97 Eclipse

[glempo]

So yeah im lookin at gettin, a 97 eclipse gs. The only thing is its gotta hole in the block, and the guy is tryin to charge 4500 bucks for the thing. I dont have a problem switchin the engine or block but can you guys tell me if you think thats a little steep for a car that dont even run? I was thinkin closer to $1000-2500

This is what its got otherwise

~1997 Mitsu Eclipse.. Yes. lots of miles,(226,000 :razz2: ) but new EVERYTHING.. Needs new engine (hole in block - found engine for under a grand), Florida car, Many aftermarket & performance parts: Brembo slotted/cross drilled brakes, OBX Bomb exhaust, Dark Purple tint, reverse indiglo gauges, stainless steel dash kit, Sony Xplode CD, Iceman Cold-Air Induction, More

[BuildADSM]

Yeah I would say that is steep. The guy has mabey 3 grand in it aftermarket wise. In my eyes modifications do nothing to increase the value of the car if not decrease the value unless the car is extreamly fast. And yes to me it sounds steep for a car with so many miles and if the motor is new doesn't really matter if it has a hole in it. I know there was a eclipse (i think 95 but probably not as many miles) with a blown motor (don't know what model) in the local (tennessee) paper for 1500. Depending on condition I would say you are about right with the price range you were saying if it were me. I bet that you could talk him down.
Ask if he is on any dsm sites (dsmhorsepower.com, crankwalk.com) because I have some conections and could find out if it is any good.

goodluck and sorry for the long post
Stuart

Edit.
\/ that car is a great value for only about 2500 more (once running) and is immaculate. (know the guy) mabey it will help you compare and possably talk the guy down.

http://66.193.230.60/~dlara/sedsmorg/showt...?threadid=13594 (http://66.193.230.60/~dlara/sedsmorg/showthread.php?threadid=13594)

[vapour24]

http://www.carsoup.com/used/detail.asp?use...eID=1&dealerID= (http://www.carsoup.com/used/detail.asp?usedVehicleID=1260869&minYear=1997&maxYear=2004&searchID=1&CDSID=&vehicleTypeID=1&dealerID=)

thats your car isnt it?

[glempo]

indeed it is...:blink:... are you stalking me? ;)
Yeah thats the car alright. I really want an eclipse and i dont exactly have alot of money.. I do have a dad who knows a shit load about cars, and then theres you guys..between the two, i think i could fix it, i just dont wnat to pay 4500 for a car id have to tow home!

[v8klla]

I bought my 95 GSX with a few bent intake valves for $2200...I would have to say that is more than a little steep, but I guess it is a 97?

Chris

[vapour24]

Originally posted by glempo@Apr 26 2004, 11:30 AM
indeed it is...:blink:... are you stalking me? ;)
Yeah thats the car alright. I really want an eclipse and i dont exactly have alot of money.. I do have a dad who knows a shit load about cars, and then theres you guys..between the two, i think i could fix it, i just dont wnat to pay 4500 for a car id have to tow home!
i was planning on getting that car but realised there was the hole which wasnt worth all that money when couldve just gotten a car that wasnt defected.

[glempo]

well if some bent intake valves can drop the price that much im sure, a hole in the block will be at least that cheap. I think i should be able to talk em down, the damn thing has been up for like 6 months

[vapour24]

Originally posted by glempo@Apr 26 2004, 02:02 PM
I think i should be able to talk em down, the damn thing has been up for like 6 months
alot of the time cars are just left up there and the ex-owners are just too lazy to take it down after the car has been sold.

[glempo]

I know about that too, im kinda worried about it, but im not gonna cry or nothin.. and id have to imagine that a person would get sick of gettin phone calls all the time and would eventually take it down.. either way i still gotta talk to the person. Isnt Keegan usaully a girls name?

[Goat Blower]

The guy is on crack. Those mods aren't worth a cup of piss for adding value to a car. I just sold a 97 Eagle Talon with 151K in beautiful condition for $2900. That car is worth about $1000.