Is this car right for me

[Turbo-steve]

Hey everyone I'm new here. Thinking of getting a 87' gn in the near future. I'll be looking for one that is mostly stock and probably not above 30k for milage. It won't see rain or snow and will be garaged. I've been reading alot on here and I've read that you can go through some money to keep them running right, is this accurate? I want a car for fun that when I want to take it out it's going to start and run. Will this car be that car?

Thanks
Steve

 

[tford]

under 30k you shouldn't have to do anything

 

[Grumpy]

like he said it shouldn't be bad.. Thats the benefits of a nice low mile car.

 

[1quick6]

It's not necessarily the money it takes to keep these car running as it is the frustration in trying to figure out what is wrong when it isn't running correctly. Luckily, if you have a scan tool and access to the great minds around here, you are leaps and bounds ahead of toughing it out on your own. Having low mileage doesn't mean you will have a problem free car, but it certainly gives you a better shot at being able to ease into the learning curve.

 

[rmar]

Spend the money and buy a correct car it will be worth it.

 

[mikestertwo]

If you find a low mileage unmodified car you shouldn't have any real problems. Problems usually arise when people start modifying them and get in over their head. There are some very minor changes you could make to make the reliabiliy and drivability a little better.

 

[scottyb]

I've almost always driven old cars, and as a general statement the Buick is easily the most reliable. Granted, I would have pulled out a few hairs had it not been for the wealth of information provided by this very web site.

Aside from modding the car (and self-inflicted injuries), I drove it for 7 years for very little expense/issues....and this was starting at 155k miles.

 

[Turbo-steve]

Ok cool this is pretty much what I wanted to hear. I have wanted one of these since they came out and am finally getting into a postition where I can get one.

Thanks

 

[we4Mateo]

I've been around old cars my whole life and they all need attention. The turbo buicks just have their own set of issues as so many parts and sensors are 1st gen design. The TRs operate more like a modern car than an old muscle car and that transition is what gets people in a bind. As mentioned earlier, if unmodified short of reliability issues, then you'll get lots of joy and miles out of the car you choose. The mechanicals are tough; look how far on these boards people push the limits of their stock parts. So under normal, non-racing use, it'll be great. Just don't catch the boost bug, which is hard, as these cars respond well to mods but that's pandora's box.