My friend's(RIP Cheeze) dad is wanting to sell his car and I had the semi crazy idea that I would possibly buy it but the problem is that it's been sitting for a while without it being driven on a regular basis. Right now is doesn't even start because the starter is shot. What kind of things would I have to replace/inspect and what's the value as it sits? How much more ontop of the asking price am I going to have to invest? Mileage on the body is like 120k I believe and the motor was rebuilt by DonF and made around 215whp. Tein flex all around. Stock wheels..not too much done to the exterior.

 

How long has it been sitting?

 

hmm..I would say 3-4 years. It's been 5 years since he passed. The first year they did drive it a little to and from his work.

 

any pics in current condition?

 

 

What are they wanting for it. or what are you offering. i mean it was their sons who passed away so offer what you think if fair or what they are wanting for it. dont screw them over they were already screwed over by loosing their son.

 

brake calipers, pads, fluids, battery...its going to take a little lovin'

 

They want 8500. Well of course I don't wanna low ball them. He was like a brother to me and I helped tie up some loose ends by selling stuff he had left over after he passed. The only reason I would want it now is because I want it to remain in the neighborhood. But then again I don't want a money pit either. It's been sitting so I'm afraid of bad brakes/lines..old fuel, sticky valves, etc.

 

8500 someone will ****** that up quick...someone that actually wants it

 

Drain fuel tank. Prime with fresh fuel. Change oil. Change plugs. Lube the head and rotate by hand. Should be good to go.

<<<<Looking at a py thats been sitting 3 years as well.

 

From this response I'm thinking it's worth at least around that much. I guess it would be best if it went to someone that will bring it back to life properly. Gonna see if my friend that's still in the scene can help me sell it for the parents.

 

if it was one of my homies from way back in the sandbox days i would buy it that type r is worth way more than 8500

 

**** IDE buy it and whatever it is to make her run

 

Wow I remember returning that car to the owner after it was reported stolen. How time flies and may he rest in piece. 8500 is a great price. I would pay that for the condition that it is in. Car runs great and has a clean title. It will be a quick sale. ITR's are a dying breed.

 

Is that you Erick? I was the one that originally posted the "be on the lookout" thread way back when his car was stolen. It seems unfair that he was able to get it back and wasn't able to enjoy it after the rebuild and tune. Everybody got into sport bikes and that was that.

 

Yeah its me. Truly a trajic loss. Great guy. Glad to see the car still in one piece. Send my condolences to the family for me. Do you know what did they do with the model R that we gave them with our signatures. I hope everything works out and the R finds a great home. I recently purchased my second Type R. Be safe and stay in touch.

 

It's probably sitting up in his room still. They pretty much left it untouched except for the bed sheets which his brother replaced with some tacky *** furry ****. I tell ya.. it hasn't been the same ever since he left.