Allante popular problems, the main one is the ABS not having been flushed and therefore failing at a cost of around $1K. We flush the brakes no less than every two years, more is even better.
other typical issues, Phase-I Allante ?
check for codes and see what is there if any.
floppy visors
missing headrest/seat belt loops
missing mini-covers
cracked soft top well
battery compartment
cracked headlight lenses
melted rear of tail lights
blown BOSE Amps
etc ..
Dual exhaust? REALLY ?
get under the car and see if that is really so.
dual tail pipes, probably .. but that does not make a dual exhaust.
im a newbie here so any help would be appreciated greatly. im in the process of buying a really nice '89 allante for $4500!
(HAS 105K,RUNS GREAT,NEW DUAL EXHAUST,CUSTOM DAYTON WHEELS,NO RUST OR LEAKS)
is there any "1989 allante problems" that i should be aware of? the guy im planning on buying it from is a straight shooter( 60 something retired officer from the marines...3rd owner) and by no means does this guy need the $. (he has multiple $50,000 cars) im not dealing with a sleazy car salesman here. is $4500fair price? what do these cars go for usually? any help would be great.
(HAS 105K,RUNS GREAT,NEW DUAL EXHAUST,CUSTOM DAYTON WHEELS,NO RUST OR LEAKS)
is there any "1989 allante problems" that i should be aware of? the guy im planning on buying it from is a straight shooter( 60 something retired officer from the marines...3rd owner) and by no means does this guy need the $. (he has multiple $50,000 cars) im not dealing with a sleazy car salesman here. is $4500fair price? what do these cars go for usually? any help would be great.
Last edited by Stealth; 08-11-2009 at 04:01 PM.
#3
08-12-2009, 01:38 PM
im in detroit by the way!
really! so an allante in great shape (phase 1) with hard top and all should only be around $3000!!
i searched far and wide and have not seen one even come close to that price..
thanks for the advise...im going to check all the things you told me..
really! so an allante in great shape (phase 1) with hard top and all should only be around $3000!!
i searched far and wide and have not seen one even come close to that price..
thanks for the advise...im going to check all the things you told me..
Last edited by krackermost; 08-12-2009 at 01:51 PM.
#4
08-12-2009, 01:52 PM
1993 sold $4700
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1993-...=p4506.c0.m245
1989 - sold $2900
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1989-...=p4506.c0.m245
1993, asking $6500, 85000 miles California car
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...318453860.html
1988 - sold $3200
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1988-...=p4506.c0.m245
1993 - sold $5100
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1993-...=p4506.c0.m245
1989 - sold $1900
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1989-...=p4506.c0.m245
1991 - sold $5600, 45,000 miles, ONE OWNER.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-...=p4506.c0.m245
Last edited by stomper; 08-12-2009 at 02:04 PM.
#5
08-12-2009, 02:08 PM
DETROIT listings, not SOLD
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/1316828516.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/1302010173.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/cto/1287903393.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/pts/1272603923.html
beware that some live in dreamland and ask for the moon.
interesting that now and then, they do find someone that buys,
usually one that didnt do their homework.
the Allante has been severely hit by depreciation.
.
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/1316828516.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/1302010173.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/cto/1287903393.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/pts/1272603923.html
beware that some live in dreamland and ask for the moon.
interesting that now and then, they do find someone that buys,
usually one that didnt do their homework.
the Allante has been severely hit by depreciation.
.
Last edited by stomper; 08-13-2009 at 01:10 AM.
#6
08-12-2009, 04:06 PM
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Krackermost
bought my '89 four years ago at 59K miles for $5500. Have added a rebuilt ABS at $1000. Don't care what it is worth today as it is the best looking, most fun toy car I've ever owned.
The hunt is half the fun. If Detroit, make sure it is do***ented and was only used as a summer ride. Send pics when done! Go for it!
bought my '89 four years ago at 59K miles for $5500. Have added a rebuilt ABS at $1000. Don't care what it is worth today as it is the best looking, most fun toy car I've ever owned.
The hunt is half the fun. If Detroit, make sure it is do***ented and was only used as a summer ride. Send pics when done! Go for it!
#7
08-12-2009, 08:57 PM
I concur...returned July 5 from Indiana with 92 with 99k for $5,300 - great road trip!
#9
08-13-2009, 01:41 AM
yeah, I have another car! not going to be a daily driver, That's for sure
especially with the winters/potholes etc. We have here in Michigan
thanks for the input everyone,I really appreciate it. Very valuable!
I really always loved these cars. Been saving a while and I'm eager to buy one
this is the only one I seen around here worth looking at so far.
I don't want to rush anything...I want to get the best bang for my $$$
as possible.....
especially with the winters/potholes etc. We have here in Michigan
thanks for the input everyone,I really appreciate it. Very valuable!
I really always loved these cars. Been saving a while and I'm eager to buy one
this is the only one I seen around here worth looking at so far.
I don't want to rush anything...I want to get the best bang for my $$$
as possible.....
Last edited by krackermost; 08-13-2009 at 01:44 AM.
#10
08-13-2009, 08:37 AM
Regardless of all said above, the fact is that when it comes to buying a used car, it is a BUYER's MARKET and with the Allante its even more so.
Maybe someday the trend of dropping value will reverse .. today is not that day.
Do not buy an Allante as an investment, you will do all the wrong things.
Stay clear of the "garage queens", premium priced and higher dosage of issues,
Run a CARFAX, check codes, ABS, transmission, suspension,
Buy the best condition car that you can afford; 70000 to 110000 miles is great,
Keep in mind the cost of repairs as you negotiate ..
ABS $1000, paint $3000, Soft top $900, tran $2500,
leather $900, tires $600, pulldowns $250 each .. you get the pic.
Buy a PHASE-II car, buy a Phase-II car, buy a Phase-2 car (1990-1/2 to 1992),
Read the "XYZ Allante Facts" threads,
Buy it for what it is, a fun car and enjoy it.
Then come back and we will show you what should be done to keep it humming.
Maybe someday the trend of dropping value will reverse .. today is not that day.
Do not buy an Allante as an investment, you will do all the wrong things.
Stay clear of the "garage queens", premium priced and higher dosage of issues,
Run a CARFAX, check codes, ABS, transmission, suspension,
Buy the best condition car that you can afford; 70000 to 110000 miles is great,
Keep in mind the cost of repairs as you negotiate ..
ABS $1000, paint $3000, Soft top $900, tran $2500,
leather $900, tires $600, pulldowns $250 each .. you get the pic.
Buy a PHASE-II car, buy a Phase-II car, buy a Phase-2 car (1990-1/2 to 1992),
Read the "XYZ Allante Facts" threads,
Buy it for what it is, a fun car and enjoy it.
Then come back and we will show you what should be done to keep it humming.
yeah, I have another car! not going to be a daily driver, That's for sure
especially with the winters/potholes etc. We have here in Michigan
thanks for the input everyone,I really appreciate it. Very valuable!
I really always loved these cars. Been saving a while and I'm eager to buy one
this is the only one I seen around here worth looking at so far.
I don't want to rush anything...I want to get the best bang for my $$$
as possible.....
especially with the winters/potholes etc. We have here in Michigan
thanks for the input everyone,I really appreciate it. Very valuable!
I really always loved these cars. Been saving a while and I'm eager to buy one
this is the only one I seen around here worth looking at so far.
I don't want to rush anything...I want to get the best bang for my $$$
as possible.....
Last edited by stomper; 08-13-2009 at 08:42 AM.