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Advice Needed

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:11 pm
by Dr-X
I need advice on whether you all think this is a good buy. I personally dont think it's worth that much, but the seller wont budge. I'm sorta kinda considering offering him what he wants, but I'm unsure at this stage. Is there anything special about this particular model that should sway my vote? I'm a newbie to Starions and am still learning the difference between all the models and options.

The minor panel damage doesn't bother me, I can fix that. I can also perform a manual conversion - are there any complications to this conversion with this model? Thanks.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =148811291

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82 the first of the starions (turbo)
NEW WOF AND REG - GSR-X Model,alarm,
new engine(gsr2 red rocker engine)
130,000kms,,trans has new fluid,new inlet gasket,exhaust gasket,turbogasket, battery, oil,filter,antifreeze,brake pads. Original engine seized by previous owner,can have for parts.Spare starter, alternator,radiator,oil cooler,lights.
Leather interior,cruise control,digital dash,velnus trip computer, intercooled, tco5 turbo,boost guage, 4wdiscs, independent suspension.
Tidy car no rust,has a dent in rear passenger side,from last owner. Otherwise mint,original paint,classic car
excellent cruiser,good on gas
feel free to ask eny questions
Asking $2,000.

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 4:24 pm
by Lunacy
Hey man
Car looks ok but the panel damage looks a little more than minor.
Unless you have good panelbeating skills thats gonna take a few $$$ to fix.
Always good to get an intercooled model, but as far as im aware the GSRX never came out intercooled so that may have been fitted later.
Otherwise looks ok but think 2k is a little bit high, prob more round 1500 would be better figure.
My 2c worth anyway.
On the flipside would be gd to see some more Starions in the north island :)

Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 8:06 am
by scorpyy
That panel damage is serious. Walk away from it, better ones will come up. Unless he takes $1200 for it. :wink:

Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 8:01 pm
by Junkers
Tell him he's dreaming

Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:40 am
by JDSTAZ45
On the other hand...it's a registered starion. Easily worth $1000 on top alone in Oz.

It does have velnas and cruise control, which is very rare... intercooled engine and factory I/C set up and upgraded
15in rims.Also, seats and interior look great. Most seats look like there on the way out for this vintage.

If the quater panel for you is an easy fix, then this is a steal! Around $2K is not a lot of money for what this car has to offer.

It's disappointing to see values for starions drop so far......

Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:28 am
by Taras
what the hell, since when do starions have a propellor fan off the motor, mines got twin elec fans from stock, strange?? or have i not noticed this on other starions.

Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:37 am
by iXNAY
there is that many little differences like that through out all the models its quite suprising actually

Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:55 pm
by redzone
Taras wrote:what the hell, since when do starions have a propellor fan off the motor, mines got twin elec fans from stock, strange?? or have i not noticed this on other starions.
its a jap spec. most GSR-V's had this aswell..... i have a fan shroud here from one i kept for comedy value

Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:33 pm
by Taras
comedy value hahahahah.

Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:00 pm
by JDSTAZ45
:( I'm not laughing...I've got a clutch fan on my widebody!

I gotta say, I definately don't have any cooling problems at the expense of a little power ( loss)! :(