98 Eclipse

DelSlow

Except Evo > Subaru

wishinsky

HiImBrian;295685 wrote:
ppl say dsms are unreliable and that all the 2gs crankwalk and die. I owned a 98 gsx for about 4-5 years with no huge problems. The cars are simple to make fast and when people cheap out or skip steps that's when things break and cars become unreliable. The only problem you might have is finding a decent dsm that hasn't been beat up already. Super fun cars though!

Thanks for your advice.

Ya i am looking at a 98 gst 2.0 turbo with 122k miles on it for 2,500. Guy has a list of new parts that he just put in as well.

JN210

lol, Jake you dont want to open this can of worms...Yea they are great cars, people only say they break and whatnot because as stated, they cheap out and shit breaks, or the job wasnt done right. Youre just looking for a car to drive though so you shouldnt have to worry about it.

wishinsky

JN210;295693 wrote:
lol, Jake you dont want to open this can of worms...Yea they are great cars, people only say they break and whatnot because as stated, they cheap out and shit breaks, or the job wasnt done right. Youre just looking for a car to drive though so you shouldnt have to worry about it.

Haha u saw how i drove my sunfire gt right? i will beat on it a bit only because ur right i am looking for something to drive thats a decent car. I wouldn't be looking at dumping any money into it.

JN210

.....RIP sunfire...haha, we can only hope it can withstand the abuse.

DelSlow

wishinsky;295695 wrote:
Haha u saw how i drove my sunfire gt right? i will beat on it a bit only because ur right i am looking for something to drive thats a decent car. I wouldn't be looking at dumping any money into it.

Good choice with a DSM.

wishinsky

JN210;295696 wrote:
.....RIP sunfire...haha, we can only hope it can withstand the abuse.

It was fun while it lasted ;(...No but this would be like me daily driver so i couldn't beat on it that bad...

Any owner or previous owner on here that could vouch for the gas mileage? I was looking around online and ppl are saying the 98 only gets like 23 highway?

JN210

Should get more than that?, My avenger gets 30 highway.

aliengotpsi

Things that go wrong with 2 G's that i have seen.

Crank walk --- Heavy clutch makes this worst
Suspension--- Dont lower your car with stock struts
Ball joints--- Normal
4 Clutch--- been beat on
Transmission grind--- Been beat on
Lifters---
Leaky oil pan--- I still cant get my oil pan to seal...
leaky oil return drain-- Easy fix
9.bad crank sensor--
timing belt balance shaft belt-- replace at every 60k
power steering squeel-- IDK
12 2gs rust underthe hood and door jams first..

They are good cars if you take care of them

YellowEvo

aliengotpsi;295701 wrote:
Things that go wrong with 2 G's that i have seen.

Crank walk --- Heavy clutch makes this worst

Suspension--- Dont lower your car with stock struts

Ball joints--- Normal
4 Clutch--- been beat on

Transmission grind--- Been beat on

Lifters---

Leaky oil pan--- I still cant get my oil pan to seal...

leaky oil return drain-- Easy fix
9.bad crank sensor--

timing belt balance shaft belt-- replace at every 60k

power steering squeel-- IDK
12 2gs rust underthe hood and door jams first..

They are good cars if you take care of them

Mr. DSM Himself...

TsiTom

Unless you are looking to buy one ASAP I would highly recommend waiting for an AWD model to surface...They do perform admirably in the snow/ice.

My Talon will usually get 25mpg +/- a few mpg's depending on how my driving was.

Get some compression numbers too!! That will give you a sign of what your getting into..

wishinsky

hmm kk thanks...How would i go about getting compression numbers?...Would $2500 be to much for a 98 with 122k miles. no dents or scratches. (Noob here)

I have been looking for the awd but there aren't to many of them in the F/M area or in Minneapolis area on craigslist

DelSlow

wishinsky;295711 wrote:
hmm kk thanks...How would i go about getting compression numbers?...Would $2500 be to much for a 98 with 122k miles. no dents or scratches. (Noob here)

I have been looking for the awd but there aren't to many of them in the F/M area or in Minneapolis area on craigslist

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=compression+test

wishinsky

DelSlow;295714 wrote:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=compression+test

Haha i suppose that works to...I suppose i don't have to be lazy and i could have just Googled it.

ihaveaids

DelSlow;295690 wrote:
Except Evo > Suaru

Thank you again for the many lulz you provide.

DelSlow

But lets both agree, they aren't no eUrO track car.

nonamekid

aliengotpsi;295701 wrote:
Things that go wrong with 2 G's that i have seen.

Suspension--- Dont lower your car with stock struts

Ball joints--- Normal
4 Clutch--- been beat on

Transmission grind--- Been beat on

Lifters---

Leaky oil pan--- I still cant get my oil pan to seal...

They are good cars if you take care of them

All those things go wrong with about any car. Except for maybe #7, but you can replace oil pan with valve cover.

99civic

my girlfreind had a 99 gst and had it for like 4 1/2 years and not one major thing go wrong.... the car was great and i kinda miss the car now but oh well....

99civic

wishinsky;295711 wrote:
Would $2500 be to much for a 98 with 122k miles. no dents or scratches.

my gf sold her car for 5k but it had like 73k miles and in great condition

wishinsky

This one seems in very good condition to. It has no dents or scratches, but it has a cracked windshields and the guy said he can get it replaced for $180. Has some aftermarket parts and some new parts to if you want me to list...Most you guys are very knowledgeable with cars so not trying to be a pest just don't want to buy something that's going to be a big piece of crap so thanks for all the advice.

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98 Eclipse