Buying a 1g.

[seth98es]

So I am looking for an AWD turbo 1g. Preferably a 90/91 as they are 6bolt and I like the popup headlights. So far I have found 2, maybe 3, I am going to look at another one tonight, not sure if it is turbo or NA though.

1993 Eagle Talon TSi AWD 5psd. Not sure on the miles but I know its slightly modded. I think the previous owner may have abused it a little as the body has a few dents and paint blemishes. It is red with a single black racing stripe, 17" 3g eclipse wheels, muffler, not sure what else. Price: $2,000
(Pics coming tomorrow)

1990 Eagle Talon TSi AWD 5spd. 134k Miles, adult owned, stock. The dealer guy said the previous owner was an old couple and its in descent condition. Few paint blemishes but in pretty good condition. Price: $3,500

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I am leaning towards the 90 just because I know it was adult owned and is stock. Do you guys think $3,500 is too much for this car? KBB says its worth $2,500. I think I am going to give him a lower offer. He said there was a lot of people eyeing the car, but I just think he wants to sell it So what do you guys think I should do?

 

[trapspeed]

I wouldn't go more than 3.

 

[94TalonKid]

Do a compression test before you offer anything. Compression and shaft play are definite answers as to how the car was taken care of.

 

[Gigaah]

Tell'm you'd consider 3500 if you can do a compression test and check the turbo for shaft play. Does the tranny grind? Personally now that I got a logger and have been looking at other DSMS I insist on doing compression tests and logging a pull to 6k in 3rd. I'll pay for something in good shape. I've only had a chance to do this once. I got low compression on one cylinder!

 

[TheTSiGuy]

The 93 doesnt have popups or a 6 bolt.

that 90 is nice. Its a particularly rare color. I have it too!

 

[Gigaah]

Yeah, Black and silver has always been my favorite factory color scheme.

 

[seth98es]

The 90 is a blue metallic I forgot to go get pictures of the red one. But I am going back to the dealer sometime this week. I have a compression tester and just happen to have a 1g logging cable I will telll you guys how it goes, thanks!

 

[Talek]

I have a soft spot for that year and color, I owned the exact same style for about 4 years. I think 3,500 is a bit much for it given the mileage, I bought mine in 1997 for 5,500 with 105k miles on it, and bought my new 93 tsi awd with 87k miles in '03 for 3,200. If it checks out ok, I'd offer them 2,500. But like someone already said if it's in good condition it might be worth paying a bit more.

 

[talon615]

When I bought my 91 tsi awd i had two problems.. ABS modulator leaked ($1200) and my exhaust manifold studs were cracked ($1400). I payed $3200 and it had 79000 miles. Be sure to check both of these potential problems; you could pay more than what you want to down the road. I forked $1200, $1400, and of coarse $3200 in the first 2 months i owned the car. Other than that, GREAT CAR, be sure to learn more about DSMs before you buy one

 

[Generation1JeY]

are u serious that u payed 1400$ for some messed up bolts and studs?

 

[Spellmen]

When I bought my 91 tsi awd i had two problems.. ABS modulator leaked ($1200) and my exhaust manifold studs were cracked ($1400). I payed $3200 and it had 79000 miles. Be sure to check both of these potential problems; you could pay more than what you want to down the road. I forked $1200, $1400, and of coarse $3200 in the first 2 months i owned the car. Other than that, GREAT CAR, be sure to learn more about DSMs before you buy one

For that price you could buy a new exhaust manifold and turbo :laugh:

 

[Dieselboy]

$3500 is waaaaaaaaaaay to much for a '90 AWD. Mileage is nice, but not worth $3500. Being a sucker for a 1GB, Id go for the '93 TSi and eventually toss the 7 bolt block for a 6 bolt or a 2.4L block. Not to meantion you also get the 4 bolt rear end and factory big brakes which I consider a better deal (1GB 7 bolt not as vunerable to CW as the 2G 7 bolt anyways).

 

[Generation1JeY]

or u could do a really specific search like me and get an early 92 that has a 6-bolt motor, 4 bolt rearend, and big brakes.

It doesnt have flip up lights though , if i had to pick another dsm i would have gotten an earlier dsm cause i like the look of the flip up light front end during the day a lot more than mine.

 

[Dieselboy]

or u could do a really specific search like me and get an early 92 that has a 6-bolt motor, 4 bolt rearend, and big brakes.

'92's do not come with the factory big brakes, only '93+.