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I have changed the oil every 3,000 miles, but I keep hearing a ticking sound. I don't have a clue what it is? If someone has the same thing, please get back to me.
Dents on the top of the trunk. I heard that is one of the flaws though.
This car is not fast but it is quick. It handles great. Too bad I have to sell it.
What type of gas do you use?
You should always use premium 91 or higher octane gas at the pump.
If you use regular gas, that might be the problem. Other than that, I have a 92' Stealth, and at idle I can hear a very faint ticking noise, but it's like that on all the cars I've owned.
I bought my stealth from my son who could not afford the insurance any more.
I love my stealth. It is a base model with a 164 horse engine, but I have outrun many cars with bigger engines. Top end is tremendous. I have been up to 135 mph and still had quite a bit of pedal left. I run regular gas in it and have no problems. I have 150000 miles on it and have ordered a transmission because the 2nd gear synchro is bad. It also needs a clutch at the same time. Best car I ever had. MANY people comment on the car. 91 was the best body style in my opinion.
John- Appleton Wis.
I have a 93 Dodge Stealth ES. I love it. It was my first car and I don't know if I would ever want a different one. I only use premium gas and at well over 100,000 miles it runs perfect.
I have a 1994 Dodge Stealth, I use the best gas you can get, and change the fluids frequently. It is a great car, very fast, and is pushing 275 horsepower. The color of the car really sets it off. It is a dark mettallic blue. Interior is very comfortable. I did have a very nice, expensive cd player in it, but some asshole stole it over Christmas. I hear the ticking noise sometimes, but nothing has went wrong with this car, other than the wiring harness for the driver side window... ($900) VERY OUTRAGEOUS!!!
Nothing has went wrong?
Where's your grammar lad?
I own a 93 Dodge stealth, I too also have had problems out of my stealth. Such as a ticking in the motor at idle. And I have dents in my hatch like one of the previous comments. My most recent problem was the idle speed control servo and it runs about $300.00.
I am thinking about purchasing a 1993 stealth ES. I hear a lot about how the idle gives people problems. I was just wondering if paying 4,000 dollars is worth the money if the car runs okay? if someone who knows could email me at cHaNdLeRzGuRl@bolt.com that would be wonderful. Thanks
-Katie- Daphne, AL.
I'm Fixing to buy a 92 Stealth r/t Twin turbo, and it seems in great shape, I will test drive it tomorrow. the thing is Katie do you know anything about the car, I don't look at the stealth/3000gt as a typical car... The Stealth I am looking at is Twin Turbo, meaning stock 300-330hp. Now that is a lot of power for a stock car. The Mustang V6 comes stock 190hp. When you get in a turbo, the pull is outrageous. Look in to what you need to know for the car, I have a good website for you... http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2143.htm
This will tell you everything you will possibly need to know when buying your Stealth.
I own a 93 stealth with a very hard jerk when it comes to a complete stop. if anyone has any idea why the transmission does that please let me know. but other than that the car is great.
I have a 93 stealth es the only problem I have and I'm in the progress of fixing it, but adding a little more power. Is that the rings went bad you can seat in idle for about 3 minutes and take off, a puff of smoke would come out, but anything else it is a fast car.
To all concerned:
I have been enamored with the Stealth since it appeared in Motor Trend. I finally found one that I could afford. It had 93,000 miles on it and I paid $4,000 for it. It's a base model w/the DOHC engine (maybe ordered). I've had a built Camero, an 83 & 87 RX-7, and a Supra and this car is their equal in every way. It's very quick (I have a 5 speed) and it's fast. I have some ticking when cold, but I figure that it's just the lifters. When you buy a car like this, the bottom line is what it's worth to YOU. I love driving this car, and w/out the turbos of the RT, maintenance shouldn't be that bad. The only problem I have is that it doesn't like to go from 5th to 4TH (probably syncros). If you're looking at Cameros or Mustangs you might want to consider a Stealth. You'll get much more bang for your buck.
I bought a 93 3000gt (they are in exact as a stealth) and it will idle at about 2000-2500 rpm's sometimes and other times it will idle so low that it dies. is that because of the idle control servo?? if you think you know what it could be, will you please email me? wmann@gaggle.net... thank you.
I just bought a 93 Stealth ES with 42,000 for 1500 bucks, can you beat that? I think not...
1 owner, an old lady who just died, and it runs great. I actually just got home from a little road test, and I smoked an RX8, and my mine is completely stock.
I hear no ticking noise when idle - it idles at like 1000, maybe a little more.
Thinking about getting a nice exhaust, intake, and ECU.. any suggestions?
ALL THE TICKING NOISE... IS THE ECU YOU SHOULD PROBABLY GET A NEW ONE B4 IT MESSES UP YOUR FUEL INTAKE AND OIL PRESSURE. A REPLACEMENT ECU IS-100-120$$$ any questions???
Email me at johnathon_perez@msn.com.
You are incorrect. Lifter tick is caused from bubbles made from to light an oil. Run full synthetic 10w 30.