Newbie: Good for a '97 GS @ 60k? - CarForums.net

TheRapture · 08-01-2003, 04:56 AM

Hey all,

Looking at a '97 Eclipse GS with 60K miles on it.

Has a new:
CAI (which looks to be an offbrand)
SparkPlugs with Wires
Headers (which look to be Custom made)
2.5&quot; exhaust with new Muffler and Highflow exhaust (not sure of brand)
17&quot; Rims (again not sure of brand) and tires

Body is good, few scuffs and one small dent in door.

Sticker Price $8995
Car Haggeled down to $7500
Car &quot;Out the door&quot; with T+T+L and 4-year 50K Powertrain warrenty comes to $8500 (will haggle more to get a bit cheaper)

Thoughts?
Is this a good price for the car?
Are the engines on this Long-Lasting (300k) like Honda?

Thanks all for your help!

paulfiely · 08-01-2003, 12:24 PM

offer him 4

95eclipseturbo · 08-02-2003, 01:36 PM

YA ITS A NICE CAR , I DOUBT I WOULD PAY PAY 8 GS FOR IT THOUGH. &nbsp;YOU CAN FIND ALOT NICER CAR FOR 8 G'S . &nbsp;ILL SELL YOU MY 95 RS &nbsp;WITH EVERYTHING ON IT FOR 3500

megotmea7 · 08-02-2003, 11:07 PM

for $8k id get a turbo

paulfiely · 08-03-2003, 04:58 AM

i think a turbo is always the way to go. but thats just me.

TheRapture · 08-03-2003, 03:44 PM

it looks like i'm getting a negitive responce about this '97 GS &nbsp;;D ;D ;D

I was talking to a few other guys who were telling me that one of these years had major engine problems but knowone knew which year of Eclipse it was.

Anyone have insight on this?

Thanks again all, i'll stay away from that machine ;D

megotmea7 · 08-03-2003, 06:33 PM

the 95' and later eclipses had a major crank walk problem that usually showed up higher in miles and on modified engines, i ws reading an article at magnus motorsports about this where they took a coupl engines and cut them in every way you could think of to see what differences there are in the 94' and before engines and the 95' and after engines, the most permanent fix for this that ive heard of is using the 94 and before engines

TheRapture · 08-04-2003, 05:14 AM

Great, thanks for the clarification on this problem... a Crank problem is what i'm having with my Integra GSR as well... i dont need another car that has the same. &nbsp;

Thanks!

megotmea7 · 08-04-2003, 03:02 PM

heres the article: LINK

its pretty interesting if you want to learn more about it

95eclipseturbo · 08-04-2003, 06:12 PM

I have no problems w/ my carnk, but I also dont have high miles. &nbsp;Hey I installed that sensor mod. it really does make a dif. &nbsp;atleast my motor doesnt drag w/ the ac on anymore.

08-01-2003, 12:24 PM	#2
paulfiely Car Fanatic CF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: UofL Posts: 2,717	Re: Newbie: Good for a '97 GS @ 60k? offer him 4 __________________ Old school pushrod 500 cubic inch Hemi V8, Supercharged, Nitromethane and alchohol injected, full on race motor making 7000 HP trying to take a hard left to right chicane and two tight hairpins ... You do the math!

08-02-2003, 01:36 PM	#3
95eclipseturbo Car Fanatic CF Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Louisiana somewhere in the sticks Posts: 450	Re: Newbie: Good for a '97 GS @ 60k? YA ITS A NICE CAR , I DOUBT I WOULD PAY PAY 8 GS FOR IT THOUGH. &nbsp;YOU CAN FIND ALOT NICER CAR FOR 8 G'S . &nbsp;ILL SELL YOU MY 95 RS &nbsp;WITH EVERYTHING ON IT FOR 3500 __________________ I hate the guy that backed into my car at a RED LIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-02-2003, 11:07 PM	#4
megotmea7 Car Fanatic CF Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Moreno Valley, California Posts: 3,201	Re: Newbie: Good for a '97 GS @ 60k? for $8k id get a turbo __________________

08-03-2003, 04:58 AM	#5
paulfiely Car Fanatic CF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: UofL Posts: 2,717	Re: Newbie: Good for a '97 GS @ 60k? i think a turbo is always the way to go. but thats just me.

08-03-2003, 03:44 PM	#6
TheRapture Car Enthusiast CF Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3	Re: Newbie: Good for a '97 GS @ 60k? it looks like i'm getting a negitive responce about this '97 GS &nbsp;;D ;D ;D I was talking to a few other guys who were telling me that one of these years had major engine problems but knowone knew which year of Eclipse it was. Anyone have insight on this? Thanks again all, i'll stay away from that machine ;D

08-03-2003, 06:33 PM	#7
megotmea7 Car Fanatic CF Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Moreno Valley, California Posts: 3,201	Re: Newbie: Good for a '97 GS @ 60k? the 95' and later eclipses had a major crank walk problem that usually showed up higher in miles and on modified engines, i ws reading an article at magnus motorsports about this where they took a coupl engines and cut them in every way you could think of to see what differences there are in the 94' and before engines and the 95' and after engines, the most permanent fix for this that ive heard of is using the 94 and before engines

08-04-2003, 05:14 AM	#8
TheRapture Car Enthusiast CF Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3	Re: Newbie: Good for a '97 GS @ 60k? Great, thanks for the clarification on this problem... a Crank problem is what i'm having with my Integra GSR as well... i dont need another car that has the same. &nbsp; Thanks!

08-04-2003, 03:02 PM	#9
megotmea7 Car Fanatic CF Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Moreno Valley, California Posts: 3,201	Re: Newbie: Good for a '97 GS @ 60k? heres the article: LINK its pretty interesting if you want to learn more about it

08-04-2003, 06:12 PM	#10
95eclipseturbo Car Fanatic CF Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Louisiana somewhere in the sticks Posts: 450	Re: Newbie: Good for a '97 GS @ 60k? I have no problems w/ my carnk, but I also dont have high miles. &nbsp;Hey I installed that sensor mod. it really does make a dif. &nbsp;atleast my motor doesnt drag w/ the ac on anymore.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode