are stealths plagued with problems???

[2crunk]

Originally Posted by Dustin_S

Yeah, there are tuning/part/performance differences. yeah, they are two different motors. in most cases, your statement is true. But from the stories I hear, ALL the DSM's (not just stealths) were very tempermental cars. they either worked or they didn't.

If i remember correctly, stealths aren't DSM's they were made by Mitsubishi, using mitsubishi parts, that dodge helped design.

[2crunk]

Originally Posted by Dustin_S

There is one rather easy answer to this perplexing riddle-
God hates me. God hates me hard core.

LOL, i'm pretty sure thats not it but, it sounds like the car has been having problems for a very long time, the owners that had it before the mechanic who didn't know what he was doing probally screwed it up, add in a mechanic that doesn't know what he's doing and there you have it. A POS car, unfortunately you are stuck with it now. Have you tried to locate any of the previous owners? Maybe they can give you some insight as to how the car was maintained or performed for them. Try going to the dealer and see if they keep a record of the previous owners, they should have a list or a way to look them up just incase there was a recall on any part, they could be notified.

[Dustin_S]

I don't mind being stuck with it. it's only a matter of time before i drop so much money into it it's literally impossible for it to break. until that day; it's a DAMN fine yard ornament.

[clambate]

I must agree if the car lasted that long then it isn't a lemon but mine is now (1994 Stealth RT). Update after my car still didn't start and we are talking two-trans jobs in 3 mnths we replaced three capacitors on the computer it started for fifteen seconds. Then we took an oscilloscopes and checked the cam & crank sensors they passed that is the way to bypass the computer. Here though I set still looking for answers. My main thinking know is the ECM a different component we believe. If, anyone would like to expand on this be my guess.

[Dustin_S]

I must agree if the car lasted that long then it isn't a lemon but mine is now (1994 Stealth RT).

So when My car works fine for 8 years, then starts breaking down commonly, it's my fault, but the same conditions on your car make it a lemon?

would you like a cup of antigravitrons with that logic?



just messing with you. I believe all of us together have answered this topics question well enough. Some stealths have a lot of problems. some don't.

[clambate]

Originally Posted by Dustin_S

So when My car works fine for 8 years, then starts breaking down commonly, it's my fault, but the same conditions on your car make it a lemon?

would you like a cup of antigravitrons with that logic?



just messing with you. I believe all of us together have answered this topics question well enough. Some stealths have a lot of problems. some don't.

I believe it has to do more with product induced failure after you've made your last payment's and got a few years. Then when the problem starts you wonder when they end?

Drink more milk !

[clambate]

Dustin,

What I found with my problem is the ECU and it's a ticking time bomb problem for me after changing the capacitors I bought another ECU except it was for California emissions and not the fed version so, even doing the best to maintain your car doesn't mean it's your fault. It has to do more with the engineering of this part then it does the owner. PERIOD

[LOWMONTE817]

Originally Posted by clambate

I have been nothing but pleged with problem and not cheap might I had if I get another car I would look at a focus instead. I am close to having a new car just because of almost replacing everything

hahahaha! he said he'd rather have a fuckus, im sorry focus than a stealth. Your car probably breaks because somebody didn't take care of it. If you buy a focus then it will just break anyways. So what's the difference?

[Dustin_S]

hey lowmonte- is that your girlfriend?

huh? what? yes?

DADDY!!! YOU FINALLY CAME BACK!

[white93stealth]

the thread started said he wants a TT. how many turbo cars out there of any make and model dont have there share of problems??? dsm's have there known problems and so do stealths and 3kgt's. my advice would be find a good condition low mile tt or vr4 and get rid of the dsm. if your going to have problems with a car u might as well have a good looking car with problems

[LOWMONTE817]

Well said.
Nice car by the way

[Dustin_S]

I got iggied....

way to not respond to the bait, LM. anyway, Whitey is right. I've got the best-damn looking Yard ornament in the tricounty area.

[nhockett]

Thanks for answering my question. As for now I plan on sticking with the eclipse. It has been more reliable lately and with my luck I will just buy another pos. As far as the looks... I just made several purchases and I will need a couple months to do some of the body modifications I have planned. I think most of you will like the result. When I am finished I will post pics.

Thanks,
Nate