The local low mileage $10,000 DSM...

sleepydsm · 06-30-2015

Just an FYI

Some of you people may have seen over the years a 1GB Talon posted locally for about $13,000 claiming - 10,000 original miles. I have always wondered about the car, so I finally spoke with the owner, looked it over, and drove it.

1st major problem. Immediately I noticed the paint is not original. Saab Carbon Flash Metallic. Looking at the body, panels are straight, there is no orange peel. All new trim and outside panels were removed. Open the door... tape line. Jambs not done.

Pop the hood.. faded zinc plated fasteners and nuts - relatively clean, original engine bay with a few small exceptions: The 90s mod of removing the Air Can Snorkel, an old school manual boost controller, Mitsu intercooler clamps replaced with worm gear hose clamps and a seperate wire running from alt pos to battery.

Car is lowered on MEGAN springs, and has aftermarket adjustable upper control arms. Stock springs and control arms are in the trunk.

Interior is very clean, however the leather looks faded and has a lot of surface cracks. We see the 10,XXX miles gauge cluster.

The horse cock is gone, and shifter is lower. Horse cock is in the center console, and an acura integra knob was replaced.

An ACT 2600lb clutch was installed when the current owner bought the car.

The car starts instantly, is quiet, and drives smoothly.

He showed me an original fuel pump; I assume it has a walbro in it.

Car has original wheels in mint condition withe ORIGINAL TIRES. sort of silly they hold air!

So.... surprisingly decent aftermarket paint, a bunch of little mods that hurt it from being "all original", door jambs not painted. The guy is an old school DSMer

This car is super strange. Nice but is it collectible? Is this a $10,000 car? I'd argue no. Maybe $5k on a good day.

1G_DSM · 07-01-2015

I bought my 94 Eagle Talon TSI in 2011 for $6,500. It had 22K original miles on it, bone stock, and super clean. When I say bone stock, I mean bone stock. It also had original tires on it.

**Kracka** · 07-01-2015

Sad...sounds like most the mods he's done have hurt the value. Goofy list of mods. It's too bad he didn't keep the leather conditioned properly.

**Goat Blower** · 07-01-2015

What's the guy's name? I wonder if I'd remember him. I don't remember the car.

sleepydsm · 07-07-2015

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Originally Posted by Goat Blower

What's the guy's name? I wonder if I'd remember him. I don't remember the car.

I believe it was "Ron". He knew Rick Shindley, and used to go down to Porkys when DSM people actually used to meet down off university.

**Kracka** · 07-08-2015

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Originally Posted by sleepydsm

He knew Rick Shindley, and used to go down to Porkys when DSM people actually used to meet down off university.

Those were the days... I think I got into, and out of, DSM's at the exact right times.

A//// Guy · 07-08-2015

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Originally Posted by Kracka

Those were the days... I think I got into, and out of, DSM's at the exact right times.

This exactly. Perfect timing to get in and get my money out! lol

**Kracka** · 07-08-2015

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Originally Posted by A//// Guy

This exactly. Perfect timing to get in and get my money out! lol

I think both you and I sold for higher than we bought

**Goat Blower** · 07-08-2015

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Originally Posted by sleepydsm

I believe it was "Ron". He knew Rick Shindley, and used to go down to Porkys when DSM people actually used to meet down off university.

I'd probably know him if I saw him then. I was down there a lot before I bought the GSX from Shindley.

Speedfreak · 07-08-2015

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Originally Posted by sleepydsm

I believe it was "Ron". He knew Rick Shindley, and used to go down to Porkys when DSM people actually used to meet down off university.

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Originally Posted by Goat Blower

I'd probably know him if I saw him then. I was down there a lot before I bought the GSX from Shindley.

Was thinking the same thing, bet I'd recognize by face. There was a small crew in the mid 90's that used to be regulars most weekends. Fun times.

tpunx99GSX · 07-10-2015

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Originally Posted by sleepydsm

I believe it was "Ron". He knew Rick Shindley, and used to go down to Porkys when DSM people actually used to meet down off university.

Did the guy "Ron", Happen to mention anything about owning an Eagle Talon 2g back then? I wonder if its the guy i was thinking of, Heavy set guy, talks alot, has the stink of used car salesmen?

curt_gendron · 07-01-2015

Good assessment of it. You looked at all the right things. I like the fact that people are using the words "collectible" when referring to DSMs. (much better than "project car")

later,
Curt

**Goat Blower** · 07-08-2015

Mine's been paid for for the last 15 years, so I don't care that it's worth half of what I paid for it.

dogwhistle · 07-08-2015

I'd even argue DSM's are on the rise in value after they hit rock bottom maybe 2-3 years ago. Though I can't say the current community is growing or better than "the good ol' days" of my seniors.

**goodhart** · 07-08-2015

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Originally Posted by dogwhistle

I'd even argue DSM's are on the rise in value after they hit rock bottom maybe 2-3 years ago. Though I can't say the current community is growing or better than "the good ol' days" of my seniors.

Community has gone to shit almost completely

tpunx99GSX · 07-10-2015

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Originally Posted by dogwhistle

I'd even argue DSM's are on the rise in value after they hit rock bottom maybe 2-3 years ago. Though I can't say the current community is growing or better than "the good ol' days" of my seniors.

Still dont understand how DSMs are going for so damn much lately. My last two dsms were 2gs from when i was in california. The 96 GST was $2500 with a couple mods done, in decent shape not too bad. the 96 GSX was bone stock, decent milage, had a leaky radiator, and i bought it for $2000, swapped radiators quickly and drove it home. Its rediculous that people want even $5k for them. makes no sense.

**Goat Blower** · 07-09-2015

I think a lot of the OG's that still have these go to the shootout, I'm on the fence on if I can get all the things I want done by then.

The local scene is dead, at least until Swalchick gets another 1G.

curt_gendron · 07-10-2015

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Originally Posted by Goat Blower

The local scene is dead, at least until Swalchick gets another 1G.

No kidding.. I can't even get local DSMers to come to meets that are a mile away from their houses.

turbotalon1g · 07-09-2015

There are a few people locally still.

tehehodi · 07-10-2015

Cause they all drive evos.