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Originally Posted by speeder
Thank you very much. Any particular weak points in the old, (ALH), motor to look after? My problem with those cars is that they are old and not exactly built like a tank, with cheap parts throughout and interiors that don't last, etc.. I really wanted someone to tell me that the newer ones are ok with some fix.
I really appreciate the knowledge. Keep it coming.  |
The intake manifold might need cleaning after 200,000 or so miles. The turbo will eventually wear out, the variable vane mechanism can crap out. And the window mechanisms are crap. Rear wheel bearings are another issue.
Beyond that, not much.
My car has 300,000 miles, and it is very tank-like. Every issue I've had, and I've only had a few, was from deferred maintenance on my part.
I just replaced virtually everything in the front end (struts, all bushings, OTR, ball joints, drive shafts) for about $800 and it drives like a new car.