I joined and posted when I was thinking about buying this car. And then about 2.5 weeks ago I did. 2003 GT moons/tunes w/ 17" Enkais and Conti Extremes in great shape. Low-ish miles (993xx when I bought it) and mechanically clean it seems. Shift linkage bushings were rough, and I already swapped them for a brass set from ebay when I changed the oil.
Car had some cosmetic issues letting it down. Flat and iron-stained paint, a dent in rear quarter like someone slammed their hip into it, a few chips on hood, a bad repair on door, and the factory stereo has worn paint. My buddy who checked the car with me wanted to pop the dent out on the spot, but I convinced him to hold off till after I'd bought it. Then I had a mobile detailer buff the car and do a full cleaning (carnuba wax is already losing its slickness, so I'm going back to the synth I have on hand). Finishing the dent repair and repairing the "repair" on the rear door will need a pro. I'll get to the paint chips eventually, and that stereo when I can afford it. I need a better roof rack. I'd like to go with an aerobar style, but that requires buying a lot of new hardware instead of reusing a bunch of on-hand Yakima gear.
The car has been great so far. I took it in for the airbag recall and the "complementary inspection" didn't turn up anything. I've yet to get through a full tank of gas but it seems to be running well. In local driving it runs so strongly between 2000-4000 rpm that I have had little opportunity to get it into lift, but it's there. Fun car and more efficient than my matching vehicle (with almost double the miles and more needs).
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