Alright, I have been looking for a GSR for over a month now...and ive found 2 private owners that are selling...here is the 2 cars and whats done to them and so on....im having alot of trouble deciding....any opinions i appreciate alot....
98' GSR (red)...58,000 miles, sunroof, black leather interior, cd unit, lowered, full catback exhaust, and aem intake, lives in pennsylvania (im in maine)...he also has yet to do the 60k checkup and he wants 11,000.
96' GSR (red)...84,000 miles, new timing belt, water pump, valve adjustment, spark plugs all the 60k checkup...aem intake, jdm itr 4-1 header, carsound hi flow cat, rsr catback, vafc fuel computer, exedy organic clutch, struts, h and r stage 2 springs, type r sway bar, jdm shiftboot, viper alarm, tint, 3k in audio...lives in maine also....and is a very nice guy and is willing to help me out with everything..also knows his **** and has had everything done through a honda technician....he wants 13.5k i believe....
I need some help and some suggestions...thanks alot....money is not my strong point but im using everything i have to get one of these cars(poor college student)....any comments are welcome. the money thing is what i dont have but im taking out big time loans and have it all basically setup...just need to pick...

 

I would try to find a stock one in the area. I bet both of those cars have been ragged on pretty hard. If you find one in original condition, it was probably owned by someone who wasn't interested in going fast and they are more likely not to rag on it.

 

The '96 is a bit steep. I guess if you think the stereo stuff is really worth $3k it's not a bad deal. Have you seen both cars?

 

I have pics of both of the cars, they almost look exactly the same..except different rims and the 96' is tinted....the 96' has been well taken care of he wants 13.7k for it....the 98' i dont really know anything bout until i get a report back from acura because he is getting it checked for me because it does need a 60k check.....I am meeting them both eventually to see the cars..
i really want the 96' because of what he has done to it and he's close and knows his ****....im just puzzled basically...money sucks

 

i think the price of the 96 is a lil steep too...i bought my 99 with 20k miles on it for that much...it was stock but the people i bought it from were buildin on some other cars so they threw in a thermal catback and comptech filter....good deal imo...if you know the 96 is in good condition make him an offer...just not 14k....thats my opinion anyway

 

thanks for the advice....what does anybody think the offer should be on the 96'...i dont know what much about integras...im just getting into them alot and learning as much as i can because thats what i am gonna own and continue to increase speed and performance along with style....thanks everyone that has posted so far...helps alot

 

how is the body on the 96? good paint? good interior? also take a look at the engine bay...no doubt the guy has invested some money but when buildin a car imo its hard to get back what you put in so look over the overall condition if everything looks great and it drives good i would say offer 12k and go from there...i know thats a lot lower than what hes askin please dont flame on me...some people will go for it though...like i said i got my 99 for 13.5 and they were askin 15.5...i said ill give you 13 they said 13.5 and i quickly said SOLD....haha...imo offer somethin close to 12k and he will talk you up a little

 

hehe thats my car hes buying!
Dont forget this car is for sale in maine. There are about 5 gsrs in maine and i have the only one currently for sale

 

I paid $10,750 for my '96. Stock, with 47k miles.

 

i guess availability could play a part in price...i didnt think of that cause i live in texas where there are like 5 tegs per house...anyways offer what you think if fair

 

GSRs are hard to find in allot of places. They're not very common in MI either. I swept the Internet for GSRs within 250 miles of my home in MI. Doesn't mean I'd be willing to pay much of a premium for one, just cuz they're not all over.

 

Thanks for the advice everyone, now i just have to figure it out. ...but as soon as i get my gsr ill be the happiest person around

 

Yeah it's thrilling. I still love getting into my car...my second GSR in 4 years.

 

I would keep on looking. maybe find something with a lower mileage. the 96 to me is way too much to pay for a car that has 80K miles. The other car is 11000 for 60K miles. not a great deal, but I would keep looking. Good things come to those who wait.

 

Ya i really want a good deal, waiting is tough because i really want a gsr and dont want a deal to pass me by, because its hard to get one up here in maine...i here there all over cali, wish i could make a trip down there but it would take quite a bit of money and time to do that. Thanks for all the advice so far...

 

I made up my mind, I am getting the 96' gsr with all the mods....hopefully in 2 weeks i will have the car in my driveway....then i can begin my aftermarket frenzy....i cant wait!...didnt really need to post this im just really happy.

 

congrats on the car man....hope you like it...how much did you end up paying?

 

13.5k plus a set of indiglo gauges thrown in, and 600 dollars in extras that i can sell....so after that around 12.9k....the car is in mint condition and was very well taken care of....i cant wait to get in the drivers seat...im meeting on the 12th...thanks for all the advice on my topic and i cant wait to start modding it more, and im definately gonna need suggestions doing that....

 

haha....well congrats again...hope you like it...

 

Ya i know im gonna love it and thanks alot trendsettler you've been cool with the advice and opinions....i hopefully will have a carbon fiber hood and a typ 2 commander wing on it soon after....the engine is done up pretty well so im not sure what im gonna do to that besides cams and cam gears....

 

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I would try to find a stock one in the area. I bet both of those cars have been ragged on pretty hard.
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Thats true. Try to find one an old lady had or somthin...thats what i did...its damn near brand new


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yeah if i were you i would do cams and gears next...an intake manifold...then bump the compression up with some jdm itr pistons...and get it to a dyno...

 

Enjoy your car bro!

 

would a carbon fiber hood be a good first thing to get, ive always wanted one....and is the best place to get them at fiber images?...anybody know the website...thanks...