Looking at buying a 99 Eclipse GSX for around 10k. It has been extensively modifed and has a built 6-bolt motor. I believe the 6-bolt is less prone to crank walk. Does this seem like a good buy at 10k? Would it make a good daily driver?

Likes:
1. Looks
2. Power
3. AWD
4. Already modified

Dislikes:
1. Old
2. Reliability
3. Fairly small

 

It's a good DD if you have a garage and the time to fix it every weekend...

 

DSM and good DD...in the same sentence? ok...

 

Maybe I'm getting old but paying 10K for the rice cake doesn't make sense to me.

 

yea...i wouldn't do it...but i would never get a mitsubishi for a dd

 

10k for a GSX is wayy too much, especially a modifed one. There are very few GSXs that I would pay 10k for. If you send me a link to the car I might be able to give you more info. I might recongnize it.

 

here is a link to the car

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p...59&rdpage=thumb

 

It has a lot of mods. Might be worth it.

My stepson's GS-T was okay. Engine-wise all we did to it was an improved downpipe, BOV, and intake. We did have to chase boost leaks regularly but nothing to strand you on the side of the road. No idea if the nature of your engine mods make it more or less prone to failure.

 

too much

 

-> A GSX as a DD could pay a lot in the long run, plus Mitsu's reliability here in the US as mediocre at best. The maintenace factor on a 4G63 is quite high, plus you can add the AWD on top of that.

-> May I suggest?
- late 90's Honda Prelude
Here

- 1999 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS sedan

- 1999 Acura Integra GSR
Here

-> Saw the pic, too risky in my opinion.