Pondering buying a 2003GT with 133K. It's is good shape but....
What do I have to look ahead to having to replace? It's got a new clutch.
Timing chain/tensioner?
Water pump?
CV's?
Absolutely nothing! The engine is just getting broken-in. Shouldn't have any internal problems for another 100k miles or so ... unless it was abused in it's first life. Get an oil analysis done which will give you an indication of internal engine wear if really concerned. https://www.blackstone-labs.com/?sessio ... u%29%29%2F
Yeah & no. Seeing how it's the GT and has the manual tranny, if the starter were to really eventually fail, then PUSH start the car until one can be replaced. I've done this numerous times over my 45 years of driving which almost all of my cars were manual trannys!
A _problem_, not really. By 300,000 miles, I was on my third starter in my 2003 Vibe. My 2007 vibe, with 175k, is looking at a new starter.
How do I confirm lift while test driving it?Do you know if lift works? If not, clean OCV solenoid and filters.
Check behind the side skirts for rust. That's the most common rust poin