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Old 02-04-2009, 09:19 PM
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My co worker's got a baby, with another one on the way... His GSX wont cut it for a baby hauler. It's a 92, with the 6 bolt engine, and the 4 bolt rear end. I'm told they're a desireable combonation. It's got 70k on it, no rust (from california), just got a clutch, and looks to be in pretty good shape. power windows and locks, and cruise. My neon needs a new trunk, but it's rust free otherwise... Got new a new clutch, headgasket, timing belt, water pump, tires, brakes, battery and an alternator...

He wants to trade straight up... I'm tempted due to the speed, but, I'm attached to the neon (plus it's the newest car i've ever owned)

Neon BB is like 1800, bb on his is like 2500...

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Old 02-04-2009, 09:39 PM
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I personally wouldn't trade down for a car 7 years older. just parts that are 7 more years old that could break just due to it being 17 years old.
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 09:56 PM
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i absolutely HATE that style eclipse...they are just plain gross....
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trade....sell the eclipse....buy another neon
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 10:05 PM
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my neon is a daily driven car with 160k on it, this eclise was a garage queen, and has been a dd for about two years
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 10:08 PM
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I would go with the BB value on this one good trade, sell it instatly and buy another neon with cash to spare. if you want to go this route be paitent because it may not work right away but someone will come and buy it.
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 10:09 PM
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looks like this with 5 spoke silver rims. Same lights, color...
http://www.highwayusa.com/OrlandoDSM...Dsm/andre2.jpg

Mine=
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...t=natescar.jpg

I put the correct hubcap on it after this picture...

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its all wheel drive and turbo. correct? i would def take the trade if so. there is plenty of life in the DSM still. little more maitenence cuz of the turbo but the speed and extreme funness to drive are worth it
 
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i would def. trade you should help em out and plus you will be getting a faster car or like they said trade then try selling it to buy another neon with extra cash to spare but its def. worth it on your part
 
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Old 02-05-2009, 12:31 PM
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its funny that you can get a stock neon sohc at 132hp
and an eclipse gsx 4g63t 2.0 dohc turbo at 125-145hp
 
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Old 02-05-2009, 02:22 PM
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www.cars.com is saying 195hp...

Is that incorrect information? If I'd buy this, I want to rape my cousins 95 eagle talon tsi, fwd...



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