Resolved Buying 92 Eclipse GSX

[turbotalon31]

Ok guys im going to look at a 92 eclipse gsx tomarrow for my g/f. What should i look for as far as issues? It is an automatic with 120,000 mile with a rebuilt motor with 10,000 miles and is all stock except for the exhaust. Any think i should look at ? dont want another headache like mine

 

[95'RS-T]

I think I seen this car on Craigslist haha. It appears to be in nice shape.

 

[TurboTerror99]

Crank the car cold and check for idle surge. Get under the car and check it really good for rust. I've been dealing with rust on my Talon because I was to stupid to lay on the ground and get under the car. It would have been evident and I wouldn't hate the previous owner.

 

[turbotalon31]

went and looked at the car tonight its in pretty good shape body isint perfect , but the motor runs great and trans shifts smooth only issue i saw was the bov wasent recirculated and the hotside of the turbo had a small crack dident feel any exhaust leaks tho. almost forgot how slow a stock automatic feels guess my g/f decided she wants it so i guess i have to welcome another dsm to the family

 

[Backinajiffy12]

Any girl thats a DSM'er is ok in my book!

 

[tallywacker]

Two money pits. Have fun!

 

[darkstar5456]

it sounds to be in pretty good shape i would go for it and like ive.heard any girl driving a dsm is golden

 

[turbotalon31]

well we got the car yesterday runs good and all g/f loves it just 1 question should i recirculate the bov ? it has a turboxs bov on it

 

[2gGSXEclipse]

yes if everything is stock besides the exhaust