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?

 

[boosted99_420]

Ok so I was looking on craigslist for a 2g AWD. Found one thats great looking but owner thinks it crankwalked. Ive never had a dsm walk so i do know what to look for in symptoms. He said it still runs and drives fine just when you're at a stop with clutch pushed in it will die. Could that b crankwalk? If so would it be worth buying the car to fix it for about $2400 (my offer) selling price is $3000 has great body, interior, rims, paint, nice mods, just might have walked.

 

[Joethefallen23]

I feel as if a great, rust free body is far more valuable than any built engine/trans. You can always fix an engine/trans, but body work when a car is too far gone? Forget it. You could have a well taken care of Evo IX at that point. Frankly, I'm not sure I'd pay more than $1800-1900 for a dsm with "possible" CW and even then the body would have to be perfect. No trans problems, bad diffs, etc. The shell would have to be right off the factory floor at what he's asking. All you're paying for is a drivetrain and shell with a bad "heart." Take that into consideration before buying.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Please post the link please.

 

[Canadian_CD9A]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/371797-crankwalk-symptom.html

 

[iiNFAMOUSCHRiS]

i'm guessing it's this car? 1995 Talon TSI(373AWHP! @28lbs of Boost)

if it's not that one, since the one you mentioned you said was going for 3K, and that one is going for 2k....i'd buy that one instead haha since both probably walked.

 

[Tyeler18]

$2400 and possibly needs a new engine? I wouldn't even touch that thing for more than $900 even if it is clean. I have low expectations of it actually walking as well, sounds like either the idle is adjusted improperly, or like stated a vented BOV.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Well if that is the car. I probbabyy lost that dollar i bet.

 

[Spooled420a]

2.0L eclipse turbo sand rail or get this

 

[Robertawdgsx]

The better the body the better the car will be in the long run. Also look for a unmolested wiring harness when shopping.

 

[boosted99_420]

i'm guessing it's this car? 1995 Talon TSI(373AWHP! @28lbs of Boost)

if it's not that one, since the one you mentioned you said was going for 3K, and that one is going for 2k....i'd buy that one instead haha since both probably walked.

Yep thats the one.

 

[Tyeler18]

So you offered him 2400 and now he has it listed for 2000? Looks pretty clean, I still have a hard time believing it walked. Sounds more like he knows nothing about dsms. Go look at it and have someone step on the clutch while you watch the harmonic balancer and see if it moves. If it's bad enough to kill the car you will see it move. If it doesn't move, tell him it's definitely crankwalk and buy it for 1k.

 

[boosted99_420]

Dang he lowered price last I saw was 3k earlier today. But not haunt offered yet glad I didn't .

 

[boost97gst]

Yea, around here that car would go real quick for the asking price. The rims are nice, it has some mods, claims to have link(but seems to not know alot just by the way he refers to it), the body looks really nice along with the paint. IDK man, but if the interior and wiring arent completely trashed thats a good deal even at 2k. Just my opinion. Paying a grand for it???/ Now that would be nice. You could part it out and make 4k. Maybe dsms dont sell well around there. Take a look at the st louis CL. You'll see a massive difference.
I would look it over and if all checks out and it does have crankwalk then since hes at 2k offer 1750 and meet in the middle. Youre still getting a great deal.

 

[Hillala]

Maybe Jack could step in and tell ya if it was even at his shop like this guy said (his rebuilds aren't cheap in quality or price). Check for the larger injectors needed to run e85. I wouldn't think it would walk with only 10k on after a rebuild unless he was balls out all the time on it. Could turn out to be a good buy.

 

[boosted99_420]

Thats what im thinking. He said he had " a Mitsubishi dealer do a diagnostic" and it has walked. But how can a diagnostic determine an internal failure? If I got it would be sent to Jack his shop is like 10 mins from me.

I think something is up with the car. He said he has a potential trade after I offered cash for asking price. Unless cash ain't king.

 

[Hillala]

Yeah, if the dude turned down your cash offer at his asking price with the "I have a trade pending" thing. It's a little iffy, could just be some kid playing on the internet... It happens. If not, the clean body even with some work to the engine wouldn't be a bad deal at all.

 

[gieri002]

I feel as if a great, rust free body is far more valuable than any built engine/trans.

I couldn't agree more.

 

[s14boy]

pick it up

 

[boilerfan91]

Looking at buying a '97 TSI awd. Car is 6 bolt swapped w/ 7 bolt head, big 16g, 3" exhaust from turbo back. Has been sitting for a couple of months. Looked at it today. Started, idled, and ran fine. Shifted through each gear smoothly, clutch felt great. Could use adjustment.

Had idle surge that began halfway through test drive immediately after the first time I got on it.

Car has manual boost controller which is turned all the way down. No boost gauge. Needless to say, unbelievably slow.

Body is solid with some minimal hatch rust. Paint is fair.

$3,200. Throwing in a wahlboro 255

Car will be my daily driver. Im capable of any maintenance/repairs needed and will keep up with them accordingly.

Plan on running low boost and having a little fun. The real toy is my '68 chevelle wagon project.

I appreciate any help in advance fella's

 

[horizontalkev]

Looking at buying a '97 TSI awd. Car is 6 bolt swapped w/ 7 bolt head, big 16g, 3" exhaust from turbo back. Has been sitting for a couple of months. Looked at it today. Started, idled, and ran fine. Shifted through each gear smoothly, clutch felt great. Could use adjustment.

Had idle surge that began halfway through test drive immediately after the first time I got on it.

Car has manual boost controller which is turned all the way down. No boost gauge. Needless to say, unbelievably slow.

Body is solid with some minimal hatch rust. Paint is fair.

$3,200. Throwing in a wahlboro 255

Car will be my daily driver. Im capable of any maintenance/repairs needed and will keep up with them accordingly.

Plan on running low boost and having a little fun. The real toy is my '68 chevelle wagon project.

I appreciate any help in advance fella's

3,200 is a decent price. But you say its unbelievably slow? In comparison to another similar dsm? And it worries me there is a boost controller installed, but no boost gauge. Leads me to believe monitoring the motor wasn't a big priority while doing mods that could damage your motor if not properly tuned.

 

[tuby]

Hello i am very new to dsm and have a question. I found a 97 gsx eclipse with 124,000 miles. He is selling it for 3,400 the only problem is he says that the crank bearing has to be replaced. How difficult is it to replace the bearings and would i have to replace anything else? The owner has already bought the bearings just doesn't have time to replace them. Thank you for any help

 

[92AWDHX40]

Get a manual to help your going to have to move whats in the way to get the crank out, inspect it maybe have it turned if its in bad shape, replace bearings or replaced the crank, negotiate, depends on if its the route for you. time and money can be a factor and your skill or whos helping you.

 

[bryanwheat]

Better have them come down on the price if it is going to need a motor. You can't just replace the bearings. If one is spun than it will need at least a re-ring it.

 

[untouchablecc]

For what he is asking for the car that is an awful lot work and time. You do not have to know anything specific about dsms to know that a crank bearing is a big job for any car. Most times it requires rebuilding the bottom end of the engine. Sometimes the bearings can be replaced with the engine in the car provided the crank was not ruined but most people do not get that lucky and end up having to pull the engine and do an over haul. Depending on the level of damage done to the crank it may need cut or replaced. Make no mistake this is a big job and for 3400 you could find a running dsm in good condition.

 

[92AWDHX40]

OR keep looking, so you have some options to look at bottom end job, cheaper price, or find another gsx.