New user seeking buying help, 97 convertible Options

[gt-go]

I joined today to ask for help compiling a checklist for a 97 convertible. I would've asked yesterday, but this site didn't come up on google searches. (might want to edit meta tags)

Anyway, its 1-owner, 160k, AT. I know there was more sound insulation starting in 96. I'm asking for any common problems, quick/temp/bad fixes(that they may have applied), info on inspecting the top, problems that appear only when driving, anything YOU would look for in buying this car.

[gt-go]

I prefer GT, non-convertible, but there are no decent ones in the area. For the trans slipping, is there consensus on the causes?

other than that is the same as a hatch or coupe.

So, what are the issues to look for on hatch/coupes?

This post has been edited by gt-go: Nov 13, 2010 - 5:24 PM

[mkernz22]

other than that is the same as a hatch or coupe.

So, what are the issues to look for on hatch/coupes?

Well with coupes or hatches, it's a hard top so you DON'T have to deal with the soft top, leaks, rear window getting messed up, rear window motors not working. There is nothing particular with the hatch or coupes, they all will get the normal rust on the doors if you drive in the snow and rain, and also if you have a stock antenna make sure the drain hose is not hanging in the rear quarter panel because it will rot out the bottom of it. There is a hole that it should go through so that the water drains properly.