GregoryRyan
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- Jul 22, 2013
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Millstadt,
Illinois
I am looking to buy a nice 1g/2g AWD daily driver. My needs are that I need a reliable car that can carry a few kids, soccer gear etc, that's fun to drive and that I can sort of tinker with. This will not be my only vehicle nor my first DSM (just putting here to be consistent with other "Should I buy"?s). I came across this 1993 AWD Eagle Talon and would like any advice on any red flags or gotchas I may be missing.
What I need:
Reliable good running vehicle
Would prefer AWD as we get snow and ice in the winter
Space for 2/3 kids on an occasional basis
Trunk space to carry coaches soccer bag and small PUG goals
Something fun to drive, mid 90s, 5spd and tinker friendly
Here is the car:
Additional Information (which the seller has given without question and has to my knowledge been up front):
Exhaust leak at manifold (fixing with new gasket this week)
Valve cover leak (fixing with new gasket this week)
Customish exhaust with seller welded V band
Surface rust on under side of car (havent seen pictures yet)
Pros:
Has some nice mods of decent value (Link, wide band, engine refresh, clutch, and vsrf inter cooler)
AWD
Good body and interior
Solid running refreshed engine
Cons:
Poly mounts
Ebay springs
Tears in seats
Potentially small trunk space and passenger space
I dont really see any red flags. Please be my second eyes and keep me honest. I do know that DSMs defy reliability but my thoughts are that with the refresh and overall stock mods that it could serve me well. Im willing to hear otherwise. Thanks for any of your time, I truly appreciate the feedback.
What I need:
Reliable good running vehicle
Would prefer AWD as we get snow and ice in the winter
Space for 2/3 kids on an occasional basis
Trunk space to carry coaches soccer bag and small PUG goals
Something fun to drive, mid 90s, 5spd and tinker friendly
Here is the car:
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Additional Information (which the seller has given without question and has to my knowledge been up front):
Exhaust leak at manifold (fixing with new gasket this week)
Valve cover leak (fixing with new gasket this week)
Customish exhaust with seller welded V band
Surface rust on under side of car (havent seen pictures yet)
Pros:
Has some nice mods of decent value (Link, wide band, engine refresh, clutch, and vsrf inter cooler)
AWD
Good body and interior
Solid running refreshed engine
Cons:
Poly mounts
Ebay springs
Tears in seats
Potentially small trunk space and passenger space
I dont really see any red flags. Please be my second eyes and keep me honest. I do know that DSMs defy reliability but my thoughts are that with the refresh and overall stock mods that it could serve me well. Im willing to hear otherwise. Thanks for any of your time, I truly appreciate the feedback.