hi, i decided to buy a gsr at a dealorship...
its like 6g's for a 96 with 108k miles...
seems a bit rough but, thats my only choice since i have to finace
and im sure i can't get a loan...
was there any recalls for this year? anything i should be extra careful
when i check it out? thanks...

 

A lot of Integra's have problems with the themostat so check that out.

The radiator goes bad on Integra's a lot so check for leakage.

That's all I know.

BTW, stay away from those dealerships.

Can't you get your parents to co-sign for you for a loan?

 

6G's isnt bad from a dealership as long as the car is clean i am sure it is in good condition if it is at a dealership otherwise they would have wholesaled it

 

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thats the only problem i had with my car when i got it. make sure to check the end tanks really well. look for any kind of glue or anything that looks like they're trying to patch it up. i got screwed on that deal, but oh well.

also check for leaking tail lights. i dunno if you really care about it at all, but it happens to tegs a lot and you could probably get them to drop the price a little.

 

3rd gear syncros, suck ***

 

My 98 GSR radiator leaked the first month I had it. No one tried to cover it up, it was just my bad luck.

 

how can i check if the car has a bad radiator

 

Take the car to a mechanic you trust in the first place to check the whole car out.

I wouldn't really worry about the radiator, it's only like 200 bucks, but the easiest way to check the radiator is to take the front bumper off.

 

I bought a new radiator for like 110. Very easy installation. fyi

 

Also try and find out if the timing belt has been replaced recently.

 

Control arm bushings, rust under the doors, tailgate and rear wheelwells, radiator, timing belt+water pump, starter+ignitor.

Those are all I can think of right now and all are items that might need to be addressed soon.

 

yeah, i actually work for a parts distributor so i only paid like 80 and did the install myself, too.

but it will cost about 200, depending on where you go, if you don't do it yourself.

 

I have a 96 teg and had to replace my radiator also, other than that, its a great car

Believe it or not but I got my 96 GSR for 3k, 105k miles, clean title.

 

I bought a 96' this summer for 6g's myself. Tailights leak and sunroof is rusted pretty bad. Other than that, all else was good.

 

yea stupid radiators...mine had about 200k on it before my radiator croaked on the way to minnesota from illinois...took us 13 hours cause i didnt wanna hurt my car. i hadnt had any problems with it tranny still runs strong, no heavyline stuff done to the car yet