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ChrisnCO
06-26-2002, 09:53 PM
Ok, so I got a newbie question for anyone. I am picking up my new 02 GT-S (6-speed) on Tuesday, is there any great tips and things I should know befor I drive it off the lot??

Also I had A 01 GT-S Sportshift (auto) in Hawaii, what is the difference going to be with a 02 6-speed at 7,000 feet elevation?
Chris25NJ
06-26-2002, 10:10 PM
the rev limiter is going to be lower, and the shift gates are different, however since you owned an auto in the past, you wouldn't be able to tell.
01 Spectra GT-S
06-27-2002, 03:26 AM
check all the fluids to make sure is full. Once in awhile, the factory forgets to fill them. But it doesn't happen often tho.

and if your car is order in, then make sure is have a low milage. In my case, my car was ordered in and I told my dealer that I won't take the car if it have too much milage put on it. AND my car did came with 0.3KM !! :D :D :D altho they could reset it.
twanmoney
06-27-2002, 05:19 AM
the rev limiter is going to be lower, and the shift gates are different, however since you owned an auto in the past, you wouldn't be able to tell.

besides this there aint much that the dealer shouldnt have already taken care of.
Easy on the clutch/car for a lil :)
gregRowe
06-27-2002, 05:29 AM
Check for scratches. If you see one mention it and they will buff it out for you.
GTS LAID
06-27-2002, 05:42 AM
dont buy it....lol
CeliRacer
06-27-2002, 11:54 AM
1. Make sure no scratches on the car
2. Check all fluids
3. Make sure the dealership gives you your lightning rod antenna
4. Check mileage
5. Make sure they don't put one of those Dealership stickers on the car
6. Make sure they give you a full tank of gas for free.
Oo DaRk StAr oO
06-27-2002, 12:11 PM
Make sure your salesperson puts everything he promises you in writing.
ChrisnCO
06-27-2002, 12:34 PM
Thanks a lot everybody
Griffin
06-27-2002, 05:10 PM
Only things I'd reccomend:

1 - don't go over 4K rpm by much for the first 1K miles

2 - shift easy for the first couple months and learn your shifter real well before you try anything too hasty. This will prevent blown or missed shifts. If you do a search there are some threads with great advice on techniques for fast precise shifts and clutchwork.

Griffin
06-27-2002, 06:15 PM
This thread also helped me because I'm getting my '02 gts tomorrow! OMG, there's no way I'll sleep tonight. Pics coming.
TRD StreetRacing
06-27-2002, 09:55 PM
Originally posted by Elliott
This thread also helped me because I'm getting my '02 gts tomorrow! OMG, there's no way I'll sleep tonight. Pics coming.

u think today is bad.......ha....just try and sleep tomorrow;)