Mechanically good but not so great, cosmetically. I cleaned the motor and detailed the interior before washing the exterior with a high alkaline car wash soap, clayed it, compounded and finish polished it with a DA polisher. Topped it of with hybrid spray wax / ceramic coat. Restored both headlights and replaced the antennae (not shown in pic). Need to wait on restoring the exterior wheel well and side skirt trim as it's been too cold, here.
Wheels will need to be refinished as they are showing some serious corrosion.
Already have a pile of parts waiting for install..valve cover gasket, intake gasket, throttle body gasket, plugs, cam chain tensioner o ring, vvt solenoid o ring, dip stick tube o ring, air filter, cabin air filter, serpentine belt, rear hatch struts, reverse light bulbs, interior bulbs, will also need brake fluid, power steering, coolant and trans fluid replaced. Oil and filter change was first service done. Will need front pads and rotors soon and rear drums will need a good cleaning and ??...
Awesome little car. Love the community and the enthusiasm to keep these things on the road.
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so if he wants to get around- he has to purchase his own car (and manage repairs, and upkeep). I told him I'll help him a little with the cost of the car and insurance (I paid half) and I have a lot of mechanical repair experience (I have 2 lifts in my garage with vintage cars on them, one of which is a turbo rotary engine swap project, and I own many, many tools) but I told him that I will not repair things for him (he has to do the work, and I'll assist him). He and I diagnosed a leaking valve cover gasket, ordered and replaced the part, and as simple as that project was- it was challenging for my son. I had him call a local repair shop to ask them what that repair usually costs, and they said "around $400"- so he's suddenly interested in repairing things himself if possible.