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What to look for - 8/17/2007 7:33:28 PM

ikantspelll

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Hey guys I am looking at getting a 2001or 2002 Spyder. I was just woundering what are the things I need to be carfull about when checking them out... What are the parts that tend to be "going bad" what little deamons hide under the hood and how to spot that.
If it makes anydifference I am Much more inclined to go with a stick. I am Not in a hurry I am driving a 2004 galant at the moment... (Just not my dream car) So I am being extreamly picky in the car I get
Thanks for your help and adice cheers to all

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RE: What to look for - 8/17/2007 7:53:33 PM

Dusty Eclipse

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V6 or 4 cyl? ...RS, GS, GT?

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2001 Mitsu. Eclipse GT "Dusty"
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RE: What to look for - 8/22/2007 5:16:45 PM

ikantspelll

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Like I said I am shopping arround and one of the reasons I am on here is to get advice on what to choose AND WHY that choice. From the test drives I am definatly going for V6 GT, Maybe the cars I drove were just better upkept, but it made a Huge difference. So Unless anyone has any major red lights for that.

Also You seam to be a veteran here... If I were to submit sketches of the upgrades I am planning on making could you tell me what is just stupid?

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RE: What to look for - 8/22/2007 5:27:22 PM

Sebba

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There was just a thread about this where i explained everything.... search for it : )

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RE: What to look for - 8/23/2007 5:45:08 AM

RedGalant2k1

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Don't worry about Sebba.

Your 2004 Galant is almost identical to the eclipse, albeit a few changes from the 2002 3G Eclipse to the 2004 9th Gen Galant.

I would just make sure the covertible top works, the engine is clean, nothing is worn, bent, broken, or otherwise damaged.

I would recommend a CarFax so you can see any previous reported vehicle history.

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RE: What to look for - 8/23/2007 9:02:41 AM

ikantspelll

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cool thanks fopr all the help and advice

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