PURCHASING 94' GS only 130k!!!!
01-09-13, 06:51 PM
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PURCHASING 94' GS only 130k!!!!
I'm going to faint! 
This has been my dream car since 1995 (second only to a Lamborghini). Today I convinced my wife to let me buy one in EXCELLENT condition. Only the EGR issue that I know of. I'm so elated. Purchasing the dream vehicle Saturday. I'll be back with pics. Nice to meet you all!
-IAMSIR
This has been my dream car since 1995 (second only to a Lamborghini). Today I convinced my wife to let me buy one in EXCELLENT condition. Only the EGR issue that I know of. I'm so elated. Purchasing the dream vehicle Saturday. I'll be back with pics. Nice to meet you all!
-IAMSIR
01-10-13, 11:39 AM
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Lol
I would have responded the same way! 
Right now the plans are to get her here. REALLY good snow tires (I live in Upper Michigan) and eventually Lambo doors. Maybe on the doors. This will be the first car I can actually mod in anyway ( I refused to mod my BMW 5 series) so I have no clue what to do with it.
Thanks for the response. Hi to all the readers.
Right now the plans are to get her here. REALLY good snow tires (I live in Upper Michigan) and eventually Lambo doors. Maybe on the doors. This will be the first car I can actually mod in anyway ( I refused to mod my BMW 5 series) so I have no clue what to do with it.
Thanks for the response. Hi to all the readers.
01-10-13, 01:40 PM
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No traction control? Deal breaker?
OK, so everything seems to be great about the car. Small miles. Minor EGR-71 light on. Has all the bells and whistles except 1- it doesn't have TRAC! No traction control! Is this something I can mod to an 04'? Is this something worth modding? I live in a snowy area north of Wisconsin, so driving in snow will happen. Please advise. 
01-10-13, 02:07 PM
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4 studded snows, best $ can buy. I think you could swap components to gain TRAC, but may be prohibitively expensive (parts especially if new, and labor). Not sure but it may involve changes to the ABS brake system as well. I live in CO, so I feel for ya. Would make winter a bit more of a challenge but is very 'doable'. Consolation prize: the early GS TRAC system is fairly crude, works off brakes only and has no yaw or stability feature (i.e. when it goes sideways) Early TRAC basically good for straight line only... Hope you decide to go for it, 130K sounds really nice...
01-10-13, 02:34 PM
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4 studded snows, best $ can buy. I think you could swap components to gain TRAC, but may be prohibitively expensive (parts especially if new, and labor). Not sure but it may involve changes to the ABS brake system as well. I live in CO, so I feel for ya. Would make winter a bit more of a challenge but is very 'doable'. Consolation prize: the early GS TRAC system is fairly crude, works off brakes only and has no yaw or stability feature (i.e. when it goes sideways) Early TRAC basically good for straight line only... Hope you decide to go for it, 130K sounds really nice...
traction control makes driving in winter possible in a RWD car.. without it, your car is a lot better off being a summer car
its not impossible, people have done it for years.. but it isnt easy and mistakes can happen in the blink of an eye
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01-10-13, 08:07 PM
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*sigh this guy wants to sell*
Still haven't been to the seller. I'll get at least one great pic when I go on saturday. He said he'll throw in 4 Blizzaks (75%) for a small fee. Feel like it can't be beat. Just really nervous. The vin came back clean as a whistle. And the Check engine light is on with that 71 egr code. He said it doesn't affect performance. Would suck to spend 2k for a car that needs 2k of work. I've driven a mustang in the snow during "snowmageddon" a few years ago- so I know how RWD can be - uh- incredibly scary.
Recently spun out in my current olds 88' so I think this can't be much worse with the Blizzaks. Did I mention he's asking $2500
(not including tires). I might have to sell a few of my possessions but so be it.
I'll keep you guys posted with my progress and decision.
Recently spun out in my current olds 88' so I think this can't be much worse with the Blizzaks. Did I mention he's asking $2500
(not including tires). I might have to sell a few of my possessions but so be it. I'll keep you guys posted with my progress and decision.
01-11-13, 07:37 AM
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forget traction control, buy 4 studded snows, i drive mine in NH snow all the time, it's not that bad...especially in a 4,000LB car.
and lambo doors? no. it's not 2001 anymore. that crap died with underglow and vinyl door graphics bro.
and lambo doors? no. it's not 2001 anymore. that crap died with underglow and vinyl door graphics bro.
01-11-13, 08:08 AM
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Yeah, sorry, do be aware of your local laws regarding studs and chains. I live in colorado, studs O.K. 24/7/365 (although they are no fun in the summer!). Car looks beautiful!! Gen 1s so nice in darker colors (mine is silver, kinda boring) I'd be hard pressed to pass that up. I think there is another thread about EGR code 71, wish I could help more there...
Do it, and be happy!
Do it, and be happy!
01-11-13, 08:17 AM
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Oh yeah, and ok- no Lambo doors. Sorry- always been a fan.