Hey guys, this past summer I finally ended up finding a 2G GSX. It was everything I was looking for an more, it was a 2 owner that stayed in the family since new, clean Carfax (as useless as carfax can be) , relatively low miles for the year (117k), full maintenance history since new, all the manuals, spare keys, even the brochure for the 1998 Eclipse from the dealer. It was also completely 100% stock, a 5 speed manual and it was a 1997-99, which were the main things I was looking for in a GSX. The car has spent its whole life in New England, starting its life in New Hampshire, then heading to Massachusetts and now it's down in Rhode Island.

The only major issue with the car is some rust and rot on the rocker panels. The previous owner had patched it in the past but I would rather get new rocker panels installed and just completely fix the issue. I am just trying to see of where I should go from here. As far as where to get the rocker panels from, I can get them from Mitsubishi for $515.86 for the left panel and $437.90 for the right panel. I haven't looked too far into where else I could get the panels from figuring get them from the dealer would be the best but also the more expensive option. I am also trying to figure out where would be the best shop to get this kind of work done. The car isn't my daily driver and I have no plans to drive it during this winter, so I figure now would be the time to get it fixed. The final thing I am trying to do it get an idea of what this kind of work will end up running me, I'm figuring at least $2,000.00.

If any of you could point in the right direction for any of the things I am wondering, It would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!