Winter/daily car

[keith6110]

I'm looking for a new daily as I don't want to drive my current galant in the crappy conditions winter brings and the terrible condition ny/pa keeps the roads around my area.

I am looking for an 8g galant (preferably a 4cyl, easier to work on imo)
I am also considering:
2002+ Tiburon 5spd
2001+ Lancer 5spd
1990-1999 Talon Tsi 5spd/auto

That being said, my first choice for another car is another galant and my price range is ~$1500, will go higher depending on condition of the car.


So, What do you guys think of this:

(August 19th)
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2516467040.html

(August 19th)
http://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/2549808464.html

(August 24th) - 2001 Mitsubishi Galant 4cyl
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Clean-and-well-maintained-/300590334744?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item45fc948318

(August 24th) - 2003 lancer rally $1200
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2563804785.html

(August 26th) - 1999 Galant $1800
http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/2566687718.html

[98mgalant]

Get a 7g. You'll like it. That 8g could be an ok car bit I know that here in hicktown if it has rims it's usually owned by a younger person and most of the time they don't take care of them. Just do a really good inspection first. But I still say go with a 7g.

[Skyforger]

Stay away from those gen Tibrons, they're rather fickle...I have a few friends with them, always something wrong with them.

I may be a bit bias, but look for 99-05 Grand Am SE's, the four cylinders can be had with five speeds. The 99-01 had the 2.4L DOHC motor (LD9) is a decent motor, just known for timing chain and water pump issues past 100K (just replace all parts, and you're good to go) and the coils can be fickle, but easy to fix. The 02-05 had the 2.2L DOHC Ecetec (L61) and is a damn stout engine. No issues like the LD9 it replaced, more efficient coil pack, and extremely easy to work on. (top placed cartridge oil filter FTW!!) and if you ever decide to, the Ecotec has a stupid huge aftermarket, and takes very well to boost. :D just a heads up, they stopped making SE coupes after 02, Ecotec coupes can be found though.

[keith6110]

my dad has a 2002 grand am se he wants to just give me.
No offense, but I do not want to be caught driving it lol.

You might say I'm anti GM. Their electronics just stop working after so many years and everything about them feels cheap.

[XxGiRLaNT06xX]

I agree with you Keith. The GM cars have a very cheap feel to them. I hated the interior of my G6 and when we had the Trailblazer SS. I agree with Chris about the Tiburons. Garbage. lol I'd go with the 8g or Talon.

[Blue8g]

http://poconos.craigslist.org/cto/2552491517.html
http://reading.craigslist.org/cto/2551342722.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/2487368839.html
http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/2495673043.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/2531149567.html
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2494649181.html
http://york.craigslist.org/cto/2554671105.html
http://binghamton.craigslist.org/cto/2529738057.html
http://scranton.craigslist.org/cto/2514673987.html
http://ithaca.craigslist.org/cto/2519205034.html
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2552532396.html
http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/2549097802.html
http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/2499061980.html
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2552070882.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/2549647728.html
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2548422779.html
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2527163525.html
http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/2530204691.html
http://allentown.craigslist.org/ctd/2553538235.html
http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/2526438596.html
http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/2507845464.html

IMO, the best thing I've linked:

http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/2512048506.html

[Blue8g]

I'm not going to lie, I linked more what I thought was cool, than what is actually great for you in terms of DD, but they all seem like decent DD's, while still being a lot of fun.

[Skyforger]

my dad has a 2002 grand am se he wants to just give me.
No offense, but I do not want to be caught driving it lol.

You might say I'm anti GM. Their electronics just stop working after so many years and everything about them feels cheap.

O.o I've never had much of electronic issues with mine. None taken, these are unloved cars after all. lol I love my slow ass Grand Ma GT anyway.

But the G6 has cheap feeling interior bits (plasticy) my GA feels a lot more like...an interior. lol

[keith6110]

No wonder I couldn't find this:

http://binghamton.craigslist.org/cto/2529738057.html

Its an eXlipse lol

[qnz]

Buy my car

[keith6110]

Buy my car


for $1500, done!
Why do you try to keep selling me this? lol

[oakrdrs187]

http://poconos.craigslist.org/cto/2552491517.html
http://reading.craigslist.org/cto/2551342722.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/2487368839.html
http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/2495673043.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/2531149567.html
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2494649181.html
http://york.craigslist.org/cto/2554671105.html
http://binghamton.craigslist.org/cto/2529738057.html
http://scranton.craigslist.org/cto/2514673987.html
http://ithaca.craigslist.org/cto/2519205034.html
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2552532396.html
http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/2549097802.html
http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/2499061980.html
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2552070882.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/2549647728.html
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2548422779.html
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2527163525.html
http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/2530204691.html
http://allentown.craigslist.org/ctd/2553538235.html
http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/2526438596.html
http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/2507845464.html

IMO, the best thing I've linked:

http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/2512048506.html


One I thought was coolest
http://images.craigslist.org/3m93o63l15T65U15R2b84492b80f0b49c1735.jpg

[Blue8g]

^That was one of my favorite, seems like it'd be a lot of fun to beat on.

[carl3g]

Grab an old legacy or something if you want a winter car. I imagine PA has alot of snow. AWD in snow is always fun ;-)

[oakrdrs187]

^That was one of my favorite, seems like it'd be a lot of fun to beat on.

Hells yea, Car stands out like a sore thumb, for a beater def worth the buy.
It's not gonna be a granny wagon either, a few bolt-ons will get it going decently for it's age and milage.

[DTP]

Forget the car... Come to SC!


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[Exhaust power]

I say find a 6g or 7g lots of potential more then the 8g. And parts/upgrades are very cheap.

http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/2553383100.html
http://allentown.craigslist.org/ctd/2542202403.html
http://poconos.craigslist.org/cto/2541023248.html
http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/2527074802.html
http://reading.craigslist.org/cto/2522054011.html
http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/2534722599.html
http://elmira.craigslist.org/cto/2514232595.html
http://reading.craigslist.org/cto/2494236197.html
I would buy a 6g for a winter beater later beast but i been set on a 4 gen lude.

[oakrdrs187]

I wouldn't go with any other generation. Personally I think 8G is sharpest looking and wouldn't mind have a beater 8G and NICE 8G.

[99 galant]

my dad has a 2002 grand am se he wants to just give me.
No offense, but I do not want to be caught driving it lol.

You might say I'm anti GM. Their electronics just stop working after so many years and everything about them feels cheap.

my girl loves hers and its a V6, honestly, other than I'm too big for the car, I'd rock it.

edit: we have had it for almost 4 years now

[Skyforger]

my girl loves hers and its a V6, honestly, other than I'm too big for the car, I'd rock it.

edit: we have had it for almost 4 years now


They're great cars, it's just the average shmuck doesn't have a clue on basic car care, and they don't take nicely to neglect.

Had mine for four years now as well, but getting bored of it...

[oakrdrs187]

I hate the starter sound on domestics.

[Skyforger]

I hate the starter sound on domestics.

That's a rather broad statement. lol

[oakrdrs187]

No I'm serious LOL, on GM's like, Lumina Sedans and similar Buicks and Oldsmobiles you hit the key once and it's tricky to know when to let go so it don't grind. 98-03 Ford Trucks and Suv's sound like the starter is gonna blow up.

Am I the only one who notices? LOL. I like the winding sound of the G's starter. I dislike early 90's Honda Accord and Civic too.

It's one of those weird things I notice I guess...

[wetamup2k3g]

No I'm serious LOL, on GM's like, Lumina Sedans and similar Buicks and Oldsmobiles you hit the key once and it's tricky to know when to let go so it don't grind. 98-03 Ford Trucks and Suv's sound like the starter is gonna blow up.

Am I the only one who notices? LOL. I like the winding sound of the G's starter. I dislike early 90's Honda Accord and Civic too.

It's one of those weird things I notice I guess...

You're not alone, Older GM's sound bad in my opinion too, like they're choking when they start. Mine whines so beautifully, and if you leave the key cranked too long, the motor just bogs down, it doesn't grind. The Diamante has a very quick, quiet crank up, it's beautiful. And yep, without looking you can identify a Ford V8 starting.

[keith6110]

I decided to list my mustang gt for trade on craigslist. Hope I get a nice mitsu or suby.

[Blue8g]

:(

Mustang > Subie

[keith6110]

What do you guys think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Clean-and-well-maintained-/300590334744?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item45fc948318

[99galantES]

Id do it I miss my moms burgandy g

[keith6110]

Only problem I see is one accident back in 04. Maybe I can talk him down when no one bids on the car after bidding ends, 185k is a lot of miles.

[99 galant]

if that engine goes, how much time and money would be needed to fix it?

[keith6110]

if that engine goes, how much time and money would be needed to fix it?

a weekend and $200 lol.

[keith6110]

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2563804785.html


2003 lancer oz edition. Do these have our 2.4L in them? If so, I might buy

[galantlvr34]

They have the 2.0L sohc in them but it is like the 2.4L in the galant.

[99 galant]

a weekend and $200 lol.

then do it, but id get that lancer > galant

[Blue8g]

Ewww no.

Non Evo lancers are absolute shitboxes.

I test drove one before driving the G....trash.

Get that burgundy 8g.

[keith6110]

Ewww no.

Non Evo lancers are absolute shitboxes.

I test drove one before driving the G....trash.

Get that burgundy 8g.


I would make it a evo replica (spoiler, black euro tails, possibly throw the 16g turbo on if it doesn't sell lol.)

But I think I'm just going to go with the galant on ebay like you are suggesting. It's clean and local. I messaged the guy about the accident and he said it was a rock truck that broke the windsheild and a few other drivers as well, so that's what was reported. Seems pretty straight forward, I'm just going to watch the bid, If I win, i'll be getting it this weekend.

Going to be fun driving my galant down to pick up another. The owner of the red one will probably shit bricks lol.

[galantlvr34]

I would make it a evo replica (spoiler, black euro tails, possibly throw the 16g turbo on if it doesn't sell lol.)

But I think I'm just going to go with the galant on ebay like you are suggesting. It's clean and local. I messaged the guy about the accident and he said it was a rock truck that broke the windsheild and a few other drivers as well, so that's what was reported. Seems pretty straight forward, I'm just going to watch the bid, If I win, i'll be getting it this weekend.

Going to be fun driving my galant down to pick up another. The owner of the red one will probably shit bricks lol.

Hm those are some pretty cool ideas with the lancer if you got it.Why dont you just go look at the galant and make him an offer?

[oakrdrs187]

Non Evo lancers are absolute shitboxes.




Nuff said.

[keith6110]

http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/2566687718.html

264k miles, but take a look anyway. I just texted him and just said, what's the lowest you'll take. He had said $1500, 0 accidents and no dents.

Going to drive out tomorrow and take a look.

A lot of miles right guys? Can't believe how clean this guy kept it. I figure I can do an engine/tranny swap anyday of the week, so whats to lose?

[99 galant]

do it, for the 200 and a weekend to replace the engine, youre good

[keith6110]

do it, for the 200 and a weekend to replace the engine, youre good

That's all I needed man. A little push to go ahead and get it lol.

[99 galant]

dont blame me for any other issues tho haha

[keith6110]

dont blame me for any other issues tho haha

I'll point fingers when I can. lol jk, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't crazy for buying such a high mileage g.

[Blue8g]

Give it a shot.

[99 galant]

I'll point fingers when I can.

KEITH FOR PRESIDENT! or congress.

edit: with your knowledge and tools, it could have a million miles and you'll be fine, just get a good price, bring the 1500 but offer 1200, just say it will be about $300 for a used engine to replace the high mileage one

[keith6110]

KEITH FOR PRESIDENT! or congress.

edit: with your knowledge and tools, it could have a million miles and you'll be fine, just get a good price, bring the 1500 but offer 1200, just say it will be about $300 for a used engine to replace the high mileage one

Lol @ this! I'm thinking about just swapping for the hell of it. She runs real good though, I'm a little surprised.






ZOMG, THIS CAR I GOT WAS FROM A MEMBER ON HERE!!!!! This made my freakin day. His username is swimmerboy2112


Pic of the car (one in the middle):
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z288/keith6110/Galant%20V3/IMG_20110827_122347.jpg



My brother driving it home:
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z288/keith6110/Galant%20V3/IMG_20110827_131618.jpg

[Blue8g]

He include the wheels?

[foxbrand]

nice job Keith!

wow, I count 4 8g galants in that shot at the gas station, what a well timed pic

[Rach3T8G]

Where's the 4th one?

[beam514]

nice! keeping it in the TGC family lol

for a DD I would probably not get an 8G, just to differentiate it from my "fun" car ;) but that's just me

[wetamup2k3g]

I knew I seen those pics before in that CL ad, for a second I thought it was a fraud because I knew those pics came from here, turns out it was him. Good deal dude!

@Rach, the 4th is that green one on the far left of the screen.
Edit: that may not be a G.

[galantlvr34]

What he sold his galant i wonder why.I thought he was getting ready to turbo it.

[keith6110]

Brian (swimmerboy) wanted a truck and needed to sell the galant.

About the pic:
Hmm... back bumper isn't 8g fat. Lol it must be a cavalier or something.

[galantlvr34]

Brian (swimmerboy) wanted a truck and needed to sell the galant.

About the pic:
Hmm... back bumper isn't 8g fat. Lol it must be a cavalier or something.

That is exactly what i was thinking it is a cavalier.

[wetamup2k3g]

http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k525/wetamup2011/Screenshot2011-08-27at61847PM.png
Yeah I think so, Cavalier.

[foxbrand]

ok, my bad, still, it's a great pic

[galantlvr34]

http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k525/wetamup2011/Screenshot2011-08-27at61847PM.png
Yeah I think so, Cavalier.

Yeah it is deffinantly to round to be a galant and deffinantly looks like an older cavalier like a 1998 or so.

[beam514]

who cares about the green car... who was driving the silver galant? ;)

unless she's middle aged... can't tell. lol

[wetamup2k3g]

who cares about the green car... who was driving the silver galant? ;)

unless she's middle aged... can't tell. lol

Middle-aged is what you want, makes money, good credit, has no aspirations of a real relationship with you, and just as kinky as ever....