Mitsubishi Other (1987)
for sale
Price: US $1,000.00
Price: US $1,000.00
FOR SALE: 1987 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-r
VIN: JA3CC54N0HZ055111
LOCATION: Coquille, OR
SHIPPING: Buyer responsible for shipping
arrangements. I may be willing to meet within an 8-12 hour driving radius, if
the price is right.
PICTURES: Full album can be found here: here If any additional
pictures are wanted, I can add them to the album upon request.
MILEAGE: 142k – actual mileage.
PRICE: $3, 500 OBO. If you’re willing to do all the
work to arrange shipping or come pick it up at my door, I’ll be significantly more
negotiable than if you’re wanting me to drive halfway across the world to meet
you.
RUNS/DRIVES: Yes/Yes
MANUAL/AUTOMATIC: 5MT
THE GOOD: I bought this car in July 2013 and have
been steadily improving its overall condition ever since. I picked this one up
in Tacoma, WA and drove it back to Logan, UT (850 miles) the same day. Since
then, I have done the following work:
· New EL-12 signal flasher – summer 2013
· New battery – spring 2014
· New aluminum radiator, electric fans (wired to
use original plugs), thermostat, and temp sensor (installed in A/C cutoff
sensor location on thermostat housing) – spring/summer 2014
· New clutch, master, and slave cylinder – spring 2014
· Mookeeh short throw shifter – spring/summer 2014
· New spark plugs and wires – summer 2014
· New distributor cap and rotor – summer 2014
· New OEM PCV and PCV hose – summer 2014
· New turbo back exhaust from Mookeeh – May 2015
· All fluids except brake fluid have been replaced
within the past two years.
I never worry about my car starting or driving and have
taken it on multiple long drives recently. I have no concerns about it making it
800+ miles and it could definitely be driven home.
THE LESS GOOD: This is a car that’s almost 30 years
old, so things inevitably do start to break down. I have the following to-do
list of things I think need to be fixed but none of these have kept the car off
the road or would have any effect on being able to test drive or drive the car
home.
· The clutch pedal sticks because the clevis pin
has worn out the pedal. I have a replacement pedal with a fixed clevis pin hole
being worked on now and will include it with the car upon sale.
· There is an undiagnosed periodic misfire at high
RPM only when the engine is completely warm. The misfire does not affect daily
drivability, as the car still gets up to at least 80 MPH in fifth gear before
it kicks in, but would prevent you from doing any racing. I believe this may be
caused by using Autozone-branded spark plugs and have NGK 7031 plugs on order
to see if this fixed the issue.
· The steering tends to stick after sitting
overnight. It struggles to turn left (and only left) for a few seconds, but
once it breaks loose, it is fine.
· The paint could use some loving. There are a couple
spots where it has been worn off or eaten away (occurred prior to my ownership)
and a lot of chips that need addressing. I have tried to include the more
significant areas of concern in the photographs.
· Front windshield wipers do not work on
intermittent. Appears to be an issue with the ETACS module, but I have not
tracked down the issue as I very rarely drive in the rain.
· Minor oil leak(s) that do not cause problems
with driving, but do need to be monitored. I do not drive the car often enough
to determine how quickly the oil is leaking but it does seem to do leak less
when more driving is done.
· A minor brake fluid leak will cause the
emergency brake light to stick on once every 18 months or so. Again, does not affect
drivability, but should be monitored and corrected eventually.
· There is a minor exhaust leak between the
exhaust manifold and head close to the firewall. It is barely noticeable when
the car is cold and I didn’t even realize it was there until the new exhaust
was installed and the installer pointed it out to me.
· Leather interior is showing its age, especially
on the driver’s seat. The middle seam on the driver seat is torn wide open and
the leg supports on both sides are shrinking.
· Will not likely pass CA smog laws without extra work.
Sorry!
INCLUDED PARTS:
· Steering gearbox – will hopefully correct the sticky
steering issue
· BC_99 steering coupler
· 1989 ECU
· Replacement pedal assembly – will correct sticky
pedal issue
· Engine bay fuel filter
PREFERRED CONTACT METHOD: I prefer to be contacted by
call/text or email to smurphster89@gmail.com. PM me for phone number.
If you have any questions about something I did or did not
address, feel free to let me know. I’m in no rush to sell my car but, at the
same time, I have no strong desire to hold onto it. I’m amenable to offers and negotiating!
update: 2015-06-04
Used |
“See below” |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | JA3CC54N0HZ055111 | Year: | 1987 |
Exterior Color: | White | Make: | Mitsubishi |
Interior Color: | Burgundy | Model: | Other |
Transmission: | Manual | Trim: | ESi-R Coupe 2-Door |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Engine: | 2.6L 2555CC 156Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Turbocharged |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Drive Type: | RWD |
Options: | Cassette Player, Leather Seats | Number of Cylinders: | 4 |
Safety Features: | Anti-Lock Brakes | Body Type: | Coupe |
Power Options: | Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
For Sale By: | Private Seller | Mileage: | 141,900 |