Bhagat,
I think you're funny, but I actually need real advice here. All
joking aside, is "major engine failure" realistic at 100K or not? I
have to get a car this week so what do you REALLY think? Reliability
is extremely im****tant.
Thanks,
Jeff
On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:59:17 GMT, "Bhagat Gurtu"
<bhagat14@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:45:01 -0500, Stewart DIBBS wrote:
>
>> If you can get a service history of the car, it will give you an idea
if
>> the car is worth considering. Get the CarFax re****t too in case its a
>> flood damage car. At 61K, its in the sweet spot for reliability.
>> Anything that might have gone wrong will have, and you should not
expect
>> anything major for until about 100K.
>
>Well engineered engines would not have to be opened until 200K. Really
>good engines, like those made by Volvo and SAAB will often go for 400K
>without anything more than an oil seal or two, pulley bearings and
>alternator bushes needing replacement. But you're right, with that '****i
>engine, major failure is only a mere 39K away.
>
>Also, make sure that the car has been garaged out of the sunlight,
>otherwise you will have to factor in the likely cost of a respray since
>'****i clear coats do fail prematurely. There has been legal action taken
>against '****i for that. The problem is not just in the US, '****i clear
>coats fail prematurely in all parts of the world that have high UV.
>
>Check that all of the interior trim is in place and undamaged.
>
>> Have the mechanical re****t include checking the plugs and compression
>> for excess oil consumption. The timing belt is due for replacement
about
>> now. If its not been done as evidenced by an invoice or similar, get a
>> quote for the job. This MIGHT be why the owner wants to sell. Have the
>> ECU checked for any error codes as well as an emissions check.
>
>Get the coolant analysed for exhaust gases, and likewise the engine oil
>should be analysed for coolant. Get the cooling system pressure tested.
>
>Make sure that the transmission is working properly. Mitsubi**** have had
>big problems with their automatic transmissions in the past.
>
>> Replacement parts are easily available at reasonable prices. If there's
>> still warranty, get work done by the dealer. Otherwise find a local
>> Mitsu expert.
>
>There are plenty of abandoned Mitsubi****'s on the roadsides, so you
>should never have to walk too far for find parts from a donor car. If you
>carry a decent tool kit, you can enjoy motoring the '****i way.
>
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