Looking at high mileage GT
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:12 pm
Hello all, I love my 09 base so much that I am looking to buy another. The vehicle I'm looking at is a 165k(still a baby, I know) 2009 GT decked out with premium audio and a sunroof. Two things I've wished for ever since I purchased my vibe 3 years ago.
So obviously my main concern is oil consumption. I don't mind rebuilding the engine eventually but if I purchase the car this isn't something I want to deal with right away. I'd also hate to wreck a cat by pumping oil through it. My 1.8 has 170k and consumes a quart every 5000 miles. Basically what I need is guidance on how likely it is that the motor is trashed.
No. 2 Is there a manufacture date cutoff on the steering column problem? My vibe has the original column and there are absolutely no problems.
General opinions? Input?
So obviously my main concern is oil consumption. I don't mind rebuilding the engine eventually but if I purchase the car this isn't something I want to deal with right away. I'd also hate to wreck a cat by pumping oil through it. My 1.8 has 170k and consumes a quart every 5000 miles. Basically what I need is guidance on how likely it is that the motor is trashed.
No. 2 Is there a manufacture date cutoff on the steering column problem? My vibe has the original column and there are absolutely no problems.
General opinions? Input?