Looking For Some Info From You All.

03-24-2004

Hey folks, I'm brand new to this site and have to say that I love the layout.

Anyway, I'll get to the point. I'm in the market (well, actually I've been in the market for awhile now) for a 97-99 GST or GSX (preferrably). I've been a fan of this car for quite some time and I'm finally going to step up and get one.

I was just curious to know from you all (since YOU folks are the one's who drive them all the time) if there are anything(s) I should look out for when buying one? Are there any serious pros/cons that I should watch out for? I've heard some people favor the GST over the GSX and vice versa... What do you think about them?

If everything goes well, I'm hoping to own one by mid spring... just in time to have it on the road for summer. I'm definitely planning on storing it for the winter (no way I'm going to put money into a car like this and have a MN winter rust it out).

So tell me what you all think? Lend me your thoughts! Thanks all.

TheBlizzard · 03-24-2004

Don't get a GST, you will regret it everytime you ride in a all wheel drive. You will end up getting talked into selling the GST and buying the GSX anyway.

CRAIG

joem · 03-24-2004

He's right thats what i did.
joe

03-24-2004

i've heard that scenario many times as well! :dsmrule:

03-24-2004

Yeah, I know of a white GSX that's for sale. I would rather get a red car, but they're next to impossible to come across... unless I wanted a RS or GS... those are everywhere.

Probably going to go test drive it this weekend.

Jana · 03-24-2004

You mean I didn't sell you on my car?? lol

I recommend the GSX over a GST, especially if you plan on driving it in the winter, or racing it.

BTW, welcome to the site! You should post up a little introduction in the New Members section...and if you are in the Twin City area, feel free to come out to our events and introduce yourself!

At-Least-It's-An-Evo · 03-24-2004

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Originally posted by cartman4040@Mar 24 2004, 01:18 PM
Yeah, I know of a white GSX that's for sale. I would rather get a red car, but they're next to impossible to come across... unless I wanted a RS or GS... those are everywhere.

Probably going to go test drive it this weekend.

White is superior to red. White kicks ass, but whatever floats your boat. :liar:

Super Bleeder!! · 03-24-2004

just ask jet, red cars suck. po-po wise

npaulseth · 03-24-2004

Hey, get the GSX. I bought a 99' GST, and sold it after 4-5 weeks of having it.

Welcome to the site.

Noah

03-24-2004

Hold out for a GSX. I wish I would've held out for a turbo eclipse but I bought a N/A a few days after totaling my other 2G

howslowcanyougo · 03-25-2004

Whatever you do, DO NOT get a Auto!

I need to hold on to the title of the slowest local DSM!

AJ · 03-25-2004

AT's aren't bad if the TC, shift kit, and a few other goodies like N.O.S to get you out of the hole.

**Kracka** · 03-25-2004

This is gonna piss everyone off....I prefer FWD to AWD. I just find it a lot more fun for street driving (not for drag though). It is also easier to make them handle better. the improved gas economy is a plus too. I used to have a GSX but I sold it.

AJ · 03-25-2004

I don't miss AWD as much anymore either, but hell I drive a NT. WTF do I know.

03-25-2004

Save some money on the car and get a first gen TSI AWD or GSX. Then take the extra money you have and mod the shit out of it. Better car to start with and more money to start modding. :3gears: :3gears:

03-25-2004

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Originally posted by howslowcanyougo@Mar 24 2004, 11:37 PM
Whatever you do, DO NOT get a Auto!

I need to hold on to the title of the slowest local DSM!

Well, I lack the skills to properly drive a manual so I'm pretty much forced to get an AT.

SlowWhite · 03-25-2004

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Originally posted by howslowcanyougo@Mar 24 2004, 11:37 PM
Whatever you do, DO NOT get a Auto!

I need to hold on to the title of the slowest local DSM!

i don't know I might actually have you beat on that one!.

as for the car. Definetely get the 5spd AWD. if you want a REd one.

go to www.buyafastcar.com they have about 8 dsm's right now a white 98 and a Red 98, and a few GS-T's.

Anycase they are located in NJ it's a dealership, and they specialize in performance cars. They give warranties, as well as financing.

And every once and a while they have realy good deals.

-brian

howslowcanyougo · 03-25-2004

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Originally posted by SlowWhite@Mar 25 2004, 08:43 AM

i don't know I might actually have you beat on that one!.

Just untill you get that new diff!

If your looking for a clean A/T car, I'd be open to offers?

98 TSI, AWD, 69k, with a "few tricks" up it's sleeve.....;->

john · 03-25-2004

Why are you buying the car for? Racing? A daily driver? If you plan on doing any racing do not get an auto. It is not hard to learn a manual. Someone can teatch you quickly. You will regret getting an auto when you start losing to honda civics. Ask Jana (dsmchick) and Tom (tpunx) on here. They both have auto GSXs. I test drove a 97 gst spyper (auto). You dont even notice the turbo kick in. All you do is hear it. A gst couldn't put me in the back of my seat even from 20mph mash of the throttle.

Jana · 03-25-2004

Personally, AT's are better for racing anyway

with the proper build up