What is this car worth / Is this car a good deal?

[Devilsfutbol17]

I found a 1996 Spyder GST for $4900. It is a 5-speed, 91,000 miles on it, white with black top, 17 inch rims. There is 80% tread left on the tires but the guy has a brand new never used set of tires for the car that is included in the price. He says the top doesn't leak, but it had a rip and was repaired, but he didn't like it, so he bought a brand new oem top that isn't installed and is included with the car. He says the interior is really nice, everything inside works, but you have to help the top up a little bit. He doesn't know if the timing belt has been replaced or not. It has a 3 inch cat back exhaust, 16G turbo, apexi intake and a greddy bov. He says it runs great and has no issues. He says he just wants to get rid of it because he doesn't drive it and its taking up space in his garage, which sounds good to me because he kept it garaged at least. he also said that the paint is good on it, no clear coat coming off, no body damage or dents. I'm going to check for crankwalk be looking at the clutch pedal when I turn left. I have been talking to the guy over the phone and I'm suppose to go drive for 4 hours to go and buy it if it checks out on Thursday. Does it sound good? Should I ask him or check for other things on it?

 

[11Banger]

He told me something wasn't hooked up I think it might have been the maf

 

[renovatdkitchen]

He told me something wasn't hooked up I think it might have been the maf

My alarms going off at that one. When I bought my first dsm, it was a pretty big mistake. The guy told me it was recently rebuilt, and didnt know what mods it had. Being anxious me, I went ahead and bought it. It had to have been something bettween the extremely unevenly torqued head studs, or the canadian tire exhaust that made me realize the mistake I made. Do a search "horror stories dsm" on google before you buy. If I could buy my car again, I would have traveled down to the states if I had to just to find the perfect one.

 

[11Banger]

^ I just text him and asked what he said wasn't connected. I've seen the car around post for the last couple of months and I have mutual friends that I have never heard bad mouth the car. None the less I will google it. Thanks


Edit * 3.5 gm is the only one that works with ecu and translator. The mitsubishi maf is there jus to hold the intake and air filter on.


What he just text me

 

[renovatdkitchen]

^ I just text him and asked what he said wasn't connected. I've seen the car around post for the last couple of months and I have mutual friends that I have never heard bad mouth the car. None the less I will google it. Thanks


Edit * 3.5 gm is the only one that works with ecu and translator. The mitsubishi maf is there jus to hold the intake and air filter on.


What he just text me

Still wouldn't trust it. The last thing you want is a car that friends bad mouth. Because you know theyre always gonna be bugging you about it. Take my word for it. Such as my talon. Last guy put 18" chrome rims and a Canadian tire (autozone/Walmart to the US guys) exhaust. Wait, find a clean one, then buy it. Unless you are a Brian oconnor. Then but this one.

 

[11Banger]

Lol not bryan. I'm so tempted to buy it. Talons are hard to come by

 

[CrawlinZX14]

Well first off, its your money, we can only offer input. Next, if the guy needs to keep a 2g maf on there to hold the air filter on, then i would be led to believe he has cut corners in other places too. You can buy an airfilter at any autoparts store for like 20 bux. It may not be a K&N but it will function. As far as an oval pipe there, you can replace it from EBAY for maybe another 20 bux. Obviously there is something being hidden there IMO. I would keep looking. Hell I would look out of state even. Worst case you travel to find the car you REALLY want.

 

[11Banger]

Yeah I just wanted to see what you guys thought about it. Imma ask him about the set up. Anything else I should ask

 

[renovatdkitchen]

Ask about when it was rebuilt, check the compression, test drive it, ask about maininence from spark plugs to transmission fluid (when it was done, with what parts/makes) and check for rust and underbody rust.

 

[muddfisher85]

I would keep beating him down on the 2g. Pick out all the things wrong with it then offer him 2500

 

[11Banger]

Checked for rust and test drove it. I'm asking him everything right. Now

 

[kccombs]

I would probaly wait. I just got a bone stock 96 tsi awd for 550. Super clean in and out with 120k Needs an engine rebuild ofcourse. But i wanted 1 so bad and just had to wait and keep looking. It will come your way

 

[11Banger]

Yeah I'm defiantly getting mixed feelings on it now

 

[etay89]

Like 99% of members are gonna say, buy stock. I've been through 3 dsm's (not including my AWD swapped GST now) and the first one was a modded spyder. Back when I was noob and didn't know anything and looking back, car ran rich and vacuum leaks like all hell.

Now if it's something like a BOV or an exhaust or an intake, that's one thing and probably a safe bet, but a MAF translator, turbo swap, fmic, etc. things get sketchy.

 

[11Banger]

Yeah I feel ya. I've been looking only other thing that is a turn key is 4hrs one way. I guess that's why I kinda want this one over anything else. I am active duty so I don't have much free time to travel all over for a talon

 

[muddfisher85]

Im on dsm #15 now and thats just this year . But I never buy them running. If it still runs and drives fine and thats what you want then at least you are getting a 2g awd. Thats always a good platform but you should be thinking 6 bolt swap soon. As most stock 2g 7 bolt blocks seem to die from 105k to 135k thats just from my experience but maybe its different there. Ask about ball joints upper and lower and inner and outer tie rods as most are shot . Also ask about the shocks. Whats the lowest you can get him to? Sometimes you just have to let it sit on craigslist for a few months before they realize your the only one who was interested and they take 2500. In my case its 400-900 most of the time but I buy them broke. I just like it that way more of a challenge and I have learned so much. Find a friend and have him buy one too thats what I did. Well best of luck. I have a feeling its not a bad car. I always had good luck with talons. Has anyone asked what ecu is in it maybe the guy doesnt know it has been chipped for the mods or has dsmlink. I found 3 this year that the owner didnt know what was done and they had dsmlink . Check the ecu if he will let you just take a picture and we can help.

 

[11Banger]

Not getting it guys. Had someone local who knows a lot about dsm look at it and drive it. He told me not to get it for multiple reasons. The owner didn't even know what was done to the car.... I will keep looking

 

[gcihlar]

So i found this 99 eclipse gsx for sale in our local craigs list about two weeks ago and jumped on it right away, sending a email to the person, only to never getting a response, also the add was then deleted, well today i got this email in return... i know if its real its a hell of a deal, but could this be a scam? also can anyone run the vin number its included in the email Here is the copied version of the email:

First of all,
please DO NOT REPLY to this e-mail if you don't have the full amount ($2600),
or if you don't intend to be serious.

I'm from Apopka, FL, craigslist ad was posted nationwide this is why it appeared in your city.
This is the second time when I try to sell this car, 1st time I tried Autotrader.
Because all time I use only 100% safe methods, I sent the car through Autotrader to a buyer from Illinois.
He lost his job and was unable to complete our transaction, they didn't refund him the shipping fee so now I have the car sealed at Autotrader terminal in IL ready to be delivered to the next buyer free of charge even in case of non-purchase .

...my 99 mitsubishi eclipse GSX with manual transmission is in immaculate condition, with 118.xxx miles, rust free, no scratch and hasn't been involved in any accident. The engine runs very well (2.0L 4 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel Turbocharged), clear title, not a salvage one. All functional and it will need nothing in the near future.
VIN: 4a3al54f9xe032026.
I can also send you a list of the existing modifications, just let me know.

You can see the pictures here: 829/856519 - ClasPics

I will take in consideration only those buyers who are really interested in buying the car, to be sure that I don't waste my time with endless discussions.

If you are ready for this purchase let me know and I will explain how we can complete this deal.

 

[elfroggo]

scam. deal locally only unless you're willing to fly to the car's location and inspect it yourself.

eh.. why even bother typing more, just search

Auto Trader Vehicle Purchase? - Yahoo! Answers
Who calls from 214-481-4193? 3/23

 

[RadDsm]

Definite scam.

 

[silicosys4]

Scam.

 

[Bud92gsx]

2600$.That's a freakign steal for that beauty.It may be a scam for that low of a price.But then again maybe the person just needs to get rif of it.

Is there anyway, to buy it with some kind of buyer protection.So you can't get scammed?

 

[91stocker]

Obvious scam. That shouldnt even be a question.

Tell the guy you want title in hand when you pay. I bet you never hear another word from the guy.

 

[gcihlar]

damn car looked beautiful, i emailed him back to call me, i would never purchase a car with out getting the title in hand at the same time, its a 4 hour drive for me wouldn't be that big of a waist, but i guess ill see if he responds

 

[MichaelSuch]

Scam, same one was posted in my local (Southern IL) CL about 2 months ago. There are no autotrader terminals. And he said the car was at a terminal in Kentucky or something. His stories don't add up.

 

[91stocker]

damn car looked beautiful,

They probably stole the pics from a member on here, like they did with the red 2g scammer. The price is even similar, probably the same guy with a new racket.