96 gst

[medicalblake]

thinking about getting a 96 gst. I'm new to this kind of car. The motor only has 55k on it and the body has 86k on it. The guy is looking for 2900 for it. The motor and transmission are very sound, no rust at all. Over all a strong running car. The bad, the gas pedal is a little tough the push on, slight vibration on the right front and the interior is a little rough. But everything works. Is it worth it?

 

[Dsmkauai]

Oil cap looks to be leaking bad. Has the wrong bov for the stock maf setup and is hurting performance. Other than that and the turbo intake its stock. You can most likely adjust the throttle cable or when you get it delete the cruise and do a non-cruise cable. I would throw a timing belt kit on it just to be safe, belt has some age to it. Jack up the front end on each side and shake the tire down, see what needs repair. Also do a compression test should be well over 133 (service limit) like close to 178 which is the standard.

 

[medicalblake]

What's a compression test?

 

[medicalblake]

But other then those would you say it's a good deal?

 

[AlwaysSunnyOhio]

I'd say NO. I just saw a built gsx in Michigan for $3500. The thing about these cars is they have a long history of abuse.

For me 2900 is way too much. The multicolor body, dirty motor, and problems I'd say more in the ballpark of 18-1900 but I'm just cheap.

Whatever people tell you about miles and rebuilt motors take it for a grain of salt. Take your time on finding a good dsm. If you have to ask yourself if it's worth it then it's not. Plus that interior needs to be completely replaced.

 

[medicalblake]

I thought it was a little high too with minimal mods plus the interior being a little rough plus the exterior. But I dying plan on doing anything else with it. It's just going to be a daily driver. I just kno the motor will run forever if taken car of

 

[TalonKaos]

Are you gonna do the work yourself or have someone else do it? If your gonna own a DSM then you should def learn what a compression test is. And a boost leak test. Theres a lot to learn but these cars are fun. Good Luck.