2000 GT input
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2000 GT input - 3/18/2008 4:50:02 PM
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SkeLX69
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I was initially looking for a 03-05 model but because of college sucking my wallet dry I found a decent 2000 gt for a fair price. I am going to test drive it this week but I want to get some input from members. I like that it has decent HP (200) because of the v6. I am not planning on modifying it, just going to keep it stock since I'll be needing it for the rest of my college years and can't afford it breaking down. It currently has 82k miles and I've heard that it can go past 125k if serviced properly. So my question is is this a good car for a daily driver? considering the horsepower it has, I just want that extra boost when I'm on the highway.
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RE: 2000 GT input - 3/18/2008 5:06:34 PM
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Silver00GT
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my answer to your question is no......after getting one i believe these cars are nothing but problems....i'll admit its a fun car and im actually in the same position your in so i know what u mean about not having lots of money, but seriously, i did the same thing, bought this car cause i heard it would last, and yes it has lasted, but since i bought it at 94K miles, i have put $2,000 into it in repairs, thats just parts not labor costs cause i do my own repairs, maybe i got a lemon, maybe not, but thats an awful lotta **** to go in 6 monthes.......but its your decision ur the one that has to drive the car everyday.....but in my opinion the eclipses don't hold up, lots of **** goes, and u need a deep wallet if u wanna keep it going.
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RE: 2000 GT input - 3/18/2008 5:51:28 PM
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SkeLX69
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the previous owner/driver is a woman, I spoke with her, whose husband knows about cars(although this info is always sketchy when buying used cars), so he's been the one doing the maintenance but I'm test driving it anyways so I'll look for defects/noises. She recently replaced the battery, spark plugs & wires, and new tires(as of August). I forgot to mention she added an intake. Smog was done last month and she bought the car two years ago and hasn't had major engine problems so far. Although if I buy it, I will replace the clutch, timing belt, water pump, etc. at around 100k or before just to be safe. Synthetic oil has always been used, no leaks. The car sounds perfect, but like you said, it may start to fail on me. I will test-drive it and give an update.
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RE: 2000 GT input - 3/18/2008 7:12:04 PM
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EMonz57
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Wp's GT motor lasted 130k and it was turbod and making near 300Hp and run hard
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