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

[GSXRider]

Alright im kinda in a dellima because theres 2 really good deals close to me right now and i need to grab one before they sell. One is a 90 tsi awd, good paint/body, rebuilt motor, needs an ecu, downpipe and lower timing cover- guy wants 700 for it. The other one is a 91 tsi awd, good body but needs paint, JDM cyclone motor with 16g and yellow injectors, needs a battery, alternator, and power steering pump- guy wants 1300 for it. Heres oics of them in order.

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[dj_remy]

Alright im kinda in a dellima because theres 2 really good deals close to me right now and i need to grab one before they sell. One is a 90 tsi awd, good paint/body, rebuilt motor, needs an ecu, downpipe and lower timing cover- guy wants 700 for it. The other one is a 91 tsi awd, good body but needs paint, JDM cyclone motor with 16g and yellow injectors, needs a battery, alternator, and power steering pump- guy wants 1300 for it. Heres oics of them in order.

get them both for 2000!!!!!! thats a friggin deal!

 

[GSXRider]

if i had the space and money i probably would buy both of them, but i can only get one. Really i guess im wandering which would suit me better until i do a turbo upgrade in a loooooong time. After calculating out the costs and everything to get both pf them nice and running it appears i would have around 800 bucks extra to spend on the first one. So it would either be something like the 14b car with full turboback, guages, FMIC, MBC, and coilovers or the 16g car stock but nice and painted.

 

[GSXRider]

common people i need some opinions quick

 

[GSX Eclipse]

Alright im kinda in a dellima because theres 2 really good deals close to me right now and i need to grab one before they sell. One is a 90 tsi awd, good paint/body, rebuilt motor, needs an ecu, downpipe and lower timing cover- guy wants 700 for it. The other one is a 91 tsi awd, good body but needs paint, JDM cyclone motor with 16g and yellow injectors, needs a battery, alternator, and power steering pump- guy wants 1300 for it. Heres oics of them in order.

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Buy the $700 car.........it's Supposedly got a rebuilt motor....you'd spend minimal to get it road worthy. Besides.....it's only 700 dollars.

 

[GSX Eclipse]

Here's the ad "1996 Eagle Talon TSI Hatchback, turbo, all-wheel-drive, 69,000 miles, 5-speed manual transmission, 2-owner car, red w/dark gray leather interior, sunroof, power seat, new inspection, new performance clutch and flywheel, cat-back exhaust with HKS muffler, Injen intake, blow off valve, K&N air filter, interior a-pillar gauges, some other modifications, excellent condition inside and out, adult owned and not abused, paint is shiny and nice with no rust."

The guy wants $5400 for it and the interior, exterior, and engine bay of the car looks great from the pics. I'm going to check it out as soon as he gets back to me.

 

[fran_drivertsi]

Hello respected DSMtuners society.

I am looking for some help here. I am looking at a 1g 91 talon AWD with a built motor in it. Below, I will copy his post on different local forums. In a PM, he said that it burns a quart every 1500 miles, but he claimed "isn't very uncommon for a rebuilt engine running more boost."

He also posts legit dyno sheets. The car is very clean.

What do you guys think? Worth it? Not?
Any advice I'd greatly appreciate. Thanks.

This car has been my daily driver since about this time last year, It was stored all winter long and never saw salt.

I am the third owner of the car, the previous owner had owned it for 9 years, he also stored it during the winter time for the last 4-5 winters he owned the car.

Basically the reason I'm selling it is, I'm sick of my Dad and want to move out and need the money. I will be going to school full time in the fall as well as working full time. I really don't want his finacial support anymore which means this car obviously has to go.


5 Speed Manual Transmission
Body has 218,000 miles.
Motor has about 20,000 miles on it. (6 bolt)
Asking $5,000 firm
Tuned at DB Performance, made 282 awhp 255 awtq @ 20 PSI (Bad Gas, could use retune)

Head

HKS 264 Intake / 272 Exhaust Cams
Crower Springs
OEM Valves
OEM Retainers
Bronze Valve Guides
Ported Runners and Bowls
ARP Head Studs

Engine

PTE SCM50
Manual Boost Controller
Denso 660cc Fuel Injectors
Buschur Fuel Pressure Regulator w/ Gauge
1g Big Rods mated with 2g Pistons, 8:5:1 Compression Ratio (.5mm over)
Walbro 255 HP Fuel Pump
2g Ported Exhaust Manifold
2g Ported O2 Housing
Indy Race Core's - Race Core Front Mount Intercooler - Very Large
2.5" "Short Route" Intercooler Piping
2.5" Throttle Body Elbow
1g Throttle Body with removed Emissions
Greddy Blow Off Valve
2g MAS
90 Oil Cooler Housing
Setrab Oil Cooler
2.5" Downpipe
3" Test Pipe
3" Pressbent Catback
Fluidyne Aluminium Race Radiator
Forced Performance 4" Cold Air Intake with Recir.
Oil Catch Can
NEW NGK BPR7ES Spark Plugs (One Step Colder)
NEW Accel 8mm Spark Plug Wires

Electronics

Innovate LC-1 Wideband w/gauge
DSMLink on EPROM ECU
Greddy Peak/Hold Exhaust Gas Temperature Gauge
VDO Oil Pressure Gauge
Stewart Warner Boost Gauge
H4 Headlight Conversion
NEW Napa Battery, couple months old.
Clarion CD player, Sirus Radio Ready
Black Widow alarm system

Suspension/Drivetrain/Tires

ACT 2600 Clutch
4-Bolt Viscous Limited Slip Differential Rear End
Switchable JDM Galant VR-4 Tranny (Taller 1st and 5th Gear)
KYB AGX Adjustable Shocks
Eibach ProLine Springs
Energy Suspension Bushings, Except Subframe
ST Rear Swaybar
1g Big Brakes (2 Piston)
SS Brake Lines, All four corners
Whiteline Rear Camber Eccentric Bushings
80% tread left on tires

Also included but not installed

Almost New 2.5" to 3" Megan Racing Downpipe
Almost New 3" Megan Racing Test Pipe
Almost New 3" Megan Racing Catback w/ removable silencer
-Four NEW Vibrant gaskets needed for exhaust install, along with NEW bolts, nuts, and lock washers

 

[Kendogg531]

hey guys ... i was just wondering if you thought this mite be a decent buy...


1997 eclipse gs-t
110,775 miles
black, clean and all stock
5 speed manual trans

asking price.... 3,500


i havent looked at it in person yet but i plan on it... i just don't want to waste my time driving to go look at it and see something wrong if i could just hear it from you

oh. and im pretty sure the clutch has not been replaced

 

[welfle18]

Well I spent 5000 for mine and mine had 19000 more miles. Guy I bought mine off of swore he didn't beat on it and had a maintenance record since the car was new. Seems like a good deal. I replaced my clutch and flywheel on mine and well its run good. I would go and check it out start it up and find out if it has any mods that you would need to know of. Make sure and take if for a test drive and make sure that things run right (not burning oil or anti-freeze). Other than that I would say at least check it out.

 

[Kendogg531]

how much was it to replace the clutch???... my friend was telling me that it'll be around 2 grand...

 

[crimsondragon]

It'll cost less than that if you do the labor yourself.

 

[BoostedinSoFla]

A clutch job should be around $300 - $800 depending on the shop.

 

[MASMORE]

*** 2 grand for a clutch Your friend's a that wants
what you want!!

 

[GofaST4life]

$2000 for a clutch/install

ummm, no, no thats not right.

go check it out, and if there is a problem you could always talk him down in price.

 

[welfle18]

wow 2 grand no i paid someone 400 to do it and well if i had the know how like I do now I would of tried the job myself.

 

[GSX Eclipse]

1996 Eagle Talon TSI Turbo AWD - EXCELLENT!

The guy bought this car off of his nephew with a spun rod brearing long ago. He put a new engine in it with supposedly 45k on it. He cant remember all the mods done to the car and neither can his nephew because it was long ago, and his nephew moved outta state. How can I tell if that engine really did have 45k on it? He wants 5400 for it. The body only has 69k on it! I'm running a carfax when I get home, so..........More pics attached.

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[cfelix]

My friend bought a 91 gsx minor work needed 1,700 nince paint clean rims.

 

[GSX Eclipse]

Looked at a 96 AWD TSI today............nicest looking dsm I've seen....inside and out. The engine was a little oily but..........I'm working on that.

The guys nephew who owned the car spun a rod bearing and the car sat for about 2-3 years in his garage. the guys uncle bought the car and he dropped a junkyard engine in it with supposedly 45k on it at the end of 07.

Since the swap the speedometer and odometer and tripodometer don't work. What do you guys think of buying a car like this? The odometer broke at 69k and this is not the guys daily driver. He has 6 cars.....4 or which are insured.....the talon is not.

He said he only drove it to work a few times and up and down 43 to reset the battery for emmisions. The car looks pretty damn good and doesn't look to have more than 75k on it. He's asking 5400 for it and that includes the original engine with spun rod bearing and everything else stock from the car.

Here is a link and a copy of the carfax...don't know if the link will work
CARFAX Vehicle History Report on 4E3AL54F2TE244711
A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. CARFAX checked over 5 billion vehicle history events and found 7 record(s) for this 1996 EAGLE TALON TSI AWD (4E3AL54F2TE244711).




Purchased: 1995
Type: Personal
Where: Pennsylvania
Est. miles/year: 9,855/yr
Est. length owned: 10/15/95 - 1/13/03
(7 yrs. 2 mo.)





Low mileage! This owner drove an estimated 9,855 miles per year, lower than the industry average of 15,000 miles. These vehicles can be a better value.
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
10/15/1995 76 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Monessen, PA Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Registered as
personal vehicle
Loan or lien reported

08/19/1999 39,008 Pennsylvania
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection

10/12/2000 Pennsylvania
Inspection Station





Passed emissions inspection






Purchased: 2003
Where: Pennsylvania
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 1/13/03 - 4/25/07
(4 yrs. 3 mo.)



Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
01/13/2003 64,462 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
West Newton, PA Title issued or updated
New owner reported

02/14/2003 Chrysler Manufacturer Emissions recall issued
#B29 ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
Click here for a copy of the owner letter for this Recall or call 1- 800-853-1403 if you have any questions or need additional information on this recall.

10/24/2003 69,400 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
West Newton, PA Title issued or updated






Purchased: 2007
Where: Pennsylvania
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 4/25/07 - present
(1 yr. 1 mo.)



Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
04/25/2007 69,405 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Venetia, PA Title issued or updated
New owner reported

 

[mitsumikey]

ok so i am checking out cars for sale, i live in ontario so distance is sort of an issue, and i want a black car but most of these are not black, but seem like very good deals, the first time i ve seen so many gsx s under 10 K, so which one do you all think is the best deal for me ....
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...i didnt include any automatics because i havent looked into the cost of the manual swap,
i have 11 grand available so shipping is not necessarily an issue, but closer to ontario would be nice

looking into an rx7 as well :
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[1g_tsi_awd]

That rx-7 seems fishy for 3500...

 

[mitsumikey]

yeah that rx7 is pretty cheap, but close to ontario, and i would swap the engine anyways, so i dont want a really expensive one if i m not keeping the engine. As for the eclipses i would rather the engine it comes with will last

 

[LandoAWD]

Ugh, 2g cars.

 

[mitsumikey]

wow I even found an evo 8 for 5 grand, prices are goin down, but evos arent street legal here
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[CiscoBite1Time]

that evo for 5 grand must be a misprint.

 

[LandoAWD]

Misprint or scam...just like the 7.