Isuzu Impulse

[itsjustmewarren]

im just wondering what everyone thinks of this kinda car, i found it in an auto trader and wanted to see what everyone thinks and what kinda power this car has etc...

1991 Isuzu Impulse
165000 kms, ps, 4 disc brakes, alarm/command start, ASA rims w/low profile tires worth $2000 cass/cd controller w/6 CD stacker, pioneer amp, fog lights, 2 big BOSS exhaust tips, tinted windows, recent safety, lots of new parts, priced to sell $3,600


well i havent gone to see it yet or anything but i think i mite go sometime depends if i can get a loan or whatever, well im just seeing what everone thinks about this car

[Angel5]

I think they're pieces of crap that are slow, noisy, have no aftermarket, ugly and that one is priced $2000 too high.

[Dr. Disque]

I think by '91 the Impulse was a regular FWD econo car and not the sweet turbo RWD versions of previous years. The FWD Impulse is identical to the Geo Storm, and is not an exceptional car, but should be pretty reliable and worth $3600 Canadian.

[itsjustmewarren]

well ive got a year b4 university so i dont really want something that is gonna cost me alot to keep and such, as much as i want like a camaro or something i dont think thats 2 pratical or anything so im thinking i need something a little cheaper

[98accord4dr]

my mom had one of those,they are slow as hell and hella slower with the air on

[itsjustmewarren]

im not asking if i should buy this car or not, i just havent seen many on the streets or anything and was wondering what they are all about and everything, thanks for the advice

PS DiaVolo im looking for a cavalier z24 or something along those lines which is cheaper on gas and everything

[Dr. Disque]

if you're asking what it is, have you seen a Geo Storm? it's the same thing but with Isuzu on the front instead of that globe thing and IMPULSE on the back instead of STORM.

[93eclipse]

Just telling you to get the Z24, only because they are good long lasting cars, if you dont beat the piss out of them, they look nice, and get decent gas mileage while having some performance, I had one, it was a nice car.

[itsjustmewarren]

ya im thinking a z24 or cavalier rs there are a few in this area and im just waiting on a loan and then im going to go and test drive some cars on maybe tuesday or something i cant wait :hump:

PS any suggestions on what too look for in a used car? like as in tips to figure out if the car is shit or not?

[93eclipse]

There are a few things you look for and ask when buying a car. Ask if it has a clean title, ask who the previous owner was, find out how many owners there has been, ask for any or all work records, make sure emissions is up to par, check for any fluids under the car. If you test drive it, listen for any noises, make sure the steering is tight, check to make sure the oil pressure is not too low, make sure no warning lights come on. Check the interior for rips, stains, smells, weird wires all over, check the body for dents, rust, look inside the engine too, make sure it isn't all rusty and whatnot, it may be dirty, but theres a difference between dirty, and beat up. Check the underbody for any rust, and look at the exhaust. Now, this may seem like a lot, but when you buy a used car, and it comes with a lot of problems, it may not be worth it getting the car. And if something seems fishy with the car, it probably is.

[turbo2.3]

there is an aftermarket for them:

http://www.isuzuperformance.com/

[itsjustmewarren]

my cousin told me that i should take a magnet to check if the car has ever been puttied and to take it to a shop and have them look at it too and thanks for the advice 93eclipse

[93eclipse]

Just giving you some advice from what I learned, I've bought a few used cars before, and each time you buy one, you learn new things on what to look for in a car.