There is a 98 GSX for sell at my local dealer's auction. My uncle is a car dealer so this usually ends up being where my family gets most of their cars. Since this car is at an auction, I wont be able to drive it, but i did get to start it up and let it run a little.
First off there is some sort of exhaust leak, it was loud as hell.
Second, it idled really rough and would die out if you didn't give it gas to keep it running. This is mostly what I'm worried about. From searching I have gathered that rough idle usually isn't a big deal, but I want to make sure before I go buying this car. Are there any major problems that can cause a really rough idle?
I'm asking all this now because I don't want to get stuck with something thats going to fall apart as soon as I get it off the auction lot. Because with a car that has over 100k miles, there are absolutely no refunds.
That being said, I think I could pick this car up for around 2500. 98 with 133k body is in decent shape.
Thanks in advance for any help.
What do you all think, is it worth it?