Buying a 97 gsx?

[1AWD90]

Hey guys I got a quick question. Anyone know anything bad about 97 gsx? Like over all I know there a 7 bolt and that doesnt bother me at all. I'm just a first gen guy. I have had about 5 of them now from 1.8 to 2.0 turbos. Just wondering if there was anything to look out for on the 2nd gens. Thanks...

 

[meliketoball]

If you take care of it, you would be fine. If plan to lower it, prepare to scrape.

 

[1997hciv]

I dont think there is anything wrong with that specific year. Mine was in mint condition with nothing wrong. The only thing I did not like was how tall the shifter was but thats just me being picky. I love my gsx to death...you will be very happy.

 

[byebye_sti]

I love my 97 GSX.

 

[97spydergs]

One problem with 2g's are strut tower rust.

 

[50trimmed1g]

No eprom

 

[97spydergs]

No eprom

Not exactly a problem, could help if being modded.

 

[noonan98turbo]

I have a 98 and im having a problem with strut tower rust. My car lived almost 8 years in New Hampshire so thats probably the reason why. Its just like any other car though. If you take care of it then it will take care of you. I think you would be very happy owning a 97 gsx

 

[hypnoticpimp]

Just make sure do to all maintnence first...After i got my gsx i dropped around 2k in repairs..

 

[greddyturbo19]

i have had two. i love them. but i regret ever lowering the car. i scrape so damn bad honestly i would rather keep it at stock hight. also damaged my intercooler scrapping so much. and when i had the car towed ### it was lowered. the damn tow truck driver was putting it on the truck and ripped off the bumber and intercooler. oooooo i was pissed

but they are great cars. just do the damn maintance on them first.

 

[97spydergs]

I have a 98 and im having a problem with strut tower rust. My car lived almost 8 years in New Hampshire so thats probably the reason why. Its just like any other car though. If you take care of it then it will take care of you. I think you would be very happy owning a 97 gsx

Michigan has the same problem, luckily i haven't had to deal with that.

 

[50trimmed1g]

Would strut tower rust apply to all 2gs??

 

[kwAlk23]

It would relate to any car...

 

[97spydergs]

Would strut tower rust apply to all 2gs??

Could, might get lucky and not ever see it.

 

[erald01]

Cheap metal means rust on the strut towers, for ALL the 2g if you dont take care of them. Everyone seems to have the scraping problem, but i have the tokico kit and it sits just right.

 

[Defiant]

Would strut tower rust apply to all 2gs??

Not where they don't salt the roads. Unless you race in the surf.

 

[c5chris]

96-97 have the ECU monitors problem. When tested, they will not pass unless you go to the dealer and have your monitors reset and immediately smog them.

You can swap a newer ECU though which will take care of this problem.

 

[meliketoball]

Here in California, you wouldn't need to worry about anything weather related..keekeetz.

 

[Defiant]

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