[Savage_Messiah]

2 days ago:

In my searching for a winter beater I've come across somthing: a 92 GP LE, 3 spd auto, with 175,108 mils on it, with a DEALER only asking $377. Now I'm weary as hell that a dealer would have an asking price so low, so I'll go check out the normal things, but what kinda specific weak points should I check out.

today:

Checked it out and test droe it today.... it's a 3.1, and it's cheap for the reasons I hoped. Huge dent ont eh fender, rough paint all around, nicks and dings here and there, drivers mirror adjuster doesnt work, the in-dash gear indicator (P R N D) only works from N down, etc... it's listed as a 3 speed but said selector has OD D 2 1 so idk. Check gauges light is on for no reason, and some big stupid sticker in the rear window.

The possibly serious stuff... coolant leak and oil leak. Coolant leak was a medium sized leak but the car's been sitting a while, oil leak appeared to be coming from the front valve cover.

Charged the battery a little and started it up... DAMN it runs smooth & quiet. 175010 miles. In park at idle, if i just tap the gas it stutters a little but anything else and it revs fine. Test drive... no hesitation noticed. and GOD DAMN the tranny feels like it's in excellent shape. Brakes are good, tires are good... and if I buy it, come with a 1 month warranty for anything major with the engine or tranny. So it's under serious consideration for being a real good car for $377, but I'll go back tomorrow to check on things like the heat and pull the dipsticks and check that.