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> Looking At A 95 Gsx, rules of buying
Justice
post Jun 20 2008, 02:46 PM
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ok so I was cruizing craigslist the other day and a add for a 95 gsx jumped out and slapped me in the face. I read it and re-read it. so I know you all say drive the car before you buy it! but what are all your guys rules on buying a car that isn't currently running. I would post a link in here but im at work right now and the computers here are extremely retarted so I will do that as soon as I get home. its a 95, 9x,xxx mi., its got a evo iii, and 3in turbo back (if I remember right) exhaust, BUT, he said it will need a radiator cuz he has the stock radiator and innercooler so the car runs too hot and is been parked for 2.5 years cuz hes been driving other cars (who does that?! anyway...) other than that some minor issues like an unpainted bumper and moonroof that leaks a little... any input will be great. and I will post the link later tonight. thanks guys
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post Jun 20 2008, 04:37 PM
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ok so I was cruizing craigslist the other day and a add for a 95 gsx jumped out and slapped me in the face. I read it and re-read it. so I know you all say drive the car before you buy it! but what are all your guys rules on buying a car that isn't currently running. I would post a link in here but im at work right now and the computers here are extremely retarted so I will do that as soon as I get home. its a 95, 9x,xxx mi., its got a evo iii, and 3in turbo back (if I remember right) exhaust, BUT, he said it will need a radiator cuz he has the stock radiator and innercooler so the car runs too hot and is been parked for 2.5 years cuz hes been driving other cars (who does that?! anyway...) other than that some minor issues like an unpainted bumper and moonroof that leaks a little... any input will be great. and I will post the link later tonight. thanks guys
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If its been sitting for 2.5 yrs, offer him a really low price. I mean really low.
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post Jun 20 2008, 05:13 PM
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the gas is probably dry enough to snort :P
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post Jun 20 2008, 06:32 PM
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haha yeah well here is the link.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/car/724484897.html
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post Jun 20 2008, 11:26 PM
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you prob dont need a new radiator.


you could just heat wrap the turbo/DP

4 grand is way to much
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post Jun 20 2008, 11:29 PM
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what do you guys think I should offer for it? I kinda really want it!
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post Jun 20 2008, 11:33 PM
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LOOK AT IT first.

run and drive it


and you offer him what you think its worth.
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post Jun 20 2008, 11:35 PM
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you think that it will actaully run after a 2 and half years of being parked
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post Jun 20 2008, 11:44 PM
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it had a red top!

haha

those things are awesome..

friend with 2 12's at a car show...4 hours of BOOMIN and the **** car started right up

optima batteries are a MUST

well. call him

tell him to get the car running.
look at the car. start it.
look for any leaks. make him rev it look for smoke/leaks

drive it make sure it shifts fine.

look at the oil (color)

buy it if it looks good.

come home get on this site and tell us=]
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post Jun 20 2008, 11:47 PM
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well im gonna have to call him and give him a heads up cuz im going out of town until thurs. so I guess its fair warning for him to get it going but I won't be able to get back to you guys at least until then... Ill also have to see if I have enough money at the time hahaha. anyway thanks for the input. I'll def get back to y'all after this.
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post Jun 21 2008, 12:08 AM
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awesome.
i'm looking for one

i would love a project

but i have a 3rd gen camaro with a 4th gen lt-1 in my garage bay

and i need to finish that soon enough


i would love having a 500hp lt-1 powered camaro and a 300hp awd tsi or gsx.

and then a bike to


ah only if i had money
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post Jun 21 2008, 02:14 AM
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How bad is all the rust in the engine bay?
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yeah i noticed that to. reallly just make sure its surface and not all the way. cause if it is.. its most likely not worth it
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post Jun 21 2008, 10:45 AM
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yea I saw that too and it made me kinda leary
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post Jun 21 2008, 10:08 PM
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offer less, I would think he would go down in price I know its a gsx but I mean its not running!
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post Jun 21 2008, 11:29 PM
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QUOTE(nason @ Jun 21 2008, 10:08 PM)
offer less, I would think he would go down in price I know its a gsx but I mean its not running!
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