What to look for in a used GP?
6th Gear
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,486
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From: Orcutt, CA
Too bad it was not the perfect car for you just to see/drive and want.
- The wheels rash seems like the biggest problem and most expensive to solve.
- A new exhaust can be purchased and Borla sold or traded so not too big of an issue.
- The wing bolts due rust. I remember seeing someone selling replacement bolts at fair price.
- Wing spot could be an issue and the wing is expensive.
These could all be good negotiation points to get the right price.
- The wheels rash seems like the biggest problem and most expensive to solve.
- A new exhaust can be purchased and Borla sold or traded so not too big of an issue.
- The wing bolts due rust. I remember seeing someone selling replacement bolts at fair price.
- Wing spot could be an issue and the wing is expensive.
These could all be good negotiation points to get the right price.
5th Gear
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 918
Likes: 27
From: Pulaski,NY
If you are talking about the wing thorx bolts underneath the rear wing rusting that is a common problem. I had mine replaced under warrenty and the tech gave me a tip to put a light coat of clear finger nail polish on them when returning home. I followed his tip and they have been fine since.
Steve
Steve
If you go to GPMINI.net, you can find a stainless steel bolt set for these cars for $20 that a member put together on the site. Only problem is, unless you own a GP, you cannot get access to the site. This is a Must Have IMO
Ok. So I drive four hours today to test drive the car.
The good: the engine runs smoothly. Shifts smoothly. Great power delivery.
The bad: wheel rash on most of the wheels. Rear bumper has a small dent from a license plate screw. Borla exhaust drones. Jcw exhaust is gone. A aftermarket alarm system had once been installed in the car along with a after market horn that has been drilled to the top of the passenger strut mount for mounting purposes.
A couple of the hex bolts holding down the GP wing is starting to rust. There is a weird blemish in the carbon fiber wing. It might be the clear coat. Doesn't seem like the carbon fiber, not sure what it is. Just seems a bit off. Small bit of wear in the back boot.
The good: the engine runs smoothly. Shifts smoothly. Great power delivery.
The bad: wheel rash on most of the wheels. Rear bumper has a small dent from a license plate screw. Borla exhaust drones. Jcw exhaust is gone. A aftermarket alarm system had once been installed in the car along with a after market horn that has been drilled to the top of the passenger strut mount for mounting purposes.
A couple of the hex bolts holding down the GP wing is starting to rust. There is a weird blemish in the carbon fiber wing. It might be the clear coat. Doesn't seem like the carbon fiber, not sure what it is. Just seems a bit off. Small bit of wear in the back boot.