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06-03-2012
Hey all,
In the efforts of saving a couple bucks, we decided to get rid of a car payment and get an older, less expensive vehicle. Had a 2008 civic, and still owe $$ on it.
Picked up a 2000 GP GT for $3200. Its got 109000km on the clock, and looks to be in very good condition and meticulously maintained.
Owner mentioned the intake gaskets had been done already. Its still running Dexcool.
Any pointers or areas to watch out for?
t
06-03-2012
Price is pretty fair for the km's on it.
Pics?
06-03-2012
ohh, im suprized nixon didnt bash you for not getting a GTP.
06-04-2012
Yeah would have loved a GTP, but the ones I looked at were pretty beat on, leaking or just generally appeared to be abused. This carhas barely seen the outside of the garage, they only drove 75k kms in 10 years. Also, the avg fuel economy was 11.3 l/100km. To me this indicates it was city driven, but not with a heavy foot. Story seemed to fit, the gent is a retired fellow that works at the local golf course cutting grass so that he can go golfing for free. Very laid back, but also meticulous on the maintenance. Was aware of the issues these cars have and showed me what he'd done to take care of these issues.
Picking the car up tonight, so I'll try to post pics today or tomorrow.
t
06-04-2012
Go to green coolant and stop replacing gaskets. The stuff is ****.
06-04-2012
Welcome to the forum!
06-04-2012
Also..welcome to gpf. Nice car
06-04-2012
Joshmoshh, gtfo threads where you dont even contribute, but just QQ.
And disallow, can't wait to see pictures. Since the Lower Intake Manifold gasket has been replaced, that's one headache avoided. It would be a good idea to switch to a green antifreeze, as Dexcool is known to sludge, cause blockage issues, plus it's cheap!
Since you said the owner was meticulous with maintenance, you're probably good to go and just enjoy the car.
06-04-2012
Whats up player!
06-04-2012
If green is better antifreeze, what was the point of the orange stuff?
06-04-2012
It's supposed to be a super-awesome coolant that can last 100k miles +, but that is often not the case. It also likes to eat gaskets.
06-04-2012
Yep that's definitely on the schedule. Any opinion on the best/most cost effective green stuff? I don't use prestone usually, but that's because it doesn't like my hondas.
06-04-2012
XD, I usually use the Advance Auto Parts brand. Same thing as prestone, just a bit cheaper. Never had any issues with it.
06-04-2012
so... flush the sytem and replace with the green stuff, anthing that needs replacing when this is done?
06-04-2012
Depending on the mileage, might want to go ahead and replace the thermostat, since it's only about $10 and easy to get to.
06-04-2012
Lol.Originally Posted by Joshmoshh
I reserve that privilege for you, son.
06-05-2012
Ok... sorry its taken so long. Pics as promised:
Nice side profile:
From the front:
Rear wheel well, no rust!
From the back:
Clean under the hood:
Only dirt I could find on the engine:
Top of shock tower, always a good place to look for corrosion:
And so what is the 'special fill procedure'????
06-05-2012
that bra NEEDS to go lol
06-05-2012
yeah haven't gotten around to taking it off yet. He always removed it in winter, so its not wrecked underneath.
06-05-2012
Rear strut towers are normally what go bad. Fronts not so much.
otherwise, pretty clean car.
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