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Originally Posted by Kronn 98SH
aka chik car.
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Goddammit Kronn, there you go with your flaming generalizations again...
Yeah, Kronn got this one though, please, no auto's.
Here are a few other things to look for when buying or owning.
--Check for oil leaks. check oil level and ask owner if the know about the H22's oil consumption. If they don't, that may tell you it may have been run with low oil at certain points, which is obviously not good.
--Check the fluids like clutch, brake,a nd radiator. Any of those fluids being low may tell you the car needs work in the future.
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Ask if it has had the Timing belt changed, along with the opther things that need replacing at that time!(W-pump, belts, tensioner)
--Take it for a test drive if you can. Listen for the rear shock knock, any squeaks or clunks, and make sure it handles tight, hell, even make sure it's aligned. If you can't test drive it, at lteast bring it up and ask the owner about it. They may be reluctant to tell you, but their reaction may give something away.
--Ask about any parts ever replaced on the car/engine. Inquire about the clutch, tires, brakes, exhaust, etc.
--Check paint for scrapes/scratches, and ckeck glass for imperfections, because there are too many people that come on this site saying, "found something I didn't know my car had when I bought it, today
". It amy save you trouble and money down the road.
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Makes sure all accessories work! There was a guy that recently complained about his A/C not working, but he didn't know that when he bought it because he didn't check since he bought it in the winter. And now it's summer and he's suffering(I bet he could have knocked off a good amount from the price had he known that).
--Make sure all locks perform normal and all latches latch completely. My trunck doesn't latch correctly, and never has, but I never noticed it when I bought it, so now my trunk lid has to be reclosed a few times every time I open it.
--Try and check all wires, lights, and such.
--Ask for possible maintenence records of any sort
--Ahhhhhh YES, one of the most important things that I and many others forgot to do. Ask for EVERY key they have. There should be(from the factory) 2 Black key's, one Grey "Valet" Key, and One (very important)
RED KEY! Make sure you have the owners manual. And just for fun, ask them for the window sticker. If you need infor explaining the "RED KEY", look here:
Your keys, immobilizer, and you! What you need to know. - Preludepower.com
Whew! Good luck, man.
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