just got an '03 with 86k miles, what should I look into first?
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anyways, got the car back today, heater works like it should and temp is more stable so that's all good now
I think the sway bar end links might be next, or something else suspension related, getting some squeaks on bumpy roads
anyways, got the car back today, heater works like it should and temp is more stable so that's all good now
I think the sway bar end links might be next, or something else suspension related, getting some squeaks on bumpy roads
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just got back form the dealer, AC was making noise when cooling air and ends up the compressor and pulley need to be replaced
the parts are not covered under warranty and they quoted the repairs at roughly $1300 which is abslutely ridiculous
this makes me just want to return the car to be honest, I'm paying almost $11k plus financing (around $6000 with a $4500 down) for an '03 with 86k miles with beaten up seats, a horribly painted front bumper courtney of my dealer, paint chips all over
I know I could just get a used compressor somewhere and a pulley off Autozone and just take it to a mechanic to have them install everything but this is ********, I was told the car had gone through the "gold" inspection and was in perfect working condition
the parts are not covered under warranty and they quoted the repairs at roughly $1300 which is abslutely ridiculous
this makes me just want to return the car to be honest, I'm paying almost $11k plus financing (around $6000 with a $4500 down) for an '03 with 86k miles with beaten up seats, a horribly painted front bumper courtney of my dealer, paint chips all over
I know I could just get a used compressor somewhere and a pulley off Autozone and just take it to a mechanic to have them install everything but this is ********, I was told the car had gone through the "gold" inspection and was in perfect working condition
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just got back form the dealer, AC was making noise when cooling air and ends up the compressor and pulley need to be replaced
the parts are not covered under warranty and they quoted the repairs at roughly $1300 which is abslutely ridiculous
this makes me just want to return the car to be honest, I'm paying almost $11k plus financing (around $6000 with a $4500 down) for an '03 with 86k miles with beaten up seats, a horribly painted front bumper courtney of my dealer, paint chips all over
I know I could just get a used compressor somewhere and a pulley off Autozone and just take it to a mechanic to have them install everything but this is ********, I was told the car had gone through the "gold" inspection and was in perfect working condition
the parts are not covered under warranty and they quoted the repairs at roughly $1300 which is abslutely ridiculous
this makes me just want to return the car to be honest, I'm paying almost $11k plus financing (around $6000 with a $4500 down) for an '03 with 86k miles with beaten up seats, a horribly painted front bumper courtney of my dealer, paint chips all over
I know I could just get a used compressor somewhere and a pulley off Autozone and just take it to a mechanic to have them install everything but this is ********, I was told the car had gone through the "gold" inspection and was in perfect working condition
FWIW, I got my 05 Touring for 13,600 with 45,000 miles
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good news is that they cut me a check and didn't have to spend a dime to get the AC pulley replaced because the place I went to hit my bumper and agreed to cover the part and labor
they also told me the compressor isn't really making any noticable noise, I gotta wait until it gets a bit hotter to do a proper test but right now the noise seems to be mostly gone
I'm debating wether I want to invest on a true dual exhaust and transmission upgrades or just do smaller bolt on upgrades, not so sure how I feel about the manumatic transmission tbh, might just keep the car for a couple of years but who knows
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luckily everything is getting fixed without me having to spend a dime
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