85 tecate is it worth it??

[fordtech90]

One of my close, close friends is one of my best friends uncles. Hope that wasnt too confusing, anyways he used to have a tecate back in the day he talks about it all the time! He has wanted another one for years and hasnt been able to find one, I found an 85 tecate for 500 bucks....it looks good and is completely stock! Only thing it needs is carb rebuilt. Is this a good price? Are there any cons to the 85 versus 86/87 besides looks? I am going to try to purchase this for him as a surprise...expensive surprise but he has always beeen there for me.

[CodyRosa]

That seems cheap wouldn't it? Do you have pictures? If it is in great condition and only needs a carb rebuild (probably 20 bucks lol) then yea 500 is a great deal.

[fordtech90]

Supposed to send more pictures in morning but the one ive seen looks to be in great condition for the age.

[CodyRosa]

If it's mint your going right now to get it hahaha. I've never seen any tecates for sale before. I think once in another state other then that never. Pretty rare.

[fordtech90]

Yeah im gonna try to help him get it, not sure how but ya!

[MIK6]

Everything that doesnt run "just needs the carb cleaned"... im a TECATE guy, i love them but when a T3 doesnot run check for spark. Stators and flywheels are the tecates weakness, look for spark.. You can get a rickey stator setup for $200ish
MIK6/Mike

[dustrunner]

ya, i agree with mik6.. people sell things 4 a reason = buyer beware.... but if it would run with only a carb cleaning then thats a great deal good luck and keep us posted please...