jeremy Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I have my eye on two cars and I am torn between them...I haven't seen/driven either of them at this point however....so saying "torn" is a little premature '89 TGP, the typical red/tan combo....~140k, rebuilt turbo, has valence, looks good, supossedly runs/drives/shifts like it is supposed to. $1200 '90 STE factory MTX 3.1 n/a, white with grey cloth, ~144k, rebuilt tranny and freshly repainted. $1500 I am torn but leaning toward the STE because it is 4dr and a very rare car at that, I am really stoked to see/drive it.....although I do like the idea of going boosted... They are both located in OH so I will have to wait until Saturday to go look at either/both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbtk2 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I'd go with the turbo car, but thats just me. Boost is addicting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hands Down '89 Red TGP 8) x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I think the ste may prove more reliable and trouble free in the long run, and engine and tranny parts would be easier to get. I also like 4 doors. But it is your choice... the turbo would be fun Don't foget the PITA exhaust crossovers that were poorly designed. Custom replacements are availible through someone. I should also ask, do both have powermaster-IIIs? I would avoid a powermaster if I had the choice, unless you would be willing to convert to vacuum as i have done. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patgizz Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 4 door cause you got a kid. if i weren't head deep in cars i'd go after the tgp if you went after the STE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 4 door cause you got a kid. if i weren't head deep in cars i'd go after the tgp if you went after the STE I saw! make more space! lay more gravel! It is a TGP. You said you'd like a Z-34... a TGP would be better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 STE, although i'd like to say TGP so i can buy it and rape it after your done with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay3800 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Go with the STE. It's more rare, will be more reliable, and fresh paint never hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patgizz Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I saw! make more space! lay more gravel! It is a TGP. You said you'd like a Z-34... a TGP would be better! i hate gp's looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFromColorado Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 looks like the vote right now is split down the middle too.. Personally, I'd go for the STE with the MTX rather then the TGP - but that's just me. --Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 4 door cause you got a kid This is Month 12 of my "two doors and a baby" adventure, and I'm doing just fine... Snag the TGP. The STE is still a 3.1 w-body sedan, no matter how rare it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 STE all the way! you could simply turbocharge the existing LH0 if you wanted boost NA STE is just more practical (sedan), and probably more dependable than the TGP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay3800 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Call me an idiot, and I've been a W-body fan for years, but what in the heck is MTX? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiiirt Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 All i gotta say is Premium gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbtk2 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 5 speeds are more addictive... Well I have a 5 speed v8 RWD car and an auto FWD V6 and I definately drive the auto car a lot more often...... 5 speed is fun, but auto is nicer sometimes when your tired and whatnot, and its better for drag racing anyways... If the TGP does in fact seem to have a good shifting tranny and you can talk them down to $1k, then I'd definately go with that. Although I don't know how much driving you do and what type of driving you do, because you do need to remember that the TGP will require premium whereas the STE will not. The tranny would be the number one deciding factor to me though...if the trans doesn't appear to be 110% then run away quickly...just my $.02 though. I would go look at and drive both cars and then make your decision. On paper the decision may be hard to make, but when you actually see the cars and can compare their condition and whatnot it will make the choice a lot easier. Where are these cars located? Shawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Call me an idiot, and I've been a W-body fan for years, but what in the heck is MTX? manual transaXle I still think the STE is just another sedan, but with a 5-speed, I don't care how rare they came. The TGP is a special car, and I know Jeremy gets bored of cars quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay3800 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Call me an idiot, and I've been a W-body fan for years, but what in the heck is MTX? manual transaXle Haha, thanks. In all my years around cars, I've never heard that acronym before. In that case, go with the STE for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 As much as I hate 4 door cars I like 5 speeds more. I'd go for the STE hands down. It probably helps that I've driven several 5 speed Ws but no turbo cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I'll vote STE....but Im obviously biased. Do you know any other options it has? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 All i gotta say is Premium gas My last few cars have required premium fuel....so that isn't a big deal. I am not sure as to what other options the STE has, I just asked about the leather, which unfortunately it doesn't have. Oh well, I am going to look at the STE on Saturday morning, and I might try to set up something to check out the TGP the same day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianhasadd Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I'd go with the STE. Better looking car IMO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 here's hoping that STE has a power moonroof! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbtk2 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 here's hoping that STE has a power moonroof! unless its like mine and leaks every damn time it rains or snows..... :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 mine doesn't have one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay3800 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 IMO there is NO WAY you can pass up a 5-speed 3.1 STE! If you don't buy it, send me the info and I will! I'm being serious on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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