[toddbelforte]

I’m in the process of checking out a car to purchase. It’s a low mileage car that has been mostly sitting for the last 3 to 4 years.

The owner couldn’t get the car started. Brought to reputable mechanic. They replaced the fuel pump and filter. It only had a little gas that they did not drain but added new fuel. The car is in Tennessee. My understanding is that the car is starting but still not running right. This was documented by the mechanic after the fuel pump and filter replacement …,

“Found vehicle to not have fuel throttle and buck under load”

If the CIS needs a tear down from the potentially bad/ old fuel, does anyone have an idea what that might cost or if this would likely be the route I’d have to go as the new owner ?

Maybe be the fuel pump wasn’t the correct pump? I’m working on getting information about the fuel pump itself.

It’s a really nice, one owner, fully documented since new car that I don’t want to walk away from, but I am cautious about inheriting major costs for repairs

Your thoughts welcome!