Quote Originally Posted by Technifiber 305 View Post
RE: the blue '85 GT

I talked to the seller. It wasn't CA smog compliant as it sits. The seller was very upfront about this and was willing to work on the price to offset the costs associated to bringing it into compliance.

But I think in my mind I was spending "a lot" of money and would only spend that much if it was a turn-key driver.

So, I had to pass. But I was disappointed because I thought this might be the one.

The search continues...
That's the way my brain works when it comes to buying cars. I don't necessarily worry about price so much, but what you get for that price. If the price is high and tricks all the boxes for you, the decision is fairly simple. But, when you start with a fairly high price, but then have to start throwing money at it from day one just to register and drive it? For this car, that price should be for a turnkey car. If it isn't, then the ad should spell it out for potential buyers.