Pickcing out new Car

[Golden-Boy]

Ok I think I narrowed it down to a finding a 2G 97-99 AWD DSM. In may area they go from $8,000-15,000. What should I be looking at? What usually goes wrong? Stage 1 upgrades, with a Evo III 16G, the ones listed on the site. Does anyone think that any other mods are needed to get to the 300hp mark?

 

[RC_slow_dsm]

Check the timing belt for wear, I would ask the owner if/when it was last replaced (its due every 60k miles). Do the crankwalk test (search for it). As for AWD, I would make sure the tires have even wear on them, because if they're unevenly worn it will mess with your rear diff, t case, etc.. Honestly I would change out all the fluids (oil, tranny, tcase, rear diff, check coolant) as well as spark plugs and check your accessory belts.

What usually goes wrong: If a neglected timing belt decides to go, you're wallet is going to be empty for a while.
Crankwalk CAN happen, but its never a certain thing. My car had 103K on it before i rebuilt the motor, no signs of crankwalk. Even if you crankwalk, you can always put a 6 bolt in.
Motor mounts usually suck after 10+ years, polyurethane mounts are a good, relatively cheap fix.

Also, it may be a little harder & more expensive to find a 99, but the rear LSD is really nice to have. 98 & 99's also have a better thrust bearing (2 piece).

I'm not too familiar with the stage 1 upgrade path on this site, but an evo 16g with adequate fuel supply and tuning should give you enough power to work with. You're probably going to want an intercooler upgrade at this point.

 

[Jeff99GS]

Get the 79 for sure

 

[Golden-Boy]

Get the 79 for sure

, Thanks

 

[myturbo]

why not just find a cheaper one with more stuff done to it . and have it shipped to you. look in the classifieds .there is usally always very good deals.

 

[Golden-Boy]

I would love to but since I am in Canada I would have to convert that to CDN$ and also pay several fees on top of that.

 

[-TunedDSM-]

why not just find a cheaper one with more stuff done to it . and have it shipped to you. look in the classifieds .there is usally always very good deals.

I could never recommend buying a car that you have never seen in person and/or driven.

OP check the strut towers for rust, 2g's are notorious for that.

 

[Golden-Boy]

check the strut towers for rust, 2g's are notorious for that.

Ya, I have seen pictures. Here, western Canada, does not have the same rust problems places east of us do. Just hope I can find one from either CA, FL or originally from here.

 

[DeNoZZo]

Check the timing belt for wear, I would ask the owner if/when it was last replaced (its due every 60k miles). Do the crankwalk test (search for it). As for AWD, I would make sure the tires have even wear on them, because if they're unevenly worn it will mess with your rear diff, t case, etc.. Honestly I would change out all the fluids (oil, tranny, tcase, rear diff, check coolant) as well as spark plugs and check your accessory belts.

What usually goes wrong: If a neglected timing belt decides to go, you're wallet is going to be empty for a while.
Crankwalk CAN happen, but its never a certain thing. My car had 103K on it before i rebuilt the motor, no signs of crankwalk. Even if you crankwalk, you can always put a 6 bolt in.
Motor mounts usually suck after 10+ years, polyurethane mounts are a good, relatively cheap fix.

Also, it may be a little harder & more expensive to find a 99, but the rear LSD is really nice to have. 98 & 99's also have a better thrust bearing (2 piece).

I'm not too familiar with the stage 1 upgrade path on this site, but an evo 16g with adequate fuel supply and tuning should give you enough power to work with. You're probably going to want an intercooler upgrade at this point.

I thought only the early 95's have the rear lsd? At least mine does? It says it right on the door panel.

 

[Torch1]

7-15k huh? You should EASILY be able to get a good, clean GSX for NO MORE thank 8 or 9k. If you want one that already modified heavily, than 15k can still probably get you that.

 

[xioca]

God that seems expensive.

 

[Golden-Boy]

Well where I live Eclipses were not sold because there was not a dealer. But Eagle's are more common. A stock 97 Talon is $8,000-$10,000 on Kijiji. There is a modified 99 GSX for $15,000 but most of the stuff is expensive. But I was talking to a Guy who has 3 DSM's and he might sell a 97 Talon with conversion and 16G etc. and a new paint job for $7,000. I just have to wait for the good deals

 

[Golden-Boy]

If I buy one from the states I would have to add tax when I cross the boarder, convert it to CDN and also change a few things (lights, french labels, I have no idea why, and a few other modifications and a inspection = +$1000 or more)