Hi guys!
My friend is currently thinking about buying this car:
http://buffalo.craigslist.org/car/294058730.html
what do you guys think? do you guys maybe know this car?
any advice? how much probably for maintenance? expensive?
I really don’t know much about mitsu’s world…
Thanks!!
what’s the purpose of owning it?
is it for a girl? 95% of girls will like the styling and the fact it’s automatic
if it’s for a guy :tdown:
it’s for a guy who doesn’t know anything about car…
he doesn’t care about auto or manual as well…
anyway, is it what’s called as DSM?
its a DSM. whys he want that car, because of the styling?
no…lol…
because his car broke down beyond repairable…
anywho, we consulted with Don…and he suggested to stay away from it. lol.
Sounds like your friend wants basic reliable transportation.
If you look up “the opposite of basic reliable transportation” on google, I believe you will find the picture of that car, or another DSM just like it.
^hahahaha! points taken! will quote you and show it to my friend…
thanks for the opinion, guys…
btw, what other DSM owners got to say about this?
do you guys agree that your car “sucks” in term of reliability?
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btw, what other DSM owners got to say about this?
do you guys agree that your car “sucks” in term of reliability?
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yes, every one of them will agree
Honestly, I think DSM’s get a worse rep than they deserve. Stock for stock, sure a civic is going to be more reliable. But I don’t think stock dsm’s can be that bad. The problem is no one on here buys a dsm with the intent of leaving it stock. 400 HP cars that started life as 140 hp cars tend to break shit, and often.
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that’s my point too: that dsm in craigslist seems to be stock dsm…(perhaps)
so, maybe it should not be that after all…
Let some DSM guys chime in.
$3900 seems kind of high for a 10 year old fwd automatic 100k mile eclipse. Other than being nice looking, there’s not much special about. I would think if he doesn’t really care, something like a Honda or a Nissan might be a better way to spend $4k. :gotme:
^point’s taken…thanks man 
yeah…i think my friend is starting to let go this car from his options…
420A =/ 4G63, so the typical DSM reliability comments/issues don’t really apply. My old 420A ran strong with nitrous, and is still running strong with the new owner at over 100k.
Our cars suck. :tup:
I agree with what JayS said… the unreliability factor comes from tools that buy an older DSM that needs maintenance but instead of spending their money there, they go right into go fast parts and then bitch when their timing belt/radiator/ brake pads/ etc etc… break. For reliability, nothing is going to beat a honda or a toyota, but the Eclipse N/T should be ok. But he should realize that it does have 100K+ miles so maintenance work is just around the corner.
my dsm blew the head gasket 2 times. broke shafts about everytime i hammered on it. very strong engine if you take care of it. dsms break very easily if you beat on them