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October 2004
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Re: st162 sx wish list
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Mon, 15 August 2005 05:04
 
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You'll want a series two ST162, which were produced from late 1987 onwards. Work out which features (air con, sun roof, cruise control etc) are important to you and then from there its a matter of finding the nicest example availible.
Rust and worn seals around the sun roof are pretty common. Do check for rust around the body but in my experience, they fair much better than most. Watch for any squeaks in the power steering (that can be big $ to fix).
My ST162 had 218k's on the clock when I bought it, which is low for an 86 model, but the engine burns a fair bit of oil and you have to respect the gearbox synchro's. Basically, the car is only going to be as good as the previous owner treated it. If you can find one that belongs to an older driver or is particularly low k's you shouldn't have to deal with any major repairs at all.
The only major repair done to mine in the last 19 years is a new radiator.
Expect to spend $4-5k on a good example. From there, front and rear Whiteline swaybars (with new bushings) ~$500, new shocks and springs (people here recommend KYB shocks and low or super low King Springs as good value for money option) ~$1000 and some GT4 twin piston calipers and new brake pads ~$300 will be worthwhile investments. A good new panel filter for the airbox (less than $100) and a full exhaust system (4-2-1 extractors, 2.25" through out) will be ~$1000.
Just Car insure my ST162 with third party property + fire + theft should + up to $5,000 pay out for $570 per year.
Throw in some good tyres and you'll have a fantastic car.
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Simple | Sun, 14 August 2005 13:17 |
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StuC | Sun, 14 August 2005 13:43 |
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smashed_wombat | Mon, 15 August 2005 00:47 |
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berad | Mon, 15 August 2005 01:26 |
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havabeer | Mon, 15 August 2005 03:05 |
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smashed_wombat | Mon, 15 August 2005 09:43 |
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buck naked | Mon, 15 August 2005 05:04 |
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buck naked | Mon, 15 August 2005 05:06 |
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berad | Mon, 15 August 2005 07:31 |
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buck naked | Mon, 15 August 2005 07:37 |
