Leone Coupe Pricing

xaymaca · Post by **xaymaca** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 4:22 pm

Hey guys,

Bit of a vague question as I don't know the details or condition myself. How much would you say a Leone Coupe is worth with no rego? Paint looks good, interior looks good. Haven't heard it running or looked under the bonnet yet.

What areas should I be looking at with the coupes too? ie rust, faults etc

Just a rough price range would be good. Also, are there many of them around? I haven't seen many apart from tim_81coupes and kwijimbo's 13 powered one.

Cheers,
Tim

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 5:05 pm

have seen them in qld papers for $500 or so. rear screen in hte lower left corner is a rust spot that I have seen in the wrecks.

MUDRAT · Post by **MUDRAT** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 5:51 pm

Yes I have one too.

Check around both windscreens for rust. Don't really pay any more than $500 for one unregistered.

xaymaca · Post by **xaymaca** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 9:51 pm

Hmmm, this one is $600... Maybe I'll see how my bargaining tactics go.

tim_81coupe · Post by **tim_81coupe** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 12:18 am

Also check the back of the sills for rust. Mine has quite a bit there. Also check the standard spots that every MY has trouble with, under the windscreens, around the door hinges and around the door striker area.

coupe · Post by **coupe** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 12:48 am

Look at the rear window right hand side lower part of frame for rust, even if its only spotting. same with above the right hand rear indicator.
it rusts around theses spots more than anywhere else.
The window is because the drain tubes in the lower window sill are blocked and then the water runs down the seam towards the filler then on to the right rear indicator.
It is a major problem if not fixed early.
Check both of the rear passenger windows for the vertical window seal.
Theses are $80 each if you buy factory or $20 each if you get from the U.S.
The 2wd 5spd is a geat box for highway use but the 2gear syncro is usually dodgy.
Dont go over $500 if theres rust in theses spots or those seals are broken.
Everthing else in the car in standard subi fixable.
Cheers Pete

xaymaca · Post by **xaymaca** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 2:21 pm

Ok, went and had a look at the car a bit more today.

Rust in all places mentioned. Bubbling on the paint at bottom of windscreen and a little at the top.

Vertical seal on driver's side is knackered so much that it doesn't exist, I can imagine rain wouldn't have a problem getting in there.

Engine has a bit of trouble starting and choke doesn't seem to work. Dash is in imaculate condition however and all digital readouts are fine.

Has electric windows that work fine, as well as power steering and air-con.

There is also a major paint crack on the passenger side door. ie not even a touch up will fix it, it a CRACK!

I think I'll pass on it, however if anyone else is interested it's at Pick, Pay n Go in Ringwood, VIC.

MUDRAT · Post by **MUDRAT** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 7:29 pm

Maybe worth $120.

What colour's the interior?

xaymaca · Post by **xaymaca** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 8:19 pm

Geez, I've already forgotten! I *think* it's the tan colour. No way I'd get them down to $120. Ah well.