Thread: What To Look At When Test Driving A GP?

Originally Posted by Durk Diggler

I'd avoid a dealer, you're going to get raped. $3k is crazy expensive.
Private seller is where I'd look if $3K is your price point.

That's what I was noticing on some of the Craigslist dealer ads. Only thing that had me steering in that direction is that they'd do all the stuff done for me, so I wouldn't have to get the title notarized and such. Although, I think I'll go private party now because they're so much cheaper.

Originally Posted by BillBoost37

Always look at the rockers and then inside the trunk at the tops of the strut towers. Those are the common GP rust areas.
Take it up to speed and see if it has 4th gear. At 168K the 4th hub shaft won't be in great condition if it's original.
Pull off the valve cover cap and look for signs of crud or cleanliness. Caramel rockers are normal, black is a lack of oil changes.

Will do. Thanks man.