06-09-2004, 01:14 PM
AFAIK, those things are fairly strong. Here are my ideas:
1. I would never pay 1700 for a car with 175k on it.
2. I would not buy a DSM for 1700 with 175k on it.
3. DSMs are not the most reliable cars in the world.. especially with 175k
(look who's talking)
4. You're going to have to do a lot of minor mainenance if it hasn't all been done.
That means lots of small trips to trash auto.
5. Turbos need to be rebuilt at 125-150k. If it hasn't been rebuilt, don't expect
to drive it hard for long without the turbo going.
Conclusion. It seems like A LOT of money for a car with that many miles but it is a 94 and it is slightly above KBB. You could get what you pay for it at that price considering it is a TSi AWD. I would not buy it expecting reliable daily transport. The fact is... that car has had an above average number of miles put on it and you should know a VERY detailed history before paying 1700 for a car whos engine could cost more than that, and whos turbo could cost half.
PS. I love the TSi AWDs. They were 2nd inline behind TII for reasonably priced sports cars. They are lots of fun and for that, you might be willing to drop a couple grand. My advice is buy it if you have enough cash saved up for a new motor and turbo.
1. I would never pay 1700 for a car with 175k on it.
2. I would not buy a DSM for 1700 with 175k on it.
3. DSMs are not the most reliable cars in the world.. especially with 175k
(look who's talking)
4. You're going to have to do a lot of minor mainenance if it hasn't all been done.
That means lots of small trips to trash auto.
5. Turbos need to be rebuilt at 125-150k. If it hasn't been rebuilt, don't expect
to drive it hard for long without the turbo going.
Conclusion. It seems like A LOT of money for a car with that many miles but it is a 94 and it is slightly above KBB. You could get what you pay for it at that price considering it is a TSi AWD. I would not buy it expecting reliable daily transport. The fact is... that car has had an above average number of miles put on it and you should know a VERY detailed history before paying 1700 for a car whos engine could cost more than that, and whos turbo could cost half.
PS. I love the TSi AWDs. They were 2nd inline behind TII for reasonably priced sports cars. They are lots of fun and for that, you might be willing to drop a couple grand. My advice is buy it if you have enough cash saved up for a new motor and turbo.
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