Buying a 97 SC400

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Nov 13, 2008 | 02:28 PM

Flufferiou

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Buying a 97 SC400

Hey guys, been a GS guy and I'm looking to buy a 97 SC4 with 160k. Any problems I should be aware of?

Nov 13, 2008 | 02:36 PM

khutch

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After you have it for a while you might be pissed you didnt go for the '99 for the gated shifter, VVT-i engine, steering wheel, etc. but other than that I would say go for it if it is mechanically sound. I have a '95 pushing 190k and it still runs beautifully.

Nov 13, 2008 | 03:21 PM

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Gated shifters are the bestest!

Nov 13, 2008 | 03:46 PM

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Gated shifters are the bestest!

AGREED! Just read a write up on the conversion and its really not as hard as I thought! Cant wait to do mine!

Still wish I would have just bought the '99 though

Nov 13, 2008 | 04:33 PM

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if you dont mind the differences between the new ones and the old, then get it.
You shoud see if all the services were done up to date. Good luck, car itself is very reliable....

Nov 13, 2008 | 04:42 PM

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Wait it out, go for a 99 or 00 if you can find it. I've been in both and it may not seem like you would notice, but the vvti's extra horses and torque are actually noticeable. If you're in a hurry for some reason though, I'm sure the 97 would be nice. Just my two cents.

Nov 13, 2008 | 07:20 PM

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there ae no extra horses but there is extra torque

Nov 13, 2008 | 10:08 PM

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post pics of your rare GS... stat!

Nov 17, 2008 | 05:18 AM

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Flufferiou

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Haha, thanks for the info. I don't know if I can wait any longer for an SC, I've been waiting since I was in JHS for one and actually found a great condition, SC4 in my price range.

Nov 17, 2008 | 08:22 AM

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Sell the Z4 and buy a newer SC

Nov 17, 2008 | 12:05 PM

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Flufferiou

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Sell the Z4 and buy a newer SC

Haha, need to update my sig but both cars are sold

Living in Manhattan makes it tough to keep cars.

Nov 18, 2008 | 08:56 AM

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Haha, need to update my sig but both cars are sold

Living in Manhattan makes it tough to keep cars.

GOTCHA! Well It would have been a good idea

Thats personally what I would have done.

Hmmmmm.....Manhattan, eh? I say you should just move then and devote your life to your SC.....Gosh, where is your sense of commitment?!? Haha!

Nov 18, 2008 | 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by khutch

GOTCHA! Well It would have been a good idea

Thats personally what I would have done.

Hmmmmm.....Manhattan, eh? I say you should just move then and devote your life to your SC.....Gosh, where is your sense of commitment?!? Haha!

Ahaha, + 1