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Originally Posted by jcb986
Remember, 97" was first production year. Lots of engine problems, under powered, lacking in all respects compared to a 2000 and up model. Drive an S model and you will never consider a base model...a world of difference.  |
+1 on this and I own a 97. Buy an 03 S or younger S. The 97s are both underpowered and the subframe is not strong enough like the 98s and up.
Additionally, my car was not nicknamed by the former owner of this forum "the black hole for dead presidents" for nothing! A 97 will need a LOT of suspension, cooling, and other parts replaced due to age, regardless of mileage unless the previous owner has been dumping a grand a year into the car in the last three years and has receipts to prove it.
And last, $11,000 is easily $3,000 too much for any 97 IMNSHO.
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