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Just bought my first car. Update: First problem?

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Old 04-10-2007, 10:26 AM
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i pay about 2400 for two cars per year. 22 years old....not a very good driving record
 
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Old 04-10-2007, 10:40 AM
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Eclipse + Del sol = 108/month. liability only of course. for full coverage on both is 154/month. full coverage on my once and future EVO IX was 190/month full coverage.
 
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Old 04-10-2007, 08:47 PM
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With a gs/rs, isn't the only difference is the power windows and locks? Wouldn't my car be considered at gs then? It has pwr everything and leather seats
 
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With a gs/rs, isn't the only difference is the power windows and locks? Wouldn't my car be considered at gs then? It has pwr everything and leather seats
I suppose it does not say on the back hatch, over the tail lights, does it?
If not, just spend $20 and run a Carfax on it.
A plus from that is you'll know every little detail and occurence about the car.
 
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Old 04-10-2007, 08:58 PM
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I sorry I worded my question a bit weird. I know its a RS but with all its features, is there relatively any difference between a GS. This car is so similar to my moms dodge stratus as far as parts go. The engine, probably the parts are closely the same. Btw what are wheel locks, there on the original pricing paper and was $35 extra.
 
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One lugnut on each wheel with a strange pattern that needs a wheel key to undo.
Its an anti wheel theft.
The key should be with the jack stowage under the rear hatch carpet w/ the spare tire, or in the glove box.
 
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Old 04-11-2007, 12:20 AM
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Is it easy to put power mirrors on the doors?
 
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Old 04-11-2007, 12:50 AM
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Depends.
Do you mean replace one?
Or add them into it (as in replace the existing hand adjustment)?

To add power anything to a vehicle that was not already equipped with it is a guaranteed PITA (pain in the ***).
You have to install the switch, fuses, wiring harness, and so on.
Its not worth it in the long run IMO. Just man up and deal with the hand adjustment.

If you want to replace one, its not hard at all.
Just remove the black cover and undo the 3 bolts (I can't recall if the door panel has to come off or not, i don't think so).

Piece of advice, please be just a little more clear in your questions.
Its been nothing but my pleasure answering your questions about your new car, but you're questions are getting increasingly poorly worded.
Just be a little more concise.
 
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Old 04-12-2007, 10:14 PM
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Well just had a weird problem with the car. When I turned it on, the rpm went up to about 3000 then steadied at 1000. Few seconds later it went up to about a 2000 and the check engine light was blinking 3 times, then went out. Never went on again. I am currently trying to find out what it could be, also is it normal for the engine to go from 1000rpm to about 1200rpm when turning the wheel in park? I was turning in park and the engine was going about 200 higher. With the eclipse how tall is the average driver. I am about 5"11 and its ok but not great. The steeringwheel touches my knee sometimes but I usually can deal with it. I am not complaining, just curious. I was suprised on how low the steering wheel is but it feels like a normal car when I drive it.
 


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