thinking about purchasing a 90 eclipse gsx, any info apreciated

[87grandnat]

I am considering buying a 90 eclipse gsx for a daily driver, it is in good condition and has 90k miles it is a standard, all wheel drive, turbo if anyone knows anything about these cars as far as relaibility as a daily drive please post your knowledge.

thanks,
Joshua

 

[Gn-ing]

I am considering buying a 90 eclipse gsx for a daily driver, it is in good condition and has 90k miles it is a standard, all wheel drive, turbo if anyone knows anything about these cars as far as relaibility as a daily drive please post your knowledge.

thanks,
Joshua

well...i've had alot of experence with gsx mitzu's....Number 1...they are not reliable,they are down right quirky. Timing belts are a big issue..if they snap,you bend valves and can break pistons.. the transmission are legendary weak,especially if you hammer on them. also,oil leaks,and lifters are a problem...these cars can be made fast,but have a AAA card handy for tows,BTW,a GSX has to be flatbeded to tow..

 

[kenny]

They're only unreliable if you don't keep up on them.

Do the normal maintenance and you'll be fine.

The 90's are a little different from the rest of the 1G's (90-94). Biggest differences are the throttle bodies and ECU's. The 90-91 cars have the weaker rear end (3 bolt vs a 4 bolt in 92-94's).

Best site for info is probably,
http://www.vfaq.com/index-main.html

... I've owned one for two years now (91 Talon TSi) the only thing that has broke has been a wheel bearing, an alternator and a ball joint.

 

[chevyII]

If you buy it do a timing belt imediatly if it goes it bends all the valves. If the trans has been abused and its a manual the second gear sycro's will be rough. There not bad cars but most let the timing belt go and its a big bill no different than any other import.

 

[87grandnat]

Well guys, I backed out at the last minute (right as i was handing money over!!!) what are some cars that are reliable and get good gas milage at the same time?

thanks,
Joshua