Putting serious thought into picking this up...

[Eagle]

http://www.clubgp.com/newforum/tm.asp?m=5006256

Good idea? Bad idea? Input please!

I'm looking for a solid 3800 for <$4k, S/C is just a nice perk, but not needed. Open to other suggestions as well.

Thanks for lookin guys.

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[Fish]

Ehh, its alright. You would want to really check it out before even talk about buying. Check under the car for rust. These things rust under there like nobodys business.

 

[10sec]

I agree with fish, it's old so check it really closely. I would take it for a test drive and get on it to make sure the 1-2 shift feels firm and not slipping. Good think you have hpt cause it's probably got kr with the mods but w/e nice drive around car and i'll be he'll take 2500 or less if you offer.

 

[Eagle]

He's claiming $3k bottom dollar... on stock wheels.

 

[Eagle]

Where on the under carriage should I be looking for rust... I'm gonna ask him to take pics and send them to me!

 

[10sec]

He'll break eventually, i would say 2800 on the 077's and you'll come pick it up this weekend this way he'll think you're super interested and might do it. Don't let the gp guys tell you what bottom dollar is, they're just a bunch of bluffing fools. I wouldn't know though

 

[Bru]

Yes, definitely be on the lookout for rust. Looks like it's got the classic Eibach ass sag.

 

[Turk]

If you want a 3800 buy it off cars.com or something, not clubgp. Seems like most of the cars coming from there are beat to fuck.

 

[Bru]

Where on the under carriage should I be looking for rust... I'm gonna ask him to take pics and send them to me!

Mine is rusting on the trunk lid and on the gas door. Underneath it's nothing too bad but these like to rust behind the rocker molding from what I remember reading.

 

[Eagle]

If you want a 3800 buy it off cars.com or something, not clubgp. Seems like most of the cars coming from there are beat to fuck.

Again, I'm happy to look @ any other options if you know of any!

 

[Fish]

Its a site where modified GPs go to. Of course they will be beat. Thats like saying I shouldnt buy a car from LS1tech cause they are modded.

FWIW, I bought my car from a guy off CGP. However, the motor was stock sans the intake and a MPG tune. So I felt better.

 

[Fish]

Under the gas door, fender lips, pinch welds, and the rocker panel area are the most common.

 

[10sec]

I'll bet the car is fine, but there's really no way of finding a modded gp that hasn't been beaten on. Chances are you'll end up buying a "stock" one that's been demmoded with a junkyard motor/trans

 

[Eagle]

Yea, I've actually found a white one thats a demod... I'd never buy that junk. People just slap that shit back together only good enough for it to roll on its own again.

 

[Bru]

Overall I've been extremely happy with mine as far as shit breaking. Everything that has failed on me has either been my own doing (half shafts) or typically stuff like intake manifold gaskets. Brakes and tires, too, of course. As you'll likely read, these can easily click off 30 mpg on the highway when maintained properly. I've had mine for 7 years now, and put over 70,000 miles on it. I'm at 108,000 now.

I'll be on the lookout for some.

 

[10sec]

Exactly, i feel bad for the people that unknowingly bought a demmoded car that everyone else lol's about behind their back.

 

[Fish]

Exactly, i feel bad for the people that unknowingly bought a demmoded car that everyone else lol's about behind their back.

 

[PANDA]

Alot of people talk shit about 97's, not really sure why. I am not en ticed by the interior of that car. Sounds like its a GT with a engine swap? Did he also do the trans work? Its nice to buy a from a owner that knows about the cars history like this guy. Nice that all those repairs/maintenance was done at the motor swap time, but I would ask who did the work and if they are qualified, and how long has the car been on that setup. I wouldn't want to buy it and then it blows up a few weeks later and you gotta put money into it. I would ask alot of questions if you are interested. As far as price...I saw a stock 03 GTP with 42K the other week for $5000 on craigslist, and a 99 GTP with 120K for $1600, those were good deals. The ads were off the internet very fast. I personally would pass on this car.

 

[Eagle]

so yea, buying this kids modded car doesn't make me too worried, I assume he's beaten on it... but so should anyone who would buy my TA. ITS A MODDED DAMN CAR PEOPLE! Think I modded it so it could just look fast in the garage?

 

[Turk]

so yea, buying this kids modded car doesn't make me too worried, I assume he's beaten on it... but so should anyone who would buy my TA. ITS A MODDED DAMN CAR PEOPLE! Think I modded it so it could just look fast in the garage?

I understand this, what I was trying to say is, look for a car that grandma drove, ya know? My car is modded, but I barely beat on it.

 

[Fish]

Can I ask why you are interested in a 3800?

 

[Eagle]

Alot of people talk shit about 97's, not really sure why. I am not en ticed by the interior of that car. Sounds like its a GT with a engine swap? Did he also do the trans work? Its nice to buy a from a owner that knows about the cars history like this guy. Nice that all those repairs/maintenance was done at the motor swap time, but I would ask who did the work and if they are qualified, and how long has the car been on that setup. I wouldn't want to buy it and then it blows up a few weeks later and you gotta put money into it. I would ask alot of questions if you are interested. As far as price...I saw a stock 03 GTP with 42K the other week for $5000 on craigslist, and a 99 GTP with 120K for $1600, those were good deals. The ads were off the internet very fast. I personally would pass on this car.

Valid input Panda. I saw a 01 GTP spec ed for $3k yesterday. It's gone today despite my leaving a VM for the guy.

I'm also looking @ a stock GSE for $3500ish...

 

[Eagle]

Can I ask why you are interested in a 3800?

DD / all weather car.

 

[Riski]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/1367581084.html
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/ctd/1366281938.html
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/ctd/1367456559.html Switch the bed out.....
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/ctd/1365177837.html

 

[Fish]

DD / all weather car.

Gotcha.