For Experienced DSMers!

[V8Hunter]

There is a 90 or 91 laser rs turbo for sale...$2000...the car has 180,000 miles on it. The engine was recently rebuilt. The guy threw 2000 out as a number i can probably get him down 2-300 dollars. The guy still drives the car around. The body is in perfect condition..no rust,chips,dents, dings...ect... It has a 3" downpipe and a new exhaust..the rims on it cost 1k alone when he got them. ..Its a sharp looking car! but what should i do about buying this...i wont have the money to buy it for a couple months but he said he'll still have the car til this summer..so what should i do about this...if i do get the car i want to get about 1800 dollars together to get a new JDM engine anyways...they come with the 4g63T and a new tranny..so i think the car will hold out until i can get the money for a new JDM,would the chassis or suspension be an accident waiting to happen or is it still to early for that? anyways does anyone have experience with DSMs 1g, with this many miles on them or have any advice or comments about this car..anything would greatly appreciated.. Thank You!

 

[TalonRacer18]

If it was recently rebuilt then why would you want to buy another engine? If the engine in it is fine and your still not satisfied just drop it and hot tank, and rebuild it all with better internals.

 

[RiceKiller_TSi]

I agree with TalonRacer, why fix it if it aint broken? BTW if an engine is maintained well and not abused it can easily exceed 180,000 and then some. Im at 209k and some of the other members are higher in mileage.
Peace out!

 

[SpeedFreak03]

Yea there is no need for a JDM if your engine is fine. As for suspension, it should hold out fine. Good luck with the car!