The Official "What's this DSM worth?" Thread

[mitsu_matt]

It should say Import Abuse!!!!!

 

[dyno_detour]

That's a pretty good deal for a GST. I wanna see a pic of the 4G63!

 

[97GSTAUTO]

Hey thats the car my friend bought this morning. Cool... Just kidding. I think its a good buy. As long as the engine and trans are in good shape. Because if they are crazy enough to make it look like a old school hot wheel after I found the crayons and markers and "Customized" it. Hey bend them over even more and tell them 5500 out the door. Thats what I did when I bought mine years ago. 97 with 100k on it.

 

[talonalex92]

Thats terrible. For the money you will spend on new tails, a fender and hood, door skins and anything else they painted inside and a nice paint job you can get a stock one that hasnt been raped for all it has. Save and hold off.

 

[talonalex92]

And why would you want to go from the sexy 97 tsi awd to a lame 2ga fwd?

 

[96gstdsm]

WOW one of the worst looking DSM's i have seen for a while. Would be a pain in the ass getting that to look nice again. And most likely it was beaten to hell. I would stay far away from it personally.

 

[GST98BIG16G]

It has been tortured , get the person who did it and show him to me

 

[The_EE]

I would not touch it. For the price they are asking and then the cost of you getting it back to normal looking, you could buy a real good condition AWD and have a few spare dollars.

Let the dealer hold onto that car, let him pay for buying someones riced out crap.

 

[meliketoball]

I bought my GST for 2300..because the clutch was eaten up. Psshhh the clutch was only 150 bucks and the tranny overhaul was only 8 hours for the first time doing it. teehee.

 

[DGajre777]

Oh hell no! I wouldn't pay more than $2000 for that car. Try finding a cleaner car, that is a waste of a DSM. Just my opinion. If you like the multi-color thing going there, go for it.

 

[ROOKIE1]

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Oh and to much . That hood is toe up . Replace and paint . Up goes the price .

 

[DSMsOwnYourV8]

at the domestic abuse lettering in the rear

 

[phunny]

1999 GSX, white with black leather interior(flawless). 48k on odometer with new 6 bolt swap.
-1991 4g63 6 Bolt motor swap
-1G Cams
-Slowboy Racing-3500 Heavy Duty Clutch
-ACT lightweight 6 Bolt Flywheel (12 lbs)
-Short Shifter
-550cc Injectors
-Walbro 190 Fuel Pump
-MHI Small 16g Turbo (Running safely at 15 psi)
-SAFC II Fuel Controller
-Apex-i Turbo timer
-Boost Guage
-Slowboy Racing Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold Cover
-Full 3 Inch Apex-i N1 Exhaust (Cat-Back and 3" downpipe)
-Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs 1" drop
-OEM Carbon Fiber Hood
-Dual Slim line fans
-Cometic Head Gasket

The car looks great and I test drove it today. The check engine light is on(he said it was because of the swap). Belt sqeals for about 15 seconds on startup. Boosts to 15 psi and hold rock steady. I did notice the coolant overflow was pretty much empty. I let it idle for awhile then I drove it, the temp stayed right in the middle. When we got back I also checked the dipstick for water and found none. But when I pulled the overflow hose out there was a little bit of steam that came outta it. It was like 5 degrees out today, but what are your opinions on that? I figured he just never filled it up from the swap which was done recently. And last but not least I think I can get it for 7,000 . Don't ask where because I wont tell you .

 

[CPHunter]

thats a deal on a 99

 

[SOADweskey]

Seems good, for peace of mind you should run a compression test on it. I would also hook a logger up and see what code is causing the check engine light to come on.

 

[phunny]

Yeah, I lost my old compression tester so I'll buy another one, and I still have my pocket logger and cable. Hope I can find the software . While I'm here, do any of you know what are some common cel's that this swap will cause, so I know if it's a big deal. I have to pass state inspection so I'd have to fix it. Thanks guys

 

[TSITuner4Lyfe69]

1999 GSX, white with black leather interior(flawless). 48k on odometer with new 6 bolt swap.
-1991 4g63 6 Bolt motor swap
-1G Cams
-Slowboy Racing-3500 Heavy Duty Clutch
-ACT lightweight 6 Bolt Flywheel (12 lbs)
-Short Shifter
-550cc Injectors
-Walbro 190 Fuel Pump
-MHI Small 16g Turbo (Running safely at 15 psi)
-SAFC II Fuel Controller
-Apex-i Turbo timer
-Boost Guage
-Slowboy Racing Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold Cover
-Full 3 Inch Apex-i N1 Exhaust (Cat-Back and 3" downpipe)
-Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs 1" drop
-OEM Carbon Fiber Hood
-Dual Slim line fans
-Cometic Head Gasket

The car looks great and I test drove it today. The check engine light is on(he said it was because of the swap). Belt sqeals for about 15 seconds on startup. Boosts to 15 psi and hold rock steady. I did notice the coolant overflow was pretty much empty. I let it idle for awhile then I drove it, the temp stayed right in the middle. When we got back I also checked the dipstick for water and found none. But when I pulled the overflow hose out there was a little bit of steam that came outta it. It was like 5 degrees out today, but what are your opinions on that? I figured he just never filled it up from the swap which was done recently. And last but not least I think I can get it for 7,000 . Don't ask where because I wont tell you .

hehe i know exactly where this car is because i have 8k from a loan and this was one of the cars on my list i might get better hurry up before i buy it

 

[crimsondragon]

I'd get that check engine light checked out first. Bring a logger and hook it up.

 

[talonalex92]

Check engine light first. If the cars at a dealer have them just scan it. Compression check. Leakdown check if you can and know how, check the coolant level itself before and after driving. Check the underside for rust and such.

 

[talonalex92]

And maybe a car fax to make sure the mileage is original.

 

[mitsuclipsegsx]

I say no and buy my black 97 GST. No cel, i have coolant, perfect compression..hehe

 

[phunny]

Hehe, I'm really struggling with the decision. I've compared them about 10 times. You car looks really clean and ready to go. But the GSX is worth more and its AWD with blk/blk. They are both super sharp cars. UGH! Wife said she likes both so it's up to me.

 

[TSITuner4Lyfe69]

you buy his and ill get the gsx

 

[mitsuclipsegsx]

Id say come look at my car first then make your descison, you wont be dissapointed.

 

[douellette88]

hello, im new on here. i am looking at buying my first DSM. think i have my mind set on the 1G ones. here is what the ad says " 1990 Eagle Talon TSI AWD Turbo. It's pretty much ready to go. Could use an Idle Air control valve. It has new tires, both CV axles brand new, timing belt and clutch done recently. A great winter car at a very very reasonable price $1200" and the guy also says it has 169k, one rust spot on the driver side fender, it runs great and the turbo pulls nice and strong....if it was you guys, would you buy it? and also, i dont think im supposed to ask on here, but is anyone willing to carfax the vin for me?