What year AWD DSM should I buy? - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

digdug18 · 04-27-2010, 09:09 PM

Like stated in the title, what year should I look for? I'm looking for a manual car. Also should I go 6 or 7 bolt? I've heard the 6 bolt is stronger, is that correct?

Andrew

assault187 · 04-27-2010, 09:40 PM

7 bolt is better design, also stronger, Its just prone to the whole beatin to death crankwalk scenerio. You also want to ask yourself if your going to need the stronger 4 bolt rear or 3 bolt rear if choosing a 1G. The 4 bolt is less likely to sheer axles off the rear. You will also find both 1G (93-94) and 2G (95-99) 7 bolts, there are differences here too. Get any year but a 90. 2G (95-99) is where its at though

**Got Insulin?** · 04-27-2010, 09:44 PM

Nick hit it dead on. Try to find one with as few mods or as many receipts as possible.

knochgoon24 · 04-27-2010, 11:22 PM

I enjoy my 2gb (1997) Eagle Talon Tsi AWD. The look always attracts attention. What are you looking to do with the car?

agencyone0one · 04-27-2010, 11:49 PM

The ladies love the 2G's

**Got Insulin?** · 04-27-2010, 11:55 PM

It's true, women hate my 1G

. If you want to be a real pimp, get a GVR4.

Willdue · 04-28-2010, 12:10 AM

one that comes with a trailer. I kid i kid.

laser92dsm · 04-28-2010, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Got Insulin?

It's true, women hate my 1G

. If you want to be a real pimp, get a GVR4.

Lol I would love a gvr4 then but my talon will have to do for now.

jesus_ralliart · 04-28-2010, 06:12 PM

sadly, I'm prob gonna be selling my gvr4 in the coming weeks. So, keep an eye out

**Got Insulin?** · 04-28-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jesus_ralliart

sadly, I'm prob gonna be selling my gvr4 in the coming weeks. So, keep an eye out

What? Why?

EMX5636 · 04-28-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by assault187

Get any year but a 90.

I loved my 90....

But +1 for GVR4's being PIMP!

DsmRob · 04-28-2010, 09:41 PM

Get one w/ a factory warranty.

jesus_ralliart · 04-29-2010, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Got Insulin?

What? Why?

I'm lookin to get into the evo game. So, selling off the sentra and the toy and making 1 outta 2. I'll prob end up regretting getting rid of the pimp mobile but eh if anything ill end up buying another one

BlkWhtTSI · 04-29-2010, 01:22 PM

2gs willbe more recognizable by non car people since they know what it is buttt 1ga 89-91 are cooler looking, and you see a lot less of them riced out imo hence why i own a 91. parts are cheap and readily available for all DSMs so pick whatever year you want or whatever year you find that is in best shape. just know if its a 95-96 with the original motor that its most likely to crankwalk

Scott · 04-29-2010, 03:02 PM

My personal opinion would be either a 91 or 92 Awd. Good luck finding one that hasn't been hacked up. It took me the better part of three months to find mine. And be ready to shell out some $$ cause odds are you'll pay through the nose for one in such condition.

assault187 · 04-29-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott

My personal opinion would be either a 91 or 92 Awd. Good luck finding one that hasn't been hacked up. It took me the better part of three months to find mine. And be ready to shell out some $$ cause odds are you'll pay through the nose for one in such condition.

I've been looking for a clean 1G for 4 years

Scott · 04-29-2010, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by assault187

I've been looking for a clean 1G for 4 years

Yeah there hard to come by. I was about to fly out to Arizona and drive home a 91 Talon that was a one owner car never modified. Then I found my 92 only 2-3 miles away from home.

DaveSTi · 04-29-2010, 04:51 PM

I always liked the 90-91 best because of the styling. Owned 3 before I got out of DSMs. FUN cars....I'd go with the 91 and swap in a 4 bolt rear axle and 92 brakes.

DsmRob · 04-29-2010, 04:51 PM

I bought mine from Va, all the ones I saw f/s in Pa are rotted out.

656of1000 · 04-29-2010, 11:43 PM

A 92 (6 bolt/ 4 bolt combo) is the best DSM to buy. But, the 90-91 cars (flip-up headlights) are the best looking, IMHO. Don't buy a 90. Ask Rob why...

The best thing to do is buy a 91 and swap in a 4 bolt rear and the big brakes- job done. From what I understand, the 1g's are easier to make fast.

95 -96 is the worst DSM to buy. The 7 bolts, while more powerful than the 6 bolts, are the most likely to crankwalk. (To clarify, any motor can crankwalk, but the 95-96 7-bolt is most likely). The 2g Talons look nice, but I don't like the 2ga Eclipse "smiley face", that's just my opinion. All 2g's are prone to strut tower rot.

GVR4's are tits. nuff said.

04-27-2010, 09:09 PM	#1
digdug18 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bristol, PA Member #4972 My Ride: '87 Honda Civic Wagovan 6sp RT4WD, '06 VW Passat 3.6 4Motion, '07 Suzuki SX4 AWD, '97 Chevy 1500 4x4 iTrader: (2)	What year AWD DSM should I buy? Like stated in the title, what year should I look for? I'm looking for a manual car. Also should I go 6 or 7 bolt? I've heard the 6 bolt is stronger, is that correct? Andrew

04-27-2010, 09:40 PM	#2
assault187 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montgomery county Member #2176 My Ride: 97 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST Spyder AWD iTrader: (3)	7 bolt is better design, also stronger, Its just prone to the whole beatin to death crankwalk scenerio. You also want to ask yourself if your going to need the stronger 4 bolt rear or 3 bolt rear if choosing a 1G. The 4 bolt is less likely to sheer axles off the rear. You will also find both 1G (93-94) and 2G (95-99) 7 bolts, there are differences here too. Get any year but a 90. 2G (95-99) is where its at though __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. World record holder for Quickest and Fastest 1/4 mile Spyder, 4 cylinder vert, 1st in 10's, 2.0L 4G63 Holset record, Modified Mag December 2010, Self built, self tuned. Last edited by assault187; 04-27-2010 at 09:46 PM.

04-27-2010, 09:44 PM	#3
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	Nick hit it dead on. Try to find one with as few mods or as many receipts as possible. __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery

04-27-2010, 11:49 PM	#5
agencyone0one Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sussex/Rutgers Member #15440 My Ride: 96 Talon Tsi, 04' DRZ 400 SM: SOLD, 04' Sv 650: Sold :( iTrader: (1)	The ladies love the 2G's __________________ My anti-theft system: ACT 2600

04-27-2010, 11:55 PM	#6
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	It's true, women hate my 1G . If you want to be a real pimp, get a GVR4. __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery

04-27-2010, 11:22 PM	#4
knochgoon24 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: State College Member #16025 My Ride: '97 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD ╬ '75 Honda CB550F iTrader: (3)	I enjoy my 2gb (1997) Eagle Talon Tsi AWD. The look always attracts attention. What are you looking to do with the car?

04-28-2010, 12:10 AM	#7
Willdue Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catasaqua Member #2000 My Ride: To many VW's iTrader: (3)	one that comes with a trailer. I kid i kid. __________________ Mark IV. Wayyy out there.

04-28-2010, 06:12 PM	#9
jesus_ralliart Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Member #15649 My Ride: 05 neon iTrader: (0)	sadly, I'm prob gonna be selling my gvr4 in the coming weeks. So, keep an eye out

04-28-2010, 09:41 PM	#12
DsmRob Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pottstown, Pa Member #10847 My Ride: '90 Talon Tsi, '91 Talon Tsi, '92 gvr4, '04 Escape iTrader: (17)	Get one w/ a factory warranty.

04-29-2010, 03:02 PM	#15
Scott Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2007 Location: PA Member #4633 iTrader: (0)	My personal opinion would be either a 91 or 92 Awd. Good luck finding one that hasn't been hacked up. It took me the better part of three months to find mine. And be ready to shell out some $$ cause odds are you'll pay through the nose for one in such condition.

04-29-2010, 04:51 PM	#18
DaveSTi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Charlotte Member #1591 iTrader: (0)	I always liked the 90-91 best because of the styling. Owned 3 before I got out of DSMs. FUN cars....I'd go with the 91 and swap in a 4 bolt rear axle and 92 brakes. __________________ Member Journals: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-29-2010, 11:43 PM	#20
656of1000 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Phoenixville, PA Member #5697 My Ride: 87 Ranger, 88 Escort GT, 90 Escort LX, 92 VR4, 02 Outback Sport, 04 Legacy, 04 RX8 iTrader: (0)	A 92 (6 bolt/ 4 bolt combo) is the best DSM to buy. But, the 90-91 cars (flip-up headlights) are the best looking, IMHO. Don't buy a 90. Ask Rob why... The best thing to do is buy a 91 and swap in a 4 bolt rear and the big brakes- job done. From what I understand, the 1g's are easier to make fast. 95 -96 is the worst DSM to buy. The 7 bolts, while more powerful than the 6 bolts, are the most likely to crankwalk. (To clarify, any motor can crankwalk, but the 95-96 7-bolt is most likely). The 2g Talons look nice, but I don't like the 2ga Eclipse "smiley face", that's just my opinion. All 2g's are prone to strut tower rot. GVR4's are tits. nuff said. __________________ Mark I. ~ Patriot Chevrolet '04 Mazda RX-8 '02 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport (lifted) '92 Mitsubishi Galant VR4 '88 Ford Escort GT

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