These are things that I have come across myself after I purchased the car:
Leaks, either oil or transmission usually. Just be cautious, because even after I drove it around for awhile, no leaks, after about a week of owning it, I have a very small and slow oil leak, haven't had time to track it down, yet. Radiator had a small crack it it that I didn't notice until later. What I think happened was the seller had everything cleaned and these things would not pop up until the car has been driven for a couple of day.
Targa leaks a bit, found out with the heavy rain we've been having.
Rust in the spare tire area, you wouldn't see it unless you took out the spare tire.....ended up leaking through the rear taillights. Replaced the gasket...it's all good, now.
ABS doesn't work, but the brakes are fine otherwise.
Heater doesn't work.
A/C doesn't work.
Fog lights don't work.
Security system doesn't work.
Speakers are usually blown.
These are things I found after owning two 89 Turbo Targas and seeing many others as potential buys. Now mind you, all these things were not from one vehicle, but from both and others I looked at. I still have an 89 and love it. Just expect to be doing some work on the car. I'm not looking forward to the BHG.
Here's are quick fix for you or anyone else. The shocks on the hood were blown, so I cut a piece of rubber tubing and cut it down the middle and put it on the shaft of the shock, works greats and is not noticeable and easy to take off and on.
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