HELP please!
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:38 pm
Hi All,
Would like some help with regards to a forester purchase.
Looking a 2x98 Foresters, both manual, standard versions, one 150k the other 230k. Both roughly the same $$.
The 150k has a terrible service history. Nothing for about 60k, oil is black, the car also hasn't had the timing belts done, clutch cable is tight and it shudders on take off. Drives well no oil leaks from what I can see.
The 230k car has an immaculate service history. All highway k's commuting from Perth to Broome 3 times a year. Car serviced after each trip, current owner has been servicing every 6months. Apparently the car is in A1 condition. Owner is only selling due to new Outback. Driving is tomorrow.
My gut says the 150k might be a lemon, and need $$$ spent, but I'm also slightly nervous about a car with 230k on the clock.
Any help or insights would be appreciated.
The car will be getting lifted within a month or so!
Rich
Would like some help with regards to a forester purchase.
Looking a 2x98 Foresters, both manual, standard versions, one 150k the other 230k. Both roughly the same $$.
The 150k has a terrible service history. Nothing for about 60k, oil is black, the car also hasn't had the timing belts done, clutch cable is tight and it shudders on take off. Drives well no oil leaks from what I can see.
The 230k car has an immaculate service history. All highway k's commuting from Perth to Broome 3 times a year. Car serviced after each trip, current owner has been servicing every 6months. Apparently the car is in A1 condition. Owner is only selling due to new Outback. Driving is tomorrow.
My gut says the 150k might be a lemon, and need $$$ spent, but I'm also slightly nervous about a car with 230k on the clock.
Any help or insights would be appreciated.
The car will be getting lifted within a month or so!
Rich