I have been very lucky with my conquest-compared to what I am reading. I have had no problems with anything (knock wood). Its the blue color with the leather black interior. I recently started showing it in the stock division-no modifications have been done to it. and two weeks go I one best in class.
I have found that all a car takes is alittle care. mine never goes out in rain, snow or the possibility of either.
I hope that everyone who is having troubles with the car can correct their problems and enjoy the car.
I get offers to buy it from me every time I take her out.
I love my car-and like I said I have owned it from the beginning which helps cars that have turbos.. you never know who's been beating the hell out of them.
I am curently looking for info on how many were imported and how many of he blue were made? if anyone has any answers for me or websites I would love to hear from you. good luck guys.
Very nice ride! I also owned an 89 with every factory option including the anti theft system. The 89 I had was an automatic, which meant it was slow off the line, but very consistant as far as predictable performance. I have driven mine as if it were a true race car and was never disappointed with the results. These cars were often overlooked and rare, so if you have one that is running well, keep it! I have found that the top speed of mine was roughly 150 to 160, because it is not certain how accurate the speedo was at that speed, but it was fun blasting away camaro, mustang, and firebirds away with ease at higher speeds. Cornering is also top notch, taking 45 to 50 mph turns in this car is unbelievable, it sticks like nobodies business. Enjoy your car!!
I am getting a 1987 Conquest this weekend, a hand me down from my uncle 108,000 miles, needs all new tires and something for the clutch and that's it, I have been looking forward to getting this car.
I have just gotten a 1988 Conquest from my brother-in-law. It has a few problems, it leaks fuel from the injectors, it needs new headers, one rim is a little bent, and a few cosmetic problems. Overall the car looks good and I can't wait until it's fixed.
Hey, speaking of 1988 Conquests, I will be trying to buy one myself very soon, wish me luck on it, please, the guy only wants $1,800.00 for it. I am really hoping to get this car, it is turbo (of course) with a 5 speed, and the only things wrong with it, the paint is rough and it needs a few suspension bushings replaced. The body is straight, the stock wheels are still good, and the interior is worn, but comfy. The best part, at that price, it only has 78,000 original miles, it had only one owner since 1988, and the guy just now wants to sale it, nice huh? Again, wish me luck, Please, I really need the luck.
I'm getting a 88' conquest today.. Manual of course. What do these things top out at stock speed wise... What about the quarter mile? I can't wait to mod it. going to be awesome.. I'm only 16 and this car seems to be a very popluar car with older people and younger people alike..Nice.
In regards to 16 and getting a 88 Conquest. I currently have 2 conquests and 1 Starion all of which are a total bomb to drive. They can be a real rush, but they can also turn you into roadkill if you're not careful. Hope you enjoy your's as much as I have mine. Good luck!!!!!!!!
I got my first Conquest TSI (87 model) in 1997 from the original owner with 81k miles with all service records. 5 speed cloth interior. I rebuilt the turbo at 115k miles and with the few mods I did put on it I enjoyed smoking 5.0 Mustangs and Z28's on a daily basis! I gifted it to my nephew for his graduation.
This weekend a 88 Blue with black leather interior is going up for auction. It has 90 k miles and is immaculate. All service records are in the glove box and it is immaculate. I look forward to paying what ever the top bid is for this car. I love them that much.
I have a 88 starion. I am looking for a part called a knock box do you know of any manufacture I can trust to buy one...thank you...fasttoy96@hotmail.com.
I have been wanting to own a conquest tsi for a very long time. my friend owned one when I was 16 and I have yet to be able to find one for sale at a time when I can buy it. to those who have one, I envy you. I cannot wait till the day I own one. I see one on ebay that is just plain beautiful, I look at it everyday wishing it was mine. man you all are lucky.
I'm new to the car world. I'm only 17 years old and I found out that a close friend of mine has a Conquest sitting in his back yard. The body is in wonderful shape, with hardly any rust. Only a few engine problems.
I would really like to have a one on one conversation with someone about. Also, he said that he would sell it to me for $3000. I hope someone wouldn't mind speaking with me through IM or e-mail. Thank you so much.
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I have an extra knock sensor as I have one conquest tsi that I'm fixing up and one that is my parts car. Let me know if you're still interested. It's obviously used, but it's on the car that I took a good motor out of, and I drove the car to my house from the seller, so I know it's good. Let me know if interested.
Hey ill be 18 soon and I'm looking for a conquest tsi or a tsarion. I am willing to settle for either. I have wanted one since I laid my eyes one them. If anyone knows of one somewhat close to ohio let me know. email me at Threeeightythreeman@yahoo.com.
Thanks.
I just picked up a 1987 conquest tsi 5sp for 600 it hasn't ran since 1996 and is in pretty nice shape with no rust, I just have to pute it back together some guy who did not know anything about cars decided to pull everything apart under the hood so we will see how it goes. I'm from western ny.
I'm 17 and I might be buying a 1988 conquest tsi, and I was wondering if 150,000 miles was too much for that car and also what I need to look for when I go see the car?
Thanks.
To the guy who had the spare knock sensor for an '88 through '89 Conquest, would you still have it , and if so, how much might you want for it? Mine has the two wire setup with the round plug terminal. If not, does anyone know where I could find one? How may I contact you?