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About to buy a 94 gs turbo...need input. - 2/20/2008 1:08:05 PM    nisama   Posts: 6 Score: 0 Joined: 2/20/2008 Status: offline I'am about to purchase a 94 gs turbo from a dealership. The vehicle has 32k...thats right 32,000 miles on it. The dealership gave me a CarFax report that backs the mileage. I need to know if this is a high maintenance car. I'm gonna be spending about $4k on it and I want to make sure I'm not going to be wasting my money. The test drive was smooth and the car is in xint condition from the inside out. Any input or past experiences with this car would help in my decision in whether I'll be getting a steal or throwing money down the toilet....thanks. Post #: 1

RE: About to buy a 94 gs turbo...need input. - 2/20/2008 5:47:07 PM    dsm1990gsx Posts: 2958 Score: 0 Joined: 10/22/2007 Status: online Well to start off 4k for that low of miles isn't a bad price, but there are a lot of things to watch for expecially for a 1g.  Try to get some service records if possible and see if the timing belt has been changed. _____________________________ 2003 Ford Escape old ladys car 1990 Tsi Awd daily driver 2007 Jeep Wrangler power wheels daughters car...soon to be converted from 12v to 24v (in reply to nisama) Post #: 2

RE: About to buy a 94 gs turbo...need input. - 2/21/2008 4:06:34 PM    vr4girl Posts: 38 Score: 0 Joined: 2/20/2008 Status: offline no, go 1g all the way. but a dsm [1st gen & 2nd gen] both require a lot of maintenance. if you plan on modifying it, your going to have to keep a deep pocket. google jokes about dsms. they arent really jokes. lol. things to keep in mind: 1. are you mechanically inclined? 2. its a mitsu [not realiable usually] 3. fixing it isnt cheap like a honda. also, did you say its a gs  turbo? that means it is the gs with a turbo kit put on it? if so, then i would be careful with it. Previously modified cars arent always a good thing. especially when it comes to forced induction. _____________________________ "Light travels faster than sound which might explain why you appear to be bright until you open your mouth." 1993 3000gt vr4 2005 scion xB My VR4 is just like a man, always needs attention & lubrication. (in reply to dsm1990gsx) Post #: 3

RE: About to buy a 94 gs turbo...need input. - 2/21/2008 11:57:13 PM    nisama   Posts: 6 Score: 0 Joined: 2/20/2008 Status: offline OK, just to clarify...this is a gs-t model. Everything on this vehicle is stock (to my knowledge). And I'm not planning on doing any mods at all. I just need it as a second car that I can drive daily, but if I'm gonna have to spend more money than its worth on it...or frequently have to service it then I would rather look for another vehicle. I just basically want to know how reliable this car is, but I guess that would be hard to answer not knowing how the vehicle has been taken care of. Any input is much appreciated, thanks again. (in reply to nisama) Post #: 4

RE: About to buy a 94 gs turbo...need input. - 2/22/2008 2:08:14 AM    vr4girl Posts: 38 Score: 0 Joined: 2/20/2008 Status: offline yeah. well. dsms arent reliable. and, that is a dsm. i had a 1st gen non turbo, and it was my daily driver. its just old, and you have to keep the maintenace up.  if you want something that old, and want it to run, get a honda. [no offense] but they last a lot longer than a mitsu without maintenance.  _____________________________ "Light travels faster than sound which might explain why you appear to be bright until you open your mouth." 1993 3000gt vr4 2005 scion xB My VR4 is just like a man, always needs attention & lubrication. (in reply to nisama) Post #: 5

RE: About to buy a 94 gs turbo...need input. - 2/22/2008 6:47:14 AM    TheEngineer Posts: 10741 Score: 0 Joined: 1/25/2006 Status: offline My only question would be what has this car been doing for the last 14 years to only have 32k on it . The thing with most of these cars is that they are just old and rusted. But if it really is that low miles and clean then its not a bad deal even though its not AWD. _____________________________ quote: ORIGINAL: pilsenblue Even tho My car looks great It will never be fast. Kinda like a hot girl that dosent give it up (in reply to vr4girl) Post #: 6

RE: About to buy a 94 gs turbo...need input. - 2/22/2008 9:40:44 AM    Sebba Posts: 14725 Score: 0 Joined: 2/20/2006 From: San Antonio, TX Status: offline Why the hell was my post(s) deleted? I am noticing this more and more, and its pissing me off. _____________________________ These cranks are made for walkin'''', and thats just what they''''ll do, one of these days these cranks are gonna walk all over you (in reply to TheEngineer) Post #: 7

RE: About to buy a 94 gs turbo...need input. - 2/22/2008 9:56:06 AM    bestwiseguy Posts: 1406 Score: 0 Joined: 3/25/2007 Status: offline ^^^ can someone please delete this idiots post above me lol.  j/k sebba. _____________________________ ****ing DSM 99 GST Mods: Apexi N1 Exhaust w/testpipe Act 2100 lb clutch (Failed on an epic level) Fidanza flywheel (in reply to Sebba) Post #: 8

RE: About to buy a 94 gs turbo...need input. - 2/22/2008 9:56:52 AM    Sebba Posts: 14725 Score: 0 Joined: 2/20/2006 From: San Antonio, TX Status: offline Im being serious. Its getting really annoying _____________________________ These cranks are made for walkin'''', and thats just what they''''ll do, one of these days these cranks are gonna walk all over you (in reply to bestwiseguy) Post #: 9

RE: About to buy a 94 gs turbo...need input. - 2/22/2008 9:59:46 AM    bestwiseguy Posts: 1406 Score: 0 Joined: 3/25/2007 Status: offline I guess a MOD is just out to get you man. _____________________________ ****ing DSM 99 GST Mods: Apexi N1 Exhaust w/testpipe Act 2100 lb clutch (Failed on an epic level) Fidanza flywheel (in reply to Sebba) Post #: 10

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