I hate GM cars hate hate hate hate hate hate....

[LaserSVT]

You were also certain on a BUICK too. lol

Certain about what? I had done some homework but not enough. Never claimed to be certain of anything.

The Sister n law had an Eagle Talon...the timing belt broke and all hell broke loose.

Ive had several DSM cars. Like almost ANY OHC car if you break a timing belt you will kill the motor. Dont matter if its a Civic, Corolla, LS400 etc etc.

A co-worker has an SHO and although the car ran good, he started having electrical issues and ended up selling it because he got tired of dealing with it.

Thats a shame. Sorry to hear that. You do realize that there is no standard electrical issue with them right? Sure some cars of any kind can have electrical issues but its not a common issue on the SHO.

SHO issues are the auto trans, the diff, valve shims, rod bearings and the clutch is a PITA to replace. If I get a SHO I will PROLLY do rod bearings and upper end kit (seals/pump/shims).

You ever changed the spark plugs on a 93-97 LT1 ???
If not, let me know how it works out for you..

Re-read my previous post.

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SHOs are not money pits. They usually need rod bearings after 120k but thats an easy fix on them and cheap if you do it yourself.

Talon/Eclipse/Lasers are also strong. The 16G turbos last forever and the 4G motor is one of the stoutest available. Sure when you push the boost they can get crank walk and if drag raced a lot the rear ends can blow up but the one I am looking at is still box stock.

Ive had a 94 LT1 Formula and I really liked the car. The Optispark is a bitch and tuneups make me cry but other then that the 700R4 is an excellent trans and the LT1 lasts forever.



I think the first car I am gonna look at though is a 94 SHO. I think I can get it for cheap and fix the small issues it has then flip it for a decient profit.

You were also certain on a BUICK too. lol

The Sister n law had an Eagle Talon...the timing belt broke and all hell broke loose. A co-worker has an SHO and although the car ran good, he started having electrical issues and ended up selling it because he got tired of dealing with it.

You ever changed the spark plugs on a 93-97 LT1 ???
If not, let me know how it works out for you..

[LaserSVT]

SHOs are not money pits. They usually need rod bearings after 120k but thats an easy fix on them and cheap if you do it yourself.

Talon/Eclipse/Lasers are also strong. The 16G turbos last forever and the 4G motor is one of the stoutest available. Sure when you push the boost they can get crank walk and if drag raced a lot the rear ends can blow up but the one I am looking at is still box stock.

Ive had a 94 LT1 Formula and I really liked the car. The Optispark is a bitch and tuneups make me cry but other then that the 700R4 is an excellent trans and the LT1 lasts forever.



I think the first car I am gonna look at though is a 94 SHO. I think I can get it for cheap and fix the small issues it has then flip it for a decient profit.

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Yup. They didnt seem to care and one dude seemed insistant it was the motor mount. Who am I to argue.



And yes, GM cars have the most craptastic interiors around.




So the cars I have lined up to see tomorrow are:
1993 Tarus SHO
94 Firebird Formula
95 Eagle Talon TSi ( I have owned many and they are great cars)
96 Acura TL 2.5 with a brand new motor.

the 96 TL 2.5 would be the ONLY one Id consider.

The 93' SHO and Eagle Talon are money pits and a 94' Formula LT1 motor isnt easy to get to in those cars. If you're looking for a daily driver, go look at the TL 2.5 first.

[LaserSVT]

Were you honest with the buyer about all the shit with the car?

Stevo

Yup. They didnt seem to care and one dude seemed insistant it was the motor mount. Who am I to argue.



And yes, GM cars have the most craptastic interiors around.




So the cars I have lined up to see tomorrow are:
1993 Tarus SHO
94 Firebird Formula
95 Eagle Talon TSi ( I have owned many and they are great cars)
96 Acura TL 2.5 with a brand new motor.

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You are a very fun guy. No.

Should have done more homework on them. Trans suck. LIM gasket sucks. And they handle like complete garbage. Cars suspension was perfect condition but man did that thing suck in the corners.

Cars only saving grace was the super cold AC and the great gas mileage.

When the trans started to shudder and shift hard with another shudder I knew it was time to sell it. Cant believe it took less then 24 hours to sell.

Man, I like GM, but for some reason in interior on most of the GM cars in the 90s just seemed so cheap, like JUNK!. The doors rattled, the paint on the buttons came off easy, seats cracked, I dont know.....just seemed cheap.

[stevo]

Were you honest with the buyer about all the shit with the car?

Stevo

[LaserSVT]

You are a very fun guy. No.

Should have done more homework on them. Trans suck. LIM gasket sucks. And they handle like complete garbage. Cars suspension was perfect condition but man did that thing suck in the corners.

Cars only saving grace was the super cold AC and the great gas mileage.

When the trans started to shudder and shift hard with another shudder I knew it was time to sell it. Cant believe it took less then 24 hours to sell.

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Just sold that bish. Shortest time I think I ever owned a car. Just didnt trust it. Trans was shifting funkey like it was about to fail.

You should get you another one....

[LaserSVT]

Just sold that bish. Shortest time I think I ever owned a car. Just didnt trust it. Trans was shifting funkey like it was about to fail.

[LaserSVT]

You should go get it tuned, I have a PCM for a 3800 SC car from ZZP Performance & High Flow Fuel Filter and Supercharger Coupler from my GTP that I never installed & also have some 17inch Polished Cobra Rims that would bolt right up to your car that would really set it off!!!

It is tuned. Custom tune a friend did. Coupler is new too. I aint dumping any more money into this car. I am actually thinking of selling it already. Drives and runs excellent now and looks 20x better then when I got it but I have ADD and dont really want the car any more.

I have issues. Meh.

[MstangsBware]

You should go get it tuned, I have a PCM for a 3800 SC car from ZZP Performance & High Flow Fuel Filter and Supercharger Coupler from my GTP that I never installed & also have some 17inch Polished Cobra Rims that would bolt right up to your car that would really set it off!!!

I am guessing you got rid of the GTP? I see you picked up a Coupe......

[JC316]

You should go get it tuned, I have a PCM for a 3800 SC car from ZZP Performance & High Flow Fuel Filter and Supercharger Coupler from my GTP that I never installed & also have some 17inch Polished Cobra Rims that would bolt right up to your car that would really set it off!!!

Pisses me off that a ford rim fits a GM vehicle, but not my t-bird.

[SEB]

You should go get it tuned, I have a PCM for a 3800 SC car from ZZP Performance & High Flow Fuel Filter and Supercharger Coupler from my GTP that I never installed & also have some 17inch Polished Cobra Rims that would bolt right up to your car that would really set it off!!!

[butt86]

i wouldn't even waste my time switching the cover if all it needs is held down. mine had the same issue and two self tapping screws fixed it. there is just enough meat down low on that cover to screw it down behind the bezel on the front dash face...