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    Mark VIII newbie...what to look for when buying?

    Oops...the other car I am looking for is a 1988 Dodge Dynasty...the very last of the very square American made land yachts.
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    Mark VIII newbie...what to look for when buying?

    I did look at the car Sunday afternoon. It was a bit dirty as they live a ways back on a dirt road. Two irritating things, no tag so taking it on the highway to test it out was a bit aggravating risk wise. And no mufflers (he has them but the are not on). I was surprised at how quite it was even...
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    Mark VIII newbie...what to look for when buying?

    Oh....and a crazy question/idea...can you put a limited slip differential in this car?
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    Mark VIII newbie...what to look for when buying?

    Yes. Will let you folks know what happens with the car. He is currently asking $3500. After some research I feel something more like $2500 or even $2000 would be all I could justify paying for the car in my particular situation. And that is assuming I don't see anything mechanically suspect...
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    Mark VIII newbie...what to look for when buying?

    Thanks for the reply. I figured the sun roof might be an issue. But I do love a sun roof in a car. Does having a sunroof make it a particularly more desirable model in general despite any gasket issues? Yes, I might open up the back for more cargo space (a large telescope specifically, but not...
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    Mark VIII newbie...what to look for when buying?

    Thanks very much for the detailed input guys. I am somewhat surprised that 144k is considered high mileage. I'd think age would be more of an issue than that kind of mileage on a higher end (at the time) American tank built car. I can live with all the piddly fancy stuff breaking or not...
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