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- Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:59 pm #105419 hey guys, im getting a eg in a couple weeks and its going to be my first car. its a 92 dx black eg. anyone know if there what i should look for when i go pick it up and any known problems with that year and model?

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- Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:06 pm #105429 any more info about the car? maunal or auto, stock or modified? what kind of person owned the car before you? how many miles?

Just make sure the engine isn't smoking or getting too hot. Check the oil & coolant. if those are clean then that's a good sign the car was well maintained. Same for the tranny fluid if it is automatic.
Drive it and listen for clunks that could be ball joints, tie rod ends or wheel bearings. Check to see the CV boots aren't torn, do a tight full turn in each direction while driving and make sure they aren't clicking (cv joints)

Drive straight and be sure the car doesn't pull L or R.

Check the tires for uneven wear, may need alignment or may have hit a curb good. Look for 'wrinkles' around the shock tower where the strut mounts, they can be from hard impact.

Check all the lights, wiring for these can be sketchy in some cars that have been modified. And of course the infamous rear quarter rust... if there is none, check for bondo or fiberglass.

just curious..
what kind of condition is it in and how much are you picking it up for?

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- Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:46 pm #105445 awesome thanks for the quick reply, a friend of mine is selling it. its a stick completely stock and has about 160k miles im getting it for about 1000. it looks pretty clean and ive known the guy for a while doesnt seem like the tuning type so it should be okay, hes only the 2nd owner.

what did you guys do first upon getting your eg? jw for some ideas when i get mine

- Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:59 am #106427 Welcome!! First cant really remember.... Well mine already came with Intake,Header, Exhaust,Coilovers,and Rims....I got a stereo for it and put a system in it....But I don't have one in it anymore...So pretty much whatever u want to do first?? Its all up to what u want..