keat320
New Member
Hello!
As you could see from my profile, I'm 16 and new here. So far I've been driving a '96 Altima, but that car won't be available to me after next week. So, I'm looking at a 3rd gen Integra GS-R, and I need all the help I can get! My father is really good with cars, but you guys seem to be especially knowledgeable and helpful with info concerning Integras, so I thought I'd register and ask for your thoughts.
I'm currently looking at a black 1997 GS-R that is for sale just a few miles down the road. I found the ad online and have talked with the owner over the phone, but I won't get a chance to see the car until tomorrow afternoon. Here are the specs as he put them:
Mileage: 115,500
Body Style: Hatchback
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black
Engine: 4 Cylinders
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: 2WD
Doors: 2
Features: A/C: Front, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Steering, Remote Keyless Entry, Bucket Seats, Airbag: Driver, Airbag: Passenger, Alarm, Anti-Lock Brakes, CD Changer, Premium Sound, Power Windows, Rear Window Defroster, Rear Window Wiper, Alloy Wheels, Sunroof/Moonroof
Selling Points: Second Owner.
Condition: Needs muffler.
Here are the pictures:
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I plan on grabbing the VIN and checking out a carfax, and checking it out using Ominous G2's VIN decoding guide.
Now, he said he bought it from a dealer off a lease with 4500 miles, and that it had the front bumper repainted, and that that paint is now peeling. He said that its been in no other major accidents. From reading some posts here, I plan on checking out:
-water in trunk
-radiator and cam seal oil leaks
-when was the timing belt replaced?
-good axles; no clicking or grease inside rims
-green coolant
-records for brake, tire, clutch service
-other body/paint work, body rust
-clean oil and engine compartment
He also said that the lights on the stereo are messed up, and that there is a vibration in the muffler (he doesn't know if the entire exhaust system or just the muffler needs replacement), but it passed inspection and is stickered as good till 07.
He's asking $5,500, but if I need to replace the muffler and stereo, I think I should ask for $5000.
Wow, now that was long. Anyways, I'm just looking for as many opinions and as much help as I can get concerning other specifics to ask about or check out, etc.
Thanks a ton for your help!
As you could see from my profile, I'm 16 and new here. So far I've been driving a '96 Altima, but that car won't be available to me after next week. So, I'm looking at a 3rd gen Integra GS-R, and I need all the help I can get! My father is really good with cars, but you guys seem to be especially knowledgeable and helpful with info concerning Integras, so I thought I'd register and ask for your thoughts.
I'm currently looking at a black 1997 GS-R that is for sale just a few miles down the road. I found the ad online and have talked with the owner over the phone, but I won't get a chance to see the car until tomorrow afternoon. Here are the specs as he put them:
Mileage: 115,500
Body Style: Hatchback
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black
Engine: 4 Cylinders
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: 2WD
Doors: 2
Features: A/C: Front, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Steering, Remote Keyless Entry, Bucket Seats, Airbag: Driver, Airbag: Passenger, Alarm, Anti-Lock Brakes, CD Changer, Premium Sound, Power Windows, Rear Window Defroster, Rear Window Wiper, Alloy Wheels, Sunroof/Moonroof
Selling Points: Second Owner.
Condition: Needs muffler.
Here are the pictures:
pic1
pic 2
pic 3
I plan on grabbing the VIN and checking out a carfax, and checking it out using Ominous G2's VIN decoding guide.
Now, he said he bought it from a dealer off a lease with 4500 miles, and that it had the front bumper repainted, and that that paint is now peeling. He said that its been in no other major accidents. From reading some posts here, I plan on checking out:
-water in trunk
-radiator and cam seal oil leaks
-when was the timing belt replaced?
-good axles; no clicking or grease inside rims
-green coolant
-records for brake, tire, clutch service
-other body/paint work, body rust
-clean oil and engine compartment
He also said that the lights on the stereo are messed up, and that there is a vibration in the muffler (he doesn't know if the entire exhaust system or just the muffler needs replacement), but it passed inspection and is stickered as good till 07.
He's asking $5,500, but if I need to replace the muffler and stereo, I think I should ask for $5000.
Wow, now that was long. Anyways, I'm just looking for as many opinions and as much help as I can get concerning other specifics to ask about or check out, etc.
Thanks a ton for your help!
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