95 RRC: Should I buy?

[jacebc]

I'm looking for some advice. Found a clean 1995 RRC SWB for sale in the Seattle area. Asking price is $3,800.

The good: It has a clean body, no evident rust (except for rear bumper), engine sounds healthy, and runs well.

The bad: brake warning light on during braking (owner says it needs a break job), heater not blowing warm air (AC okay), and can't transfer case can't engage in low.

What do you guys think, and what would be a good price. Thanks!

/Jason

 

[rover4x4]

mileage?

 

[ratboy]

no. if i'm wrong, you'll be happy?

 

[ROVERT]

$3800 sounds a little high... how many miles?

The transfer case is likely a bad solenoid.

The heater blower is a few hundred dollars and, from what I hear, a full day's labor for someone who's done it before.

I haven't been paying attention to the market much lately, but I'm thinking $2500 to $3000?

 

[ratboy]

The heater blower is a few hundred dollars and, from what I hear, a full day's labor for someone who's done it before.

yes. the whole dash comes out.

 

[jacebc]

Mileage: 155,00

Heater: The fan blows, but the air doesn't get hot.

 

[ratboy]

Mileage: 155,00

Heater: The fan blows, but the air doesn't get hot.

core plugged? same labor different part. should replace both.

 

[crown14]

does it have a heater control valve? some do.

BUY IT

 

[skippy3k]

That seems steep to me. Pictures would help, but from what you've said, I would pass or talk them down.

 

[scottsdalerrc]

talk em down at least a grand maybe 1500 unless they plan on fixing it a bit at that price.

 

[junkyarddisco]

pics surely would help

I got my 95 RRC from a junkyard for 900. not really "clean," but runs great.

 

[spork2367]

i got a 1990 RRC with 50,000 original miles, dealer service, pristine condition for 4600, and i considered that a bit high, but i only had to drive an hour to get it. the leather doesn't have one wrinkle or crease from wear.

 

[Skaramunga]

if you want a classic do yourself a favor...

for the price stated, buy one without ABS.

the asking price for that barrel of monkeys is too high.