Opinions on this Turbo T

[kelbiy]

Hey, I've been looking for a T Type or Turbo T and this one has popped up on eBay today:

1987 Buick Regal T-TYPE TURBO ONE OWNER | eBay

THIS IS A ONE OWNER 87 BUICK T-TYPE WITH 91364 MILES ON IT. OVERALL PRESENTABLE.ORIGINAL ALLOY WHEELS. MOUNTED ON GOOD TIRES.THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN UPDATED AS WELL AS THE RADIATOR. INTERIOR IS GOOD OVERALL. THIS CAR HAS THE 55-45 SEAT.

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What is everyone's thought on this one? Is the rather high mileage an issue, especially at this price? Are there any other red flags besides the mileage?

I'd really love to own one, but at the same time, I don't want to jump at the first thing I see. I figured asking here would be the best thing to do, since you're experts on these cars.

Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Pronto]

If you are close go drive. It will need a timing chain if it hasn't been replace yet.

 

[kelbiy]

I'm in New Jersey, so test driving is unfortunately not a possibility. Thanks for the heads up with the timing chain. That doesn't seem like anything major.

 

[Nigel]

If it is as clean as it looks, no previous accidents, no rust, mostly original, and fully functional it is worth 26K. Plan on some maintenance, lots of items to think about. Body and suspension bushings, transmission may be getting tired, fuels system components, and so forth. But still worth it in my opinion. Very cool options and color.

 

[kelbiy]

If it is as clean as it looks, no previous accidents, no rust, mostly original, and fully functional it is worth 26K. Plan on some maintenance, lots of items to think about. Body and suspension bushings, transmission may be getting tired, fuels system components, and so forth. But still worth it in my opinion. Very cool options and color.

Thanks for the info. Do you mean the transmission may need a replacement, or just work done on it?

 

[SCOOBY DOO]

Transmission will be slipping on the 2-3 shift

Rod bearings will be down to the copper if the owner was going WOT and the fuel system wasn't up to snuff and not monitoring KR

Timing chain

Fuel system

Suspension

The list goes on