Conquest/Starion Question

[Nitrous5.0]

Im looking at a Conquest (same thing as a starion) to use as a daily driver car and i was wondering if you could tell me wheather or not you would recommend it as one.

Id also like to eventualy get it to run 13's, and was wonderig how expencive would it be to make it that fast. I was thinking just a boost controller, exhaust, intake, all plumbing upgrades basicaly.

I was thinking about getting an eclipse but i have always liked the RWD starions/conquests and i happened to find a nice one in my city for only $500.

Thanks
Eric

[sharp1]

Originally Posted by Nitrous5.0

Im looking at a Conquest (same thing as a starion) to use as a daily driver car and i was wondering if you could tell me wheather or not you would recommend it as one.

Id also like to eventualy get it to run 13's, and was wonderig how expencive would it be to make it that fast. I was thinking just a boost controller, exhaust, intake, all plumbing upgrades basicaly.

I was thinking about getting an eclipse but i have always liked the RWD starions/conquests and i happened to find a nice one in my city for only $500.

Thanks
Eric

These cars are OK daily drivers. Look out for cooling system problems. Getting this car to run 13's should'nt be too hard considering the TSI models come with a base horsepower of 188 wich in my opinion is a good start. If the car you're looking at is'nt a TSI model it could run you anywhere from $1500-$3000 for the turbo kit alone. For the modifications you mentioned however could run you up to $3000 total. Keep in mind that you may have to modify your drivetrain e.g. clutch, pressure plate, driveshaft and even suspension once you srart to make this heavy sport compact do 13's. I personaly recommend this car for racing over the eclipse but the eclipse may be a more practical daily driver.

[Musashi3000GT]

if the price tag on the car is 500 bucks then its gonna need alot of work. A Starion/ Conquest in good condition would sell closer to 3K.

[cahk]

My dad uses his conquest as a daily driver and his problem is that he put a 318 V-8 in it so it doesn't get the greatest gas mileage but he enjoys the car a lot because it has a lot of power and is fun to drive. Another problem is that even just an inch of rain slows it up because it is so low to the ground

[Dz Nutz]

These cars are 20 years old and require constant maintenance to keep as a daily driver. Mine is my DD and has 250K+ on the odo. But you need to be certain you will be working on minor crap constantly.

TSI or not does not matter. 87 - 89 are the best years with 88 - 89 having the stronger axles etc to hold up to upgrades. We have guys running reliable daily drivers with 300+hp and steady 13's and lower.

I've had 13 of these cars over the years and am a bit biased when it comes to Moparbishi's.

[AutoBodyGod]

Originally Posted by Dz Nutz

These cars are 20 years old and require constant maintenance to keep as a daily driver. Mine is my DD and has 250K+ on the odo. But you need to be certain you will be working on minor crap constantly.

TSI or not does not matter. 87 - 89 are the best years with 88 - 89 having the stronger axles etc to hold up to upgrades. We have guys running reliable daily drivers with 300+hp and steady 13's and lower.

I've had 13 of these cars over the years and am a bit biased when it comes to Moparbishi's.

The 4 bolt axles are no weaker than the 6 bolts. I've already proved this to myself.

[QuestSHP]

Originally Posted by sharp1

These cars are OK daily drivers. Look out for cooling system problems. Getting this car to run 13's should'nt be too hard considering the TSI models come with a base horsepower of 188 wich in my opinion is a good start. If the car you're looking at is'nt a TSI model it could run you anywhere from $1500-$3000 for the turbo kit alone. For the modifications you mentioned however could run you up to $3000 total. Keep in mind that you may have to modify your drivetrain e.g. clutch, pressure plate, driveshaft and even suspension once you srart to make this heavy sport compact do 13's. I personaly recommend this car for racing over the eclipse but the eclipse may be a more practical daily driver.

ALL Conquest/Starions were turbo. They werent intercooled until mid 85. All "widebody" cars were turbo/intercooled. 88-89 are the most desireable for a few reasons(interior, 6-bolt axle shafts, better ecu).

I would not consider this a good daily driving car unless by an off chance you come across one that has had regular mainenence its entire life. Headgaskets are notorious as well as faulty wiring harnesses. I would also avoid the automatics like the plague. Ive owned my 89 for 3.5 years and after at least 10k in restoring it Ive still only got about 4k miles on it. If it aint one thing, its three others...