Help with a decision/pricing.., Dodge Stealth Options

[mark_426]

Well, some of you may have seen this thread, which is about me looking for a car.

Tuesday we went and looked and drove cars. I found two stealths I do definetally like.. but, I would like more input on price, mileage, auto vs manual, etc.

If I wanted an auto hardcore, I'd probably be all over the Green one.. but, is the white one, with less miles and a bigger engine worth 3100 more?

=I think I would prefer a manual. The performance difference over the two was HUGE, muchless the slight mileage, and just overall control of the car.
=I would prefer a black, gray, red, or white over anything..
=Is 118k too many miles, and is 78k worth the 3100 diffference?

We also drove an RT auto, and it didn't seem any faster/better acceleration than the base model.


On to the cars:
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1995 Green base
-Auto
-118k miles
-Konigs rims (17"), one needs replaced or possibly just repainted
-Wouldn't start when we got there, jumped it.. then power accessories wouldnt work, same reason, battery charge.
-Sounded like it had a rubbing brake pad/rotor, and some other small things wrong with it - however, the dealer said he'd replace everything (including timing belt, battery) and make sure its running great.
-warranty was 50% parts and labor, 1m/1k.

(sorry no pics, however, it was very dirty, and they were just washing cars the day we got there. it could've been covering up the good things, or hiding bad about the exterior.)
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1995 Pearl White flake RT (edmunds @ 7289)
5 Speed
78k miles
Decent tread on tires
Keyless entry
warranty - 20% parts and labor for 1 mo/1k miles
best cash price, 7500.





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Also, looking, I found a pair of red 5 speeds. Both are Red, and gray interior. However, they're both 180 miles away, in oppsite directions. Both are '94's, but one is listed as an RT (edmunds @ 4836), and the other as a RT Luxury (edmunds @ 5477). Both have about 108k miles, and both are listed at $6000.


A: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_...dist=161#vdptop
B: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_...dist=144#vdptop

[Digndoug]

I like em...

1. pick manual over auto. 

Auto = Dodge .. crappy and will die
Manual = Mitsu .. peppy and will live

2. Pick the DOHC and never the SOHC.  I've driven both, having said that, the SOHC was super slow and a ST Celica would give this car a run for its money.  The car is super heavy and the DOHC is needed just for the 'sports car' feel.

3.  Just a little FYI, just cause its a RT doesn't mean turbo.... I just hope you know that.

-Ti

oh yea... ALWAYS PICK THE MANUAL!
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I get to scoff at you again. Its the same dang car. Yes dif options, but there both not reliable. As boostedk2 says, set cash aside to keep it running. If your looking for somthing thats going to be reliable and not need tlc all the time, get a honda nissan or toyota. From all three of these modles, that i and my friends have I have not been disapointed nearly as much as what i have seen from mistu/Dodge.

[turboinduction]

I like em...

1. pick manual over auto. 

Auto = Dodge .. crappy and will die
Manual = Mitsu .. peppy and will live

2. Pick the DOHC and never the SOHC.  I've driven both, having said that, the SOHC was super slow and a ST Celica would give this car a run for its money.  The car is super heavy and the DOHC is needed just for the 'sports car' feel.

3.  Just a little FYI, just cause its a RT doesn't mean turbo.... I just hope you know that.

-Ti

oh yea... ALWAYS PICK THE MANUAL!
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I get to scoff at you again. Its the same dang car. Yes dif options, but there both not reliable. As boostedk2 says, set cash aside to keep it running. If your looking for somthing thats going to be reliable and not need tlc all the time, get a honda nissan or toyota. From all three of these modles, that i and my friends have I have not been disapointed nearly as much as what i have seen from mistu/Dodge.
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Doug Doug Doug...

let me put it another way....

The Automatic Tranny is made by Dodge
The Manual Tranny is made by Mitsu

thus... pick the manual.

I'm well aware they are made the same and the only thing thats different is badging and minor cosmetics. And stop with your "not reliable" stuff - we all got wrenches


Mark, answer and which RT model I'd pick. Well definately not the ES model, way way too weak. The RT is ok, and if you're only looking for N/A fun than thats the model to pick. I liked the RT/TT. It was fun and turbo spool will spank your pants. I'd personally not recommend a Mitsu for a first car. As others have said, you're safe with a Toyo or a Honda, possibly Nissan (just check for electrical work). Also, if you are in PA, i'm sure a 240SX or MR2 will not be a good first pick. In all the brands and all the cars I've owned, the Celica is the only one that hasn't given me a single problem in the exception of tire replacement . But if you must get a Stealth/3000GT, I'm sure you can work anything that might go wrong. But please pick the manual or you WILL HAVE TO REBUILT.

-Ti