 New owner: 96 convertible questions |
 Mar 30, 2010 - 12:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 30, '10 From Dolores Colorado Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Just purchased a 1996 Convertible in red for a present for my wife. Car has 139K miles. Runs perfectly, five speed, with a replaced timing belt, new battery and is in "decent" shape cosmetically. Does have some paint fade and the clear coat is peeling from the rear "spoiler".
1. The rear window needs replacing. Any recommendations on where to buy for best price and quality? And I need some directions! Any links out there as I have zero experience with convertibles. 2. The suspension seems very rough and the car tends to "jiggle" a lot, although it is smooth at highways speeds and handles well. Do I need new struts? Or is there a kit to replace the 14 year old (perhaps) bushing parts in the suspension? 3. Paint fade: Any solutions you can recommend? I really don't want to put a lot of money into this car but I would like to keep it, and get it back to close to it's original shape. 4. Any issues with the generation I should be aware of? Thanks! __________________ |
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Mar 31, 2010 - 12:20 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 19, '07 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
^^That's about right for a new glass window and install. Mine was $800 when it needed replacing.
I don't know how easy it would be to install the window yourself though. -------------------- "A true car enthusiast can see the potential in any car"
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moki2001 New owner: 96 convertible questions Mar 30, 2010 - 12:34 PM
garin 1. you can get glass out of a junk yard, or guys o... Mar 30, 2010 - 1:47 PM 96bluevert Which rear window are you talking about, the back ... Mar 30, 2010 - 2:25 PM
moki2001 QUOTE (96bluevert @ Mar 30, 2010 - 2... Mar 30, 2010 - 9:12 PM dabazied QUOTE (moki2001 @ Mar 30, 2010 - 9:3... Mar 31, 2010 - 2:59 AM |
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