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GPX with high kms

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Guys, what do you think of a GPX with high kms (>=150) Is it safe to purchase sucha car? what are the issues involved? frank/unbiased opinions please. and also how much will such a car be worth (stock '95 car)?

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Depending on the condition, anywhere from 12 - 15k would be your price range. Check the usuals like service history, has 100k service been done (timing belts etc). Check for previous body damage & uneven tyre wear. Any smoke coming out the exhaust....

Im sure other folks on here will add more :wink:
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Km's are not what you should be worried about...(to an extent).

Find out if the car has been well maintained....you can judge this by both the character of the person selling....and through any documentation they might have.
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Post by FTOluv »

where abouts to u live because im selling my 95 GPX and has only done 77,000kms. Its silver and its tiptronic.
The reason for the low kms because i bought my MR2 6 months ago!
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Hey Milsy,

How come you decided on an MR2??
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Post by umm »

I picked up my stock GPX 95 manual for $12300 and it had 147 kms. it had the timing belts and stuff changed and has had no major problems in the year that i've owned it. If its in good condition, i'd get the price down as much as you can and buy it.
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Yep it's not really the KM's that are important, just look at the general condition. I saw a 25,000km '97 whose interior looked like hell, definetly been thrashed pretty hard. Ended up with a 145k '95 in almost perfect mechanical knick. Careful with the GPX's though as they tend to develop oil leaks with age.
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Post by FTOluv »

Hey Milsy,

How come you decided on an MR2??
more power, :D
better handling :wink:
Rear wheel drive :)
targa top for summer! 8)

need i say more! :lol:
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FTOluv wrote:
Hey Milsy,

How come you decided on an MR2??
more power, :D
better handling :wink:
Rear wheel drive :)
targa top for summer! 8)

need i say more! :lol:
Hey where’s the wank factor?? hehhehe :twisted: But seriously been in a ride with few MR2 Turbo, they are very competent & impressive car in every situation with the right driver. :lol:
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Post by SchumieFan »

my 95 gpx tip is sitting on 153xxx ks and the only problem ive had with it is that the air con motor seized, easily replaced (that was at about 145xxx ks)
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