What are the common problems with these cars, and how much does it generally cost to fix it?:
There are SO many problems that are fairly common, and fortunately finding an answer for them here on 3si is pretty easy. If you are in the market to purchase a Stealth or a 3000GT, here are a few things that you should keep an eye out for:
- Broken window regulators ($100 to $250)
- Cracked transfer case/leaking oil (Under federal recall: free!)
- Flashing tour/sport light (unplugged wire on ECS)
- Brake light flash on acceleration (low brake fluid)
- Yellow indicator light flashes on turns (low window washer fluid)
- Water leaking into the car (often through the rear hatch)
- Car smokes a lot during idle (head gasket/etc - $1000+)
- Lifter tick (inevitable, possibly research 3rd generation lifters $350+)
- Active Aero not working (check wiring)
- Alarm goes off randomly (check hood/door triggers)
- Locks randomly activate/deactivate (ETACs $150, or Door Switches $35, or wiring)
- Snapped timing belt (if not replaced every 60k)
- Broken radio antenna ($50 to $100)
- Grinding into 1st and/or 2nd gear (going syncros, $1000+)
- Cracked dash vents ($50 to $90)
- Ripping/cracking leather seats ($300 to $750 to reupholster)
- SRS light on (Free – unplug bulb in gauge cluster)
- Leaking oil on valve cover ($10.00 for replacement oil cap with better seal)
It may seem like a long list, but fortunately just about all of the above are fairly easy to fix.
