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Manuals are pretty stout. Autos had the problems. You have another 30k or so of warranty left anyway.
edit: why is the hood insert painted? has the car been wrecked?
Option "BODY COLOR EXTERIOR VENTS" was specified at build.
EDIT TO ADD:
1) Absolutely get the service history (via a VIS report) from a GM dealer using the car's VIN. This will detail for you any warranty work performed, the car's in-service date (to guage remaining warranty), and any warranty blocks of which GM is currently aware.
2) Get the seller to put it in writing (preferrably in the sales agreement) that the car or its electronics have NOT been modified or "tuned" in any way -- including handheld consumer devices like a diablo or similar. If the car has been 'tuned', it can cause a warranty block, and it's not easy for the dealer to detect it until such time that you make a warranty claim, at which point, of course, it's too late. "I didn't know it was tuned when I bought it" is not an acceptable defense.
Sure, the seller can lie, but at least with it in writing you have a chance at recourse.
Drive it make sure the trans shift properly listen for any funny noises from the rear end at around 45 mph. ,Check service records also check if it's been wrecked, check how much warranty is left. If you know a GOOD mech. take it to him for a second opinion, two eyes are always better than one. If something doesn't jive ,run not walk away, it's your money been smart.
Wheels can be tough to check without getting them on a machine, but definitely a concern as is the paint stuff you referenced. I'd also get a GMVIS run on it from a dealer to look at the service records.
That's what, about 23% off MSRP? I've been tracking GSCE's (those are 3LT's) in the registry that are selling used, you can see it here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...#gid=484819017. Price wise that seems to be in line...
I see a transparent roof and a battery charger as an option, be sure to collect those with the deal.
You might hear clicking front wheels on real tight turns, common issue, TSB for it, not much to do about it other than torque the wheels down every so often.
Other than that, I would suspect it to be pretty solid....
Also check for the obvious...look under the car and in the engine compartment for leaks. Also turn on and off all interior lights, turn signals, reverse lights, hazard lights, radio and climate control systems with the blower to make sure there are no electrical problems. If something doesn't come on it could be a fuse or something more serious. Electrical shorts are time consuming and expensive to find.
Also check for the obvious...look under the car and in the engine compartment for leaks.
Your warranty won't cover any damage from hitting something.Gonna have to get under it and inspect for any impacts to cause problems.These tires ain't got much thread to start with and the rims ain't the strongest design.Inspect and judge.
Have you priced New? No worries with new.Hard to buy a Used Sports Car.They are Most Likely well USED.
Alot of money with, What If Questions? That is why i went New.
Gotta pay..Is it worth piece of Mind?
First strike - 40 minutes late to our meeting spot at a supermarket in NorthEast Portland ( I drove 50 miles in traffic to get there).
Second strike - Beautiful red Grand Sport pulls into the parking lot and a 20 something year old Asian guy gets out - I was kind of hoping for a bit more maturity in the owner. Visions of street racing dancing in my head.
Third strike - the car has obviously been a daily driver. Oregon winter tree/pollen gunk in all the body panel gaps
Fourth strike - the kid (who was actually very nice and polite) wants to sell it to get a Subaru BRZ so he can drive it year around, "Saying the Grand Sport didn't drive very well in the rain and winter".
So thanks for all the advise guys - the forum is invaluable - I think I am going to buy new - Cheers - Don
Last edited by oregonsharkman; 04-24-2018 at 11:07 PM.
First strike - 40 minutes late to our meeting spot at a supermarket in NorthEast Portland ( I drove 50 miles in traffic to get there).
Second strike - Beautiful red Grand Sport pulls into the parking lot and a 20 something year old Asian guy gets out - I was kind of hoping for a bit more maturity in the owner. Visions of street racing dancing in my head.
Third strike - the car has obviously been a daily driver. Oregon winter tree/pollen gunk in all the body panel gaps
Fourth strike - the kid (who was actually very nice and polite) wants to sell it to get a Subaru BRZ so he can drive it year around, "Saying the Grand Sport didn't drive very well in the rain and winter".
So thanks for all the advise guys - the forum is invaluable - I think I am going to buy new - Cheers - Don
04-24-2018, 02:45 PM
Going to look at a 2017 GS - What should I keep an eye out for?
Your warranty won't cover any damage from hitting something.Gonna have to get under it and inspect for any impacts to cause problems.These tires ain't got much thread to start with and the rims ain't the strongest design.Inspect and judge. 
