acidbath Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 I've finally secured a vehicle to purchase. As some of you know, I had trouble with the last one I bought [the 1991 3000GT VR4]. I've found a clean 1995 Eclipse GSX. I know much of you will want to crucify me for joining the dark side of DSM.. but I just wanted an AWD car. I was very very very close to buying another clean Starquest.. but my better judgment came into mind. I need a reliable vehicle from the previous decade.. not two decades ago. It's hard enough to find parts for the G54B in these parts. Anyway, the car was amazingly smooth with no cosmetic [noticeable] and engine defects. It boosted properly, and shifted smooth. We took it for a spin and I did hit the gas pretty hard. I also discussed that dreaded "Crank Walk" malfunction that these cars suffered from, but the owner had assured me that even with that he had it checked. The car's owner is an adult and is the first owner [which is very rare nowadays]. Overall, the car has some upgrades which I would had done anyway. Has a T-28 upgraded turbo. Side pod with A/F and Boost gauge. HKS Hiper Exhaust. ACT clutch. Stillen Carb legal intake. Intercooler hardpipe. 1g BOV. And ofcourse, mainly the car has had all the service done to it by Mitsubishi (timing belt, water pump, etc) Anyway, I think I've bored you guys enough. Here are pictures of the subtle beast. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/acidagent/eclipse.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/acidagent/eclipse2.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/acidagent/eclipse6.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/acidagent/eclipse5.jpg On a side note, I did win the trial from the bad purchase previously.. but the guy who I won the case from obviously doesn't have the money so he filed for an appeal. Now I'll have to go through the whole court process once again. This eclipse will be coming out my own pocket, which pretty much sucks.. but I am in dire need of a car. These small claim cases suck, but whatever. Eventually I'll get my money back. :sweatingitout: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanta Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Nice! Get a 98 front end on it and some GST rims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbath Posted September 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Definitely.. I don't like the 95 front end. The 98 one look smuch better and these swirly stock rims are.. well.. disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travs87tsi Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 i really like the 98 talon front end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbath Posted September 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 I really like the way Starions look. LOL wish I could take this Eclipse shell off and drop on a SQ shell. That would be sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travs87tsi Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 on a different note. i really hope you get your money. lots of people get judgements and just don't pay. all that will happen is it will go on their credit report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89PalermoSHP Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 look for the 17" 97+gsx wheels instead of the 16"gst's. Ive seen quite a few sets on craigslist in the $300 for all 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbath Posted September 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 I wonder if the SQ rims would work? Lol. I'll keep an eye out for the 97+ rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPaus_88TSi Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 The third generation Eclipse rims look nice on those also.. Mike(boosted_one) has them on his 1G(it's in his sig pic if you track down one of his posts).. Screw that 3KGT guy, he isn't winning that appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusion972 Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 nice find...wish I could afford one right now. I want a 98/99 GSX BAD but by the time I get one it will be treated like the conquest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-O Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Nice find. What mileage is on the car, if I may ask? From what I've read in the past before I bought my 2G [had a '98 GST with LOTS of stuff done], the '95-early '97 2Gs didn't have the crankwalk issue. I'd keep an eye on it though, if it's over 150,000 miles. You should be in the clear though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turborusty Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 That AWD will be a real life saver...............................In Fairfield, CA!!!! LOL Turborusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbath Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Hahahha Rusty, It's dangerous here! We never get snow. The mileage on the car is 88,xxx. The crank walk issue is scary, but this car isn't heavily modified. The 3kGT guy will never win, he's just buying time since he has no money. There are two things going against him, he never stated the car to be sold "AS IS" and he didn't smog the vehicle before selling it. Now he'll have to repair it, then smog it, and then sell it. I told the judge previously that I just want my money back and that he could take back the P.O.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusion972 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 7 bolt or 6 bolt? Not a serious problem until you start dogging it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Dont Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 That AWD will be a real life saver...............................In Fairfield, CA!!!! LOL Turborusty Gets real bad when the fog rolls in Nice car, Im glad you won that case and got a car you like. Did you check the oil :sweatingitout: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrodhendrix Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Is there a thread about the 91 VR4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeuppance Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Gets real bad when the fog rolls in <_> Nice car, Im glad you won that case and got a car you like. Did you check the oil :sweatingitout: You mean smog?? LOL... Clipses aren't so bad... it's pretty much like a ever so slightly better Starion. Starions ARE reliable, you just gotta make em that way after so many years of neglect, sure change the oil... but there's more to it than that. Alls I knows is, 4g63 FTMFW. 7 bolt FTMFL. -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbath Posted October 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hahahha, I'll check the oil! Yes, 4G63 has so much more after market support and also has a lot of readily available parts. Plus, Eclipses are a dime a dozen. As for the guy paying me back, well, there are some forms the court gives that can extract money out of his paychecks and other things that he owns. The fog is a killer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbath Posted October 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Here is the link to the VR-4 thread. http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/index.p...45&hl=trial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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