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

[thevigilante13]

1997 6 bolt swapped GST Spyder with 67,000 miles. Built with eagle rods and pistons, 272 cams, stage 2 port and polish, 3 inch ebay exhaust, 70 trim precision turbo, hks ssv BOV, new convertible top, engine freshly rebuilt. What do you guys think its worth?

 

[gofer]

All that information is great but without a 360* photo shoot of the car, inside and out, it could be worth $2k or $10k.

Thanks for posting your question in the right thread, I appreciate it!

 

[teamevolution2]

This is a great thread. You really have to see the car and drive it before you can come up with the correct price for the buyer.

 

[iknowless]

I have a 95 Eclipse - 420A - sitting at home in Colorado, I am trying to figure out what I want to do with it. I did a timing belt/water pump change for the first time. It ran like a CHAMP for a week, then a bolt inside the timing belt cover came loose (should have used thread locker!) and fell to the bottom and wedged itself between the gear sprocket and the engine block. Sucks!

I replaced the gear, timing belt, and some other things along the way to check for compression, but it turns out there are bent valves in 3 of the 4 cylinders. The rocker arms actually came off inside the valve cover.

How much would it cost to put on a new cylinder head and get it running again? From what I see online a new cylinder head is around $800. Would it be worth it get it, or should I just sell it for 500 bucks to a friend? I have a special bond with this car, it's a hot red fireball that has been good to me over the years.

What do you think?

 

[Bishikid]

1999 mitsubishi eclipse gsx awd turbo with 17k original clean title

 

[91TSiTurbOost]

For ONEGEE, 3k running that low power everything is a stealm and maturely driven? My 91 tsi awd is running 242k KM's and was maturely owned since 1993, it drives like a honda accord running 70k miles. Automatic or not you can drive it for another 100k miles and get that money back depending on how you maintain it. Automatic seems to sell a little better in eclipses since they are more popular to the ignorant consumer (Eclipses). Your market is wider with an auto. If anything you could drive the car for a couple monthes put it back up for sale and get an extra grand out of what you paid, then just be patient and wait for a MT one and use the money you gained to get it.

Good Luck.

 

[91TSiTurbOost]

For ONEGEE, 3k running that low power everything is a stealm and maturely driven? My 91 tsi awd is running 242k KM's and was maturely owned since 1993, it drives like a honda accord running 70k miles. Automatic or not you can drive it for another 100k miles and get that money back depending on how you maintain it. Automatic seems to sell a little better in eclipses since they are more popular to the ignorant consumer (Eclipses). Your market is wider with an auto. If anything you could drive the car for a couple monthes put it back up for sale and get an extra grand out of what you paid, then just be patient and wait for a MT one and use the money you gained to get it.

Good Luck.

 

[Bishikid]

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its a 1995 2g GST 5 speed

the goods/mods are on my profile

things replaced within the past year
*entire fuel system
*entire cooling system
*all belts
*alternator
*starter

the BADS
*no AC
*no PS
*no Stereo system

fixs needed
* needs new starter(has had 3 new ones in the past year, but the they keep goin out for some reason)
* likes to try and over heat on long road trips on hot days(have replaced entire cooling system, so don't know what it could be)

 

[Bishikid]

How much is MY car worth?

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its a 1995 2g GST 5 speed

the goods/mods are on my profile

things replaced within the past year
*entire fuel system
*entire cooling system
*all belts
*alternator
*starter

the BADS
*no AC
*no PS
*no Stereo system

fixs needed
* needs new starter(has had 3 new ones in the past year, but the they keep goin out for some reason)
* likes to try and over heat on long road trips on hot days(have replaced entire cooling system, so don't know what it could be)

 

[Pyromonty502]

Just bought a 98 eclipse RS with 64K miles. only damage was the headliner needed replacing. The thing runs like a champ. Must of been garaged because the original paint is still mint besides some curb scratches. 4,500$. Steal or what? I'll post some pictures soon.

 

[420aAllF'nDay]

Make this a sticky!

 

[spooling hard]

1991 "Panda" Talon Tsi AWD with 138k on the body and 10k on the engine/transmission. A little rust on rear driver side fender but nothing major.

motor:
-new oem oil pump
-fwd faceing ofh
-bse
-polished 6bolt crank, not cut.
-ACL race main and rod bearings, ceramic coated from MAP
-line honed
-arp main studs
-eagle rods
-ross 9.5:1 pistons .020 over
-mitsu mls head gasket
-arp head studs
head:
-7bolt head with 2g intake manifold
-decked for mls
-evo springs and retainers
-dks 272 cams
-3g lifters
-jmf race smim

turbo/exhaust:
-homemade t3 manifold sch 40 ss with ams flanges.
-hx40 8blade polished with bep houseing
-3.5 inch down pipe.
-4inch oil pan back exhaust, with magna flow muffler. made by jmf
-tial 38mm (1bar spring) wastegate

intake/intercooler
-fp intake
-home made 2.5 inch ic pipe
-precesion fmic. 12x3x?

trans:
-automatic
-rebuilt
-new stock stall
-road surge shift box
-doubble flexplates

fuel/electronics:
-link v3 full.
-gm maf.
-gm maf cable.
-fic 1050cc injectors
-walbro 395 fb
-e85
-aeromotive FPR

suspension:
-stock everything
-needs tie rods.
- frount strut tower bar.

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[Smitherz]

Going to sell a 1995 420a, N/T, MT GS model with 160K

new tires
very good interior
powerful AC
decent exterior
new coilpack
new wires/ plugs
new radiator/ hoses
one new CV axle
completely rebuilt engine
new pistons/ rings
timing belt
machined head
valve job
new lifters, bearings
oil pump, water pump
front and back crank seals
transmission axle seals
transmission oil changed
NO leaks

I just need to solve the puzzle of why it dies after driving for a while, then starts right back up after some cranking. I'll be replacing sensors (n checking wires) 1 by 1 until I get it. I have a couple people very interested in it for $4500. Fix weird problem first then will be sold. People really want older cars that get good mpg these days. I've had a lot of people ask to buy this GS already.

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[joey0480]

hey guys. how is it going. I need some serious help here. first off....I don't have pics yet. I have been talking to a guy who has a 92 talon tsi for sale. I would prefer a 2nd gen, but don't mind the 1st.....

Anyways...I need to know what you guys think about this and ballpark what it is worth. He is asking 4K. The vehicle does need tires and eventually a new hood. Below is a bit about it.

Tuned by Turbotrix
Supposedly no leaks whatsoever
JDM Motor with about 85k miles
Body has 155K
Trans and clutch have 15k
Turbo Trix Street trans with upgraded 1st and 2nd gears
ACT 2600lb clutch and pressure plate
Real Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Evo 3 16g turbo with ported exhaust housing
Ported evo 3 o2 housing
Evo 3 turbo manifold + custom fabricated diamond plate cover
550cc fuel injectors
255 walboro fuel pump
AEM fuel rail
Narrow Band air/fuel gauge
Boost gauge
Dejon tool upper intake piping modified injen cold air intake with 2nd gen maf
custom stainless steel intercooler piping
XS power bar and Front mount intercooler with t-bolt clamps
Greddy turbo timer
Greddy Recirculated blow off valve
Apexi super afc 2 installed and tuned on dyno
Apexi 2.75in downpipe and 3in stainless steel exhaust with no cat
2nd gen big brake upgrade with slotted and crossdrilled rotors
4 bolt limited slip rear end and new axles in front
Eibach Pro Kit springs with KYB AGX adjustable coilovers 4way front 8way rear
Forge boost controller
Unorthadox underdrive pulley with new belts
Evo 9 Enkei wheels 17 x 8 with Goodyear tires 225 45 17
new timing and balance shaft belts
new drive shaft
new motor mounts
new water pump
new alternator
optima drycell battery
new lower control arms
new fans
new windshield wipers front/back
new clutch slave cylinder and stainless steel line and clutch fork
new radiator and hoses
black suede headliner and custom leather door panels
Air conditioning and cruise control have been removed (pwr locks steering and windows work perfectly)
new diamond cut headlights and clear side markers
Carbon fiber hood is cracking

 

[AlexPro]

Okay I just found Post On Craigs...
Boosted Machine!, Built Eclipse GSX, worth drive
Any one think this is way under-priced ?
With all those mods and afford putted in to this ride...
Would you sell yours for 5K?
from the post "It really is the best DSM in Boise and I have yet to see one around that has even half as much put into it than this one" REALLY ONLY 5700???

 

[mitsubishikid]

I got my 1990 dsm at a auto wrecking yard,it had a blown motor and turbo, 125,433 miles on it,a dented rear bumper and a missing f.m.i.c that somebody pulled off of it.
how much would you pay for a dsm that is not running like the above mentioned?

[note: I am not selling mine or anything i'm just curious as to what others would pay or do.]

 

[Bishikid]

this thing is overpriced... IMO


DSM 1995 eclipse gsx 5 speed 2g awd turbo

 

[dreamer13]

Is this car worth $6500?



1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
2.0 liter 4g63 DOHC
5 speed manual
All wheel drive
109,792 on body and roughly 40-50k on motor

Kalaplana Black paint
Black Leather Interior (only year offered)
White face Gauges (only year offered)
6 bolt swap (JDM import)
1g intake
1g throttle body
1g BOV
TD-05-14b turbo
Transmission built by race shop in Omaha
ACT 2600 clutch
New tires
Chamber kit
Off road pipe
EGR block off
DSMlink v2.5
Boost gauge
Exhaust gas temperature guage
190 liter/hr fuel pump with pump rewire
New Battery

It is currently running 15psi and is set up to be a daily driver. With a few bolt-ons it could easily support 300-350 hp.

The Bad:
The drivers door is miss aligned and has a dent. The carpet has a couple stains. The check engine light comes on with a fuel curve error when using the a/c because the compressor causes it to idle to low.

The Good:
This car was previously a 11 sec car. The previous owner had it built with the best performance parts, but stripped it down before selling it to me. I have pictures of the car during the build. I bought this to be a toy and would like to keep it, but I have had it for 2 years and have barely driven and worked on it.

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[pnbdash]

looks ok

 

[dreamer13]

Is that fuel curve error something I should worry about?

 

[paulb1320]

I may be trading my running stock (minus exhaust, intake, and lowing springs) 97 TSi AWD 5spd, for the vehicle in the link. the engine knocks, but I am only into my car for $2200 so I can get this car running for under $3000. things that worry me is that there is no mention of engine upgrades (pistons, rods...etc), Also I've never heard of that turbo and is it pushing too much air for the size of the injectors. Also if he bent a rod, what are the chances that when I put an engine in it the same thing will happen. Here is the car, the body and interior are mint.

1995 Eagle Talon TSi AWD - Alberta Cars For Sale - Kijiji Alberta Canada.

 

[AWD_Spyder]

I recently AWD swapped my 96 GST Spyder and am trying to put a value on it.
its completely rust free and very clean, 14x,xxx on the chassis, but the engine and trans were rebuilt before the install. Pretty much stock besides an exhaust.

any idea on what it would be worth cash wise?
thanks

 

[Ppayer38]

What is this worth...

Description:
98 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX(Same as Eagle Talon TSI AWD)
85,000 miles on body orginal miles
Have CarFax and KBB on car so you can see them
Built motor(2.3 Stroker - mainly rod/eagle pistons with mitsu 100mm crank) 4000 miles on motor
Ported/polished head with BC spring, retainers, revised lifters, FP2 cams
Custom Tubular manifold for Evo 8/9 style turbo's(Heat wrapped)
Evo 8 MR turbo with 20,xxx miles never above 18psi(the evo it came off of) on eclipse it hasent been over 12-14psi
Custom 2.5" Downpipe to 3" cutout then onto stock cat/catback
Evo 9 injectors(560cc with all new seals) 10,000 miles
Evo IX fuel pump 10,000 miles
Ported 1g TB
1g BOV(uncrushed) 50,000 miles
Stock 2g intake manifold
ACT 2600 PP with 6 puck unsprung friction plate
Fidenza Chromoly Flywheel
New clutch fork, throw out bearing, snap ring for tob, pivotball(shimmed just cause)
Short shifter
Evo 8 shift knob
CNC billet shift bushing
Ball bearing underhood shift bushing
Welded center diff
New brakes and rotors
All new hoses and SS hose clamps
Emissions delete
EvoScan/ECUFlash/Ceddy Mods to tune
1g Koyo Radiator(has dent in the bottom but no leak!) 10,000 miles
VRSF FMIC with short route piping
Stock suspension & components(may come with Tokico struts/Eibach pro spring) slowly replacing
May be Evo IX wheels or stock GST 5 spoke wheels(depends)
Will come with 2gb Talon front bumper cover(black) somce scrates but from previous owner
ALL NEW FLUIDS IN EVERYTHING
All parts have less than 5000 miles on them unless listed differently

The BAD:
Paint isnt in the best shape(have paitn to redo the car just no time)
Suspension components need to be replaced (arnt to bad to drive as I DD the car)
Some rust but mostly surface and very repairable with no holes(1 of the clearer DSM ive seen)

Such an awesome street car and very fun to drive, has a basic tune I did myself with help from tuners but it hasent been pushed close to its limit.. 12psi by 2900-3000rpm so I expect 20-30 by 3400-3500rpm
KBB value is $6000 at lowest price with no mods so this is a GREAT deal for a running DSMl!!!
HAVE LOTS OF EXTRA PARTS AND THEY CAN ALL GO WITH CAR CAR IF YOU WOULD LIKE....

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[Ppayer38]

What is this worth...

Description:
98 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX(Same as Eagle Talon TSI AWD)
85,000 miles on body orginal miles
Have CarFax and KBB on car so you can see them
Built motor(2.3 Stroker - mainly rod/eagle pistons with mitsu 100mm crank) 4000 miles on motor
Ported/polished head with BC spring, retainers, revised lifters, FP2 cams
Custom Tubular manifold for Evo 8/9 style turbo's(Heat wrapped)
Evo 8 MR turbo with 20,xxx miles never above 18psi(the evo it came off of) on eclipse it hasent been over 12-14psi
Custom 2.5" Downpipe to 3" cutout then onto stock cat/catback
Evo 9 injectors(560cc with all new seals) 10,000 miles
Evo IX fuel pump 10,000 miles
Ported 1g TB
1g BOV(uncrushed) 50,000 miles
Stock 2g intake manifold
ACT 2600 PP with 6 puck unsprung friction plate
Fidenza Chromoly Flywheel
New clutch fork, throw out bearing, snap ring for tob, pivotball(shimmed just cause)
Short shifter
Evo 8 shift knob
CNC billet shift bushing
Ball bearing underhood shift bushing
Welded center diff
New brakes and rotors
All new hoses and SS hose clamps
Emissions delete
EvoScan/ECUFlash/Ceddy Mods to tune
1g Koyo Radiator(has dent in the bottom but no leak!) 10,000 miles
VRSF FMIC with short route piping
Stock suspension & components(may come with Tokico struts/Eibach pro spring) slowly replacing
May be Evo IX wheels or stock GST 5 spoke wheels(depends)
Will come with 2gb Talon front bumper cover(black) somce scrates but from previous owner
ALL NEW FLUIDS IN EVERYTHING
All parts have less than 5000 miles on them unless listed differently

The BAD:
Paint isnt in the best shape(have paitn to redo the car just no time)
Suspension components need to be replaced (arnt to bad to drive as I DD the car)
Some rust but mostly surface and very repairable with no holes(1 of the clearer DSM ive seen)

Such an awesome street car and very fun to drive, has a basic tune I did myself with help from tuners but it hasent been pushed close to its limit.. 12psi by 2900-3000rpm so I expect 20-30 by 3400-3500rpm
KBB value is $6000 at lowest price with no mods so this is a GREAT deal for a running DSMl!!!
HAVE LOTS OF EXTRA PARTS AND THEY CAN ALL GO WITH CAR CAR IF YOU WOULD LIKE....

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[PrimerPLus]

So I am just curious what you guys think this eclipse gsx is worth.
It has a snapped timin belt and bent valves, as well as the 2nd gear pops out. It's a 98 eclipse gsx and it's body is in excellent condition as well as interior. Is it worth to get? He wants $3k for it.