4th Gener need advise on 3rd Gen)
#1
4th Gener need advise on 3rd Gen)
Guys, I am looking for a second car to replace my 323 GT which has been bugging me with electrical gremlins lately. I've seen a lot of high mileage 3rd gens, some selling in the 2-3k range which is about my target budget. I have no doubt the VQ takes high miles really well - but what's everyone's opinions on the 3rd gens and common problems with 120k + miles?
#2
Re: 4th Gener need advise on 3rd Gen)
Originally posted by kushane
Guys, I am looking for a second car to replace my 323 GT which has been bugging me with electrical gremlins lately. I've seen a lot of high mileage 3rd gens, some selling in the 2-3k range which is about my target budget. I have no doubt the VQ takes high miles really well - but what's everyone's opinions on the 3rd gens and common problems with 120k + miles?
Guys, I am looking for a second car to replace my 323 GT which has been bugging me with electrical gremlins lately. I've seen a lot of high mileage 3rd gens, some selling in the 2-3k range which is about my target budget. I have no doubt the VQ takes high miles really well - but what's everyone's opinions on the 3rd gens and common problems with 120k + miles?
I think that covers it...
#3
i'll speak on behalf of the vg engine ( 89-94) GXE and 89-91 SE. Other than the auto tranny i don't believe there are many other major issues. the manifold studs may go but thats about it. i think a 5 speed se (89-91) would be a good bet. thats if you're not interested in speed. if you are go with the ve. anything i missed?
#7
Originally posted by dmontzmax
You can ground the VTC's and they wont bother you.
You can ground the VTC's and they wont bother you.
#8
Originally posted by Matt93SE
I wouldn't go so far as to say that. it will stop the ticking, but nobody has proven that it eliminates the problem. My engine still ticks like a bomb even with the rewire. (then again, I know I've got a couple broken exhaust studs)
I wouldn't go so far as to say that. it will stop the ticking, but nobody has proven that it eliminates the problem. My engine still ticks like a bomb even with the rewire. (then again, I know I've got a couple broken exhaust studs)
#12
Originally posted by RickC
What the heck does "VTC" stand for?
What the heck does "VTC" stand for?
Variable Time... something..
maybe Variable valve Timing Control or something...
I have a '91.. so I wouldn't know... just know that it brings hell with the car.
#14
Originally posted by super32
I can hear the troops rumbling down in a distance... hear that? That's the "Stickies" troops storming in.... better get moving...
Variable Time... something..
maybe Variable valve Timing Control or something...
I have a '91.. so I wouldn't know... just know that it brings hell with the car.
I can hear the troops rumbling down in a distance... hear that? That's the "Stickies" troops storming in.... better get moving...
Variable Time... something..
maybe Variable valve Timing Control or something...
I have a '91.. so I wouldn't know... just know that it brings hell with the car.
#15
Originally posted by super32
so what is the solution to making the Auto Tran better?
so what is the solution to making the Auto Tran better?
and a great big lol to the last couple posts.
#16
VTC
Originally posted by super32
I can hear the troops rumbling down in a distance... hear that? That's the "Stickies" troops storming in.... better get moving...
Variable Time... something..
maybe Variable valve Timing Control or something...
I have a '91.. so I wouldn't know... just know that it brings hell with the car.
I can hear the troops rumbling down in a distance... hear that? That's the "Stickies" troops storming in.... better get moving...
Variable Time... something..
maybe Variable valve Timing Control or something...
I have a '91.. so I wouldn't know... just know that it brings hell with the car.
and it runs anywhere from $2000-$2500 to get it fixed CORRECTLY
you can make the judgement on whether it is worth it or not
I only had 80k on my Max, so I went through with it
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