| Author | Message | ||
     Silly_me (Silly_me) New Member Username: Silly_me Post Number: 8 Registered: 07-2003 |
With this weekend's shopping spree ahead I decided to write out what to look for in shopping used DIs. How does this look? ENGINE: Check oil leak locations Check PS fluid Check PS pump for noise Coolant level check oil for coolant and sludge BODY: Rust on door hinges Rust on C-pillar near wheel well. Rust on Alpine window Rust on undercarriage CABIN: Check all power accessories (windows/roof/seats etc) Check leather condition Check A/C system DRIVING: Ensure that CDL works Listen for bearing whine at speed Brake feel (check pads/rotors/fluids as well) Check WOT for bog/stutter (when engine is hot). Check hot start. Does that sound pretty complete for a quick inspection? | ||
| Robert Sublett (Rubisco98) Senior Member Username: Rubisco98 Post Number: 952 Registered: 04-2002 |
Don't forget the cruise control  | ||
| Matt Morian (Mmoria01) New Member Username: Mmoria01 Post Number: 33 Registered: 03-2003 |
Headliner sagging. Warped Dashboard. Stains around sunroof and alpine windows, possible cause of leaking. -Matt | ||
| Craig McLaughlin (Cmclaugh) New Member Username: Cmclaugh Post Number: 38 Registered: 06-2002 |
Driveline vibrations at speed. Take that puppy up to 85 mph on various road surfaces and see what makes the most vibration/noise. Possible u-joint/roto-flex issues etc.. Walk away from anything too harse you'll thank yourself later. I've also found it helpful to have a buddy follow along in a chase car to inspect for bent wheels wobbling at speed. Saggy supension or smoke from the tail pipe as you load the engine. | ||
| Andrew Maier (Newman) Member Username: Newman Post Number: 65 Registered: 04-2003 |
Do multiple things at once. Run the air and hit the hi-beams; open sunroofs and windows at same time, all while turning the volume up on the radio. On the more serious side -- check the steering for vibes or slop. These things aren't sports cars but they should be fairly tight in steering... |
