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Re: buying advise needed

To: "Gano, Ken" <kengano@advant.com>
Subject: Re: buying advise needed
From: fergie@ntplx.net
Date: Sun, 02 Aug 1998 13:03:19 -0700
Cc: triumphs mail list <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
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Gano, Ken wrote:
> 
> A good friend (net and mechanically challenged) called yesterday.  His 16
> year old daughter has her eye on a GT 6 Mark III on a local lot and he asked
> that I "inspect" it for her.  Well, the lot was closed by the time we got
> there yesterday afternoon.
> 
> It looks real solid, with only light surface rust.  The mechanical are
> "clean" in that there are no obvious bodges (it's been serviced by a local
> mechanic (VTR consultant) and I could see nothing on the rear axle
> attachment that looked out of line.  What else should we be looking at?
> 
> I told my friend that I really didn't know much about the model but that
> this list would be a source for a general outline of what to watch out for.
> 
> We are going back Monday for a test drive and, if not out of line, probably
> a purchase.  Is there anything particular we should look at?  Any other
> questions for the dealer?
> 
> They are "asking" $2,950.00, which is the tops of what my friend and his
> daughter can afford, but that seemed reasonable to me for an unrestored,
> solid example.  I'm sure negotiations will bring this down a little.  Anyone
> care to comment re: price.
> 
> TIA
> kengano@advant.com
> downstate illinois
> 1959 TR3A TS57756L
> 1958 Model 10 Sedan TBE9239LDLB

Check out www.vtr.org for the GT6 Buyer's Guide. Price ranges and things
to look out for. Good Luck.

Michael Ferguson
Vernon CT

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