At this time’s Good Worth or No Cube Dodge is a kind of automotive as soon as known as a “captive import” as a consequence of its mixture of home branding and offshore meeting. At its asking value, let’s see if this “all-original” version captures our hearts.
When Porsche launched the front-engined, water-cooled 928 to the world in 1977, the corporate envisioned it as a alternative for and an elevation in sophistication over the older 911. That didn’t occur, and like “New Coke,” the 928 ended up enjoying second fiddle to its predecessor. The 1982 Porsche 928 we checked out final Friday confirmed that the 928 didn’t get the bum’s rush by Porsche traditionalists for lack of making an attempt. Nonetheless iconic and delightful in its personal means, in addition to a strong, competent GT automotive in its personal proper, the 928 is lastly getting its due. Sadly for the vendor of our explicit automotive, that due didn’t add as much as the $22,500 they have been asking. This opinion was made clear in each feedback and the 58 % No Cube loss the Porsche suffered.
Manufacturing of Porsche’s 928 spanned three a long time, from the late Nineteen Seventies by the mid-Nineteen Nineties. Throughout that point, the marketplace for sports activities automobiles as an entire and the variety of choices in efficiency and value classes grew and altered.
By the point the ’90s rolled round, Porsche didn’t simply have its German and Italian rivals with whom to contend however an entire slew of latest sports activities automobiles popping out of Japan that have been matching the outdated guard on energy whereas leaping lightyears forward of them in efficiency expertise and gee-whiz gadgetry.
At this time’s 1991 Dodge Stealth R/T is a kind of automobiles. Constructed by Mitsubishi and bought by that marque in a barely totally different type because the 3000GT, the Stealth gives big-coupe model and loopy efficiency from its 300-horsepower twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6. That sits sideways below the hood however places the facility to all 4 wheels by a regular five-speed guide, so dealing with is a step up from a run-of-the-mill FWD automotive.
There’s loads of tech on these automobiles, too. The dampers are electronically adjustable, and the rear finish can do a number of the steering. Inside, there are buttons galore within the driver-oriented sprint and even on the steering wheel. That’s all wrapped in a physique with some severely ’80s futuristic present automotive styling.
With all that in its favor, it’s a shock to see that this electrical blue over grey leather-based inside Stealth has solely been loved for a complete of simply 30,107 miles. That’s the quantity declared within the advert, below the auspices of 1 proprietor (with some obfuscation) who seemingly has been in a position to stay partially proof against the automotive’s charms.
Which means there’s loads of life left on this “STOCK” Stealth. The automotive presents as nearly new and with no apparent points save for some stone chips within the hood. Apart from that, its attractive bodywork and well-equipped inside seem strong.
The R/T was the top-of-the-line version of the Stealth, and the vendor claims that solely three choices have been provided on the automotive: a sunroof, a CD participant with equalizer, and leather-based upholstery. This automotive is fitted with all however the gap within the roof.
Not all the pieces on the automotive is because it got here from the manufacturing facility. The advert notes the alternative of the spark plugs, water pump, and timing belts at 28K. It additionally notes that the automotive has obtained annual oil modifications whether or not it wanted them or not. One factor nonetheless on the honey-do listing is the tires, which the vendor says are outdated and, regardless of sporting loads of tread, most likely aren’t protected for exercising extreme heroics. The title is clear, and the value has been set at $23,500. Like Friday’s Porsche, it wears collector automotive plates.
We’ve now checked out three considerably related automobiles in a row (Corvette, 928, and now the Stealth) that match into an identical area of interest and are priced inside spitting distance of each other. At this time’s Stealth is the priciest of the bunch but it surely additionally sports activities the bottom mileage and is arguably probably the most blue.
What’s your tackle this Stealth and that $23,500 value? Does that have you ever planning covert operations involving financial institution accounts? Or does that value imply this Dodge’s cowl is blown?
You resolve!
Colorado Springs, Colorado, Craigslist, or go right here if the advert disappears.
H/T to Jerry Cleveland for the hookup!
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