Quote Originally Posted by H3_VX View Post
Well, what are some of the most well known problems with the DSM's? The 2G Talons seem rarer than VX's. Only 3 Automatics and 13 total on Autotrader in the USA. How much cash would it take to swap an auto into one of the Manuals do you think. I don't want a stick.
Your best bet if you are going to get started on one would be to read through the 1000 Already Answered Questions Pages. Its been around for a long time. It just sucks that some important info, points to now dead websites.

If you are going to go with a 2g Talon, I'm would suggest finding a TSI (awd turbo) manual trans, doing a swap is simple, but for the price of everything to complete the swap, you are border-lining on price point of being able to buy another dsm... If you can find one that has been worked on, double check to see if they did an engine swap, you would want a 4g63 6bolt(bolt count at the flywheel) and not the weaker 7bolt one.

Just like buying a VX, take your time and search local dealers, local car classifieds, ebay, craigslist and so on till you find the one you want...