How reliable has your DSM been?

[thehyena]

there was never any hard feelings
but i have to update my profile.... thanks for reminding me

 

[HokieDSM]

*checks updated profile*
Neato. Shouldn't the springs go under suspension though?

BTW- (to keep it on topic)
N/T DSMs are, when taken care of, VERY reliable. My 1.8 4G37 has 201,000mi and runs great, still on stock clutch, stock transmission, mostly stock components, save a headgasket.

Turbos are, well, turbos. But, as with anything, if you take good care of it and don't abuse it, it should last.

 

[wantarace95GSX]

When i went to school i drove it back and forth 30 miles everyday. Right now has about 125,700 miles on it and drives like a charm, except for the slippin clutch.

 

[thehyena]

Originally posted by HokieDSM
*checks updated profile*
Neato. Shouldn't the springs go under suspension though?

valve springs man

 

[98_silvergs]

Off subject*

What does relaibli mean?

 

[mitsufrkr]

sorry for the spelling just realized it.

 

[Beef Jerky]

My previous DSM, it was an automatic & had no mods...always very well maintained. All fluids were changed religiously, never raced, etc.. For no apparent reason, the transmission went at 53k miles. I looked into the problem and found that this is actually a common problem among DSMs. Thank god the drivetrain was under warranty to 55k miles, or I would have been out about $3000. Other than that...no major problems....yet.


I agree, if a car is properly maintainted it should (emphasis on should) last a good long while. DSMs defiently are not the most reliable car out there though, unfortunatley.

 

[L2RTSiAWD]

Originally posted by 98_silvergs
Off subject*

What does relaibli mean?

I was thinking the same thing.

I'm editing the title.

 

[jdmawd]

In my experience, my car only breaks if I do something intentionally or unintentionally to make it break. The only NON user error I have had with my car is initial turbo selection.Driving in normal traffic off boost at normal rates of speed I have had no issues with my car.

 

[97eclipseRS]

ok if youve been in the hangout forum lately then you might have seen my thread about how im about to give up on my rs and try to get a wrx. im not sure if ill be able to get it right now so i need a fallback plan just in case it doesnt work out this year. if im not able to get it right now then i will probably save up and put a stage 1 turbo kit made by motofool on my car. only thing i need to know is how reliable would this be? id run it daily at around 5psi and my car right now has 88k miles. i want to be able to have some power if i cant the wrx but i want it to last too. would my car be able to handle this added power?

 

[Kirby]

Yes

 

[siueclipse]

Originally posted by Kirby
Yes

Like he said, but I would do a compression test firstn and make sure you are good to go on your 60K mile service.

James

 

[justincredible]

Originally posted by siueclipse


Like he said, but I would do a compression test firstn and make sure you are good to go on your 60K mile service.

James

I know its kinda a knoob question but what should the compression read? and for the 60k mile service you mean new t-belt and water pump?

 

[Turbo 420a]

9psi daily & 10psi for the track. Even went to 11 when I raced a 240sx turbo, handled it fine with 93+. 5 psi will be fine, nothing higher while non-intercooled though.

As James said just make sure you have a full inspection done of your RS's condition before you do this. The compression check is a very good indication of whether to turbo or not.

 

[xcelr8n]

just wondering what everyones thought was of a 2gnt, in terms of reliability. i know i am used to speed, but i figure i need something reliable, and they look nicer then hondas IMO. Are these cars known to have major problems or are they generally considered sound.
thanks.

 

[Defiant]

From what I read on here, they seem pretty reliable. Same 2nd gear synchro troubles, but you can drive around that. Good gas mileage, too.

 

[powells85]

Reliable, eh. My car seems to find a problem every week or every other week. I dont know if its just age of parts or what. But when everything is fixed/repaired, its a good car.

 

[*97GS_Eclipse*]

I had my 97 GS for almost a year and never had a problem with it. Its kind of hit and miss with the NT's. Some will be perfect for you and others will give you more headaches.


Luke

 

[1LE]

I've heard rumors that 2g NTs can be reliable, but never met one that actually was

 

[Tsar]

i'd say they are reliable... mechanic just checked it like a week ago, said it was fine, nothing wrong with it... and my car has ALOT of miles on it so impretty happy so far!!

 

[95 esi 90 AWD]

Mines pretty reliable all its needed was a new head gasket and then the timing belt changed and thats about it, oh and a new fuel filter.

 

[JoeZ]

3 good friends and 4 NTs (2gs, 2rs) have all had problems. One GS blew out two engines...all of them hate their cars. Personally, I say save and get a gst.

 

[98RedGs]

My 2gnt has went the past 60k Miles with no problems at all. Not even a belt squeak or a gear miss or anything. Perfect.

*knocks on every wooden part he can find in his office*

 

[LT1Z28]

I'm thinking of getting one to use as my daily driver since they are pretty cheap.

I will be keeping it stock or very close to stock for a while.

 

[Lunch_Box]

My car has 180k km's on it and is running fine and has had no major problems with it. Just do the regular maitance and you should be fine.