WTB - an XR4TI stick or automatic
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Wanted to Buy - a XR4TI stick or automatic
Hello everyone,
I am trying to get back into the Merkur XR4TI scene after a long absence. I bought my son a black 1986 XR4TI automatic car in Pa when he was 16 years old and that was 18 years ago. We had a blast with that car except for the speeding tickets he got! 1 over 100 MPH. Huh! I wish I knew where his original car went?? Maybe someone in Pa still has it???
I am thinking of buying another one but I am chasing a very nice original one? any other there for sale? Open to other colors, stick or automatic.
But a black automatic is on the top of the list with grey leather interior. Let me know what you have. Tim
I am trying to get back into the Merkur XR4TI scene after a long absence. I bought my son a black 1986 XR4TI automatic car in Pa when he was 16 years old and that was 18 years ago. We had a blast with that car except for the speeding tickets he got! 1 over 100 MPH. Huh! I wish I knew where his original car went?? Maybe someone in Pa still has it???
I am thinking of buying another one but I am chasing a very nice original one? any other there for sale? Open to other colors, stick or automatic.
But a black automatic is on the top of the list with grey leather interior. Let me know what you have. Tim
WTB - an XR4TI stick or automatic
Hello everyone,
I am looking for a Merkur XR4TI in an automatic or a stick. My preferred color combo is a black car with a grey leather interior but I will consider any.
A stock original preferred but I also like the Borla exhasut and cosworth body parts. Looking for a pretty nice car. Anyone have one for sale?? Tim
I am looking for a Merkur XR4TI in an automatic or a stick. My preferred color combo is a black car with a grey leather interior but I will consider any.
A stock original preferred but I also like the Borla exhasut and cosworth body parts. Looking for a pretty nice car. Anyone have one for sale?? Tim
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Re: Wanted to Buy - a black XR4TI stick or automatic
Where are you located and what is your budget?
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Re: Wanted to Buy - a black XR4TI stick or automatic
I am located between Reading and Lancaster, Pa. Pa Dutch country.
My budget?? Off the cuff I would say up to $5,000. I want to drive it and not just let it sit in the garage. Tim
My budget?? Off the cuff I would say up to $5,000. I want to drive it and not just let it sit in the garage. Tim
Re: Wanted to Buy - a XR4TI stick or automatic
Hello Tim,
I have an 85 XR4Ti, AT, black with gray leather interior. Body excellent, paint small scratches. Driver seat leather cracked. A lot of upgrades and new parts, extra parts. Was going to do manual swap, but too many projects. Will sell for $4000. I can send pics and details. I'm in Virginia Beach.
I have an 85 XR4Ti, AT, black with gray leather interior. Body excellent, paint small scratches. Driver seat leather cracked. A lot of upgrades and new parts, extra parts. Was going to do manual swap, but too many projects. Will sell for $4000. I can send pics and details. I'm in Virginia Beach.
82 Mustang GT, 408W install in prog
83 Ranger, 302, T5
85 XR4TI, need to do AT>T5 swap! Arrgh!
83 Ranger, 302, T5
85 XR4TI, need to do AT>T5 swap! Arrgh!
Re: WTB - an XR4TI stick or automatic
Hey Tim,
I have an 85 XR4Ti, AT, black with gray leather interior. Body excellent, paint small scratches. Driver seat leather cracked. A lot of upgrades and new parts, extra parts. Was going to do manual swap, but too many projects. Will sell for $4000. I can send pics and details. I'm in Virginia Beach.
I have an 85 XR4Ti, AT, black with gray leather interior. Body excellent, paint small scratches. Driver seat leather cracked. A lot of upgrades and new parts, extra parts. Was going to do manual swap, but too many projects. Will sell for $4000. I can send pics and details. I'm in Virginia Beach.
82 Mustang GT, 408W install in prog
83 Ranger, 302, T5
85 XR4TI, need to do AT>T5 swap! Arrgh!
83 Ranger, 302, T5
85 XR4TI, need to do AT>T5 swap! Arrgh!
Re: WTB - an XR4TI stick or automatic
Stick or Automatic, so basically looking for a black/grey XR4ti...
Re: WTB - an XR4TI stick or automatic
Yes, a black car with the grey leather is my favorite color combo?
Actually prefer automatic but the car cannot have issues.
Is it true 1989 models solved the cracked dashes? and cracked head issues? I heard that.
If you have a car for sale send me pics and your asking price to my e-mail address: tdiguardi@conestogawood.com Tim
Actually prefer automatic but the car cannot have issues.
Is it true 1989 models solved the cracked dashes? and cracked head issues? I heard that.
If you have a car for sale send me pics and your asking price to my e-mail address: tdiguardi@conestogawood.com Tim
Re: WTB - an XR4TI stick or automatic
I don't really think these issues were ever solved, other than discontinuing the car.
I'd also say to think hard, if you say the car can't have issues, you're probably looking at the wrong car to own. They're 30 years old give or take, they had issues from the beginning and they wont go away. Either be a good mechanical person and fix things as they arise, or have a separate bank account and job to pay a mechanic to fix it for you.
I'd also say to think hard, if you say the car can't have issues, you're probably looking at the wrong car to own. They're 30 years old give or take, they had issues from the beginning and they wont go away. Either be a good mechanical person and fix things as they arise, or have a separate bank account and job to pay a mechanic to fix it for you.
Re: WTB - an XR4TI stick or automatic
Believe me I know all about that. We had 2 parts cars out back to supply electrical parts and then some.
I was just wondering if a 1989 was worth pursuing more than an older year. I guess not.
I was just wondering if a 1989 was worth pursuing more than an older year. I guess not.
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Re: WTB - an XR4TI stick or automatic
With almost any car, the "issues" get fixed / revised as the model years go on. Electrically and mechanically the 85/86 cars are inferior to the updated 87 and newer cars. 88-89 cars are better in numerous aspects, except the fact they don't have a bi-plane spoiler!
(from the factory at least)
(from the factory at least)
Re: WTB - an XR4TI stick or automatic
It's possible for the car not to have issues (mine doesn't) but for $5K it's unlikely.
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
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'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
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Re: WTB - an XR4TI stick or automatic
Check my ad 88 Double black and it’s in Pa. I used to drive it to work every Monday from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh to open the store at 8 AM so it has no issues.
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